Congregational Care

Deacon Ministries at University Presbyterian Church

What Is a Deacon?

Acts 6 tells us that the office of deacon was formed when the apostles were struggling to meet the needs of widows. People were beginning to fall through the cracks, just as some do today, so the apostles set aside certain members of the body to watch our for the needs of the people. Thus came the commissioning of the first deacons.

The qualification for being a deacon was that one was "full of the Spirit and wisdom." It says in 1 Timothy 3:8-10 that deacons are worthy of respect, sincere, and honest: "They keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience."

For more information, contact Sue, 206.524.7301 x131.

Current Board of Deacons

Co-Chairs
Liz Whitney, Byron Ellis, and Lisa Ellis

Class of 2012 Dick Brandenburg Mike Gamble Deby Hansen Dwayne Kohler Marilyn Kohler Ruthanne McPhaden Norma Patterson Marian Peiroli Mary Lyn Pettie Judy Richardson Barbara Robinett Denny Tabiando Janet Thompson Kerstin Ragde-Portuesi Elizabeth Whitney		Class of 2013 Jane Ashe Don Belcher Sheila Belcher Sandra Bishop Marcia Cecil Craig Cottrill Byron Ellis Lisa Ellis Robert Gaston Carol Ann Kennedy Sharon Linnane Cynthia Marshall Sonia Moen Tom Oldham Theresa Robertson Flavia Rousu Carolyn Sherwood Midori Vance		Class of 2014 Birgitta Beck Cheryl Busby Jeanie Bustard Marge Caddey Linda Glas Stephen Hodges Won Chong Kim John Knapp Billie Ann Kutzera Mike Martin Mike Sherman Beth Shipley Marilyn Silkworth Karen Weaver

Deacon Fund
Assists those in the community and the University Presbyterian Church family who need emergency financial assistance. A special offering for the Deacon Fund is taken once a year.

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Congregational Care

Deacon Ministries at University Presbyterian Church

What Is a Deacon?

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