Leadership

We are grateful for the lay leaders who help guide and care for our congregation.

Session

The Session is the governing body of University Presbyterian Church. It oversees all the committees and serves as the church’s representative and voice in Presbytery and denominational discussions.

Currently serving Elders are:

Class of 2025

Debbie Bevin
Mike Edmiston
Carter Lovelady
Matt Marvin
Bob Mosteller
Nancy Oates
Robert Owen
Naomi Sherry
John “Spencer” Spencer

Class of 2026

Martha Aldridge
Jessica Beardsley
Scott Culley
Beth Keith
Brian Meacham
Sally Osmer
Donna Van Engen
Helen Warner

Clerk of Session

Betsy Edwards

Class of 2027

John Blythe
Catherine Duncan
Kristin Hiemstra
Whitney Martin
Lawrence Sizemore II
John Wallace
Amy Wilson
Ken Younts

Deacons

The Deacons provide a pastoral and caring presence through ministries such as visitation, receptions for memorial services, meal trains, and more. Each deacon serves as the point of contact for neighborhoods within our congregation.

Currently serving deacons are:

Class of 2025

Marla Dunham
Jim Evans
Mike Hammersley
Bob Johnson
Karen Morrell
April Smithwick
Chip Sudderth
Beth Auman Visser
Ashley Wallace 

Class of 2026

Vicky Burriss
Beth Furr
Lauren Garber
Nancy Jennings
Lew Lampiris
Jon Leggette
Janet McDowell
Donald McMillan
Marianne Ratcliffe

Class of 2027

Allie Broman-Fulks
Gary Crunkleton
Becky Dallke
Joe Deese
Katie Edmiston
Bob Greenwood
Frances Hess
Billy Parks
JoAnna Younts