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 2023
Sandy Alexander
Nate Garber (youth elder)
Patty Baum Haydon
Amy McEntee
Anna Rose Medley
Scott Singleton
Bob Slater
Scott Smith
Class of 2024
Lyn Billings
Mary Bozymski
Jay Klompmaker
Adam Lovelady
Michael Olson
Aaron Shah
Brian Vandersea
Class of 2025
Debbie Bevin
Mike Edmiston
Bob Mosteller
Nancy Oates
Robert Owen
Naomi Sherry
John “Spencer” Spencer
Ben Urick
Clerk of Session
Betsy Edwards
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 2023
Laura Aycock (youth deacon)
Jesse Basnight, Jr.
Abby DeVries
Fred Hill
Gwendolyn Lamb
Doug Lawson
Mary Norris Oglesby
Samantha Schilling
Craig Shreve
Robin Thomas
Class of 2024
Ed Billings
Brent Chambers
David Lane
Susan Michaelson
Colleen Minton
Madeline Mitchell
Carolyn Schwarz
James Smith
Judie Waters
Class of 2025
Marla Dunham
Jim Evans
Mike Hammersley
Bob Johnson
Karen Morrell
April Smithwick
Chip Sudderth
Beth Auman Visser
Ashley Wallace
2023 UPC Deacon Neighborhoods
Neighborhood #1
North Chapel, Hillsborough
Jim Evans
Neighborhood #3
Carol Woods
Marla Dunham
Neighborhood #4
North Lakeshore
Gwen Lamb
Neighborhood #5
Booker Creek, Erwin Road
Abby DeVries
Neighborhood #6
South Lakeshore, Estes Hills
Jesse Basnight
Neighborhood #7
Colony Woods, Legion Road
David Lane
Neighborhood #8
Homestead, Eubanks, Rogers Rd.
Sam Schilling
Neighborhood #9
Briarcliff, University Mall, Ridgefield
Karen Morrell
Neighborhood #10
Downtown Chapel Hill
Colleen Minton
Neighborhood #11
Southeastside
Jay Smith
Neighborhood #12
Carolina Meadows
Beth Auman Visser
Neighborhood #13
Falconbridge
Susan Michaelson
Neighborhood #14
Meadowmont
Doug Lawson
Neighborhood #15
North Carrboro, Lake Hogan, and West
Ward Mann and Carolyn Schwarz
Neighborhood #16
Jones Ferry, Carrboro
Ashley Wallace
Neighborhood #17
Southern Chapel Hill
Brent Chambers
Neighborhood #18
Southern Village
Madeline Mitchell
Neighborhood #19
Polk’s Landing, Heritage Hills,
Robin Thomas
Neighborhood #20
Fearrington Village
Bob Johnson
Neighborhood #21
North/Central Durham
Chip Sudderth
Neighborhood #22
The Oaks
Laura Aycock/Mike Hammersley
Neighborhood #23
Southeast Chapel Hill, Governor’s
April Smithwick
Neighborhood #24
The Cedars
Shannon Pace
Neighborhood #25
Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro
Fred Hill
Neighborhoods #26
Wake County and East
Craig Shreve
Neighborhoods #27 and #2
Woodcroft and Hope Valley, Durham, Timberlyne, Piney Mountain
Judie Waters