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 2022
Mellicent Blythe
Katherine Bouldin
Jeff Howard
Alison Kavanaugh
Ken Krzyzewski
Vicki Lotz
Laura Piver
Lee White
Class of 2023
Sandy Alexander
Patty Baum Haydon
Amy McEntee
Anna Rose Medley
Scott Singleton
Bob Slater
Scott Smith
Hannah Starr
Class of 2024
Mary Bozymski
Carolyn Karpinos
Jay Klompmaker
Adam Lovelady
Bella Moshier (Youth Elder)
Michael Olson
Sarah Owen
Aaron Shah
Brian Vandersea
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 2022
Lee Ann Buck
Mickey Herrin
Chuck Osborne
Ken Pearce
Bill Sanford
Katherine Savage
Jim Snapper
Kristen Stewart
Tracy Woody
Class of 2023
Jesse Basnight, Jr.
Abbie DeVries
Fred Hill
Gwendolyn Lamb
Doug Lawson
Samantha Schilling
Craig Shreve
Robin Thomas
Class of 2024
Ed Billings
Brent Chambers
David Lane
Ward Mann (Youth Deacon)
Susan Michaelson
Colleen Minton
Madeline Mitchell
Carolyn Schwarz
James Smith
Judie Waters
2022 UPC Deacon Neighborhoods
Neighborhood #1
North Chapel, Hillsborough
Jim Snapper
Neighborhood #3
Carol Woods
Katherine Savage
Neighborhood #4
North Lakeshore
Gwen Lamb
Neighborhood #5
Booker Creek, Erwin Road
Abby DeVries
Neighborhood #6
South Lakeshore, Estes Hills
Jesse Basnight, Jr. and Ed Billings
Neighborhood #7
Colony Woods, Legion Road
David Lane
Neighborhood #8
Homestead, Eubanks, Rogers Rd.
Sam Schilling
Neighborhood #9
Briarcliff, University Mall, Ridgefield
Kristen Stewart
Neighborhood #10
Downtown Chapel Hill
Colleen Minton
Neighborhood #11
Southeastside
James Smith
Neighborhood #12
Carolina Meadows
Lee Ann Buck
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
Mickey Herrin
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
Ken Pearce
Neighborhood #21
North/Central Durham
Bill Sanford
Neighborhood #22
The Oaks
Tracy Woody
Neighborhood #23
Southeast Chapel Hill, Governor’s
Chuck Osborne
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