Our
church is governed by a governing board called The Session, which
is comprised of nine members elected by the congregation. We have
a Board of Deacons and several ministry teams. Hamilton Union
houses the Hamilton Union Nursery School and the Food Pantry
(which is run by the Guilderland Interfaith Council). We also
have several groups that use our facilities on weeknights,
including Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops.
Session - the governing board of the church responsible
for all actions and activities of the church. The elected members
of the Session chair each of the ministry teams, oversee the
finances of the church and provide leadership in worship and
personnel.
Deacons - the group of dedicated members who assist the
pastor in the hands-on caring ministry of the church. Some
activities include hospital visitation, outreach to the home
bound and response to those in need.
Christian Education - the ministry team
responsible for the planning and coordination of the church's
educational program. They oversee the church school for all ages,
the Vacation Bible School the Christmas Bible School, the Sunday
Nursery and various special events such as Rally Day Picnic. For
more information see the " Children & Youth" page
or the Calendar of Events in the Church Newsletter.
Outreach - the ministry team that reaches out to
the surrounding community with an invitation to participate in
our church. They also encourage the fellowship of the
church family with such activities as potluck dinners, canoe
trips and a holiday carol sing.
Property - the ministry team that oversees the
maintenance and beauty of the church property inside and outside
the building. They also maintain the upkeep of the church manse
(pastor's home).
Social Witness - the ministry team that encourages
and facilitates our participation in witness and mission to the
community and the world through the collection of monies and
material for those in need. Also, hands-on mission opportunities
are provided through the food bank and other community programs.
Worship - the ministry team that ensures the coordination
of the environment of worship including the music, leadership and
elements of the sanctuary. For more details about our worship
experience see the "HUPC Worship in Hamilton Union
Presbyterian Church" page. Also, for more details about our
music see the "Music" page.
HUPC Presbyterian Women - an organization which meets
monthly for Bible study and Christian fellowship. In addition,
the group supports the mission of the church both locally and
worldwide.
Hamilton Union Cooperative Nursery School - a church
sponsered cooperative pre-school for children ages three and
four. The program provides a warm, secure and stimulating
environment that is fun and encourages the children to explore
through learning.