PCUSA Basics
This is the name of the book Presbyterians use for church governance
What is the Book of Order
This prayer was taught by Jesus during his Sermon on the Mount
What is the Lord's Prayer
This person is our Clerk of Session (bonus points if you know her nickname)
Who is Jamie Mascarenas (Her Majesty)
First Presbyterian Church was established in what year
What is 1871
This year marks how many years of hosting the Scottish Festival and Kirkin' services
What is 40 years
This city houses the headquarters of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
What is Louisville
The Sacrament of Communion is shared when at FPC?
What is the first Sunday of the month
According to the Book of Order, who is the head of the Church?
Who is Jesus Christ
This school started in the basement of First Pres in 1875
What is Westminster University
These are the two new FPC staff members hired in June
Who is Mason Wittman and Berlyn Harrison
This is the name of the presbytery in which we are a part
What is the Utah Presbytery
This English translation is in the FPC pews
What is the NIV (New International Version)
This framework and set of guidelines is how we run and navigate committee and Session meetings in the PCUSA
What is Roberts Rules of Order
Larry Blackburn has served as the organist at FPC for this many years
What is 26 years.
When someone has a complaint about the pastor or staff, you would talk to this committee first
What is the Personnel Committee
This type of theology stemmed from the mid 1500's by theologian John Calvin
What is Reformed Theology
What are the 2 sacraments recognized by the Presbyterian Church?
What is Baptism and Communion (Lord's Supper)
This is Part I of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
What is the Book of Confessions
She is 93 years old, has served as elder and deacon at FPC many times, and Utah's patron saint for the homeless
Who is Pamela Atkinson
First Pres Treasurer Nancy Savage just retired last month after serving for how many years?
What is 38 years!
Every 2 years, this group consisting of commissioners elected by presbyteries gathers to review the work of synods, resolve controversies in the church and serve as a symbol of unity for the church.
What is the General Assembly
We turn to speak this encouraging refrain to one another at the end of our services each Sunday (bonus points if you can recite it in full)
What is The Charge
These 4 sections comprise the Book of Order
What is the Foundations of Presbyterian Polity, the Form of Government, the Directory for Worship, and Church Discipline
This is the longest standing active member of FPC since his baptism on October 29, 1950.
Who is Wayne Simpson
C Street Child Development Center holds this prestigious level of accreditation
What is NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)