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Parish chaplain and director of Congregational Care
My role at First Presbyterian Church is to provide leadership to the staff and congregation in the area of congregational care and nurture. Our staff of five provides Congregational Care through pastoral visits to home, retirement communities, skilled care facilities, and hospitals. I am the staff liaison to the Congregational Care Committee which oversees the comprehensive ministry of Congregational Care at FPC.
Peggy can be reached at (336) 478-4704 or at pmatthews@fpcgreensboro.org.
Peggy graduated from Salem College and received her master's degree in social work from UNC-Chapel Hill and her master's of divinity from Wake Forest University Divinity School. She was chaplain resident for two years in the Moses Cone Health System before coming to FPC.
Parish associate for Congregational Care
David is our Parish Associate for Congregational Care. His principal ministry is visitation (bringing church to those who are unable to come to worship) in homes, hospitals, and care centers. David is also available in times of bereavement to walk with families in planning a Service of Witness to the Resurrection in memory of a loved one. David has been trained in Spiritual Direction and is available to walk with those who need someone to journey with them as they deepen their life in God.
He can be reached at 478-4739 or at dpartington@fpcgreensboro.org.
Chaplain associate and director of ministries of health
As part of the Congregational Care ministry staff, Lori offers pastoral presence, care and spiritual support to people in their homes, the hospitals and at church.
By facilitating activities that can improve people's well-being, Lori extends the vision of Congregational Care ministry and complements the work of other ministries of FPC.
Lori is a graduate of UNCG's School of Nursing and North Park Theological Seminary.
Contact her at 478-4708 or lcarter@fpcgreensboro.org.
Church visitor
In terms of his service to the congregation as a part of our Congregational Care Ministry at First Presbyterian Church Russell is our most senior member. For many years he has been the face of the congregation to many people recuperating from an illness.
Because he knows our congregation so well he is in invaluable presence in our Congregational Care Ministry. Russell can be reached at 478-4706 or rsherrill@fpcgreensboro.org.
Congregational Care coordinator
Susan helps guide people who need Congregational Care to the right person on FPC’s Congregational Care Staff. She works closely with families who have experienced a death in the family and assists them in all of the different ways that the church can support them and walk with them. If a member of our congregation is unable to reach one of our Congregational Care pastors it is best to call Susan at 478-4709 or e-mail smatthews@fpcgreensboro.org.
Senior Pastor Sid Batts, Executive Pastor Neil Dunnavant and Associate Pastor for Discipleship Dolly Campbell Hunt are also available for Congregational Care conversations and visits.
