Six standing committees are comprised of Members appointed due to their membership
in other standing committees or their office (see 2024 Bylaws for full descriptions):

Endowment Committee

The Endowment Committee has as its mission the management of the Church Endowment Fund, comprised of financial accounts which are separately managed from other Church finances, for the exclusive purpose of providing long-term financial support for FCC Eugene. The Endowment Committee also administers the granting of scholarship funds from the Elkins-Nelson Scholarship Fund.
endowment@fcceugene.org,
We meet quarterly on the fourth Monday of the month following the end of the quarter ( April, July, October, January) at 1:00 p.m.

Executive Leadership Committee

The Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) Members are the Moderator, Moderator Elect, Lead Pastor, and the immediate past Moderator. The Moderator schedules the meetings and serves as the chairperson. The ELC follows Church Board guidelines and directives. ELC sets the agenda for Church Board meetings, provides a rapid response when issues arise suddenly, and develops recommendations for Church Board action.
churchboard@fcceugene.org

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee provides overall coordination and oversight of financial matters on behalf of the Church Board to ensure faithful stewardship of all church funds and assets, including the Endowment Fund and any special funding campaigns.
We meet monthly on the second Wednesday at 1:00 p.m..

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee has as its mission the nomination of candidates for the following Officers: Moderator-Elect; the Secretary/Clerk
and the Treasurer in those years when their terms have expired. The Nominating Committee also nominates those Church Board Members, whose terms will expire at the end of the program year or who shall be resigning prior to completion of one’s term.
nominating@fcceugene.org

Personnel Committee

The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to develop and implement an overall Personnel Framework for FCC Eugene to ensure quality staff employment and performance.

Worship Committee

The Worship Committee assists in the preparation and leadership of worship services, the sacraments and the music ministry of FCC Eugene. Ideas and discussion of changes in worship format, as well as special Sundays, take place here.

Remaining six committees have open membership:

Adult Education and Spiritual Life

Our mission is to make available stimulating and challenging Sunday morning classes and forums that examine and facilitate discussion of how we practice our faith in the world today. In addition to the 9 AM Sunday morning programs, the committee provides guidance and support of classes and small groups at FCC throughout the week and supports the work of the Elder Council. 
adulted@fcceugene.org, chair Robin Detmer
We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

Facilities Management Committee

The Facilities Management Committee is responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the church building, grounds, audio visual and other equipment, and art. The Facilities Management Committee makes recommendations to the Finance Committee and the Church Board on matters related to facilities use and budget, capital improvement, insurance, technical and aesthetic design.
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Family Ministries (Children, Youth and Families)

The Family Ministries Committee supports the development and growth of FCC ministries for children, youth and families. Activities include outreach to children, youth and families in our Congregation and in the larger community and assisting in program coordination.

All meetings are Sundays from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted; we meet in the Sojourners room. Childcare and food for children is provided.

2025-26 meetings:
November 9
No December meeting
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 3

Preschool Committee

The PreSchool Committee oversees for FCC Eugene its interests and responsibilities for the PreSchool and serves as the liaison to the PreSchool’s director and board. The PreSchool is ordinarily financially self-supporting and provides a scholarship program. It is open to the community; however FCC Eugene Members shall be given priority in registration. The PreSchool does not teach religious doctrine.

Social Justice and Witness Committee

The Social Justice and Witness Committee initiates and coordinates actions that further First Congregational Church’s vision of a just, compassionate, and peaceful world that honors all of God’s creation. The committee and its working groups focus on supporting those who are experiencing hunger or who are unhoused or at risk of losing housing.  We work to support immigrants and asylum seekers as well as support global missions.  We work to support at risk children and youth, and those who face discrimination and racism.  We seek to educate our church and our community about mental health needs and to create a safe environment for all.  Finally, we work to address the climate crisis through education and advocacy.  All are invited to join the work of the larger committee or the working groups that focus on a specific need.
socialjustice@fcceugene.org.
We meet the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Working groups include: 

• The Green Team
• Open and Affirming Team 
• Mental Health Team
• Indigenous Peoples Working group
• Refugee and Asylum support
• Global Ministries

Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee educates the Church about the meaning of Christian stewardship, the importance of stewardship and pledging. The Stewardship Committee coordinates an annual request for financial pledges and contributions to FCC Eugene operating budget and also educates the Congregation and its friends about the FCC Endowment.
stewardship@fcceugene.org