nominating committee
The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to prepare a slate of members who are qualified for and willing to serve on the Session, Board of Deacons, Nominating Committee and Finance and Endowment Committee. The slate is presented for a vote at a congregational meeting for usually held in November.
The Nominating Committee also serves as the Scholarship Committee.
scholarships
UPC is blessed to have funds provided by members and specifically designated for scholarships. Currently the Scholarship Fund receives money from funds donated by Harriet R. Darmody, Kenneth L. White, Ethelyn I. Hewitt, the UPC Scholarship Fund and other donations.
The purpose of the scholarships is to offer the encouragement and support of our congregation for those continuing their education. The amount may vary from year to year depending on total funds available, number of applicants, and specific needs of applicants. Scholarships are normally awarded annually, and traditionally the award amounts for undergraduate education are larger than those for graduate studies.
scholarship applications
The Union Presbyterian Church Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship funds are available thanks to the generosity and forethought of many members of our church family over the years.
Scholarship awards are intended as tokens of encouragement and support from our congregation to those continuing their education. The amount may vary from year to year depending on total funds available, number of applicants and specific needs of applicants. Your application will provide us with only a sketch of you; but please use it to give us as complete a picture as possible in the space provided.
Applications are due in the Church office by 12:00 noon on Friday, June 7, 2024. This is a firm deadline to allow the Scholarship Committee adequate time to review applications. . You may complete and submit the application on-line or download it and send it to the church office at the above address. Award checks will be mailed to your home by early August.
We look forward to assisting you in obtaining your higher education. May God bless you.
Sincerely,
Scholarship Committee
Jane Park, Chair
Mary Conaty
Richard Kastl
Carleen Rynick
Mary Ann Scott
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SCHOLARSHIP FUND INFORMATION
The Union Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund is funded by monies specifically designated for scholarships. Currently the Scholarship Fund receives money from the annual accrued interest of the Harriet R. Darmody, Kenneth L. White and Ethelyn I. Hewitt scholarship accounts. Don Haney expressed his love for education by establishing the College Scholarship Fund for the youth of the church.
Mrs. Harriet R. Darmody joined Union Presbyterian Church in 1920 and served in many capacities over the years, including terms as an Elder and on committees. She helped promote the best interests of her church for the glory of God. Harriet was extremely interested in the scholarships offered by Union Church and made a bequest to the church to be used for scholarships for Union Church students.
Kenneth L. White joined Union Church in 1919. Ken was one of the most beloved persons ever to serve as Deacon in our church. He represented his church well with his friendly and helpful manner. Ken specifically requested that his bequest to Union Church be used for the Scholarship Fund to help students with their education.
Ethelyn I. Hewitt was a lifetime member of Union Church. She served many years as a Deacon and was an active member of the women’s group. She was a retired IBM employee of over 30 years service and although never married, she loved children and was interested in their continued education.
Donald W. Haney became a member of Union Presbyterian Church in 1947. He and his wife Helen were very active in the life of the church. Don was a development engineer during his career with IBM and had many patents to his credit. At the age of 90, he authored a book of his life in the 20th century entitled Don Haney’s Odyssey. A copy of the book is in the UPC library.