First Presbyterian Church - Durham, North Carolina

Sunday, December 11 – Donor Drive

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Little Florence McDow is only six, but already she is facing her second stem cell transplant within a year at Duke Hospital. How can we show our support and solidarity for these precious people? On Sunday, December 11, FPC will host a donor drive from noon to 2 p.m. to boost the international bone marrow/stem cell registry and to support and stand in solidarity with Florence and others like her. Our neighboring churches and organizations will be invited to participate, as well.

How can you help? If you are between the ages of 18 and 60 and fit the health profiles, you can have your cheek swabbed to include your tissue type in the international registry. If you are a match, they will give you a call. If you are any age and want to take part, you can contribute to Be The Match Foundation which needs $100 per registrant to process their tissue samples. Or, you can indicate on your driver’s license or at the church that you are willing to be an organ donor at the end of life. All of these are ways of alternative giving, ways that give life and hope to those who are groping for possibilities. Forms will be available at the Advent Festival, and on December 11th to participate and donate. For more information about the registry, go to BeTheMatch.org. Jesus says in John’s Gospel, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11).

Third Friday Concert at FPC on August 19th – Bibis Ellison

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Show starts at 7 pm.

A versatile, seasoned performer with a powerful voice, Bibis Ellison is a North Carolina born artist who has traveled the US and Mexico performing both originals and covers.

As part of a duo (piano and vocals) she specializes in the reinterpretation of classic songs from Etta James to Patti Smith to Beyonce.

As part of a five piece band she specializes in an energetic vocal array of both modern and classic songs from Janis Joplin to Pat Benatar to Alicia Keys.

“Soulful, Spine Tingling” – Wilmington Star News
“2010 Performer of the Year” – Encore Magazine
“A Powerhouse Singer” – Triangle Arts and Entertainment

http://bibisellison.com

Third Friday Concert at FPC on July 15th – Jon Shain

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Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Show starts at 7pm.

http://jonshain.com

Free Concert Benefiting Durham Summer Service Week

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You don’t have to go out of the country to help someone in need this summer—or even out of town.Saturday June 25, 7p.m.
Durham Friends Meeting House
404 Alexander Drive, Duke’s Central Campus

All donations benefit Durham Summer Service Week. Featuring the sounds of Pandora (cool vocal harmonies), The Lucky Strikes (smokin’ hot strings), Terry Allebaugh (searing harmonica riffs) and other guest performers…and Locopops Gift Certificate Raffle.

www.durhamsummerservice.org

Third Friday Concert at FPC on June 17th – J Kutchma

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Solo artist and frontman for Durham’s Red Collar, J Kutchma brings his original gospel punk stories, ballads and anthems to the sanctuary on Friday June 17 at 7 PM.

http://jkutchma.com

Third Friday Concert at FPC on May 20th – Sad Magazine

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First Presbyterian returns to Third Friday Durham with a series of summer concerts. The first on May 20 at 7 PM features Andrew Snee and Robert Graham of the acoustic rock duo Sad Magazine. They are both guitarists/songwriters with a rich history in the Triangle music community. Show is free and open to public.

Sunday, April 10 – Rodger Yutaka Nishioka

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Sunday, April 10

9:45 a.m. “Ancient–Future Church” presentation to combined adult classes

11:00 a.m. Preaching

Sermon: “Is there life in these old bones?”

6:00 p.m. “Will Your Faith have Children?” – Supper and Conversation with Young Adults

Monday, April 11

10:00 a.m. Leadership with Courage and Nerve – A Conversation with pastors and educators (lunch provided)

Rodger Nishioka holds the Benton Family Chair in Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary. He is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University, McCormick Theological Seminary, and Georgia State University. Prior to his joining the faculty at Columbia, he served as the Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The son of a retired Presbyterian pastor, Rodger is evidence that you can be a pastor’s kid and still love Jesus.

All events will be held at FPC and are open to the public

Durham Youth Summer Service Week

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The Durham Summer Service Week is open to rising 9th – 12th graders interested in serving Durham neighbors in need, while learning more about our community and themselves. Tuition is $250 and includes transportation between worksites, meals and adult supervision. For more information and to apply, contact info@durhamsummerservice.org. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Registration deadline is April 30. Limited scholarships are available.

http://durhamsummerservice.org

Sunday, June 5– Seventh Sunday of Easter

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9:45 a.m. – Sunday School Grand Finals and Congregational Breakfast

11:00 a.m.—Worship and the Sacrament of Baptism

High School graduates will be recognized during worship. A reception will follow in Watts-Hill Hall

Sermon: “”The Gift of Being Average”

Marilyn T. Hedgpeth, preaching

Durham Crop Walk – Sunday, March 20

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The 2011 DURHAM CROPWALK is scheduled for Sunday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. Walkers, sponsors and volunteers are needed to make 2011 our best year ever! Learn more by visiting http://www.durhamcropwalk.org. Join FPC’s on-line team by following this URL http://www.churchworldservice.org/goto/firstpres-durham.org or get your walking papers by signing up after worship in the foyer.