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	<title>First Presbyterian Church - Durham, North Carolina</title>
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		<title>“On Wings of Prayer”.  Unweavings® by Laurie Wohl.  April 15 &#8211; May 31, 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Unweavings® exhibit comprises 19 tapestries which will be on display throughout the church building. Combining Hebrew, Greek, and English calligraphy and the artist’s own iconography, the hangings emphasize the “threads that bind” and the unity of the Old and New Testament stories.</p>]]></description>
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<div style="white-space: pre-line;font-size: 1.1em;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A fiber art/mixed media exhibit
First Presbyterian Church
April 15—May 31, 2012
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The Unweavings<span style='vertical-align:super'>®</span> exhibit comprises 19 tapestries which will be on display throughout the church building. Combining Hebrew, Greek, and English calligraphy and the artist’s own iconography, the hangings emphasize the “threads that bind” and the unity of the Old and New Testament stories.
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<td style="vertical-align: top !important; white-space: normal !important;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em;">Lecture and Reception</span><br/><strong>Sunday, April 15, 5:00 p.m</strong><br/>
Watts-Hill Fellowship Hall</td>
<td style="vertical-align: top !important; white-space: normal !important;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em;">Public Viewings</span><br/>
<strong>Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays</strong><br/>2:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.</td>
<td style="width: 36%; vertical-align: top !important; white-space: normal !important;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em;">Third Friday Art Walks</span><br/><strong>April 20 and May 18</strong>
<br/>6:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.</td>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>Groups may schedule viewing by appointment.</em><br/>
Free and Open to the Public

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<strong>Biography</strong>
<a href="http://firstpres-durham.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/strengthofangels-e1332771783576.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1524" style="border-image: initial; border: 1px solid #DEDBD0; margin: 10px;padding:6px;" title="Laurie Wohl - Strengh of Angels" src="http://firstpres-durham.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/strengthofangels-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>
Laurie Wohl is an internationally known fiber artist. Her Unweavings® fiber art are held in the collections of the Museum of Arts and Design (NYC), the American Bible Society (NYC), the Constitutional Court of South Africa, and Catholic Theological Union (Chicago), among others. Her works have also been on long-term loan to the United States Embassies in Beirut, Vienna, Tunis, Cape Town, and Pretoria.

She has accomplished a number of liturgical projects. Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago) commissioned The Psalms Project—12 major works for its sanctuary—which was completed in 2008. Madison Avenue Presbyterian  Church (NYC) commissioned the Talbot Bible Stoles project—four works for its sanctuary, which were completed and installed in 2005. Monmouth Reform Temple (NJ) commissioned a piece for the entrance to its sanctuary, which was installed in 2006. In 2003, Ms.  Wohl received an Honor Design Award for The  Psalms Project, from the Interfaith Forum on  Religion, Art, and Architecture (AIA).

Wohl’s work has been featured in numerous solo  exhibitions, including the Philadelphia Museum of  Jewish Art, Hebrew Union College, and Atelier  International (NYC) , and Catholic Theological  Union (Chicago). Ms. Wohl has curated a number  of interfaith and multi-cultural exhibitions,  including With Many Voices (Fourth Presbyterian  Church) and Art from Soweto (ARC Gallery and  Catholic Theological Union). Sponsored by the U.S.  Department of State, she has given a series of  lectures and workshops in Soweto, Johannesburg,  and Pretoria, South Africa. She has also given  numerous lectures and workshops in the United  States on issues of art and faith, art and resistance to  apartheid, and textile as narrative/ritual. Among her  special projects has been an interactive set design for  a full-length dance piece, “Unweavings,” for Jan  Erkert &amp; Dancers. Ms. Wohl lives and works in New  York City.

<a href="http://www.lauriewohl.com" target="_blank">http://www.lauriewohl.com</a>

<a href='http://firstpres-durham.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/OnWingsofPrayer_flyer.pdf'>OnWingsofPrayer_flyer.pdf</a>

<a href='http://firstpres-durham.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/FPC-Wohl-Brochure.pdf'>FPC Wohl Brochure.pdf</a>
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		<title>Mickey Efird Lectures</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mickey Efird Lectures - All Thursdays in March from 10:30AM - 12 PM.  Gospel of Mark.  Watts-Hill Hall
Free and open to public.
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All Thursdays in March<br />
Gospel of Mark<br />
10:30 – 12 noon<br />
Watts-Hill Hall<br />
Free and open to public</p>
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		<title>February 18th &#8211; Presbytery of New Hope</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Presbyterian and Covenant Presbyterian Churches will co-host the Presbytery of New Hope February 18, 2012 at FPC.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First Presbyterian and Covenant Presbyterian Churches will co-host the Presbytery of New Hope February 18, 2012 at FPC.</p>
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		<title>McPherson Lectureship &#8211; Martha Moore-Keish</title>
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		<description><![CDATA["The Table That Divides and Unites Us".  Martha Moore-Keish (Associate Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary) will be our guest lecturer February 26-27, 2012.]]></description>
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<h4>Sunday, February 26</h4>
<p><strong>9:45 a.m.</strong><br />
Adult Sunday School<br />
Faith and Community Class<br />
“The Lord’s Supper: Sign of Unity or Weapon of War?”</p>
<p><strong>11:00 a.m.</strong><br />
Worship<br />
Sermon: “Water and the Spirit”<br />
(Text: Mark 1:9–15)</p>
<p><strong>7:00 p.m.</strong><br />
Discussion with Young Adults<br />
“How do Christians Celebrate<br />
the Supper in a World<br />
of Many Religions?”</p>
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<h4>Monday, February 27</h4>
<p><strong>10:00 a.m.</strong><br />
Clergy Gathering<br />
(Lunch provided – RSVP requested)<br />
“Is There Really<br />
One Lord’s Supper?”</p>
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For further information contact:</p>
<p>First Presbyterian Church<br />
Joseph S. Harvard, pastor<br />
(919) 682-5511<br />
l.francisco@firstpres-durham.org
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		<title>Sunday, December 11 &#8211; Donor Drive</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;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&#8217;s Gospel, &#8220;I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.&#8221; (John 10:11).</p>
<p><a href="http://firstpres-durham.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Florence.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1332" title="Florence" src="http://firstpres-durham.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Florence.png" alt="" width="939" height="1221" /></a></p>
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		<title>Third Friday Concert at FPC on August 19th – Bibis Ellison</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.  Show starts at 7 pm.  Click the photo above  for more info...]]></description>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>As part of a duo (piano and vocals) she specializes in the reinterpretation of classic songs from Etta James to Patti Smith to Beyonce.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>“Soulful, Spine Tingling” – Wilmington Star News<br />
“2010 Performer of the Year” – Encore Magazine<br />
“A Powerhouse Singer” – Triangle Arts and Entertainment </p>
<p><a href="http://bibisellison.com" target="_blank">http://bibisellison.com</a></p>
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		<title>Third Friday Concert at FPC on July 15th &#8211; Jon Shain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who&#8217;s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style &#8211; combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.  Show starts at 7pm.</p>
<p><a href="http://jonshain.com" target="_blank">http://jonshain.com</a></p>
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		<title>Free Concert Benefiting Durham Summer Service Week</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday June 25, 7p.m at 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.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="align: right; clear: none;">You don’t have to go out of the country to help someone in need this summer—or even out of town.<strong>Saturday June 25, 7p.m.</strong><br />
<strong>Durham Friends Meeting House</strong><br />
<strong>404 Alexander Drive, Duke’s Central Campus</strong></p>
<p>All donations benefit Durham Summer Service Week. Featuring the sounds of <em>Pandora</em> (cool vocal harmonies), <em>The Lucky Strikes</em> (smokin’ hot strings), <em>Terry Allebaugh</em> (searing harmonica riffs) and other guest performers…and Locopops Gift Certificate Raffle.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.durhamsummerservice.org" target="_blank">www.durhamsummerservice.org</a></p>
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		<title>Third Friday Concert at FPC on June 17th &#8211; J Kutchma</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.   ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solo artist and frontman for Durham&#8217;s Red Collar, J Kutchma brings his original gospel punk stories, ballads and anthems to the sanctuary on Friday June 17 at 7 PM.</p>
<p><a href="http://jkutchma.com" target="_blank">http://jkutchma.com</a></p>
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		<title>Third Friday Concert at FPC on May 20th – Sad Magazine</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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