Upcoming Events
Myrtle Fest 2017
June 27, 2017 
Join us on Sunday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. for worship as the congregation engages in an old fashioned hymn sing. Music will be provided a bluegrass duo. Following worship, we will picnic outside under the crepe myrtles and enjoy more bluegrass music. Barbecue, slaw and beverages provided. All are welcome to bring sides and a blanket or lawn chairs!
McPherson Lectureship—February 26, 2017
February 14, 2017 
THEME: God and Enjoyment of the World
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Miroslav Volf
Dr. Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. His most recent book is Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World.
Sunday, February 26
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School (at FPC, in Watts-Hill Hall) “Joy, Desire and Responsibility”
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11:00 a.m. Worship (FPC sanctuary) “Redemption of Touch” (Text: Luke 7:36-50)
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6:00 p.m. Presentation at Duke Divinity School, Durham “What Will Save the World? Flourishing in a World We Cannot Save” (Gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception in the Alumni Memorial Common Room at Duke Divinity School – RSVP for the reception requested to: [email protected])
All events are free and open to the public. Two of his books will be available for purchase at all events, while supplies last. For more information, contact the church office: 919-682-5511 or send an email inquiry to: [email protected].
Service of Hope and Healing for those who are grieving . . .
November 08, 2016 
Before the holidays begin, you are invited to a special “Service of Hope and Healing” that will include candle lighting, for those who are grieving as the result of an event or the loss of a loved one. Join us Saturday, November 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the FPC sanctuary. All are welcome.
A Conversation on Race and Racism
July 12, 2016 
Following the tragedies in St. Paul, Baton Rouge, and Dallas, as well as the other tragedies of the past many years, we need a way to talk about race and racism and the effect this has on our society and lives. Join us on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Watts-Hill Hall as we continue a discussion about this. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sunday School Finale
May 24, 2016 
Come see how we’ve grown! Sunday, June 5 – Sunday School Grand Finale with Congregational Breakfast and Teacher Appreciation at 9:45 a.m. followed by Worship and the Sacrament of Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. High School graduates will be recognized during worship. All are welcome!
Reverend Mindy Douglas is here!
April 26, 2016 
Reverend Mindy Douglas of Chapel Hill NC has been called to serve as Pastor/Head of Staff. A Service of Installation was held on May 22 at 4:00 p.m. Read about our new pastor here.
Medicare Basics Seminar
July 08, 2015 
Friday, July 17 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Watts-Hill Hall –
The N.C. Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Durham nonprofit Senior PharmAssist are presenting a “Medicare Basics” seminar for individuals who would like to learn more about Medicare and the options available. Caregivers who would like to better understand Medicare are also welcome. To register, call 919-682-5511 or email Lyn Francisco at [email protected].
International Peacemaker visits FPC!
September 17, 2014 
Sunday, September 28 – Presentation at 9:45 a.m. in the EAST PARLOR (Lectionary Class) and peaching at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary
The Reverend Nicole (Nicqi) Ashwood is a Presbyterian minister who serves as the Education in Mission Secretary for the Caribbean and North America Council for Mission – CANACOM. She represents the disenfranchised and promotes mission relationships with her member churches in the Caribbean and North America basin.
Nicqi is passionate about her people (being a native of Jamaica) and prefers to use the moniker MAD to describe her work and witness – Making a Difference – with CANACOM. She also serves with the World Council of Churches (WCC) as a Mover for Gender Justice and works with the World Council of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the Council for World Mission (CWM) on areas regarding gender-based violence. She combines her passion for youth with her enjoyment of music and drama and often experiments with contemporary secular pieces as part of the liturgical experience. Nicole is a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary.
Book and Bible Study
September 05, 2014 
NEW FIVE-WEEK STUDY: Barbara Brown Taylor’s Learning to Walk in the Dark Presbyterians ARE people of the book! Sometimes it’s the Bible that guides our spiritual growth, and sometimes it is another piece of literature. This year, the Friday and Sunday study groups will undertake both book study and Bible study.
We will begin with Barbara Brown Taylor’s new book, Learning to Walk in the Dark.
As noted on the book cover: “Follow Barbara Brown Taylor on her journey to understand darkness, which takes her spelunking in unlit caves, learning to eat and cross the street as a blind person, discovering how ‘dark emotions’ are prevented from seeing light from a psychiatrist, and rereading scripture to see all the times God shows up at night. With her characteristic charm and wisdom, Taylor is our guide through a spirituality of the nighttime, teaching us how to find God even in the darkness, and giving us a way to let darkness teach us what we need to know.” Classes begin on Sunday, September 7 at Croasdaile Village in the Heritage Hall Activities Room from 3 – 4:30; and on Friday, September 12 at FPC, room 203, from 10:30 – noon, with childcare provided by request. All are welcome to join either class. Books ($20 each) are available at the church, or can be purchased at the first class. Contact Marilyn Hedgpeth ([email protected] or 919-682-5511 x 220) if you are interested in joining either group.
Music on Main 2014-2015 Season Brochure
August 22, 2014 
The brochure for Music on Main’s 2014-2015 season is out! We will be hosting a full slate of groups for your musical enjoyment. Come see SONAM (Singers of New and Ancient Music), Vox Virorum, the Mallarmé Chamber Players with the Choral Society of Durham’s Chamber Choir, and the Women’s Voices Chorus. Click here to see the brochure.