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John Weicher called as Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families
July 27, 2018 
On July 24, 2018, the Session received and approved a report from the Youth Pastor Search Committee recommending Rev. John Weicher as our Temporary Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families in a one-year renewable contract.
Easter Day Worship – Please join us!
March 01, 2018 
Sunday, April 9 Easter
The Memorial Garden will be open all day for visits.
11:00 a.m. Worship w/Holy Communion in the sanctuary-
Following worship, light refreshments will be available in Watts-Hill Hall.
Vox Virorum presents Winter Concert
January 11, 2018 
Sunday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Directed by Jeremy Nabors, accompanied by Deborah Coclanis; Guest soloist, Lesley Curtis –
Free Admission, $10 suggested donation
Vox Virorum explores the commonalities of musical expression across the globe with “The Universal Language of Arts”, featuring choral works in Latin, Italian, Korean, Russian and Arabic. (http://www.trianglesings.org/vox-virorum-mens-chorus-2/)
Children’s Christmas Pageant “Waiting for Christmas”
December 05, 2017 
Sunday, December 10 Worship begins with the children’s Christmas pageant and includes a Litany of the Friendly Beasts. The children’s choir is also singing. Join us at 11:00 a.m. for this special presentation of the Christmas story by the children.
All Saints’ Sunday – Join us as we remember our loved ones
November 01, 2017 
November 5 will be observed as All Saints’ Sunday at FPC. We invite you to our 11:00 a.m. worship – a service in which we will remember (by roll call) our family, members, and friends who joined the communion of saints during the past twelve months. The sacrament of holy communion will be celebrated. All are welcome.
Palm Sunday – join us!
March 17, 2017 
Sunday, April 9
9:45 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT (FPC playground for families w/young kids) —
9:45 a.m. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL (Hot Cross Buns & Coffee in Watts-Hill Hall for all to enjoy!) —
10:15 a.m. PALM PARADE through downtown Durham with friends from Trinity United Methodist and St. Philip’s Episcopal Churches —
11:00 a.m. WORSHIP with lessons and songs about Christ’s passion
Kathy Parkins Gives Organ Concert
March 14, 2017 
30th Anniversary of Brombaugh Organ features Kathy Parkins in Concert
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the installation of the Brombaugh organ, New Hope Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill is hosting a series of organ concerts. The first concert will be on Sunday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m., featuring Kathy Parkins. Kathy was the director of music at New Hope in 1987 and helped them procure the organ. Kathy currently serves as the Minister of Music here at First Presbyterian Church of Durham, NC.
Lenten Book Study: Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life by Rowan Williams
March 01, 2017 
Because Lent is a season for examining our baptismal commitment to faithful discipleship, FPC is offering an opportunity to read and discuss together the core values of our Christian Faith. Rowan Williams says in his introduction, discipleship is “about how we as Church go on being a learning community, and how we grow in depth of relation with each other and God.” Classes will meet on Wednesdays, March 8 – April 5 from 6-7 p.m. (bring a bag supper/childcare provided); and on Friday mornings, March 3- April 7 from 10:30 – noon at FPC. The book is available for $6 and can be purchased from Marilyn Hedgpeth at the beginning of class.
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].
FPC receives Plaque of Gratitude
January 25, 2017 
Michael Becketts, Durham County Department of Social Services director, attended a recent meeting at First Presbyterian Church’s Service and Mission Committee to thank them for their generous donations to the agency. Their donations to DSS have aided 211 families in Durham in various agency programs. These funds are utilized after all governmental funds per agency programs have been exhausted, and targeted for those families who still have a need, as these fund are available. (Pictured left to right: Marilyn Hedgpeth, associate pastor; Mindy Douglas, pastor; Michael Becketts, Durham County DSS director; Marie Sappenfield, member of the Service and Mission Committee.)