Latest News
Marilyn Hedgpeth is retiring!
September 17, 2019 
Marilyn Hedgpeth retired at the end of 2019. Click here to read Marilyn’s letter to the Session. A retirement celebration/reception will be held on January 12, 2020, following worship.
New Children’s Choir
August 28, 2019 
The Alleluia Children’s Choir debuted September 15 and led the 10:00 service at Covenant Presbyterian Church. They sang at the 11:00 service at FPC on September 29. The newly formed choir is a joint effort of these two congregations. Second-fifth graders are welcome to join this choir which rehearses at Covenant on the third Saturday afternoon of the month and at First Presbyterian on Sunday evenings on all other weekends. Please contact Kathy Parkins at FPC for more information on practice and performance schedules or Brennetta Simpson at Covenant Presbyterian, the director of the choir.
Retirement Celebration this Sunday!
August 28, 2019 
A retirement celebration/reception will be held following worship this Sunday, December 22, 2019. Come bid Sam farewell as our Associate Pastor. On Monday, August 26, 2019, the Session of First Presbyterian Church received and accepted a letter of request to retire from ministry from Sam Miglarese, Associate Pastor, effective December 31, 2019. Please read here Sam’s letter to the Session.
Kickoff Sunday, August 25
August 20, 2019 
| Please join us at FPC for Kick-Off Sunday 9:45 – 10: 45 a.m. in Watts-Hill Hall PLANNED ACTIVITIES *Build an edible creation out of graham crackers, icing, Twizzlers, marshmallows, and gumdrops *Join a group to build connections with LEGO’s, magnets, wooden blocks, and JENGA *Paint baffles together for Habitat for Humanity *Take a silly picture in the photo booth with a friend *Put together a puzzle with friends *Grab a bagel, some fruit, or a cup of coffee and reconnect with an old buddy *Meet your new Sunday School teachers and classmates for 2019-2020 FPC’s theme for the year is Building Connections because the Bible tells us that loving relationships matter: relationships with God, and relationships with one another. Furthermore, brain science research tells us that these relationships are the biggest builder of children’s brains and the greatest way to build health and well-being into their lives that will last into adulthood. Kick-off Sunday is for children, youth and adults! Join us as we build relational connections that matter within the body of Christ. |
| Copies of the descriptions of study opportunities for adults, youth, and children for the 2019-2020 study year will be available at the church beginning Sunday, August 25. |
FPC Teens perform at Youth Conference
July 29, 2019 
Great Big Church Family Festival
June 04, 2019 
FPC hosted the first night of the Festival. Click on picture to see slideshow
FPC’s hosting duties are over, so now it is time for us to return the favor as good guests. Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church is hosting the third and final festival night on Sunday, August 4. The cost of the meal is $5 per individual; $10 per family. If your youth needs summer service hours, they can acquire those by helping prepare for the evening and participating in the event (up to 3 hours of service credit available). So, plan to join us for dinner and service at this final GBCFF. Community Service volunteer forms will be available for youth at registration. Trinity Avenue Presbyterian is located at 927 W. Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC 27701. For more information, call Trinity Avenue at 919-682-3865.
Free Community Concert
May 15, 2019 
The joint choirs of St. Philip’s Episcopal and First Presbyterian churches of Durham, accompanied by orchestra and organ, will present a Spring Concert featuring the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré and anthems by John Rutter. Free and open to the public, the concert is made possible by a gift from the Horst and Ruth Mary Meyer Fund for Music and Gardens.
Confirmation Sunday – March 31
March 22, 2019 
Join us on Sunday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. as we welcome the Class of 2019 Confirmands as members of the church. Following worship, a reception will be held in Watts-Hill Hall to honor them, their mentors, and families.
FPC prepares for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018 
In preparation for forecasted flooding and strong winds from Hurricane Florence, FPC plans to operate on the following schedule into this weekend:
Thursday, September 13 – Building closing at 5 PM –
Friday, September 14 – Building closed all day –
Saturday, September 15 – Building closed all day –
Sunday, September 16 – Building open only for 11 AM Worship (dependent upon favorable conditions) –
No Sunday School
No Membership Inquiry Class
No Confirmation Class
No Congregation Lunch
No Children’s Choir rehearsal
No Stewardship Visit Training
No Middle School Youth Group
No High School Youth Group.
A final decision regarding worship will be announced around noon on Saturday, September 15, once an assessment of conditions is made.
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Throughout this severe weather event, when the office is closed, church staff will work from home, monitor email, and communicate with members via telephone, text, and social media platforms as they are able.
We encourage you to heed all travel advisories to stay off the roads. Listen to/watch local news outlets for information about the storm and areas impacted. Shelters will be open throughout Durham for those unable to be safe in their own homes.
You are invited to use the Church Life app (if installed on your smartphone) to check-in with church members who live in your neighborhood to make sure they are okay.
Marilyn Hedgpeth has provided this PRAYER for encouragement.
You can also respond financially with donations to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance by clicking DONATE.
Sunday School Teacher Training
August 16, 2018 
Sunday, August 19 from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
FOR ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
(Mandatory for new teachers; preferred for all teachers)
Come and meet fellow teachers; pick up curriculum; get your class roster; check out your classroom; *review FPC’s Child and Youth Protection Policy.
*required for all new teachers of children and youth