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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.
Memorial Day observed
May 25, 2018 
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Administrative staff will be available at the church on Tuesday, May 26 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for those needing assistance at the church. Have a safe holiday!
Time to SPRING FORWARD!
March 06, 2018 
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, Daylight saving time begins. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 10.
Rev. Jimmie Hawkins returns to Durham for MLK Sunday
January 03, 2018 
Sunday, January 14, 2018
The Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins will preach for the 11:00 a.m. worship on January 14 in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He will also lead the Faith and Community Sunday School Class at 9:45. The congregation from Covenant Presbyterian Church, Durham, where Hawkins was the pastor for over 10 years, will join us for Sunday School and worship.
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.
All Church Gathering with Potluck Supper
September 06, 2017 
All are invited!
Sunday, September 24 at the New Hope Camp and Conference Center
3:00-5:00 p.m. Time to hang out, play games, hike, walk labyrinth, Gaga ball, volleyball, hand crafts
5:00 p.m. Vespers Worship
5:45 p.m. Potluck Supper (Church providing the main dish. Bring sides.)
7:00 p.m. Campfire with s’mores, skits, poems, jokes, music and more!
Please sign up after worship!
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.