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All Saints’ Sunday, November 5
November 01, 2016 
Sunday, 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 also be celebrated. All are welcome.
Sanctuary Centennial Celebration continues this Sunday!
September 16, 2016 
The 100th year of our sanctuary and Austin organ will celebrated this Sunday morning, September 18 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service as we “look forward” to the next 100 years of worship in our beautiful sanctuary. All are welcome to join us. There will be special music. Following the service, a fellowship lunch will be available in Watts-Hill Hall. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the meal.
Brad Croushorn in concert at FPC!
September 16, 2016 
The First Presbyterian Church Music on Main Concert Series presents Brad Croushorn & Friends
Baritone and pianist Brad Croushorn will perform a concert at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. Croushorn will perform songs in the Americana and Contemporary Faith genres with a bit of the stylistic sheen of musical theater. Joining him are Patty Parrish (soprano and flutist) and Melissa Shaheen (alto) to create a memorable experience for the whole community. Admission is free, but your donations at the door are gratefully accepted.
Charles Kimball returns to FPC!
September 16, 2016 
Dr. Charles Kimball, noted expert on the Middle East and Presidential Scholar and Director of the Religious Studies Program at the University of Oklahoma, will preach at our 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, September 25. He will also lead the Faith and Community Class at 9:45 a.m., speaking about religious conflict in the Middle East. Ordained as a Baptist minister, Kimball received his Th.D. from Harvard University in comparative religion with specialization in Islamic Studies. He was our 2005 McPherson Lecturer and we look forward to his return.
“Confronting Racism” Presentation by Rev. Alan Storey
September 16, 2016 
Come hear Rev. Alan Storey speak about confronting racism in the church and society in his native South Africa and what lessons we can learn. He will speak Sunday, September 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the East Parlor at FPC. For more information about Alan and his work, visit the following website: http://mannaandmercy.org/alan-storey.html
Mark Kroos in Concert
August 31, 2016 
First Presbyterian Church’s Music on Main Concert Series presents Mark Kroos, guitarist on Sunday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Mark Kroos plays a double-neck guitar. Originally from Lansing, MI, but currently based in Charlotte, NC, he is one of the only people in the world touring his trade. His instrumental style is characterized by open harmonies, polyphonic textures, incredible tapping technique, and is as entertaining to watch as it is to listen to. Admission is free, but your donations at the door are gratefully accepted. For a preview go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/171844116579224/
Phone Service down at FPC
August 10, 2016 
The telephone service to the church is currently down. Our service providers are aware. We do have internet service so you can email us. If you have staff cell numbers, please call or text them. The Day School is also affected. There is no estimated restoration time at the writing of this post.
Sunday School Kick-Off!
August 08, 2016 
Sunday, August 28 – At 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Breakfast and Promotion Activities (all classes combined) in Watts-Hill Hall. 2016 Sunday School THEME: “GO . . . make disciples!” At 11:00 a.m. Worship with the Ordination and Installation of New Officers. Mindy L. Douglas, preaching.
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!
Remembering the Mother Emanuel 9
June 17, 2016 
Dear friends,
On this anniversary of the tragic massacre in the holy space of Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston last year, we reaffirm the commitment we made as a congregation to fight against racism and seek reconciliation and healing in all the work we do in this city. Here is a portion from the letter First Presbyterian Church sent last year to our sisters and brothers at Mother Emanuel:
In response to this act of evil, we renew our promise to be an agent of reconciliation and healing in our own city; we promise to promote dialogue and action to improve relationships across differences in our community. This is what the Gospel demands. We renew our commitment to translate words to action, to preach hope for “new sight” to those blinded by racism and bigotry, and to practice what we preach and thus welcome and celebrate the diversity of the Body of Christ.
With heavy hearts, we extend to you our prayer, our compassion, and our pledge to you that we will work in our community and in this nation to create effective ongoing action to make our family of faith an effective sign of Christ’s love, justice and openness.
Let us continue to work tirelessly in our lives and community for racial justice and the reconciliation of all people.
Grace and peace,
Mindy
The picture on this post was taken from the Talking Stuff blog, and specifically from this post from a year ago by LadyRayne.