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Fall Back this Sunday!
October 31, 2019 
It’s time to fall back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday morning, November 3 at 2:00 a.m. Remember to set your clocks (and non-smart devices) back one hour before going to bed on Saturday evening, November 2.
Parish Associate accepts new ministry position
October 15, 2019 
On Sunday, October 13, the Session of First Presbyterian Church (FPC) convened to receive a letter from Cheryl (Cherrie) Barton Henry, FPC’s Parish Associate Pastor. In the letter, Cherrie announced her acceptance of a call to a new ministry position. Please read here Cherrie’s letter which also included a request to terminate the position she holds at FPC. The Session appropriately thanked Cherrie for her faithful service to First Presbyterian. Plans to honor Cherrie and her ministry among us will be announced soon.
Building Connections Across Generations
September 20, 2019 Sunday,
September 29, 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Adults, be prepared
for some special visitors to come bearing gifts to your Sunday School classes
on September 29th. The Christian Education Committee has paired the
children’s and youth classes with adult classes so that you might get to know
each other a little better and build connections between young and
old. Research has shown that connections with others leads to better
health, and helps children and adults deal with stress better. Not to
mention that it improves brain function (something that we all could use)! So, adult classes, wrap up your lesson
early on next Sunday morning, and expect some visitors at around 10:30 with a
tasty treat for you to enjoy together, and an activity to do to meet some new
friends. Show hospitality! Tell them about your
class! Enjoy each other! Make new friends!
2020 Stewardship Campaign: Are you in?
September 19, 2019 
Did you receive a stewardship packet for 2020? Have you completed AND returned your pledge form? Questions about the pledging process should be directed to Tom Bloom, the Business Administrator, at 919-682-5511 x 216 or [email protected]. Click here to read and hear about our 2020 Campaign and how pledges are used.
Church Office Schedule
September 19, 2019 
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Volunteers will be at the desk to answer the phone and assist people at the door from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Walk-in Ministry interviews clients on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.to 12 noon.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A volunteer will be at the desk to
answer the phone and assist people at the door from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The church office is not staffed on Saturdays or Sundays.
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.
Building Connections
August 28, 2019 
A new church year began on September 1, 2019. This year’s theme for our Ministry of Christian Nurture is “Building Connections.” Check out our study opportunities for adults, children, and youth by clicking on the appropriate link.
FPC Teens perform at Youth Conference
July 29, 2019 
Jimmie Hawkins returns to FPC
July 16, 2019 
We welcome to the pulpit on Sunday, July 21, the Reverend Jimmie Hawkins. Hawkins, the former pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Durham, accepted the call to serve as the new director of the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness to Washington, D. C. office in January 2017. He has a background in the area of youth ministry, having served as program director of Presbyterian Camps in North Carolina and Virginia. He has pastored congregations in the New Hope Presbytery and Peaks Presbytery. Hawkins is committed to ecumenical relations and has advocated on issues of social justice before congressional and state legislative leadership. His board participation includes Union Presbyterian Seminary, Church World Service, and National Council of Churches. Prior to moving to Washington, he provided leadership to the Moral Monday Movement and the North Carolina NAACP. He is known as a strong advocate for justice and for speaking truth to power wherever he serves. In addition to preaching for us on July 21, he will also lead a discussion on chapters 9 and 10 of “Just Mercy” in the Faith and Community Class at 9:45.
Announcing the 2019 “Fill That Bus” campaign
July 15, 2019 
You are invited to purchase needed school supplies for the Crayons2Calculators organization again this year. The drive runs through Saturday, August 17. The list of most needed supplies is provided below. We are also collecting dry erase markers and 3-hole punched zippered pencil pouches for Merrick Moore school in Durham. Thank you for your support.
*** Top Needed School Supplies for Crayons2Calculators***
Hand sanitizer
Clip Boards
Tissues
Sharpies
Colored Markers
Scissors (student & adult)
Colored Pencils
No. 2 Pencils
Dry Erase markers
Mechanical Pencils
Construction Paper
Tape (clear, masking, duct)
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Monetary contributions are also accepted to purchase large ticket items like scientific/graphing calculators. Checks should be written to Crayons2Calculators and given to FPC.