Sunday, February 2 is Souper Bowl Sunday at FPC! The children, with help from their families and some youth, assembled packets of yummy dried bean soup mix on MLK Day 2020. The children will be in the foyer after worship this Sunday to offer the soup packets in exchange for a donation to benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. Thank you in advance for supporting this annual fund-raising project for hunger relief.

Please come to Watts-Hill Hall (dates below) and explore faith and the history of racism and housing through the Uneven Ground exhibit.

Originally commissioned for the 150^th anniversary of Durham as a city, the exhibit is a tool for reflection, learning, and dialogue. 

Seeking Justice on Uneven Ground Exhibit display dates: Friday, January 3 – Sunday, February 16, 2020

February 4: Sharing, Naming, and Healing at 6 p.m.; an open house closed by a vigil of Durham residents sharing their own stories of their housing experiences in Durham, community responses, and prayers of lament and hope for communal healing and justice.

Description: In recognition of the image of God in us all, the dignity and sacredness of all life and Christ’s command to love one’s neighbor as oneself, Seeking Justice on Uneven Ground brings together the history of racism and housing segregation in Durham with the faith-based affordable housing justice work of Duke Chapel and First Presbyterian Church. You are invited to reflect on our city’s history, our churches’ histories, our faith perspectives, and what affects all of us: housing and racism. First Presbyterian Church has a rich history of housing work in Durham, from collaborating closely with Urban Ministries of Durham, Habitat for Humanity and Housing for New Hope, to being involved in Durham CAN’s efforts. Duke University has been involved in land banking, loan trusts, and advocacy for over twenty years. We invite you to delve deeply, prayerfully, and vocally through discussions, panels, vigils, and receptions alongside your neighbors.  Website for Uneven Ground/Bull City 150:  https://www.bullcity150.org/uneven_ground/

This Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 p.m., John Weicher will be installed as our Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families. All are welcome. You are asked to wear red. A reception follows in Watts-Hill Hall.

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.

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.

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.

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.