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Advent Festival / Alternative Gifts Fair this Sunday!
December 06, 2019 
Sunday, December 8 – Kids and youth will make crafts at the Advent Festival (9:45-10:45 a.m.). Adults will make crafts and visit the fair following worship! Bring your checkbook and take advantage of the community partners at the Alternative Giving Fair who will have items for sale/ways to help our neighbors in need. The Festival and Fair will take place in Watts-Hill Hall. Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
Pastoral Installation Service for John Weicher
November 06, 2019 
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.
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 