Join us as we gather this final Advent Wednesday, December 19 on the Main Street steps for candlelight caroling at 5:45 p.m. followed by a procession of light into the sanctuary where worship with Holy Communion will begin at 6:00 p.m. A light supper will be provided at 6:30 p.m. in Watts-Hill Hall. Donations will be received to offset meal costs.  Mary Berry will give the meditation.

This Sunday (July 28), First Presbyterian will place its next order for Café Justo (www.justcoffee.org ). Distribution will be Sunday, August 11.

Can we include you? Just send an email to John Fricks ([email protected]), or leave a message at the church office.

Tell us how many bags (one-pound bags, freshly roasted, $10 each), and specify the process (CAF or DECAF), the grind (WHOLE BEAN or GROUND), and the roast (MEDIUM or DARK).

• caf, whole bean,  medium roast
• caf, whole bean, dark roast
• caf, ground, medium roast
• caf, ground, dark roast
• decaf, whole bean, medium roast
• decaf, whole bean, dark roast,
• decaf, ground, medium roast
• decaf, ground, dark roast

Café’ Justo is an income security project launched with a grant from the Presbyterian Self Development of People fund. It is affiliated with Frontera de Cristo (www.facebook.com/fronteradecristo ), a Presbyterian Border Ministry located in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, and Douglas, Arizona.

OH, WHAT FUN!  Last year we had a blast walking as friendly beasts in the Durham Holiday Parade.  Let’s do it again!

The Durham Holiday Parade takes place on Saturday, December 8. We line up at 9 a.m. to march down Main Street to Duke’s East Campus   Christmas Parade Instructions for Families). Our theme this year is “Light to the World,” and we have neon glow necklaces for everyone to wear as we march. You may wear as many lights around your hat or your waist or your coat as you want. We want to sparkle, blink, and bring Jesus’ light to the world as we march. All ages are invited to parade with us!  If you have any questions, contact Marilyn (919-451-5352).

Click Advent and Christmas Brochure 2018 to view opportunities for worship and fellowship at FPC during Advent and Christmas!  All are welcome!

Sunday, December 2 – 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 vendors 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.

On Tuesday, November 6, FPC will serve as a polling place (due to the closing of the Durham Public Library for renovations).  We recommend that you contact the staff by phone or e-mail that day as there will be very little if any, parking available during regular hours.  The Day School will operate on its normal schedule.  Meetings that are not affected by parking restrictions will meet as scheduled.  Please contact Tom Bloom, Business Administrator, at 919-682-5511, if you have questions.

Sunday, October 28 is Dedication Sunday, when we ask you to turn in your completed pledge forms during the Offering (if you haven’t already turned them in by mail or online).   The Rev. Dr. Steve Eason has been invited to preach for this worship service.  Eason is the former pastor/head of staff at Myers Park Presbyterian in Charlotte, NC. He left Myers Park in 2015 voluntarily to pursue ministries “outside of his comfort zone” and spent a year as a church consultant with Macedonian Ministries, Atlanta GA during which he traveled the country working with churches to help them with a wide range of challenges. Most recently Eason served as interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia and currently serves as interim pastor of Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.

On Thursday, October 11, there is a high probability that travel conditions will become unsafe during the day because of Hurricane Michael.  As a result, First Presbyterian Church will be closed to ministry staff and volunteers on Thursday, October 11.  The Day School has also made the decision to be closed Thursday.  Leaders of groups who normally meet at FPC on Thursdays have been notified that the building is closed all day and into the evening. Church staff will be working from home and reachable via texting, mobile phone, and church email.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  Please pray for all who are in the path of this major storm.