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Monthly Meeting of the Durham NAACP

Monthly Meeting of the Durham NAACP

The July monthly meeting of the Durham NAACP will be held in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on July 22nd at 4pm.

A guest speaker will be discussing Environmental concerns and issues.

Find out more on their Facebook page

Great Big Church Family Festival “Reunion”

Great Big Church Family Festival “Reunion”

FPC is hosting the GBCFF “reunion on August 5 from 4-7pm at New Hope Camp and Conference Center. Find out more here

Youth Minister Search in progress

Youth Minister Search in progress

FPC Durham is searching for a Director/Minister for Youth and their Families:

The Director/Minister for Youth and their families will lead a comprehensive program of spiritual formation for youth in 6th through 12th grades and their families, with inclusive community building and outreach, Bible Study and Christian formation, missions and service opportunities, recreation and trips. Additional responsibilities include social media postings for the congregation. Important skills include: listening, communicating, building bridges of friendship, and organizational skills. Contact Search Committee Chair, Lenore Champion by email: [email protected]. Learn more about First Presbyterian Church, Durham at https://firstpres-durham.org.

Myrtle Fest 2018

Myrtle Fest 2018

Join us on Sunday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. for worship as the congregation engages in an old-fashioned hymn sing. Music will be provided by a bluegrass duo. Following worship, we will picnic outside under the crepe myrtles and enjoy more bluegrass music.  All are welcome to bring side dishes and a blanket or lawn chairs!

Parkins plays for Organ Crawl (fundraiser)

Parkins plays for Organ Crawl (fundraiser)
Durham Arts Council Organ Crawl (Fundraiser)
Friday, June 8, 2018
5:30-9:00 p.m.
An exclusive event showcasing thrilling organ music and architecture of three Durham churches of historical significance, paired with three courses of fine food and drinks.  A short stroll from church to church, a golf cart shuttle will be provided for those with limited mobility.
STOP 1: Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 N. Church Street in downtown Durham – Enjoy hors d’oeuvres then a private performance by organist Tom Bloom.
STOP 2: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 403 E. Main Street in downtown Durham – Enjoy dinner at the Gothic Revival St. Philip’s Episcopal Church along with a performance by organist Paula Harrell.
STOP 3: First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main Street in downtown Durham – Enjoy dessert, coffee and a performance by organist Kathy Cain Parkins.
Tickets: $60 include
  • Delicious three course meal with wine
  • Private organ performances and architectural highlights of three Downtown Durham churches
  • Architecture expert and church renovator Terry Byrd Eason will share insight on each church
This event benefits the Durham Arts Council. Read more here.

Memorial Day observed

Memorial Day observed

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  Administrative staff will be available at the church on Tuesday, May 26 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for those needing assistance at the church.  Have a safe holiday!

Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Luncheon

Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Luncheon

Sunday, May 13

Don’t let mom cook on Mother’s Day!

Don’t make mom stand in a long restaurant line!

Instead, celebrate mom by joining us for the Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon following worship.

Meal reservation needed.  Donations will be received to offset meal costs.  

The Great Big Church Family Festival is happening today!

The Great Big Church Family Festival is happening today!

Serve the Lord with Gladness!

Gathering at 3 Durham Churches, June 17-19 & End-of-Summer Reunion at New Hope Camp and Conference Center, August 5

Click here for more information and to register for this fun inter-generational event!

Sunday, April 29 – Intergenerational Sunday School Class

Sunday, April 29 – Intergenerational Sunday School Class

Sunday, April 29 will be a Fifth Sunday Inter-Generational Sunday School Class in Watts-Hill Hall for young and old at 9:45 a.m. (Adult, children and youth classes will meet together.)

Since we celebrated Earth Day during worship on last Sunday, we will do activities together this Sunday that celebrate planting, growing, nature, rocks, and all things natural made by God. Surveys tell us that families want to get to know members outside of their own immediate age group. Christian Education hears this desire and has designed this hour with that goal in mind. So, we invite adults, youth, Scratch, children, one and all, to meet us in Watts-Hill Hall for an active Earth Day celebration.

Palestine Is Our Home” Lunch & Learn event

Palestine Is Our Home” Lunch & Learn event
You are invited to a presentation and book signing event featuring Nahida Halaby Gordon, Ph.D. and the book: Palestine Is Our Home.
WHEN:  Monday, May 14 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:  FPC, Watts-Hill Hall
Bring a bag lunch. A light dessert and beverages will be offered.  Nahida Gordon will share from this book which gives firsthand accounts of life for Palestinians after the 1947 UN Partition of Mandate Palestine. Read more here. The event is sponsored by The Coalition for Peace and Justice and hosted by FPC.