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Sunday School Promotion Sunday
August 16, 2018 
August 26 is Promotion Sunday!
9:45 a.m.—Sunday School Kick Off in Watts-Hill Hall
THEME: Winds of Change (Acts 2:2a)
Children, youth, and parents are invited to enjoy food, fellowship, a photo booth, and activities leading towards a new Church School year. We will introduce our class offerings for the fall. Come and meet your new teachers and classmates!
Ben Maxwell Cello Recital
August 10, 2018 
Sunday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the FPC sanctuary –
Ben Maxwell, son of Jody and Julie Maxwell, will play a cello recital in the sanctuary with pianist Deborah Hollis featuring cello sonatas by Debussy and Prokofiev as well as the Unaccompanied Bach Cello Suite No. 3. The performance is free and open to everyone.
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra presents concert at FPC
August 02, 2018 
John Weicher called as Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families
July 27, 2018 
On July 24, 2018, the Session received and approved a report from the Youth Pastor Search Committee recommending Rev. John Weicher as our Temporary Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families in a one-year renewable contract.
Monthly Meeting of the Durham NAACP
July 12, 2018 
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.
Great Big Church Family Festival “Reunion”
July 10, 2018 
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
June 18, 2018 
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
June 15, 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)
May 25, 2018 
- 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
Memorial Day observed
May 25, 2018 
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!