Sunday, May 6, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

Choral music on the plight of the refugee and the role of Mary in the Abrahamic faiths with Latin American and Middle Eastern sounds

This concert will feature Artistic Director Allan Friedman’s new refugee song, Miriyam, Maria, and Maryam, a dramatic piece written in response to the present reality of millions of displaced people around the globe. Accompanied by guitars, oud, percussion, and interpretive dance, with text from Psalms, Rumi, and Hafez, Friedman imagines three women of different faiths as they are swept up in tragic historical events.

The spring program will also include modern and Renaissance choral works by women on the Virgin Mary; Ariel Ramirez’s romping and lively South American folk mass, Misa Criolla; and international songs of peace, including an Iraqi lullaby and a Palestinian-American’s song on the longing to be free.

Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for students. To purchase advance tickets online, please visit our Square store. All tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at the ticket table in the lobby on the day of the concert.

Sunday, March 25

9:30 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT  (FPC playground for families w/young kids) —

9:45 a.m. Hot Cross Buns & Coffee Fellowship in Watts-Hill Hall for all to enjoy! (No Sunday School) —

10:15 a.m. PALM PARADE through downtown Durham with friends from neighboring churches —

11:00 a.m. WORSHIP with lessons and songs about Christ’s passion

Holy Listening: Poetry Reading & Writing – An introduction to poetry as a spiritual discipline: both reading and writing.  Class meets on Sundays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Spiritual Autobiography – In this Lenten class, we will take time to reflect upon what God might be saying to us through our life stories.  In order to have a quality experience together, participants will commit to attending at least three of the four classes.  Class meets Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at FPC.

Click Lenten Class Offerings 2018 for more details.

North Carolina HIP FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

February 17, 2018, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church sanctuary

Hear HIP (historically informed performance) musicians from all over the United States come together and perform!

Led by renown flutist and conductor Barthold Kuijken.

Tickets $25 general admission/ $5 children and students at the door

Buy online https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=82879

SPECIAL OFFER for First Presbyterian parishioners, contact Kathy Parkins in the church office.

PROGRAM
Archangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2
Georg F. Händel Water Music Suite 1 in F major
Johann Christian Bach Symphony in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 6
W.A. Mozart Flute Concerto in D Major K.V. 314

The congregations of Durham’s First Presbyterian Church and Judea Reform will worship together on Friday, February 16 and Sunday, February 18. The Rev. Dr. Mindy Douglas will be speaking during the Friday Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. at Judea Reform, and Rabbi Larry Bach will be speaking during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship at First Presbyterian. The choirs from both congregations will be joining together to provide music for both services.

Your presence at both services is appreciated. Judea Reform is located at 1933 West Cornwallis Road, Durham.

Find out more!

Join us on  ASH WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2018 for worship! 

At 12 Noon – Holy Dusting, FPC Memorial Garden  Come hear a roll call of the saints and participate in a 30-minute service of prayer, music, and the imposition of ashes.

At 6 p.m. – Worship, FPC Sanctuary Join us for a short service of worship with the imposition of ashes.  Supper provided at 5:30 p.m. -before the evening worship begins.

The church office will remain closed on Friday, January 19 to allow for more snow and ice removal.

Phone lines continue to be down. Please contact staff via email.

All activities and events have been canceled for Friday. Stay safe and warm during this winter weather!