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Lent begins February 14, 2018
February 01, 2018 
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.
2018 McPherson Lectureship
January 30, 2018 First Presbyterian Church welcomes the Reverend Starsky D. Wilson as the 2018 lecturer on Sunday and Monday, February 25-26, 2018. Rev. Wilson is a pastor, philanthropist and activist pursuing God’s vision of community marked by justice, peace, and love. The community is invited to share in the three-part Lectureship as Rev. Wilson presents on “Martin, the Messiah, and #MeToo: Framing Faith-Inspired Activism.” Rev. Wilson will teach during the Sunday School hour from 9:45-10:45am and preach at worship starting at 11am on February 25th. He will also present and lead a panel discussion that same evening starting at 6pm at Duke Divinity School and present at a clergy gathering at First Presbyterian on February 26th at 11am.
Find out more about this year’s lecture and lecturer, Rev. Starsky Wilson
The McPherson Lectureship is dedicated to enriching the faith and life of First Presbyterian Church and the Durham community. The Lectureship is made possible through an endowment given by the McPherson family in memory of Dr. and Mrs. S.D. McPherson, Sr., and Dr. S.D. McPherson, Jr.
Church CLOSED January 19
January 18, 2018 
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!
Church Office Closed – January 18, 2018
January 17, 2018 
The FPC Church office will remain closed on Thursday, January 18th due to hazardous snow conditions.
All scheduled meetings and events are either canceled or are being rescheduled.
Staff will be working from their homes, monitoring their email and text messages throughout the day. Please stay safe during this weather event.
FPC’s Phone Service is Down
January 17, 2018 
In case you tried to call the church . . . the telephone service to the church is currently down. Our service providers are aware. We do have internet service so you can email us. Staff are working from home because of the winter snow storm.
If you have staff cell phone numbers, please call or text them. The Day School is also affected. There is no estimated restoration time at the writing of this post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Church Office Closed – Wednesday, January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018
Due to the snow which has resulted in hazardous conditions on the roads and at the church, the church office is closed Wednesday, January 17. All scheduled meetings and events are either canceled or are being rescheduled. Staff will be working from their homes, monitoring their email and text messages throughout the day. Please stay safe during this weather event.
Youth Souper Bowl Fundraiser- February 4th
January 16, 2018 
Sunday, February 4 is “Souper Bowl” Sunday! We are having our third annual chili and soup cook-off. Sign up to bring a crock pot of your favorite chili or soup by going to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094EA5AE29A57-souper1 or call or email Sarah Finbow at 919-682-5511 ext 213 or [email protected].
Chili and soup will be available for purchase after worship-take out only! All proceeds from the sale of the chili will go to combat hunger right here in Durham!
We are the CHAMPIONS!!!
January 11, 2018 
Congratulations to FPC team #2 on their 58-52 win over Graystone Baptist on Thursday evening, March 8! They are the 2018 Hope Valley Basketball League Champions. Way to go, guys!
*POSTPONED* Worldchanging 101 Workshop with David Lamotte
January 06, 2018 
This event has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned and check out the Facebook event page below for more details!
David Lamotte will be at Judea Reform Congrgation on January 20 from 10-3 presenting his workshop “Worldchanging 101: Challenging the Myth of Powerlessness”. Registration is $15 and lunch is included.
Rev. Marilyn Hedgpeth invites you to the workshop
Find out more about this exciting workshop
Church Office is closed Thursday, January 4
January 04, 2018
Due to the overnight snow which has resulted in hazardous conditions on the roads and at the church, the church office is closed Thursday, January 4. All scheduled meetings and events are either canceled or are being rescheduled. Staff will be working from their homes, monitoring their email and text messages, and checking voicemail throughout the day. Please stay safe during this weather event.