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Two Studies offered during Lent
March 01, 2018 
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.
HIP Music Festival at FPC – Saturday, February 17, 2018
February 15, 2018 
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
Judea Reform and FPC to worship together
February 13, 2018 
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.
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!