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A Service of Lessons and Carols
December 02, 2015 
December 13, at 11:00 AM. Come hear the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir sing carols and anthems in a service modeled after the Service of Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge, England. The service will include carols by Tschesnokoff, Roland Martin, Hermann Schroeder, Bob Chilcott, and Malcolm Archer. The public is invited!
“Christ the King” Sunday
November 17, 2015 
Christ has dominion over all creatures, a dominion not seized by violence or usurped, but by his essence and by nature. – Cyril of Alexandria Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in 1925, following World War I, to remind believers that our primary allegiance is to a heavenly ruler and not to earthly powers. Join us on Sunday, November 22 for worship at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate “Christ the King” Sunday!
Youth Sunday at FPC!
November 13, 2015 
Join us on Sunday, November 15 as we celebrate Youth Sunday during worship at 11 AM! The youth are ready! All are welcome! THEME: “This is the Covenant: Keep Calm and Believe On”
Closed for Renovation
October 13, 2015 The church office will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, due to renovation (painting, re-carpeting, etc.). We will not be distributing blessings bags or bus passes, etc. on those two days. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Let’s Treat the Community on Halloween!
October 08, 2015 
Saturday, October 31 – FALL DAY OF SERVICE – Sign up to volunteer. A sign-up table will be in the foyer after church this Sunday. Where you can serve: SEEDS Dig Crew – Habitat’s Pink Ribbon Build – Day School painting classroom doors – Glean for sweet potatoes – Bring snacks for those volunteering. Event is sponsored by FPC’s Service & Mission Committee
Women’s Retreat “Everyday Saints”
July 08, 2015 
July 31 (6:00 p.m. ) – August 1 (3:00 p.m. ) Avila Retreat Center – Ever wondered if you might be a saint? (You are!) But how does sainthood look on you? With your life? Now? Does God tailor-make saints? How are we saints together? With the help of Julian of Norwich come explore what it means to be a saint and how we can knit ourselves to God and each other with everyday spiritual practices that are personal and corporate. Cost: $75 (scholarships available) Register now: [email protected] Retreat Leaders: Cherrie Barton Henry and Susan Dunlap
Medicare Basics Seminar
July 08, 2015 
Friday, July 17 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Watts-Hill Hall –
The N.C. Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Durham nonprofit Senior PharmAssist are presenting a “Medicare Basics” seminar for individuals who would like to learn more about Medicare and the options available. Caregivers who would like to better understand Medicare are also welcome. To register, call 919-682-5511 or email Lyn Francisco at [email protected].
Minnesota Boychoir in Concert at FPC
June 16, 2015 
Monday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. – FPC Sanctuary The Minnesota Boychoir features 74 boys from their two premiere ensembles. In their 53-year history, the Boychoir has performed during Mass at the Vatican, in the Sydney Opera House, and on National Public Radio. A free-will donation will be collected during the concert. www.boychoir.org.
Lenten Worship – Wednesday, March 18
March 10, 2015 
Join us at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a family-friendly Taizé prayer service with Holy Communion, led by Alex Stayer- Brewington and Reverend Cherrie Henry. At 6:30 we will gather around tables in Watts-Hill Hall for a “from-scratch” meal provided by students from Durham’s Northern High School Culinary Program. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the meal. All are welcome.