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Muskingum University Choirs at FPC
March 03, 2015 
Sunday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary FPC welcomes the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers from Muskingum University in New Concord, OH to worship. These ensembles, under the direction of Dr. Zebulon Highben, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, will provide music during worship.
Music on Main Concert
February 05, 2015 
Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 PM. Mallarme Chamber Players and the Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir will present “Drama in the French Baroque” performed on period instruments. Works include the magnificent Requiem by Jean Giles. For information and to purchase tickets go to http://www.mallarmemusic.org/purchase.html. FPC members $15 if ticket is purchased online using a discount code obtained from the church office. The Mallarmé Chamber Players is a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham, North Carolina, whose mission is to enrich the lives of the community through outstanding chamber music. The ensemble distinguishes itself by its innovative educational programs, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations, its creation of significant new work and its dedication to serve a diverse population. The Choral Society of Durham has earned a reputation as one of the Southeast’s finest symphonic choruses. The 150-voice mixed chorus (under the direction of Rodney Wynkoop) includes members from all walks of life, selected by audition from throughout North Carolina’s Triangle area. For more information about The Choral Society of Durham go to http://www.choral-society.org.
McPherson Lectureship – February 22-23, 2015
January 30, 2015 
Rev. Dr. Ron Cole-Turner is our 2015 McPherson Lecturer. He teaches on the faculty of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where he holds the H. Parker Sharp Professor of Theology and Ethics, a position relating theology and ethics to developments in science and technology. He is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, author, and hymn writer.
Sunday, February 22
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School (FPC, Watts-Hill Hall) “Time for Another Upgrade—Why Technology Can’t Leave You Alone”
11:00 a.m. Worship (FPC sanctuary) “Awakening to Creation” (Text: Mark 1:9–15)
7:00 p.m. Presentation at Duke Divinity School, Durham “Enhancing Ourselves through Technology and Why It Matters for Christians”
Monday, February 23
11:00 a.m. Seminar w/ lunch (FPC, Watts-Hill Hall) “Human Enhancement—Transhumanist Dreams and Christian Hopes”
All events are free and open to the public.
Brochure and flyers for additional information:
“Soup-er” Bowl of Caring Sunday
January 27, 2015 
On Sunday, February 1, homemade soups and chili, prepared by the youth (with help from advisors and parents), will be available for purchase after worship. The money raised will be used to combat hunger in our community. TAKEOUT ONLY! Containers provided while quantities last.
Winter Book Study
December 30, 2014 
Sabbath as Resistance: Saying NO to the CULTURE OF NOW, by Walter Brueggemann, is our study this winter. Brueggemann addresses our 24/7 society of consumption in which we live to achieve, accomplish, perform and possess. He shows readers how keeping Sabbath allows us to break this restless cycle and focus on what is truly important, offering world-weary (and Christmas-weary) Christians a glimpse of a more fulfilling and simpler life. Classes will be held at the church on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. – noon, January 9 – February 13, and at Croasdaile Village/Heritage Hall activities room on Sundays from 3 – 4:30 p.m., January 11- February 15. Books are $10, and may be purchased from Marilyn Hedgpeth. All are welcome!
Holiday Schedule
December 18, 2014 
The church office is CLOSED Thursday – Friday, January 1-2, 2015.
The church office must receive your financial contributions by December 31, 2014 (4:30 p.m.) or they must be postmarked by December 31, 2014 if mailed, to be deductible on your 2014 taxes. Contact Tom Bloom regarding stock gifts: [email protected] or 919-682-5511 ext. 216.
Baby Jesus Birthday Party
December 09, 2014 
Children and their families are invited to a Baby Jesus Birthday Party – Saturday, December 20 at 3 PM . Event is being held in Watts-Hill Hall and will include birthday cake, gifts, carol singing and story time. Children can also pick up their pageant costumes at this time.
FPC receives Community Award
November 21, 2014 
Congratulations to FPC who received the Community Award at the Durham Economic Resource Center’s 6th Annual Gala fundraiser held November 18 at the Durham Armory. Attending the event were Walk-in Ministry staffers Jo Bernhardt, Valerie McMillian, Bob Yoder and Marie Sappenfield, along with Beth Eisenson, co-chair of the Service and Mission Committee.
Congregational Meeting – November 16
November 11, 2014 
The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Durham has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 16, for the purpose of electing a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC). The meeting will be held at the end of worship, provided the Presbytery of New Hope’s Committee on Ministry approves FPC’s Mission Study Report by this Friday, November 14.
With input from the membership, FPC’s Nominating Committee is recommending the following members be elected to serve on the Pastor Nominating Committee:
Kim Abels Paul Baldasare
Luke Everett Vernon Neece
Beth Stringfield Phyllis Supple
Heather Wallace.
Community Summit on Domestic Violence
October 09, 2014 
Thursday, October 23
Registration (and Continental Breakfast) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Dialogue 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
First Presbyterian Church sanctuary
Please join the Durham Crisis Response Center and Legal Aid for an engaging and dynamic Community Summit on domestic violence in our community. The goal for this summit is to humanize the domestic violence victim’s experience for the Durham community, its officials, agencies, and first responders, while highlighting areas in which we can improve our collective response to survivors. It is our hope that through a transparent and productive community dialogue, citizens and leaders in Durham can work collaboratively to raise awareness about the realities of domestic violence, improve the victims’ experience, and make Durham a safer place for everyone to live.