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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.
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.
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