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“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.
Youth Scholarship Fundraiser
October 09, 2014 
On Sunday, October 19 FPC will commemorate the National Children’s Sabbath. Worship will be led in music and in liturgy by our children and youth. Following worship, lunch will be provided picnic-style on the lawn. A donation will be received to offset the cost of the meal. Please bring blankets or towels to sit on while you enjoy your lunch. You are also invited to support our youth’s homemade chili sale. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for youth camp and conference scholarships. For more information, email Sarah Finbow: [email protected]
SONAM Concert to benefit Vets to Vets United, Inc
October 09, 2014 
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE SANCTUARY OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DURHAM
Sonam begins its 5th season with a concert of War and Peace. Music by Guillaume Dufay, Josquin des Prez, Heinrich Schütz, Brahms, Caroline Mallonee, Veljo Tormis, and others. All concert proceeds go to Vets to Vets United, Inc, a local non-profit serving veterans by pairing them with service dogs from local animal shelters. $10 suggested donation taken at the door.
Stewardship – Pledges now due!
October 07, 2014 