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First Presbyterian is a Collection Site
July 21, 2014 
The 2014 School Supplies Drive has begun. Through August 14, members and friends of FPC may “fill those bins” placed in the church foyer with school supplies, courtesy of the Southwest Durham Rotary Club. Last summer we filled several bins. Let’s beat that record this summer!
For more information about this project go to http://durhamrotaryclub.org/2012/07/support-durham-public-school-teachers/.
CALLING ALL WOMEN!
June 27, 2014 
THEME – “Slow Down and Center: Centering Prayer”
Let go of things that normally occupy your mind and practice the presence of God. Learn together best practices of centering prayer.
July 25 (5 p.m.) – July 26 (4 p.m.)
Avila Conference Center, Durham
Cost: $80 (scholarships available)
To register, contact Marilyn Hedgpeth by July 21.
RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES
May 21, 2014 
June 7 is a day of celebration. During worship, we will acknowledge our Class of 2015 high school and college graduates.
BELOVED COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE
May 20, 2014 
5:30 p.m. in the Community Garden at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, downtown Durham –
Wednesday, July 30 will be our last time of worship together this summer.
All are welcome to attend this prayer service which is held in English and Spanish.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
May 15, 2014 
Check out our BULLETIN BOARD link and the bulletin board in the foyer at the church for postings of jobs and other opportunities available to and within our church family this summer.
PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION! Summer service opportunites here
YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT
May 13, 2014 
Ready for a Break?
August 29-31, 2014 (Fri-Sun of Labor Day Weekend)
Spend the weekend relaxing beside the sound at Camp Don Lee with church friends; where fellowship, worship, meaningful conversations, good food, kayaking, hiking, a campfire and plenty of porch sitting will be the only “labor” expected!
To sign up (or for more information) contact: Rev. Cherrie Barton Henry OR Amy Wilson
“Songs of the Civil War”
May 06, 2014 
Vox Virorum Men’s Chorus
Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m. in the FPC sanctuary
Concert is free and open to the public.
To mark the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Vox Virorum presents a program of music that looks into the human condition in this momentous era. Featured works include “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “There is a Balm in Gilead,” “The Battle Cry of Freedom,” “Nearer My God to Thee,” and “Go Down, Moses.”
Spring Choral Concert
April 24, 2014 
On Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 pm, the combined choirs from Watts Street Baptist Church and FPC will present a Spring Choral Concert at FPC featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria that will also include soloists and orchestra. There will also be anthems by Manz, Mozart, Rutter, Courtney, and Dawson. The concert is free and open to the public.
Easter Communion in the Garden
April 18, 2014 
Join us on Easter Sunday morning at 9:00 for a Psalm Service with Holy Communion in the Memorial Garden
March 27, 2014 Sunday, April 5 – Easter, Resurrection of the Lord
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Memorial Garden)
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion
The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received during worship. Your generous gifts to this special offering help provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Following the worship service, donors may take Easter lilies and share them with loved ones.