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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.
After Christmas Stretch
March 26, 2014 
Join FPC member Brianna Honea as she leads an active, fun and FREE yoga class! Just wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. You don’t need to bring anything; just bring yourself. Children (6 and up) and adults are welcome! WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall WHEN: Wednesday, January 14 at 6:15 p.m.
UPDATE, 1/14/15: Due to inclement weather, the yoga class has been cancelled. Please check this space for any updates as to when this class will be rescheduled. Thank you!
Songs of Darkness: Tenebrae Factae Sunt
March 26, 2014 
Motets from the 16th century to the present day with Psalms and Prayer
Good Friday—April 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Lesley Curtis, soprano
Hope Horton, alto
Brent Curtis, tenor
Lewis Moore, bass
For more information, call the church office on 919-682-5511.
Music and Arts Camp
March 10, 2014 
Music and Arts Camp
June 16 – 20, 2014
This year, following Vacation Church School each day, FPC will offer an extended-day music and arts camp from 2:00-5:00 p.m. for rising first graders through fifth graders at the church. Transportation from camp to the church can be arranged, if requested. The cost of this camp will be $10 per day and will include snacks, the cost of the materials, and the cost of the helpers. Scholarships will be available. This extended day camp will have a limit, so please let Kathy Parkins know if you want to enroll your child.
Click here for registration forms.