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VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL / MUSIC CAMP 2014
March 06, 2014 
June 16 – 20, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to accommodate working parents!
New Hope Camp (VCS) / First Presbyterian Church (Music Camp)
VCS is for campers age 4 years – 5th grade
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. This extended day camp will have a limit, so please let Kathy Parkins know if you want to enroll your child in the Music Camp.
Efird Lectures underway!
February 19, 2014 
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon in Watts-Hill Hall, Dr. James (Mickey) Efird, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation at Duke Divinity School, presents a series of lectures on the four Gospel accounts of the Resurrection of Jesus. The lectures are free and open to the public.
Announcement: Office opening at Noon – February 18, 2015
February 14, 2014 
It is hoped that the morning sun and slightly warmer temperatures will help thaw our frozen sidewalks and parking lot on Wednesday morning. Church staff who can are asked to report in on Wednesday afternoon.
McPherson Lectureship – Martha Moore-Keish
February 12, 2012 
“The Table That Divides and Unites Us”. Martha Moore-Keish (Associate Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary) will be our guest lecturer February 26-27, 2012.
Sunday, December 11 – Donor Drive
December 05, 2011 
On Sunday, December 11, FPC will host a donor drive from noon to 2 p.m. to boost the international bone marrow/stem cell registry and to support and stand in solidarity with Florence and others like her. Our neighboring churches and organizations will be invited to participate, as well.
Third Friday Concert at FPC on August 19th – Bibis Ellison
July 25, 2011 
A versatile, seasoned performer with a powerful voice, Bibis Ellison is a North Carolina born artist who has traveled the US and Mexico performing both originals and covers. Show starts at 7 pm. Click the photo above for more info…
Third Friday Concert at FPC on July 15th – Jon Shain
June 29, 2011 
Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Show starts at 7pm.
The Twelfth Annual McPherson Lectureship – Guest Lecturer: Leighton Ford
February 04, 2011 
Sunday, February 27. Leighton Ford is an author, social activist, leader, communicator, and mentor, and is president of Leighton Ford Ministries. He has spoken face to face to millions of people in 37 countries on every continent of the world and served from 1955 until 1985 as Associate Evangelist and later Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Duke/UNC Congregational Pancake Breakfast
February 04, 2011 
Wear something BLUE and join us for a free Congregation Duke/Carolina Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 27 at 8:45 a.m. in the Watts-Hill Hall.
February 6 – “Soup-er Bowl” Sunday!
January 30, 2011 
A variety of homemade soups, provided by the youth of the church, will be available for purchase following Sunday School and worship next Sunday, February 6. The money raised will be used to combat hunger in our community and around the world. Dine in and take out will be available.