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Women’s Voices Chorus Presents “My Soul Is Awakened”
April 24, 2023 
On Sunday, April 30, 2023, 3pm at First Presbyterian Church in Durham, Women’s Voices Chorus will present My Soul is Awakened which includes repertoire conveying themes of renewal, transformation, enlightenment, and self-realization through the lenses of varied cultures, languages, and musical styles. Women composers of note featured on this concert include Elizabeth Alexander, Marjan Helms, Susan LaBarr, Marie-Claire Saindon, Joan Szymko, Sarah Quartel, Gwyneth Walker, and Lana Walter.
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Maundy Thursday Worship
April 06, 2023 
Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Link to live worship
Worship with Holy Communion and Stripping of the Chancel
Susan Dunlap, preaching
A service to commemorate Jesus’ last supper with his disciples.
Children are welcome in worship.
YOU helped save someone’s life!
April 05, 2023 
FPC held another community blood drive on Thursday, May 4. Over 20 units of blood were collected. Thank you!
April 1, 2023 – Ordination & Installation of Esther Rose Hethcox
March 31, 2023 
Join us on Saturday, April 2 as Esther Rose Hethcox is ordained and installed as as Designated Associate Pastor. Following the service, a tea party reception will be held in Watts-Hill Hall.
Parking will be available at the church for persons with limited mobility (GPS address: 300 E. Liberty St.) and at the new parking deck located at the corner of East Liberty and Queen Streets. Enter the deck from Queen Street.
The service will be live-streamed here for those who are unable to attend the service.
Follow the service using this online bulletin.
MCPHERSON LECTURESHIP – MARCH 26-27, 2023
February 14, 2023 
We are excited to announce our 2023 McPherson Lecturers, Drs. Catherine Barsotti and Robert Johnston. Rob and Cathy will join us on March 26 and 27 for several events, all of which are open to the public (see below for dates and times). Their topic for the weekend is “Finding God in the Movies.” We invite you to mark your calendars so that you might be able to attend and to share this with your communities so that they might join us as well!
Rob and Cathy have written several books, including God in the Movies: A Guide for Exploring Four Decades of Film, Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue, and God’s Wider Presence: Reconsidering General Revelation. They teach at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
We look forward to having you with us as we learn from Cathy and Rob!
Grateful to be partnering with you in faith, life, and ministry!
Mindy Douglas, pastor
SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 26
3:00-4:30 p.m.
McPherson Lecture
Topic: What do Christians see when they see a film?
Monday, March 27
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Clergy & Youth Leader Breakfast and Training
Topic: God’s Wider Presence based on a book that Rob wrote a few years ago, which is rooted in film viewing and how that might be an occasion for people to encounter God. Rob and Cathy will make a Biblical case for the Spirit’s revelatory presence outside of the church and without direct reference to Christ. Reservation for breakfast.
Events are free, open to the public and will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Durham NC.
FPC’s Building Campaign Project to help reduce medical debt a GRAND SUCCESS! You can help, too!
January 02, 2023 
Medical debt is the source of incredible inequities, keeping families mired in debt and impeding their ability to build assets. Plus, it adds enormously to emotional stress. That’s why First Presbyterian Church is leading this campaign as one reparations strategy. The potential to WIPE OUT DEBT for pennies on the dollar is amazing! When you make a pledge to our capital campaign, you are already supporting this project. If you have not already made a pledge, we hope you will join us in giving to our Building Beloved Community campaign! To learn more about how this debt is eliminated, click here . SEE OUR PHASE 1 RESULTS HERE.
Our Phase 2 campaign began May 1, 2023. If you would like to give, click here. The deadline to give is July 31, 2023.
Christmas Eve Communion and Candle Lighting Service – 5 PM
December 23, 2022 
December 24 Christmas Eve – 5 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion and Candle Lighting Service in the sanctuary. Event is open to the public. Mindy Douglas will give a meditation. The Chancel Choir will sing. An offering will be received to support FPC’s refugee families and our Walk-in Ministry. Childcare will be available for younger children.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
December 22, 2022 
| Join us for worship (in-person and online) . . .
At 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, you are invited to join us in-person for (or watch via live-stream) our Christmas Eve worship that will include communion and the lighting of candles. This traditional service will include seasonal music by the Chancel Choir, scripture reading, and a meditation by Mindy Douglas. Click here to view the worship guide. This year’s Christmas Eve Offering will support FPC’s refugee families (more info here) and the Walk-in Ministry which provides financial assistance to Durham neighbors for rent, utility bills, medications and other needs as deemed appropriate. You may bring your offering to FPC, mail it, or give it online (click here). You can also donate via text message by texting XMASEVE to 917-373-3254. At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day, we will worship and celebrate the birth of our Savior and King! You can join us in person in the sanctuary or via YouTube/live stream (click here). John Weicher will give the sermon. Gordon Campbell and Taylor Eppinger will provide special music. This service will include communion. We will also receive the Hunger for Change offering, our final opportunity to give for 2022. Click here to view the worship bulletin. For those watching live stream, we ask that you gather your communion elements and candle(s) before worship begins. Please plan now to spend some time before Christmas Eve reflecting on the miracle of Christ’s birth and feel free to share with friends and family the two links to view these services live. Wishing you all a safe and very merry Christmas and a blessed new year! NOTE: The church office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 26-27 in observance of the Christmas holiday. |
Join us on All Saints’ Sunday
November 04, 2022 
November 6 will be observed as All Saints’ Sunday at FPC. We invite you to our 11:00 a.m. worship – a service in which we will remember (by roll call) our family, members, and friends who joined the communion of saints during the past twelve months. Holy communion will be celebrated. All are welcome.