Sunday, October 30

11:00 a.m. Worship- British Hyrams, preaching  

British hails from Chicago, IL and its surrounding suburbs. She is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and holds two master’s degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary- a Master of Divinity (M. Div.) and a Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.). She currently serves as campus minister for Presbyterian Campus Ministry at North Carolina Central University.

British is a cancer survivor with a zest for new experiences and a passion for lifelong learning. She seeks opportunities to build bridges with people of varying perspectives as an integral part of her Christian service and witness.

British is married to her college sweetheart, Kevin. Their young adult children, Jamal, Akilah, and Aman, continue to bring them blessings upon blessings.

On Sunday, October 30 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. we will explore “service” and all Sunday morning classes will meet together and assemble hygiene kits in Watts-Hill Hall for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

We need your help with supplies for the kits!  This project involves . . .

1. collecting boxes of cereal to go to the Food Bank at Iglesia Emanuel and
2. assembling hygiene kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. If you can donate hygiene items, please click on the amazon wish list and help out!  Order NOW and have your supplies shipped to you or FPC for arrival before October 29.  You can also drop off supplies or bring them to FPC before or on the morning of October 30.  Thank you for your support.

Contact the church office if you would like to purchase a copy of Peter’s book prior to the event. Book cost is $25.

The electrical power will be cut off on Wednesday night, August 24 while a new service line is pulled into the church building. The work is expected to begin at 7:00 PM and will last until the work is completed and properly inspected (hopeful for midnight.

If you have a pastoral emergency during this time, please contact church staff by office phone (919-682-5511), email ([email protected]) or personal cell phone number, if known.

The church building is expected to reopen for normal business hours and operation on Thursday morning, August 25.

War in Ukraine (DR000156-Ukraine) The Presbyterian Mission Agency has a long history of accompanying faith communities and engaging peace building relationships in Russia and Ukraine dating back to the early 1990’s, and since the onset of the war in February. Funds given to this designated account are used for humanitarian support for emergency and long term needs for affected and displaced persons in regions such as Ukraine and refugees who have fled the violence and taken refuge in countries throughout Europe.  

Flooding in Eastern Kentucky (DR000191-Kentucky) This designated account supplements the One Great Hour of Sharing offering and enables members and congregations to support the PC(USA) response to episodes of flooding within the United States. Funds given to this designated account will help communities overall relief and recovery efforts associated with flooding in eastern Kentucky which include assessments, clean-up efforts, and rebuilding.  

Your prayers and faithful giving are deeply appreciated.  Please give directly to PDA.  To give by phone, call 800-872-3283. To send a check, please designate where you want your gift to go on the memo line (DR#) and mail to:

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
P.O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

Join us at Forest Hills Park from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  There will be games and activities for all ages, a tasty potluck dinner (plates and utensils provided), and the chance to make new friends and catch up with old ones. You will also hear an update on the Capital Campaign. 

Please bring…

A dish to share (main dish, side, or dessert)

Your own water bottle per person (as we care for creation) – water and lemonade provided.

Camp chair (optional).

Thursday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary

Link to live-stream

Click here to see the online obituary.

Link to service bulletin

First Presbyterian Church has been blessed by the faithfulness and generosity of our members, past and present.  Throughout the years, we have remained focused on our mission: Worshipping God in community and bearing witness to God’s love and justice in the world.  Our Building Beloved Community Capital Campaign is our opportunity to advance our mission as we set our sights on our building expansion and renovation plans.

Hear what one of our members has to say about the campaign and its two mission components.

FPC Capital Campaign: Sharon Hirsch pt 1.mov

 FPC Capital Campaign: Sharon Hirsch pt 2.mov

We have spent the last several months planning, sharing, and praying for the success of our Capital Campaign. Campaign pledges are being received as we witness to the mission and ministry of First Church. Thanks be to God for the many blessings we have received and the willingness of our members to respond generously with their prayers, time and financial support.

If you have not yet done so, please return your campaign pledge form to the church office, or respond online through our church website. If you did not receive, or need another campaign packet, please contact Tom Bloom at (919) 682-5511 or email to [email protected]. 

“The body of Christ, joined together, grows and builds itself up in love,

     as each part does its work.”  Ephesians 4:16

First Pres is participating in a CSA this summer so members can have access to a steady supply of fresh vegetables in partnership with a farmer of color, Sankofa Farms in Efland.  The CSA has been developed in collaboration with RAFI-USA’s Farm and Faith Partnerships Project, and with two other congregations, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Eno River UU Fellowship. 

Durham Co. CSA Summer Season Details:

• Sourced and facilitated by Kamal Bell and Sankofa Farms
• Six-week CSA [week of June 13 – week of July 18]
• $30 / weekly produce box delivery ($180 for a full share / $90 for a half-share)
• Payment will be available online on the Sankofa Farms website.
• Payment for the entire season is due June 6, and people can purchase week-by-week as well.
• Likely produce offerings include: cabbage, kale, redbor kale, chard, tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, carrots, squash, and okra
• Pick up at First Pres on Thursday afternoons from 4:00-6:00

FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Tom Bacon (919-403-9683) or Larry Brockman (919-824-1579).