Global Outreach
We understand that the love of God is expansive and cannot be bound by human-created boundaries. At First Presbyterian, we partner with others globally so we can uphold the principles that define us: shared grace and thanksgiving, mutuality and interdependence, recognition and respect, open dialogue and transparency, and sharing of resources.
We are excited to be part of what God is doing in the world by participating in outreach in Cuba, Mexico, Haiti, and through disaster relief in the US. We enjoy building relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ around the globe.
Upcoming Event
Global Missions Sunday
October 4, 2026
Global Mission Sunday will be held on October 4 and will feature preaching by Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee, along with a joint adult Sunday School class led by Pastor Actionnel Fleurisma and Melissa Hoffmann from Konpayon, who will present “Stewardship of Life” and share about their work in Haiti.
Cuba
Since 2017
We support the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Matanzas. The ecumenical seminary educates ministers and lay people in Cuba, where a generation of citizens has not experienced open worship opportunities and is now freely sharing their faith in God, their support of the church, and their love of their neighbors.
Upcoming Mission Trip
January 2027
Join FPC members as we travel to Cuba to visit the Evangelical Seminary of Theology! Registration is not yet open. More information will be available at a later date.
Western North Carolina
Following Hurricane Helene, which destroyed much of Western North Carolina in September 2024, First Presbyterian has dedicated resources and time to helping our neighbors recover. We will take a trip to WNC to help recovery efforts each fall.
Upcoming Mission Trip
October 25-29, 2026
Join a group of travelers headed to Western NC for work and fellowship. We will spend four days, led by David Burton, repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Helene. The cost of the trip is $500, which includes food, lodging, and participation in the rebuild program. If you would like to donate to construction materials, pay what you can, and the additional funds will help purchase supplies!
Mexico
Since 1989
Accion Ministries provides housing and access to education at the Merida Student Houses for young men and women and the Mayan Children’s Village for youth. Accion also partners with Mayan communities to build churches and homes, and provides emergency relief during tough times. You can participate in construction or relationship trips to the Yucatan peninsula, sponsor a student enrolled in their program, and support our brothers and sisters there with your prayers.
Upcoming Mission Trip
Spring 2028
More information and registration will be available at a later date.
Haiti
Outreach for Christ in Bayonnais (OFCB) serves a remote mountain valley, supporting four schools, a clinic, and a local church. Friends Empowering Haiti and EWO are two of the non-profits that support OFCB that First Presbyterian partners with to provide for that community. While we cannot visit at this time due to the political unrest, this has not stopped us for continuing to provide support for this community with our financial resources and our prayers. Learn more about Friends Empowering Haiti (friendsempoweringhaiti.org) and EWO (ewohaiti.org).
Guatemala
An exploratory trip is being planned for 2027. Check back for more information.
Global Outreach Stories
Have a story idea? Send it to cchristian@firstpres-charlotte.org.
The Light Is Not Gone
A Journey to Cuba and the People Who Refuse to Give Up When you’re in the dark and everything feels uncertain, the last thing you want is to feel alone. Right now, the people of Cuba are facing one of the darkest periods in their recent history, and they...
On the Shores of Service
Situated on a white sandy beach in the Yucatan Peninsula with a view of the turquoise Gulf sits Camp Chuburna, a coastal Presbyterian retreat center. Despite its picture-perfect location, the building itself has been in need of some work to prepare for the summer...
From Bayonnais with Love
Nestled within the lush embrace of Haiti’s northwestern region, Bayonnais stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the captivating beauty of its surroundings. The heartbeat of Bayonnais is its people, who exude warmth and resilience in equal...
Bridging Faith and Borders
FPC’s Partnership with Cuba’s Evangelical Seminary In a world often marked by division and barriers, the power of faith to unite people across borders and cultures can be truly transformative. Our church has been privileged to experience this firsthand through our...
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