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  • Ashes To Go

    Poplar Street Sidewalk

    Stop by for a brief moment to receive ashes. Pastors will be stationed on Poplar Street near the CDC carpool and driveway exit.

  • Ash Wednesday Service & Luncheon

    Sanctuary

    We will join with First United Presbyterian for worship, including the imposition of ashes. Interfaith Conversation in Partnership with MeckMIN, 12 p.m., Frances Browne Dining Room - Join guests from the Charlotte community for an interfaith conversation following our Ash Wednesday service, where we'll discuss how different faith traditions address mortality and suffering. To keep the conversation intimate, the number of guests is limited to the first 15 registrants. Lunch will be provided. RSVP for lunch

  • Ashes To Go

    Poplar Street Sidewalk

    Stop by for a brief moment to receive ashes. Pastors will be stationed on Poplar Street near the CDC carpool and driveway exit.

  • Pajama Party Youth Fundraiser

    Welcome Center

    Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to enjoy a pajama party hosted by the church youth to support missions and summer trips! Drop your children off at FPC and enjoy some free time while the children watch movies and play games. Dinner will be provided (pizza). Cost: ($30/child with a family cap of $60) Junior Helpers: 4th and 5th-graders can either register to participate in the event or register to act as a "Junior Helper" to assist with the younger children. Logistics: Meet and pick up in the Welcome Center Lobby

  • Fundraiser Breakfast

    Wood Fellowship Hall

    Join us for a churchwide youth fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, February 8 at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This fun and festive event supports our youth summer trips and mission projects. Enjoy a delicious breakfast served by the youth and connect with others in the congregation while helping us reach our goals. Registration is required. The cost for the breakfast is $15. Children 4 and under are free. All are welcome! Come hungry and ready to support our youth. $15/ticket with a cap of $30 per family

    $15

  • Congregational Meeting

    Sanctuary

    The Session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing the Pastor Nominating Committee charged with searching for our next senior pastor.

  • The Willard with Dr. Sherry Turkle

    Sanctuary

    What is special about being human? What do we forget when we talk to machines? What are practical steps to maintain human connection in a digital world? We live in a world of smartphones, smart homes, and “smart” AI that remember what we like, respond to our questions, and even become our companions. But what happens to us—and to our relationships—when our devices shape our capacity for real conversation and genuine connection? In this year’s Willard Lecture, bestselling author and MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle will help us think carefully and hopefully about AI and invite us to imagine how we might use technology in ways that enhance, rather than erode, the sacred work of being present with one another. Schedule: Lecture: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Q&A: 6:30-7 Meet-and-greet and book sales: 7-8 p.m.

    $15

  • The In-Between – Walking our Loved Ones Home

    4107 Pomfret Lane 4107 Pomfret Lane, Charlotte, NC, United States

    As our lives evolve, the natural process of death and dying can be a place of fear or peace. The NYT Bestseller, "The In-Between," shares helpful encounters as we walk our loved ones home. 

  • Palm Sunday

    Sanctuary

    The 11 a.m. service will open with a palm processional. All children and youth (birth to 18) are invited to meet in the fellowship hall at 10:30 a.m. for a special Palm Sunday lesson and to line up for the processional.

  • Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service

    Sanctuary

    The Tenebrae Service is a moving experience that combines Scripture, candlelight, music, and communion, following Jesus' final hours from the Last Supper to the tomb.

  • Easter Sunday Traditional Service

    Sanctuary

    Nursery and First Church will be available for both services. Bring flowers to adorn the cross in the driveway. This service will also be available on livestream. There will be no Contemplative Service on Easter.

  • Easter Sunday Traditional Service

    Sanctuary

    Nursery and First Church will be available for both services. Bring flowers to adorn the cross in the driveway. This service will also be available on livestream and WAXN-Channel 64. There will be no Contemplative Service on Easter.

  • A Binding Truth

    Wood Fellowship Hall

    Join us for a PBS-highlighted documentary about two Myers Park High School students who uncovered a shocking revelation about slave ownership and embarked on a journey of healing and restoration. The featured pair will be with us for a discussion following the film. All ages welcome! A complimentary lunch will be served.

  • Women’s Retreat

    Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Dr, Montreat, NC, United States

    Pack your comfy clothes, your hiking shoes, and your favorite mug—we’re heading back to the mountains! Join the women of First Presbyterian Church for a weekend of rest, laughter, and renewal at beautiful Montreat Conference Center, May 1–3, 2026. Hosted by Presbyterian Women, this retreat is a chance to step away from your everyday routine and make space for God, yourself, and one another. We’re especially excited to welcome back The Rev. Christopher Edmonston, a former FPC associate pastor. Christopher is a gifted preacher, teacher, and retreat leader—and a dear friend to many at First Presbyterian. He’ll guide us through meaningful times of study and conversation as we grow together in faith. In between sessions, you’ll have plenty of time to wander the Black Mountain shops, join a hike, read by the lake, or simply sit and visit with friends. New this year, Friday and Saturday dinners will be catered by Red Radish and Ole Guacamole, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy. Choose what works best for you: Double room: $230 per person Single room: $355 (Cost includes lodging, meals, program, and fees.) Registration opens January 8 and closes January 30. Space is limited, and […]

  • Vacation Bible School

    First Presbyterian Church 200 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Join us for a Great Big Adventure! From August 3–7, step into a world of wonder as our church is transformed into a lush, vibrant rainforest! Children will be immersed in the nature of God and the joy of faith through Bible stories, song, movement, and fellowship. Registration Details: Ages: 3 years old (as of Aug. 31, 2026 and fully potty trained) through rising 5th graders. Priority Registration: Opens February 15–22 for First Presbyterian Church families. Community Registration: Opens February 23 for the community at large (as space allows). Space is limited, so dive into the adventure today!