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!
In response to many expressions of concern about the conflict, division, and violence in our country and around the world, our pastors will be leading a contemplative service of prayer as we lift our concerns to God and pray for healing for our nation and world. We hope that you will join us for this special time of worship and prayer.
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
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
In this two-part retreat, we’ll look at common stressors in marriage and learn practical, grace-filled ways to respond that build resilience instead of resentment. This will be a judgment-free, “you don’t have to have it all together” space to be honest about both the joys and the hard parts of marriage, and to connect with other couples who get it. Our facilitator will be Dr. Tommy Bischoff, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Saturday’s session will conclude with a simple “homework” assignment: a date just for the two of you. Childcare will be provided, as well as breakfast and two lunches. Registration will be $25 per person ($30 if childcare is needed). Registration will open January 1–February 7. Retreat Schedule Saturday, Feb. 14 | 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Main retreat sessions, breakfast and lunch included Sunday, Feb. 15 | 12:30–2:00 p.m. – Closing luncheon and debrief Cost & Registration $25 per person (includes meals) $30 per person with childcare Registration opens January 1 and closes February 7
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.
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 […]