Child and Youth Protection Policy: All church volunteers who plan to be involved with children and youth need to take this training once every three years. This particular training will take place on Zoom. Please make sure to register for the training! Once you register, you will find the Zoom link to join the class.
Come celebrate the Advent Season by making an Advent Wreath with your family! Advent is for preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. Before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, please join us for our annual Advent Workshop. This year, we will be making a live greenery wreath complete with candles to adorn your home. Families of all kinds – with or without children – are invited to share in fellowship as we create wreaths together. $20 registration fee includes: 1 wreath per family (You are welcome to register for two to share with a neighbor!) 5 candles Weekly family devotional reading and prayers Doughnuts for everyone How Much? Cost is $20 per family Who? All are invited: children, youth, families.
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting following 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, November 24, for the following purposes: (1) to dissolve the pastoral relationship with the Rev. Robert Galloway upon the start of his new call to First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, and (2) to hear a report from the Nominating Committee with names for an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Youth Group, but off campus! Come join us! Please reach out to Audrey Webb at awebb@firstpres-charlotte.org for specifics! This is an off-site event and will take place at the King's house. Pizza will be provided!
Our Stephen Ministers are lay men and women trained to engage in confidential, structured, and caring relationship with people who are going through a difficult period. A Stephen Minister can offer comfort and spiritual support to others who are experiencing loss; a difficult transition; a separation or divorce; illness, including chronic conditions and hospitalization; depression or loneliness; a spiritual crisis; fertility challenges; being homebound or institutionalized; a period of unemployment or other business or financial crisis.
The building will close at noon for the Thanksgiving holidays.
The building will be closed for Thanksgiving holidays.
This event is now sold out. Herald the holidays with the Charlotte Symphony's resplendent brass section alongside traditional organ works performed on First Presbyterian Church's magnificent organ! Bright, triumphant peals of jubilant Christmas favorites will fill you with the warmth and joy of the season.
Several nights per week from December through March, we provide a warm and safe shelter for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. This program is one of our largest service opportunities, with over 250 volunteers welcoming guests into our church for an overnight stay. Our volunteers cook and serve a home-cooked dinner, provide fellowship and showers, and offer the guests breakfast and a bag lunch to take the following day.
Stop by for fellowship, homework time, and an afternoon treat!
Before the rush of the holidays, please join us for a time to pause and reflect at our PW Advent Service and Luncheon. Our guest preacher will be The Reverend Ellen Crawford True, Senior Pastor and Head of Staff at FPC Concord, where she has served since June of 2021. Ellen is originally from Nashville, TN. She graduated from Davidson College with a B.A. in English and received a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. The service will begin at 11 a.m., and a luncheon catered by Mama Ricotta's will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Registration is needed for lunch only, and the cost of lunch is $15. You do not need to register if you plan to attend the service only.
Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:00pm. Cost is $9 for those 12 and older, $6 for children ages 4-11, and no charge for children 3 and under. Buffet lines will be set up in the back of Wood Fellowship Hall with seating available in the fellowship hall.
This youth fundraiser will raise money for summer mission trips. Drop off the kids (grades Pre-k through 5th) at church and give yourself a few hours for uninterrupted Christmas shopping or fun! The kids will be divided into four "Jingle Groups" to rotate through four 45-minute stations: a Christmas craft, Christmas sing-along, movie and hot chocolate, and Christmas games/recess. There is something for all ages! A pizza lunch will be provided. There will be lots of youth and adults, including two paid childcare workers, on-site to participate/help with the children as they rotate through the stations. You can contribute any amount to support this great cause, with a suggested donation of $50 for the 4-hour event. Registration is required and will be capped. All contributions are tax-deductible. Enjoy some free time while the youth take charge!
This event is now at capacity. Join your church family and friends for the 10th year of Singing in the Season, an evening of musical fun and sing-alongs of your favorite Christmas songs with the Sanctuary Choir, Carol Choir, Kirk Choir, Ivey Handbells, and orchestra! There is no charge, but registration is required as capacity is limited. Volunteers are needed for this event! Please consider signing up to decorate a tree, bring cookies, help set out or clean up cookies. Email Caryn Overbey to volunteer.
Several nights per week from December through March, we provide a warm and safe shelter for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. This program is one of our largest service opportunities, with over 250 volunteers welcoming guests into our church for an overnight stay. Our volunteers cook and serve a home-cooked dinner, provide fellowship and showers, and offer the guests breakfast and a bag lunch to take the following day.
Our Stephen Ministers are lay men and women trained to engage in confidential, structured, and caring relationship with people who are going through a difficult period. A Stephen Minister can offer comfort and spiritual support to others who are experiencing loss; a difficult transition; a separation or divorce; illness, including chronic conditions and hospitalization; depression or loneliness; a spiritual crisis; fertility challenges; being homebound or institutionalized; a period of unemployment or other business or financial crisis.
A reflective candlelight service for all, and especially those for whom the holidays are difficult and those who are grieving.
Come hear the children of church tell the Christmas Story.
