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Called to Service: Understanding the Roles of Elders and Deacons

Called to Service: Understanding the Roles of Elders and Deacons

For many of us, attending worship on Sunday is an essential part of our week. It is a time to pray and reflect, a time to share with our friends and family in the company of the congregation. In a world that can be noisy and intrusive, this special time of faith and...

Summer Devotional | Pen Peery

Summer Devotional | Pen Peery

For this series of summer devotionals, the pastoral staff of First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte wishes to frame what is sure to be an interesting and volatile election season. While it is not the job of a church or a pastor to guide anyone’s personal choice or...

Stewardship of Life | Bellxcel Field Trip Chaperones

Stewardship of Life | Bellxcel Field Trip Chaperones

During my first year interning with First Presbyterian, I met a second grader named Emmanuel through the BellXcel program. When I first spoke with Emmanuel, he would not communicate besides nodding his head yes or no. His teacher informed me that he was non-verbal,...