by Cierra Christian | Apr 17, 2024 | Global Outreach, News
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...
by Cierra Christian | Apr 9, 2024 | localoutreach, News
Volunteers Nurture Campers and Future Leaders In the rolling hills of North Carolina, nestled amidst towering trees and babbling brooks, lies Camp Grier. Founded over half a century ago as an outdoor ministry of the Presbyterian Church, the camp has served as a...
by Cierra Christian | Feb 23, 2024 | Advocacy, News
Make a Home a Reality this Easter updated April 29, 2024 Homeownership is one of the best ways to create family stability and generational wealth, yet it’s out of reach for most Charlotteans. Today, teachers and social service providers like nurses, police officers,...
by Cierra Christian | Feb 12, 2024 | News
written by Rev. Mary Bowman The church has set aside a season of preparation to encourage God’s people to reflect on the significance of Lent and to prepare for Holy Week. The season of Lent invites God’s people to intentionally carve out more space to draw nearer to...
by Cierra Christian | Feb 12, 2024 | Advocacy, News
First Presbyterian’s history dates back to 1821, when the small town of Charlotte (yes, Charlotte was once considered a small town!) set aside a plot of land for the creation of a town church. The church’s 203 years spanned a number of racial periods: from the Civil...
by Cierra Christian | Jan 17, 2024 | News
A Ministry Unfolds at Aldersgate At Aldersgate, a nonprofit senior living facility in Charlotte, a unique ministry has unfolded thanks to the efforts of resident and FPC member Cliff Boylston. Armed with a faithful spirit and a mastery of technology that defies...
by Cierra Christian | Dec 1, 2023 | localoutreach, News
FPC Members Respond to food insecurity Located on the lower level of First Presbyterian’s Poplar Street building, a ministry dedicated to feeding hungry neighbors in our community has operated for 39 years. The Loaves and Fishes Pantry at FPC is run almost exclusively...
by Cierra Christian | Nov 17, 2023 | Advocacy, localoutreach
In March of 2023, the Session created an Affordable Housing Strategy Team with the goal of bringing a recommendation to help our church address one of our city’s most pressing needs—the lack of affordable housing in our city. Housing cost increases have outpaced...
by Cierra Christian | Oct 10, 2023 | Global Outreach, News
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...
by Cierra Christian | Oct 10, 2023 | Global Outreach, News
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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