Nursery
A nursery is provided for second grade & under in the Ministry Center room 1.23.
Nursery is available from 8:15 am through 12:15 pm.
A nursery is provided for second grade & under in the Ministry Center room 1.23.
Nursery is available from 8:15 am through 12:15 pm.
Sunday School
Meets Sundays 9:40-10:40 am
in the Ministry Center
Please register your children and youth participating in Youth Ministry and Sunday School: https://forms.gle/5UmDHUCoNte974Pr6
Children and Teachers masks are optional in the classroom
Sunday School and Youth Group for Children and Youth
Preschool – active play in the Nursery
Kindergarten-5th Grade – Ministry Center Room 1.27 (Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living).
Middle & High School – Ministry Center Room 2.23-24 (Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living).
Youth Fellowship
JOY (Just Older Youth), meet every Sunday, for 6-12th grade and SALT (Serving and Learning Together), meet the 3rd Sunday, for 3-5th grade, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Session house.
Save the date for VBS – June 13-17! More info to come!
in the Ministry Center
Please register your children and youth participating in Youth Ministry and Sunday School: https://forms.gle/5UmDHUCoNte974Pr6
Children and Teachers masks are optional in the classroom
Sunday School and Youth Group for Children and Youth
Preschool – active play in the Nursery
Kindergarten-5th Grade – Ministry Center Room 1.27 (Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living).
Middle & High School – Ministry Center Room 2.23-24 (Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living).
Youth Fellowship
JOY (Just Older Youth), meet every Sunday, for 6-12th grade and SALT (Serving and Learning Together), meet the 3rd Sunday, for 3-5th grade, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Session house.
Save the date for VBS – June 13-17! More info to come!
Kindergarten – 5th Grade children
Invited to worship with us at 8:30 am or 11:00 am
or watch our video online service which has a children's bulletin available online.
Invited to worship with us at 8:30 am or 11:00 am
or watch our video online service which has a children's bulletin available online.
Children’s Worship & Wonder
After the Children’s Moment at 11:00 am worship, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may attend Worship & Wonder in the Ministry Center room 1.25. This is an age-appropriate time of worship where children can grow in their understanding of God and praise God through prayers and songs.
A Children's bulletin and worship bag is provided for the service & a Children's bulletin is available online.
After the Children’s Moment at 11:00 am worship, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may attend Worship & Wonder in the Ministry Center room 1.25. This is an age-appropriate time of worship where children can grow in their understanding of God and praise God through prayers and songs.
A Children's bulletin and worship bag is provided for the service & a Children's bulletin is available online.
Sunday School for Adults
The Present Word/George Evans – Session House Parlor
The “God Frees and Redeems” series examines the nature of God through the lenses of liberation and Christian freedom. God’s deliverance is experienced in the story of the Passover and the good news of Easter. Contact George Evans (gkevans4@gmail.com) with questions. The book is available in the church office.
The “God Frees and Redeems” series examines the nature of God through the lenses of liberation and Christian freedom. God’s deliverance is experienced in the story of the Passover and the good news of Easter. Contact George Evans (gkevans4@gmail.com) with questions. The book is available in the church office.
Tell It Slant/Wendy Moeller - Ministry Center Room 2.21 and on Zoom
Being offered in the Owl Classroom on the second floor of the Ministry Center (and on Zoom) is a class on Eugene Peterson’s book Tell it Slant. The class will continue through the end of May and will be led by Wendy Moeller. You can purchase the book if you are interested in reading it; it is helpful but not necessary. If you need the Zoom information, please contact Cathy Wingfield (cathy@firstpresnb.org).
—The last Tell It Slant Sunday school class will be Sunday, May 22nd.
Being offered in the Owl Classroom on the second floor of the Ministry Center (and on Zoom) is a class on Eugene Peterson’s book Tell it Slant. The class will continue through the end of May and will be led by Wendy Moeller. You can purchase the book if you are interested in reading it; it is helpful but not necessary. If you need the Zoom information, please contact Cathy Wingfield (cathy@firstpresnb.org).
—The last Tell It Slant Sunday school class will be Sunday, May 22nd.
Glittering Vices: A look at the Seven Deadly Sins/Maren Sonstegard-Spray - Session House Main Room
During the season of Lent, a time of self-examination and reflection, let's take a closer look at the seven deadly sins (also known as the seven capital vices). The study of vices has a revealing and illuminating power and can be the starting point for spiritual growth. We will be guided by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's book "Glittering Vices" (but no need to buy the book) and feel free to join any of the classes. We will meet 9:40-10:40 am in the Session House Main Room. The class goes through April 10.
During the season of Lent, a time of self-examination and reflection, let's take a closer look at the seven deadly sins (also known as the seven capital vices). The study of vices has a revealing and illuminating power and can be the starting point for spiritual growth. We will be guided by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung's book "Glittering Vices" (but no need to buy the book) and feel free to join any of the classes. We will meet 9:40-10:40 am in the Session House Main Room. The class goes through April 10.
Starting May 1st:
Harry Potter and the Bible/ Jessica Skinner and Maren Sonstegard-Spray - Session House Main Room
This class will look at the first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" alongside themes and passages in the Bible. There is no need to have read the Harry Potter series or seen the movies before the class (but it won't hurt!). This class is for all ages (children and youth welcome!). We will be using the books "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone" by J. K. Rowling and "The Gospel According to Harry Potter" by Connie Neal. There is no need to purchase the books.
This class will look at the first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" alongside themes and passages in the Bible. There is no need to have read the Harry Potter series or seen the movies before the class (but it won't hurt!). This class is for all ages (children and youth welcome!). We will be using the books "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone" by J. K. Rowling and "The Gospel According to Harry Potter" by Connie Neal. There is no need to purchase the books.
Church Membership Class – June 12 and 19
Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight - Ministry Center Conference Room (in the Staff Office Suite) Would you like to know more about what it means to become a member of First Presbyterian? On June 12 and 19 we will be offering an introduction to church membership with the opportunity to become a member and be welcomed at the 10:00 worship service on June 19. If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact Anna Pinckney Straight or email at anna@firstpresnb.org
Rev. Dr. Anna Pinckney Straight - Ministry Center Conference Room (in the Staff Office Suite) Would you like to know more about what it means to become a member of First Presbyterian? On June 12 and 19 we will be offering an introduction to church membership with the opportunity to become a member and be welcomed at the 10:00 worship service on June 19. If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact Anna Pinckney Straight or email at anna@firstpresnb.org
Monthly Gathering
Tuesday Afternoon Grief Support
The group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Chapel. This ongoing group provides its members with companionship, understanding, support, and guidance as we seek to go on living when someone we love dies. All are welcome. Come and bring a friend. Contact Lloyd Griffith for more information. lloyd@firstpresnb.org
The group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Chapel. This ongoing group provides its members with companionship, understanding, support, and guidance as we seek to go on living when someone we love dies. All are welcome. Come and bring a friend. Contact Lloyd Griffith for more information. lloyd@firstpresnb.org
Wine and Theology
Open to anyone interested in discussing wine AND theology! We will meet Sunday, May 22, at Cravin’ Wine (2500 Trent Rd Suite 16 - Trent Road Plaza) at 4:00 pm. Wine will be available for purchase for $5 a glass with some small bites to go with it. The topic for May: “Miracles and Signs: the seen, unseen, and all those in between in our lives and the Bible.”
Calvin and Hops (Men’s Beer and Theology)
The next gathering of Men’s Beer and Theology (“Calvin and Hops”) will meet at Brewery 99 (1014 Pollock St) at 4:00 pm, May 22, led by Ken Wilkins. This is a casual men’s gathering for fellowship and conversation around topics of theology and faith.
Open to anyone interested in discussing wine AND theology! We will meet Sunday, May 22, at Cravin’ Wine (2500 Trent Rd Suite 16 - Trent Road Plaza) at 4:00 pm. Wine will be available for purchase for $5 a glass with some small bites to go with it. The topic for May: “Miracles and Signs: the seen, unseen, and all those in between in our lives and the Bible.”
Calvin and Hops (Men’s Beer and Theology)
The next gathering of Men’s Beer and Theology (“Calvin and Hops”) will meet at Brewery 99 (1014 Pollock St) at 4:00 pm, May 22, led by Ken Wilkins. This is a casual men’s gathering for fellowship and conversation around topics of theology and faith.
Life of Prayer: The Practice of Contemplative Living & Contemplative Worship
PILGRIMAGE OUTFITTERS
Equipping pilgrims for the spiritual journey
Life of Prayer: (Hybrid Class) The Practice of Contemplative Living
Led by Lloyd Griffith on Wednesdays noon-1:00 pm and meets in Ministry Center Room 2.21 and by Zoom in a hybrid format currently. The group will be studying “Soul Force” by Lloyd Griffith and “Immortal Diamond” by Richard Rohr.
“There are two copies of Soul Force by Lloyd Griffith in the Hawkins Library. One is on the regular shelves under 248.4 GRI and the second copy is on the First Pres Authors shelf under FPA 248.4 GRI. In addition, Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr is available under 248.4 ROH.”
Wednesday Evening Contemplative Worship
Led by Lloyd Griffith and meets in the Chapel of the Ministry Center. This contemplative, or reflective, approach to worship is offered each Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Chapel. This quiet service is focused on silence, prayer, and reflection on the Biblical text chosen for preaching the coming Sunday. The Lord’s Supper is observed on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come when you can and bring a friend.
Lloyd Griffith, lloyd@firstpresnb.org
Travel Guide
Equipping pilgrims for the spiritual journey
Life of Prayer: (Hybrid Class) The Practice of Contemplative Living
Led by Lloyd Griffith on Wednesdays noon-1:00 pm and meets in Ministry Center Room 2.21 and by Zoom in a hybrid format currently. The group will be studying “Soul Force” by Lloyd Griffith and “Immortal Diamond” by Richard Rohr.
“There are two copies of Soul Force by Lloyd Griffith in the Hawkins Library. One is on the regular shelves under 248.4 GRI and the second copy is on the First Pres Authors shelf under FPA 248.4 GRI. In addition, Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr is available under 248.4 ROH.”
Wednesday Evening Contemplative Worship
Led by Lloyd Griffith and meets in the Chapel of the Ministry Center. This contemplative, or reflective, approach to worship is offered each Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Chapel. This quiet service is focused on silence, prayer, and reflection on the Biblical text chosen for preaching the coming Sunday. The Lord’s Supper is observed on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come when you can and bring a friend.
Lloyd Griffith, lloyd@firstpresnb.org
Travel Guide
Monday Evening
Women's Bible Study
The group meets on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. Join us as we study the second half of Eugene Peterson’s book Tell it Slant (these chapters focus on prayer and are not being covered in the Sunday school class). For more information or to get on our list, please contact Marice Debruhl, Cathy Wingfield at cathy@firstpresnb.org, or Wendy Moeller.
—The last Tell It Slant Monday evening women’s Bible study will be Monday, May 30th.
—The last Tell It Slant Monday evening women’s Bible study will be Monday, May 30th.
Thursday Morning
Women's Bible Study
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study - "Lent in Plain Sight" by Jill Duffield. Our Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study meets weekly 10-11 am by Zoom. The book is available for purchase on Amazon (Kindle version also available). If you need help acquiring the book or want to be added to the email list for the class, please contact Maren (maren@firstpresnb.org).
Starting on Thursday, April 28 we will study "Miracles and Other Reasonable Things: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning God” by Sarah Bessey (the keynote speaker for the Montreat Women’s Conference in August). Our Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study meets weekly 10-11 am by Zoom. The book is available for purchase on Amazon (the Kindle version is also available). If you need help acquiring the book or want to be added to the email list for the class, please contact Maren (maren@firstpresnb.org).
Starting on Thursday, April 28 we will study "Miracles and Other Reasonable Things: A Story of Unlearning and Relearning God” by Sarah Bessey (the keynote speaker for the Montreat Women’s Conference in August). Our Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study meets weekly 10-11 am by Zoom. The book is available for purchase on Amazon (the Kindle version is also available). If you need help acquiring the book or want to be added to the email list for the class, please contact Maren (maren@firstpresnb.org).
ESL Classes
ESL classes resumed at First Presbyterian Church in March, meeting on Mondays at 10:00 am, and Saturdays at 9:00 am. We are especially excited to restart this English literacy program for our Montagnard community after two years of the Covid shutdown. To ensure we have a smooth-running operation, we need additional tutor volunteers. We strive to have our tutors typically tutor twice
a month for an hour to an hour and a half at a time. We provide training so
prior tutoring experience is not necessary. Contact Gene Peele (gpeele@centurylink.net) if you are interested in learning more about our ESL program or shadowing one of our tutors to see how it works.
ESL classes resumed at First Presbyterian Church in March, meeting on Mondays at 10:00 am, and Saturdays at 9:00 am. We are especially excited to restart this English literacy program for our Montagnard community after two years of the Covid shutdown. To ensure we have a smooth-running operation, we need additional tutor volunteers. We strive to have our tutors typically tutor twice
a month for an hour to an hour and a half at a time. We provide training so
prior tutoring experience is not necessary. Contact Gene Peele (gpeele@centurylink.net) if you are interested in learning more about our ESL program or shadowing one of our tutors to see how it works.
Montreat Women's Conference 2022
Sarah Bessey
Join us at the Montreat Women's Connection Conference
Friday-Sunday, August 12-14
The keynote speaker is author Sarah Bessey. More information at montreat.org/women. We will register as a group again this year which means instead of registering on the Montreat website, you register with Maren Sonstegard-Spray (maren@firstpresnb.org). Rooms in the Assembly Inn (with air conditioning and elevator) go very quickly so please contact Maren by Sunday, January 23. The deposit to hold your spot is $100. Registration cost includes program, room, and meals (single and double occupancy options) and the prices range from $391 to $511 per person. Transportation is on your own and many arranged carpools in previous years. We are offering a discount off the cost of the registration from the McClary Scholarship fund to make it easier to attend the conference! Please contact Maren (maren@firstpresnb.org) to learn more about the discount.
Friday-Sunday, August 12-14
The keynote speaker is author Sarah Bessey. More information at montreat.org/women. We will register as a group again this year which means instead of registering on the Montreat website, you register with Maren Sonstegard-Spray (maren@firstpresnb.org). Rooms in the Assembly Inn (with air conditioning and elevator) go very quickly so please contact Maren by Sunday, January 23. The deposit to hold your spot is $100. Registration cost includes program, room, and meals (single and double occupancy options) and the prices range from $391 to $511 per person. Transportation is on your own and many arranged carpools in previous years. We are offering a discount off the cost of the registration from the McClary Scholarship fund to make it easier to attend the conference! Please contact Maren (maren@firstpresnb.org) to learn more about the discount.
Photo's from 2021 Montreat Women's Summer Conference
Word Wise: Encountering the Word that draws us in and sends us out
Jen Hatmaker - Keynoter
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FPC 2021 Women Attendee's
Montreat Campus view of Lake Susan
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Beautiful Silk painting used as backdrop for Women's Conference 2021
Rev. Dr. Alice Ridgill
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