Montreat Worship and Music Conference (June 21 - 27, 2015) is open to all active UPC choir members that will be rising fourth graders to graduating seniors. What a great conference to enjoy the fellowship, music and worship in the beautiful setting of Montreat, NC! 

The conference registration fee is due by February 15. If you're planning to go to Montreat Worship and Music this summer, let Beth know and she will register you. The sooner the better for class selections! Large groups must register for the conference together online. For more information, contact Beth Auman Visser.

The church office needs volunteers for the first and third Friday afternoon of the month! The shift is 12:30-4:30. If you're interested in this service to the church, you can volunteer for one or both. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering the phone and simple clerical tasks.

If you're available, or if you'd like to volunteer as a substitute instead, please call Shelley Adams at (919) 942-2525.

This Sunday all 6th-12th graders are encouraged to join in the fun, fellowship and study at Presbyterian Youth Connection. We'll take a closer look at parables. The parables of Jesus stand the test of time as we continue to interpret their meaning for us today. We will look for modern day parables in our world and in children's books. We'll delve into the meaning that these stories can have in relation to the gospel. PYC will meet in the Fellowship Hall for dinner at 6 p.m. (bring $5). Pick-up is at 8 p.m. in the parking lot.

If you have questions about PYC, email Kim McNeill. Youth and parents are invited to join UPC Youth on Twitter @UPCPYC! Click here to visit the page. Then click "Follow" to join.

View the latest numbers and other information about UPC's Capital Campaign, Faith Forward, by visiting the campaign blog. You can also view information about the Capital Campaign from the Faith Forward page of the UPC Website. Stay up-to-date on what's happening with the campaign!

Mark your calendar for UPC Vacation Bible School! Our theme this year will be Message Received: Hearing God's Call. VBS will be June 29 - July 2, 2015. 

Look for registration to begin mid-February. We hope you can join us!

Feasting on the Word: Expands our understanding of the lectionary scripture for each Sunday. This curriculum is coordinated with the children's ministry planning. January 25: Mark 1:14-20. Facilitator: Bob Dunham. Location: Room 139. 

Connections: This class features Holy Land Revealed, video lectures by Dr. Jodi Magness, an archeologist and religion professor at UNC. January 25: We welcome Dr. Jodi Magness for a lecture this Sunday. This session will meet in the Fellowship Hall and start promptly at 9:45 a.m. Please join us! Facilitators: Lee and Myrah Scott. Location: Fellowship Hall (This class will return to Vance Barron Hall next Sunday, February 1).

Faith Issues in Literature: Featuring Barbara Brown Taylor's book, Home By Another Way, this class will explore Taylor's sermons through the church calendar. January 25: "The Company of Strangers." Facilitators: Kelly Ross and Kate Fiedler Boswell. Location: Stephen Ministry Room.

Family Matters - Building Moral Intelligence: This class features the book The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing, by bestselling author, Michele Borba. These virtues are empathy, conscience, self-control, respect, kindness, tolerance and fairness. Gain a new understanding of moral intelligence for our children through study of this book. In this indispensable book for parents and grandparents, Ms. Borba has created a breakthrough in conceptualizing and teaching virtue, character and values under the auspices of a measurable capacity--Moral Intelligence. The author confronts the front-page crisis we now face in our country regarding youth violence, alienation, self-destructive behavior, cold-heartedness, lack of compassion, insensitivity, intolerance and the breakdown of values. We will understand, evaluate and inspire our children (or grandchildren) with the seven essential virtues which comprise moral intelligence. Facilitated by Jim Schultz. Location: Terrace Room.