Youth News & Events
that you don't want to miss!
February 13-19, 2018
*Don't miss the sign-ups for the Youth Fundraiser below!*
WEEKLY DEVOTION

In the night when our world dissolves in tears we feel abandoned
Nobody knows and nobody understands and nobody feels our pain
Even the ones who care don't care the way we do

In that moment when there is no sound no sight,
nothing but the silent unrelenting night...
in that moment comes the choice of Death or Life:

We can look down into our own Self
or we can look up to God,
the only Star in our unlit skies

-"In The Night," Ann Weems

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, February 18th
9 & 11am
Worship (Sanctuary)

10 am
Middle School Formation (P301)
High School Formation (P321)

12:45 pm
Middle and High School PYC this Sunday Exit Strategy 12:45- 2:15pm (off-site)
RSVP by Wednesday, February 14! Click HERE!
*UPDATED* MS & HS PYC and Confirmation Calendars 2018!
MS & HS dates and Confirmation dates and/or time changes for events this Spring!
Mark your calendars now so you don't miss out!


Baby Raygor is Here!!!

Landon Christopher Raygor
February 9, 2018
9:13 a.m.
7 pounds, 10 ounces

Natalie, Kyle, and Landon are all doing well and went home yesterday! Please keep them in your prayers in these early days as a family of three!

If you would like to take a meal to the Raygor Family
Click Here for meal schedule and sign up!
Middle School and High School PYC THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 18 @ 12:45pm
exit strategy
  • PYC will meet at Exit Strategy South at 4215 Stuart Andrew Blvd Ste B, Charlotte NC 28217
  • What is Exit Strategy? Exit Strategy is a fun and engaging experience to test your problem-solving skills. Guests have only one hour to escape out of different themed rooms. Escaping each room requires team work and problem solving.
  • Please fill out the online waiver here by 2/14/18 Tickets are $16.00 per person

To sign up for Exit Strategy click here , RSVP by Wednesday February 14!
Congregational Breakfast hosted by Youth Ministry
  • Sunday, February 25th 9:30-11am
in Wood Fellowship Hall, Youth Ministry will host a Congregational Breakfast to support the Youth Mission Fund.
  • Parents, please note: Adult Formation classes will not meet on February 25; everyone's encouraged at attend the breakfast!
  • Tickets are on sale NOW!
To purchase tickets, please visit the
sign-up tables in the gathering space on Sunday mornings or CLICK HERE 

Youth, we need your help before and during the fundraiser! Sign up to sell tickets, welcome guests, serve food, and/or clean-up. All youth are asked to participate!
CLICK HERE to sign up for volunteer spots!
Montreat Worship and Music Conference
  • Registration for Montreat Worship & Music Conference June 17-22 is now open to current 3rd - 12th graders
  • To register contact Caryn Overbey. Registration is done as a group. A deposit of $50 is required, registration closes April 10
  • For more info click here, or contact Caryn Overbey (coverbey@firstpres-charlotte.org) or Will Young (wyoung@firstpres-charlotte.org)
WILL APPLEBY AWARD 2018
We're accepting nominations for the Will Appleby Award!

Will was an outstanding member of the youth group of First Presbyterian Church before tragically passing away in an automobile accident in 2001. He made youth group a priority and was an innovative force and loyal friend within the youth community. Will understood the goals and mission of the youth group and encouraged and inspired his fellow youth as well as many adults.

In his honor, Will's family generously established this award to recognize other youth who share Will's love and dedication to the community of faith. Any high school youth at First Presbyterian is eligible for nomination--with preference given to seniors. Please click here to access the application. Nominations are due by March ​15 . We will announce the recipient at the end of March.
PYC & Confirmation Fees
PYC (aka youth group) is going strong! If you attend PYC, please click below to register and pay your fees for meals, Magnus, and Confirmation!

Magnus Student Health Portal:
Once you have registered online for PYC, you will receive an email directly from Magnus with your username and temporary password.
Middle School News & Events
Presbyterian Youth Connection
MS - PYC Exit Strategy 12:45- 2:15pm
Don't forget to RSVP Click HERE!
Sunday School Snacks!
Our middle schoolers love to eat! Please consider signing up to bring snacks for our youth to share during the formation hour. All snacks should be nut free. Thank you!
Follow our account on IG!
New and returning middle school families:
make sure to follow our new Instagram account and stay up to date on all that is happening in the life of the youth program at FPC!
Sign up for Text Messages!
I f you haven't signed up to receive news and updates via text, you may do so by texting the following to 81010:
  • for 6th grade texts: @fpcco2024
  • for 7th grade texts: @fpcco2023
  • for 8th grade texts: @fpcco2022
High School News & Events
Presbyterian Youth Connection
HS -PYC Exit Strategy 12:45- 2:15pm
Don't forget to RSVP Click HERE!
Senior Sunday March 11th Reminders!
Don't forget to mark your calendars for Senior Sunday, March 11th with these upcoming deadlines! Click here to see Senior Email for more details

  • RSVP to Senior Luncheon March 11 by clicking here 
  • Send in your headshot or Senior photo and complete form here ASAP!!!
  • Send in your photos for Senior Slideshow (limit of 6) to Tristan Wall at ym@firstpres-charlotte.org ASAP!!!
Sunday School Snacks!
We would really appreciate folks to provide snacks for about 20 people. The youth love doughnuts!! They also like pastries, bread or whole fruit (apples, bananas, etc.). Please drop off snacks around 9:45 a.m. to the high school room (P321). Please remember...no nuts! Thank you very much!
Sign up for Text Messages!
If you haven't signed up to receive news and updates via text, you may do so by texting the following to 81010:
  • for 9th grade texts: @fpc2021
  • for 10th grade texts: @fpc2020
  • for 11th grade texts: @fpc2019
  • for 12th grade texts: @fpc2018