Pastor’s Installation, Willard Lecture, and more

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9 and 11 a.m.

" Back to Basics: Why be Presbyterian?"

The Reverend Robert Galloway

Psalm 33:1-7

1 Peter 1:3-19

February 16 bulletin

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February FirstNews

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Tapestry: A Year in Photos

Pick up your copy of the winter issue of Tapestry at the church or view it online .

Faith Unfiltered: A Question of Age

A story in recent national news reported that a church, in an effort to reboot its ministry and mission, asked its older members to stay away. We asked a cross section of our congregation: What do you think about this plan? And what advice would you give the church's leadership? Listen now.

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Installation of the Reverend Robert Galloway

Plan to attend on Sunday, February 16, at 4:30 p.m., when the Reverend Robert Galloway is installed as our Associate Pastor for Christian Formation and Young Adults. Our former associate pastor, the Reverend Dr. Christopher Edmonston, will preach. A reception will follow in the Lemma Howerton Room.

Retreat Leader will be the Reverend Dr. Jan Edmiston, General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Charlotte. The retreat is hosted by PW (Presbyterian Women). Read more or register now .

Congregational Breakfast

It's not too late to get tickets for the Congregational Breakfast to support the Youth Ministry Mission Fund on February 23, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Read more.

Sorting Out: Racism & the New South

This look at racism in our city ends on Sunday at 10 a.m. in Wood Fellowship Overflow with a discussion by Dr. Tom Hanchett. He will explore how Charlotte became segregated, both racially and economically. Copies of the new edition of his book, Sorting Out the New South City: Race, Class, and Urban Development in Charlotte, 1875–1975 , will be for sale in the Historical Lobby Sunday. Passages, Conversations and Good Samaritan classes will combine and all are welcome.

Capital Campaign Information Sessions

All members are encouraged to attend one of the Opening Doors Capital Campaign information sessions in March. These sessions are your opportunity to hear about the scope of the work that will be possible when we reach our campaign goals—including work in our Sanctuary, mission work and infrastructure. Make plans now to attend one of these sessions:

Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. at the home of Sally and Tom McElwee, 2817 Belvedere Avenue
Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at the home of Sally and Tom McElwee, 2817 Belevedere Avenue
Sunday, March 29, at noon in the Chapel
Tuesday, March 31, at 5 p.m. at Sharon Towers (open to all)

RSVP to Mary Scott Peterson for the session of your choice.

Willard Lecture 2020: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Tickets are selling quickly for the 30 ^th Willard Lecture by Father Greg Boyle on Sunday, March 15, at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A Jesuit priest, Father Greg will speak on the topic The Power of Boundless Compassion . Read more about Father Greg and get your tickets online now.

Support FPC's Girl Scout Troop

First Presbyterian Church's Girl Scout Troop at Wilson STEM Academy will be at the church selling Girl Scout cookies on Sundays, February 16and 23, and March 1, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the driveway. This initiative is one of several over the last year designed to give the Scouts entrepreneurial experience. They will also be in the Child Development Center on Wednesday, February 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Please bring cash or check.

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Ash Wednesday

Congregational Book Study

Room in the Inn

Giving Wall Youth Fundraiser

Hot Chocolate Sunday

Realm Help Day

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March 8

High School Senior Sunday

March 8

New Member Coffee

April 5

Kirk Choir Musical: The Life of the Party

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