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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

"Downtown by history and by choice"


Bi-Weekly news & updates



June 15, 2021 Issue 13

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In this issue . . .


Congregational Life

  • In-person worship returns this Sunday, June 20.


  • Spring Fellowship: Thank you to our organizers and hosts.



  • Let's (re) introduce ourselves: Bulletin Board Project Read more



  • Sign up to tour Historic Stagville with the Faith & Community Class June 26 or July 10


Faith Formation . . .

  • Summer Sabbath Practices June 21-25 / REGISTER



  • For Adults - see listing and links below


  • For Youth - see calendar below

Service and Mission




  • Volunteer Opportunities - see below.


Contact Valerie in the church office if you encounter missing or non-working links in this newsletter.

Letter from Mindy Douglas, pastor

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Dear friends,

 

This is the week! It is finally going to happen. We are going to be together in real space and real time again. Flesh and blood people in 3D and not just faces on a screen! Yippppeeeeee!

 

OK. Let me come back down to the ground. I know many of you are also excited. I also know many of you are apprehensive and maybe a little bit anxious. And that is completely understandable! We are all at different places in this “re-entry” process. We all have different levels of anxiety as we come together with others after being separated for so long. Yes, we have been to the grocery store, or maybe we have eaten outside at a restaurant . . . but this is different. I understand. We all do. Your FPC staff and many volunteers have been working together to make sure that when we do gather this Sunday we can do so in a way that is safe and life-giving. 


In order to help you feel informed and comfortable about what will happen on Sunday, below are links to Q and A information. Whether you are planning to come in person or feel more comfortable live-streaming from home (or while away on vacation), I hope you will find this information helpful. I welcome your follow-up emails (Mindy Douglas). Know that this is also a work in progress. We will learn as we go and make adjustments as necessary each Sunday.  Thank you for your understanding!


In-person and live-streamed worship begin at 11 a.m.

 

For questions and answers about live-stream worship, click here.


For questions and answers about in-person worship, click here.


With love and hopeful anticipation,

Mindy

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

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View the Concerns List


Marriage Announcement: Congratulations to Matthew Hirsch and Katie Jackson who were married June 12, 2021. Matthew is the son of Sharon and Steve Hirsch.


Concerns - recently added:

Joy Orval, friend of Kerry Holbrook


Address update:

Ann Prospero

6104 NW 18th Ave.

Gainesville, FL 32605

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Spring Fellowship Events

Thank you to the individuals and families who organized and/or hosted a fellowship event this spring. Read more.

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Congratulations Graduates


On Sunday, June 6 during worship, our Class of 2021 high school seniors were recognized, received hand knitted scarves and a blessing from the congregation. Click here to see the names of those in our families and church family in the Class of 2021.

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Let's (re)introduce ourselves

Bulletin Board project

Learn more here.

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Tour Historic Stagville

Join with members of the Faith & Community Class in a tour of Historic Stagville, led by FPC's own Vera Cecelski.


Saturday, June 26

Saturday, July 10

8:00-10:00 a.m.


SIGN UP

Click here to learn more about Historic Stagville.

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New Small Group?

If you're interested in sharing the journey and shaping a new small group, join us at one or all of the following gatherings:

Thursday, July 1 Fullsteam Brewing Co. 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 11 Neomonde 12:45 p.m.(after worship)

Sunday, July 25 Ninth Street Bakery 12:45 p.m.(after worship)

FAITH FORMATION - SUNDAY SUMMER CLASSES FOR ADULTS

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FAITH & COMMUNITY CLASS

Sundays via Zoom

beginning at 9:45 a.m.

CLASS ZOOM LINK

Sign up to tour Stagville

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LECTIONARY CLASS

Sundays in the Robert Daye Meeting Room (East Parlor) and via Zoom

beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Class notes for

June 20 and June 27

CLASS ZOOM LINK

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JOURNEY'S CLASS

Sundays in the Wilson Parlor and via Zoom

beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Class notes for June 20

CLASS ZOOM LINK

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WOMEN'S SPIRITUAL FORMATION CLASS

joining the Faith & Community Class discussions on

Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

CLASS ZOOM LINK


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SCRATCH CLASS

meets via Zoom on Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

CLASS ZOOM LINK

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Summer Book Study

Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m.

led by Mindy Douglas

Click here to join the discussion via Zoom.

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Click REGISTER MY FAMILY

if you plan to attend this event.


Dinner will be provided at no cost

to those who pre-register by June 17.

Click here to view the nightly schedule.


Contact Lenore Champion

if you have questions.


Truly an event with something for EVERYONE!  

YOUTH SUMMER CALENDAR

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SERVICE & MISSION EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

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Day School News


Nancy McClure has retired!

FPC retirement celebration

Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (courtyard).


Sheila Breitweiser honored with train dedication!

July 11, 2021 from 12:30-1:30p.m.

The refurbished train on the FP Day School playground will be dedicated in honor of Sheila Breitweiser. 


First Presbyterian Day School is hiring!

If you know of someone who is passionate and has experience working with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, please have them send a cover letter and resume to admin@fpdayschool.org.

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If you are fully vaccinated, contact Jen McGonigle to sign up for one of FPC's regular time slots each month, or call Jen at 202-421-5870. If you have interest in serving at Urban Ministries at other times and in other ways, click this link.

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Iglesia Emanuel Food Pantry Continues Strong! Read more.


Contact Margaret Rubiera to hep with this mission endeavor.

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