Rejoicing in Our Story

This Sunday (Rain or Shine!)

On Sunday, April 30, we will worship together as a church family at 11:00am. Special Guests: Dr. Todd B. Jones; Dr. David A. Renwick; Dr. Thomas E. Evans.

Schedule:

9:45am - Panel with Former Pastors

11:00am - Worship

12:00pm - Lunch on the Lawn*

*In case of rain: Tables will be set up in Fogartie Hall for lunch.

The Church will provide the fried chicken, bread, and beverages; we are asking you to fill in with the following:

If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a Side Dish – enough for at least 8-10 people.

If your last name begins with N-Z, please bring a Dessert – enough for at least 8-10 people.

Please bring your dish – in a disposable pan or tray. Hot sides must be in aluminum. Drop off your dish before worship on Sunday, April 30: 8:30-10:30am - under the tent on Chestnut Street (or in Fogartie Hall, depending on weather). Remember to wear your nametag!

Parking Notice: Chestnut Street will be blocked off from Main Street to the FLC Parking Lot (you may enter from Kennedy Street). 

Memories from Former Pastors

In honor of Homecoming, we asked some of our former pastors: "What is your favorite memory of First Presbyterian Church?"

Every Friday leading up to Homecoming, we will be sharing their responses on social media. This week, we hear from Todd Jones, our pastor from 1991 to 2002. You can view his response on Facebook and Instagram.

Be sure to catch Tom Evans, David Renwick, and Todd Jones for a special Panel with Former Pastors this Sunday at 9:45pm in the Sanctuary!

Homecoming Merch Store

Get Ready for Homecoming! Proudly show off your FPC Merchandise! Click the button below to see what we have in “store”. Once you submit the form, your items will be available for pickup by noon on the next business day. All proceeds will be used to support our Homecoming Event on April 30!

Internationally known composer Dan Forrest will be with us next weekend, May 5-7! He will be working with our choirs, accompanying them in worship and speaking at a combined adult Sunday School class. The weekend will conclude with a gala concert featuring Dan’s celebrated Requiem for the Living with our choirs and orchestra.

Click the button below for the full list of events, and to sign up for the Saturday lunch.

TOTAL Ministries Food Drive

Next Sunday, May 7

Next Sunday, drop off non-perishable donations for TOTAL Ministries before or after service in the marked bins in the Tower Room, Narthex, or the Family Life Center Lobby. For a list of items needed, visit

fpcpsartanburg.org/total-ministries.

Hand in Hand Ministries

Accepting Food Donations

Our Hand in Hand community ministry is always accepting non-perishable food donations to help support Spartanburg families in need! They also accept monetary donations through the church giving site.

To learn more about the mission of Hand in Hand and see how you can help those who need it most, visit their website at handinhandspartanburg.org.

Sunday Greeters Needed!

Looking for an easy way to get involved in the church? Come share your smile and help greet on Sunday mornings! We need three greeters each Sunday- one to welcome those coming to Sunday school from 9:30-9:55 and two to welcome Sanctuary worshippers from 10:30 to 11:00. All you have to do is stand outside your assigned door and welcome people as they arrive! (You are welcome to bring your kids to help as well!)  We just ask that you bring your warm smile and friendly face.

Acts 2 Dinners

Sunday, May 21

You are invited to join a small group of 10-12 church folks for a meal together, so you can have a proper visit rather than a rushed hello. Hopefully, these stand-alone events will promote new connections and deeper friendships.

There will be a lunch group (12:30 - 2:00pm) if that works better for you. For the dinners (5:30 - 7:30pm), you will have the choice to be in an intergenerational (22 y.o. – 102 y.o.) or your “same decade” group. Your host will reach out the week before with their address and the menu, and everyone will bring something for the meal. Open to all. The more the merrier! With your questions, contact Ansley: apage@fpcspartanburg.org. Save your spot by clicking the button below. Reservations are due by noon, Wednesday, May 10.

Day by day . . . they were taking their meals together with gladness and generosity of heart. -Acts 2:46

The Great Presbyterian Picture Push

Continues this Sunday (Last Day)

Let us Snap Your Smile! We are updating church member photos in our online Pictorial Directory – “Shelby”. Our goal is to get a recent picture of every member! On Sunday, there will be a photo station set up in the Perrin Room 9:30-10:45am and 12:00-12:30pm for us to take pictures of you and/or your family. No need to dress up – come as you are! Additional photo times can be found by clicking here.

Already have a great family photo? Feel free to submit your photo online HERE. 

National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 4

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday in May inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. All are welcome to come to the Chapel between 9am and 5pm on Thursday to pray for our Government, Military, Media, Education, Church, and Family.

Annual Homeless Memorial Service

Tuesday, May 9

The Spartanburg community wishes to honor our homeless neighbors who have died in the past year. This moving memorial service is open to the public for anyone who wishes to attend. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 9th from 5-6pm in the S Walker St cul-de-sac (across from Family Dollar and Event Rentals on Main St).

Montreat Women's Connection

August 11-13

The Keynoter for the 2023 Montreat Women’s Connection Conference is Kate Bowler. Kate is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and an associate professor of American religious history at Duke University. Other conference leadership includes the Rev. Kathryn Johnston as preacher and Dr. Margaret Aymer as Bible Scholar.

First Presbyterian Church has reserved spaces for 28 women to go to the conference. We have also reserved the entirety of the charming, historic, (and air conditioned!) Glen Rock Inn for our group, right in the heart of Montreat, with ample gathering space for participants to enjoy together. Meals will be in Assembly Inn.

For more information about the conference, visit fpcspartanburg.org/events/montreat-womens-connection. Click the button below to register!

Blood Drive

Sunday, June 25

Please mark your calendar for the next blood drive that is scheduled for Sunday, June 25, 2023. If you donated during the February 12 blood drive, you will be eligible to donate again on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. By using code 9BBW, First Presbyterian Church will be credited with your donation.

To donate during the June 25, 2023 blood drive, please refrain from donating after Friday, April 28, 2023.

Stickers Available

We have stickers available around the church! It's a square design with a blue background, featuring our church name and cross symbol.

Get yours from the tables outside of Fogartie Hall or the Perrin Room.

FPC Spartanburg Sermoncast

Available on All Podcast Platforms

Missed last week's worship service? Want to revisit your favorite sermons while on the road, at work, or anywhere at all? Now you can! Plus: Listen to Rev. John Daniel's new Confirmation Podcast series!

All of it is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you find your podcasts.