Happy Thankgiving!

Church Facilities Closed

In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, all church facilities will be closed November 24th and 25th. We pray for God's blessings for you and your family, and traveling mercies for those who will be celebrating across the country or around the world.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. - Psalm 100:4

Giving Tuesday 2022

Tuesday, November 29

This Tuesday is our annual "Giving Tuesday," where we as a congregation, as well as millions around the world, celebrate generosity. This year, we are asking you to support First Presbyterian Church Community Impact Ministries. Your donation will be divided equally between Hand-in-Hand, our Neighborhood Meal Ministry, and CAST. Details about each of these ministries can be found here.

Our churchwide goal for this year is $6000. Click below for more information, and to even give your gift early!

JOY Fellowship Christmas Luncheon

Thursday, December 1

The JOY Fellowship Christmas Luncheon will be held Thursday, December 1st in Fogartie Hall. Join your FPC friends for food, fellowship, and celebration of the season! Our special guest this year is Rev. John Daniel DeBevoise.

Contact Joanie Shackleton (jshackleton@fpcspartanburg.org | 864-208-2132) to reserve your spot.

Decorate for Advent

with the Sanctuary Guild

The Sanctuary Guild will begin decorating our church for the first Sunday of Advent next week. Join them on any of the following dates:

Saturday, November 26 - Poinsettias and wreaths will be delivered in the FLC at 9:00am. Help build the poinsettia trees in Fogartie Hall and hang wreaths on the outside doors of our Sanctuary.

Tuesday, November 29 - Meet at 10:00 am to help decorate the Chrismon Trees in the Tower Room and the FLC Lobby.

Contact LeAnne Thurmond at leanne.thurmond@gmail.com or 864-621-0213 for more details and to sign up.

Winter Warmth 2022

Another Successful Year!

On November 12th, First Presbyterian Church distributed over 700 winter coats to Spartanburg County students in grades 4K-8. Many thanks to the 100 volunteers who helped make this event possible! Everyone can participate in this mission! For a gift of $35, you can be a part of providing a warm new coat for a child in need. Your gift will help sustain this mission for years to come.

For more information, please contact Ian Ritchings.

Chrismon Ornament Collection

Sundays in November

Chrismons are ornaments made from Christian symbols (Chrismon = Christ monogram). Many of our existing Chrismons are deteriorating with age, and we need more to decorate this season. The Sanctuary Guild requests that families bring in a white and/or gold ornament that represents one of the "Christ monograms" for the trees of First Pres.

Baskets for Chrismons are located in the Tower Room, FLC Lobby and near Purnell Room throughout November.

Habitat ReStore

Volunteer Opportunity

On Saturday, November 26, Habitat for Humanity ReStore need help pulling from storage and assembling Christmas trees that they will be selling. This opportunity will take approximately 4-6 hours of volunteer time. Volunteers must be 15 or over, and have one adult present while volunteering.

Please contact BJ Camp if interested (bj.camp@habitatspartanburg.org | (864) 707-0230).

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.

Recommendation for CNC

The Congregational Nominating Committee is seeking a slate of nine members (non-officers) from the congregation to replace those who will rotate off at the end of 2022. Members will serve for one year and will be charged with the nomination of Church officers.

Please go to fpcspartanburg.org/cnc and complete the form. Deadline is December 31, 2022.

New Stickers Available!

We have new sticker designs 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 Formats!

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!

Our sermons are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you find your podcasts!