TOTAL Ministries Food Drive

This Sunday

Drop off non-perishable donations for TOTAL Ministries this Sunday in the marked bins in the Tower Room, Narthex, or the Family Life Center Lobby.

For a list of items needed, click the button below.

Lent Devotional Series

For the season Lent this year, we have been reading through the passion narratives in each of the four Gospels, paired with statements of faith from one of our officers, as an expression of how they are taking up their cross and following Jesus. All devotionals from this week can be found by clicking here.

If you would like to receive future devotionals in your inbox, click the button below. All devotionals can also be found on our social media channels.

Christians in the Making

Wednesdays, 10:00am

Our Christians in the Making (CITM) study group has begun their six-week Lent study, and they invite you to join them! The group will be studying John Indermark's book Gospeled Lives: Encounters with Jesus. CITM meets every Wednesday at 10:00am in the Purnell Room and on Zoom. If you're interested in joining this fun group of believers, please reach out to Jennifer Biber at biber615@charter.net.

Tickled Pink Women's Bible Study

Tuesdays, 9:15-10:30am

Jesus Connection & One Another-ing: Jesus calls us friends and shows us the way to a life of love and faith. Come explore Gospel accounts of Jesus loving others and teaching us how to build strong faith and friend connections through Him.

Tickled Pink is an intergenerational group of women gathered to study the Bible and to grow in faith and friendship through laughter, reflection, and conversation. We will be meeting Tuesdays, January 24-March 28, 9:15-10:30am in Fogartie Hall. All are invited – bring a friend! Wear pink for fun! The more the merrier! Questions? Contact Ansley Page, Susan Oldham, Kathryn Bridges, Scottie Lummus or Jean Palmer. 

Younger Women's Bible Study

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Our Bible study geared towards younger women will meet on Wednesday nights, 6:15-7:15pm, and Thursday mornings, 9:15-10:15am.

For more information, please reach out to Rev. Leslie A. Lang (llang@fpcspartanburg.org).

Tuesday/Thursday Bible Study

Join Nan and Tom McDaniel via Zoom for their next book study. They will be studying Tom Evan’s book, “This Way Forward: Sermons that Matter”. 

Please contact Shannon at shutcheson@fpcspartanburg.org for the Zoom link, and information on picking up the book.

1843 Fund Endowment Dinner

Tuesday, March 21

You are cordially invited to the 2023 Endowment Dinner. Join us for a free meal and a discussion of the 1843 Endowment Fund. Learn more about the Legacy Fellowship and how you can support the missions, ministries, and facilities of First Presbyterian Church.

The deadline to register is March 13. Click the button below to reserve your spot.

Witness Season Update

You Can Still Give!

Thank you for donating towards our 2023 Witness Season Project - a water purification system for our sister congregation in Cuba, which will benefit not only our sister congregation, but also the entire community at large. So far, we have raised over $26,000 towards our goal of $30,000!

If you would like to donate to this mission project, mark your check or offering envelope "WITNESS SEASON 2023," or click the button below and choose "Witness Season" from the drop-down box.

WDS Moe's Fundraiser

March 28th @ 12:00pm

The Weekday School will be having another Moe’s Pop Up Fundraiser on March 28 at noon in the FLC parking lot! The taco kit feeds 4-6 people, and each kit includes chicken & ground beef, black beans, rice, queso, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, salsa, chips & 12 flour tortillas.

The price is $39.99 plus tax! All orders must be placed by Monday, March 27 at 4:00pm. For each taco kit from 1-50, the WDS will receive $5 and for each kit sold over 51, the WDS will receive $10 back per kit. Our goal is to sell at least 75 kits! If you would like to order a taco kit, please click the button below. Thank you so much for supporting the Weekday School!

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, March 26

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.

In March, 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 again 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, Monday, March 13.

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

Montreat Women's Connection

August 11-13, 2023

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 https://montreat.org/events/wc-2023, but be sure to register through the church to get the discounted rate and housing.

SAVE THE DATE!

Special Guest John L. Bell, Sept. 8-10

Scottish theologian and hymn writer John Bell will be at FPC Spartanburg September 8-10. Rev. Bell is a graduate and former rector at the University of Glasgow, convener of the Church of Scotland's Church Hymnary (Fourth Edition), and the 2018 recipient of the Cranmer Award for Worship, for his "outstanding Christian witness, through hymn-writing, broadcasting and social action." We eagerly anticipate the honor having Rev. Bell as a guest this fall.

Nursery Available

Sundays, 8:30am-12:15pm

Do you want to participate in early worship, but you are not sure your baby or toddler will be as enthusiastic about the idea? Nursery is open from 8:30am-12:15pm every Sunday in room C105 of the Clark Building! We have 4 paid nursery workers who are AMAZING. If you have any questions about nursery, please contact Kara Clark at kclark@fpcspartanburg.org. 

Try Our New Kiosk

Located in the Financial Office

We are experimenting with the uses of a Kiosk and would love for you try it out. It is currently located in the Financial/Columbarium offices – just outside of Lynise Clarke’s office. On Sundays, it can be located in the Perrin Room. You can “Register for an Event” (such as WAF, the 1843 Endowment Dinner or other upcoming events), or you can “Give Now” to any of the church funds through our secure online giving portal.

If you have any questions, Lynise is more than happy to assist at lclarke@fpcspartanburg.org or 864-208-2130.

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.