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In-Person & Online
Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.
Call 888-969-5508 to listen to the service
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Hello Children of God!
This time last year we were gearing up to have a virtual VBS. The VBS Leadership Team created bags of craft, science, and decorating supplies. This team made videos of their daily lessons for families to follow at home. It was a unique year and the Leadership Team embraced the adaptive change with gusto.
This year is a little different, and we are still embracing being adaptive. VBS will be in-person (hurray!) and outside on the front lawn. This is a new location for us and we are very exciting about the outdoor experience. The sanctuary patio will be our gathering area. Workshops will be spread out over the lawn. A water station will be available to cool the kiddos down. The best part....we will be together!
Please keep the children and adult volunteers in your prayers as we explore "Discovery on Adventure Island: Quest for God's Great Light!" We will follow the “Pathways” to find the lights of hope, trust, joy, love, and faith. May you be challenged to find God’s great light like our young Explorers. "Arise! Shine! Your light has come; the Lord's glory has shone upon you!" (Isaiah 60:1)
Peace,
Charlotte
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Acknowledging Juneteenth with the FPC Racial Justice Task Force:
An Invitation to the Congregation
Join the FPC Racial Justice Task Force as we celebrate Juneteenth (June 19, 2021). This holiday commemorates June 19, 1865 when, at the end of the Civil War, Union soldiers brought word to enslaved Texans that they were now free. These enslaved people were many of the last Americans to learn of the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863 and the end of slavery in the United States; learn more about the history of Juneteenth here.
Recall last year that as a church, we watched Just Mercy (the movie based upon Stevenson’s eponymous book) and held a virtual discussion on the Sunday after Juneteenth.
This year we will continue our exploration of the life and work of Bryan Stevenson and ask you to watch True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality (via this embedded YouTube link) during the week of June 13-20.
Then join us (IN-PERSON) on the patio next to Calvin Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 20, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. for our discussion at First Presbyterian Church. We will have a virtual link (via Zoom) available for those who cannot join in-person.
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Welcome Back to In-Person 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship
As of now, and continuing through September 5, there will be one in-person and live streamed service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. No sign-up is necessary and there will be congregational singing. Out of concern for those who are not able to be vaccinated for medical reasons and for our children under 12 years old for whom there is no vaccination, all worshipers will be asked to wear a mask.
For more information and the necessary protocol for this indoor service, please click here.
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You Asked for It! —
Summer Worship Series
We have begun a summer worship series entitled, “You Asked for It!” A couple of months ago, we asked you to suggest a title for one of our summer sermons —and the response was incredible. Your church staff had a difficult time selecting just 12 from all of the suggestions. As you will see, many of the sermon titles reflect what we have all encountered during the pandemic. The preacher was responsible for picking a text for each title, so it will be interesting to see where he/she goes with it. Join us each week either in-person or by live streaming.
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Hold the Dates for REI Phase I Workshop
Alamance Racial Equity Alliance will be sponsoring a Phase I workshop (presented by the Racial Equity Institute) on June 21-22, 2021 (Monday/Tuesday) via Zoom. You may register here.
Racial Equity Workshop – Phase 1
Moving the focus from individual bigotry and bias, the REI Phase I workshop presents a historical, cultural, structural and institutional analysis over two days. REI believes that organizations often work for equity with multiple understandings of racism that rely more on personal feelings and popular opinion. The lack of a common analysis creates complications to the goal of eliminating racial and ethnic disparities and producing equitable outcomes. With a clear understanding of how institutions and systems are producing unjust and inequitable outcomes, participants in Phase I are able to begin a journey to work towards social transformation and racial justice.
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Lemonade on the Lawn
The Fellowship sub-team will host Lemonade on the Lawn on the patio after worship starting July 4. Everyone is invited to stop by and grab a cool, refreshing lemonade. No snacks will be provided at this time.
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Sunday Splash for Junior and
Senior High School Students
On Sunday July 11 at 1:00 p.m. we would like to invite both Jr. and Sr. highs to join us here at the church as we host a variety of water-related activities, including: Slip and slide, water balloons, waterslide kickball and more! Bring a towel and swimwear!
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Summer Night @The Movies — Outdoors for All Ages! |
Come one, come all! Friday, July 23 the Fellowship Team invites all church members to the front lawn for ice cream or popsicles at 7:30 p.m. followed by an outdoor movie screening beginning at approximately 8:15 p.m., with popcorn and waters for all.
What movie? YOU PICK IT!
Before July 11, let Charlotte know your movie selection thoughts by calling her at (336) 228-1703 x 223 or emailing her at callbright@fpcburlington.org
Who’s going? SIGNUP!
Click here to sign up, or, call the church office and let them know you are coming. Signup by Monday, July 19.
BYOC (that’s bring your own chair. Or blanket.)
See you there! The Fellowship Team
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Young Adult Grasshoppers Game
It’s a night at the ballpark! All Young Adults are invited to join us for a Greensboro Grasshoppers’ game on Tuesday, July 27. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your ticket by contacting Taylor via email or phone (336-228-1703 x216). All are welcome to join!
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Adult Studies Classes
Adult Summer Studies — July 18, and August 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Calvin Hall for a time of faith formation, education, and fellowship.
Children's Sunday School
Children and Families VBS Kick-Off Sunday, June 20 at 11:30 a.m. on the Front Lawn
Middle School & High School
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Dough Devotions — Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. we will be gathering at the Biscuitville on S. Church St. (1700 S. Church St Burlington, NC 27215) to partake in food and fellowship! Dough devotions are typically only for our high school students, but over the summer we would love to invite our middle schoolers to join us as well!
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Massanetta — June 17-20 virtual Massanetta Middle School Conference at FPC
Chancel Choir
During this time of no in-person activities, the Chancel Choir uses regular Zoom Gatherings to stay in touch, to express joys and concerns, to dream for the future, and to simply "see" one another and learn of worship/musical opportunities at the church. Join in the fellowship online at our Zoom gatherings. Contact Patrick Murphy for more information.
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Contemplative Ministry News
Click here to read about Summer/Early Fall Contemplative Ministry opportunities in their quarterly newsletter.
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FPC Furniture Ministry
Furniture Ministry office hours are Mondays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and otherwise by appointment. During that time, we will accept donations from church members who can deliver and otherwise on a selective case by case basis. Furniture will be given only to clients who can pick up. For more information, visit our website.
Please note: Furniture Ministry will be closed June 28 – July 2.
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Local Mission for June
Join in the June Mission by bringing non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry. Drop them off in the collection bins outside the CDC entry anytime during the week or when you come to worship on Sunday morning.
Build with Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County!
Habitat Alamance is accepting individual and group volunteers on the job site now, but you must pre-register with Cathy Lamb clamb@habitatalamance.org first so she can keep a limit on the number of people on the job site each day due to Covid and so she can send you a volunteer waiver and information sheet so you will know what to expect on the job site.
Details about serving:
- Work from 8-11:30 a.m. Tue-Sat
- Any able-bodied man or woman age 16 and older is welcome
- No experience is necessary. Habitat provides the tools.
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Dean Vaughn - UNC - Surgery - 6/7
Diane Barnwell
John Erwin
Ellen Gensinger
Bill and Judith Rodgers
Jean Parsons
Jo Watts Williams
Don Bullis
Christian Sympathy is expressed to John Brockwell, Jr. and family at the death of his father, John Albert Brockwell, Sr., on June 10, 2021.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Karen and Marty Harrison and family at the death of their son, Robert “Blake” Harrison, on Friday, June 11, 2021. Sympathy is also extended to Betty Gwen McPherson, grandmother.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Mimi Cowan and family at the death of her mother, Josephine Cowan, on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Christian Sympathy is expressed to Gail Harden and family at the death of her son, Graham Harden, on Saturday, June 12, 2012.
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Church Business
Click here to view the minutes from the May 16 Session Meeting.
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You may give through our online platform Tithely here or mail your contribution to the church office: 508 West Davis Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Thank you for your support!
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