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Palm Sunday, April 2:
Between the 8:45 am and 11:00 am services, we will participate in a donkey walk
and palm parade marching from our Church Street entrance to Pritchard Park
shouting loud Hosannas! 10:00 am-10:30 am
Maundy Thursday, April 6:
We will share a family-style dinner with worship and communion around the
tables in the Gardner Fellowship Hall at 5:45 pm.
Good Friday, April 7:
This service, led by the Chancel Choir, will consist of music, prayers, and scripture
to remember and honor the last hours of Christ's life and crucifixion. 7:00 pm in
the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, April 9:
Identical worship services at 8:45 am and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.
Easter Potluck Brunch and Egg Hunt in the Gardner Fellowship Hall from 9:45 am
10:45 am.
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SAVE THE DATE: FPCA ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC!
It's coming, and you won't want to miss it! Save the date, May 21, for FPCA's 2023 Annual Church Picnic!
There will be plenty of food, fun, and fellowship, so mark your calendars now and keep watching for further updates!
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SAVE THE DATE: INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TRIP WITH PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE!
In September of 2018, Hurricane Florence and the resulting floods decimated the central NC coast, destroying or damaging over 4,200 homes and 1,500 businesses in the New Bern area alone.
We are putting together a team of First Presbyterian Church adults, youth, and families--truly intergenerational--to travel to New Bern together to embody the love of Christ to people whose lives have been disrupted.
We will stay in a fully renovated Volunteer Village (with brand new Tempur-Pedic mattresses), work at designated sites with a trained supervisor to perform tasks that fit our group skill levels during the day, prepare and share meals together, enjoy group devotions and conversations, play games, and explore the area together.
Together, we will build and live in community with one another in a unique and formative way! Mission dates are Sunday, July 2, 2023 - Saturday, July 8, 2023.
If you have more questions or would like to sign up, please contact David Germer.
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SAVE THE DATE: FPCA ANNUAL CHURCH-WIDE RETREAT!
You do NOT want to miss the 2023 FPCA Church Retreat at the beautiful Montreat Conference Center in Black Mountain from Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023!
For over 25 years FPCA has gathered for learning, fun, and connection. Mark your calendars now! Registration begins on May 1, 2023.
Want to remember this past year's retreat, or get a sense of the fun that was enjoyed? Watch this video.
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Rev. Patrick Johnson
8:45am in Campbell Chapel with Communion
11:00am in the Sanctuary with Communion
or join us online
Nursery is provided from 8:30am--12:30pm
in Rooms 102-103
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Text Talk with Jane Vann Sundays, Room 112 at 9:45 am
Come join Jane Vann as we read and discuss the current week's scripture, relating the text to daily living.
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PARKING ADVISORY
Please be advised that the Biltmore Avenue Garage (A-Loft Lot) will be temporarily closed for 15 days beginning March 25, 2023 through April 8, 2023, for the second phase of the Moxy Hotel construction. The garage will temporarily close to all parking customers to ensure the community's safety.
In addition to the free street parking, FPCA Upper and Lower Lots, McGuire-Wood Bissett Lot on Patton Avenue, First Bank on Patton Avenue, First Bank on Commerce Street, and the Capital Center on Coxe Avenue, there are also parking lots on both Aston Street and Coxe Avenue at 46 Aston St., 50 Coxe Ave., and 52 Coxe Ave.
*Please note that the parking lots across from the church on Lexington Avenue are ticketed lots 24/7
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LITURGICAL ARTS INSTALLATION
The Liturgical Arts Team has created a new installation for our worship spaces this Lenten Season. As they read the scriptures we will hear in worship during Lent, the team noticed some recurring themes of light
and darkness, water, and wind or breath.
The art you see will change each week
incorporating these themes.
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NEW GALLERY EXHIBIT
"With These Hands: Mixed Blessings" is the art exhibit by Shirley Walker Whitesides. A North Carolina native, Whitesides is an artist with deep roots in the Asheville art scene.
As an art educator, she taught at Asheville Middle School for 34 years. Working in the tradition of The Black Arts Movement (BAM), Shirley's art depicts motifs of African American culture, family traditions, and African heritage. As we transition from Black History Month to Women's History Month, what better way to honor these stories?
Shirley's art will be in the gallery throughout March and April and
there will be a gallery discussion on April 16, at 9:45 am about this exhibit!
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MEN'S STEAK OUT
Monday, April 17, 6:00 pm on FPCA Patio
Come eat steak (or grilled vegetables) and connect with other FPCA men (and friends!)
In addition to the steak out, we'll be forming a variety of groups for men including golf,
hiking, Bible study, and service.
Consider who you want to invite and RSVP by April 12!
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WOMEN'S STUDIES
Thursday, April 20, 10:30 am
Women's Studies will meet for a potluck brunch at the home of Margaret Whitt.
Margaret will lead a discussion about "your favorite book"; participants should prepare a brief response.
Please RSVP to Mary Jane Skinner at skinnerdon@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Driving and carpooling instructions will be sent to RSVPs.
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LUNCH AND LEARN
Sunday, April 23, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
in the Fellowship Hall
Mary Donnelly, dementia advocate, consultant, speaker, trainer, and former caregiver of her mother, will be leading this event.
She will present an introduction to the problem of dementia appropriate for persons who realize that the disease may be in their future, as well as for families, friends, and caregivers.
Please RSVP.
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PARENT NIGHT OUT
Sunday, April 23
Save the date because you're not going to want to miss April's Parent Night Out!
Parent's of children fifth grade and below, bring your children for dinner and fun at FPCA while you enjoy a night
out with each other!
More details coming soon!
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NEW LIBRARY BOOKS
Our library is located in room 108 and holds numerous treasures. Stop by and browse a while.
Recent additions to the library include:
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The Desert of Compassion: Devotions for the Lenten Journey, by Rachel M. Srubas
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From Inclusion to Justice: Disability, Ministry, and Congregational Leadership, by Erin Raffety
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Meeting Jesus at the Table: A Lenten Study, by Cynthia M. Campbell
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The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
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Neighbors: Christians and Muslims Building Community, by Deanna Ferree Womack
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Family of Origin, Family of Choice, by Katie Hays and Susan A. Chiasson
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