During the month of July we have been worshiping together as a church family with ONE service at 11:00am in the Sanctuary*. Each Sunday the music will focus on a different genre. Prior to each service, there will be a time of fellowship in The Perrin Room.

The different music genres will be:

• July 23* - Bluegrass (with the Contemporary Worship Music Team [fka MorningSong] and Friends)
• July 30 - Global Music

*Exception: This Sunday, July 23, we will worship together in Fogartie Hall. Fellowship will be in the FLC Lobby.

Godspeed Sunday School

Continues this Sunday

This summer, through our joint Adult Sunday School class and worship, we will slow down to explore the kind of life and relationships into which God invites us. Join us for this study entitled Godspeed written by Julie and Matt Canlis and featuring videos from N.T. Wright, Eugene Peterson, and others.

Gather in Fogartie Hall at 10:00am each Sunday in June and July as your pastors lead us in seeking to “slow down in order to catch up with God.” Come as often as you are able!

We also encourage you to click the button below to receive weekly updates and discussion questions regarding our Godspeed study.

Wired Wednesdays

Concludes this Wednesday

The Young Adult Committee will be at Fretwell one more time this Wednesday morning beginning at 9:30am. We invite you to join us for some quality time and conversation! Fretwell is kid-friendly, so bring your little ones to play while you catch up with others.

Order Your Kirkin' Banner

by Friday, July 28

First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Kirkin' o' the Tartans Worship Service on October 29, 2023. At our Kirkin' service, we remember ancient times, as well as past and present kith and kin, while asking God's help and blessings in the future through special music and a procession of bagpipes and tartans.

The construction of the staffs and stands as well as the sewing of the banners will be performed by volunteers, but we need sponsors to help with the cost of purchasing the tartan fabric and materials. The cost of each banner is $150. The tartan fabrics are ordered from Scotland, so we need your payment no later than Friday, July 28.

Click the button below to order your tartan.

Church Family Bingo

Wednesday, August 2 | 5:30pm

Come out and join your church family for dinner and a fun game of bingo in Fogartie Hall! Reservations are required. WAF pricing applies.

Click the button below to make your reservation by Monday, July 31!

Book Swap & Coffee Shop

Sunday, August 13

Between and after services on August 13, stop by the Social Hall for coffee, treats and to swap some books for summer reading!

Books can be dropped off at the church office from August 1-10.

Lemonade on the Lawn

Sunday, August 27

After Traditional Worship on August 27, come out to the front lawn to enjoy lemonade and refreshments as a church family!

Church Family Trivia Night

Wednesday, August 30 | 5:30pm

Bring your thinking caps and enjoy a dinner & game night for the whole family! Reservations are required. WAF pricing applies.

Click the button below to make your reservation by Monday, August 28!

Tuesday/Thursday Adult Study

Led by Tom and Nan McDaniel

From now until August 22 & 24, Tom and Nan McDaniel will be studying the book by Peter Enns titled The Bible Tells Me So…Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable To Read It.

This study is via Zoom. Please contact Shannon at shutcheson@fpcspartanburg.org for Zoom and book information. 

Summer Women's Bible Study

Wednesdays, through July 26

Join Ansley Page in the Arthur Center, Wednesdays through July 26, 6:00pm for a group study of The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton. A comprehensive and easy-to-read walk through the themes of Jesus’s life and ministry. Each week we will open the Bible and talk through what it means for us today. Perfect time to connect with faith sisters and grow in faith! For the novice and the scripturally well-versed.

Mark your calendars, order your book, and RSVP to apage@fpcspartanburg.org.

Thornwell Tidbits & FPC Lunch

What is Thornwell? Who Lives at Thornwell?

Children come to Thornwell for a variety of reasons; all involve crisis and trauma that no child should experience.

There are three types of Care Services offered on campus, or through Thornwell services: Foster Care, A.R.C., Residential Care, and Transitional Living Services. Each is unique. What are they how are they different? Join us to find out!

Make reservations for our Thornwell luncheon at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, August 29 at noon. We will meet in the Large Private Dining Room. There is no cost, but we need your reservations. Click the button below to register, or contact Ian Ritchings (iritchings@fpcspartanburg.org / (864) 208-2139) with your name and how many will be attending.

Weekday School

Substitute Teachers Needed!

The Weekday School at FPC is looking for a few more substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.

If you are interested in being a substitute at our wonderful Weekday School, or know someone who would be great, please contact Kris Graham at (kgraham@fpcspartanburg.org / 864-706-0460).

Ferncliff Educational Mission Trip

September 9-16, 2023

Join Foothills Presbytery for an educational mission trip to the Ferncliff Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ferncliff is home to a 10,000 sq ft Disaster Assistance Center, which is in partnership with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Church World Service.

The DAC serves as a site for the CWS Gifts of the Heart kits, as well as the national warehouse for tools and equipment used in the PDA volunteer sites around the country. Along the way, we'll stop in Birmingham Alabama to explore historical aspects of the Civil Rights Movement and attend worship on Sunday.

The cost is $754, includes travel, overnight stay in Birmingham (coming and going), lodging at Ferncliff, all breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners. Some excursions and meals on the road will be an additional expense.

Click here to learn more, and click the button below to register! Registration deadline is August 1.

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.

Beware of Imposters!

Don't Fall for Scam Emails!

There are some cyber criminals out there impersonating our ministers and staff members via email. Please be cautious when receiving these emails! Please note that emails from church staff will only come from emails that end in @fpcspartanburg.org, @shelbynextchms.com, or @ccsend.com.

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.