August Sermon Series

Paul’s Letter to the Romans provides one of the most concise, clear, and beautiful presentations of Christian doctrine in all the Bible. It is a letter that gets to the “heart of the matter” when it comes to crucial questions about sin, redemption, grace, and the life of faith for believers.

This four-week series during the month of August is an invitation for us to know Paul better and to understand how this ancient letter continues to shape our faith in Christ today.

August Combined Adult Sunday School

Sundays, 10:00am in Fogartie Hall

This four-week study explores the historical context, structure, vocabulary, themes, and influence of Paul’s magnum opus Letter to the Romans. Come learn why this single book of the Bible has been so influential to Christians throughout history and how we can fruitfully read Romans today.

Lemonade on the Lawn

This Sunday

After Traditional Worship (11:00am) on August 27, come out to the front lawn to enjoy lemonade and refreshments as a church family!

Shepherd's Center Picnic Social

Thursday, August 31

The Shepherd's Center of Spartanburg invites you to a time of food, music, and fun! Join us for a free Picnic Social on August 31, 11:30am-1:00pm in the Social Hall! Click the button below to register!

Questions? Contact the Shepherd's Center at (864) 585-1999.

Summer Sizzle: Rally Day

Sunday, September 10

It's almost time to ring in the start of new Sunday School classes with our annual Rally Day celebration!

This year's Rally Day will feature music, sprinklers, and the return of last year's foam party! Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to bring their towels and swimsuits and join the fun!

We'll be having a BBQ buffet line for lunch with slaw, beans, chips...the works! WAF pricing applies, and reservations are due by September 5. Click the button below to make yours today! We can't wait to celebrate with you soon!

JOY Fellowship Ladies' Tea

Wednesday, September 6 at 3:00 pm

Join the ladies of the church for tea and scones in the Perrin Room and courtyard. Hats and white gloves optional.

RSVP by clicking the button below, calling (864) 208-2132 or emailing Joanie Shackleton (jshackleton@fpcspartanburg.org).

Welcome Class

Sunday, September 17

On Sunday, September 17, we will have a special Welcome Class, 12:00-2:00pm in the Large Private Dining Room. Lunch will be included. If you are interested in joining or learning more about First Presbyterian Church, please RSVP to Joanie Shackleton (jshackleton@fpcspartanburg.org / 864-208-2132); this will help us with planning. 

Children's Choirs

Registration Now Open

Get your shine on with this year's Children's Choirs! Kids from 4K to 5th Grade will be the stars of Wednesday evenings as they burst into song!

The children's choir lineup will be different this year, but they'll be shining brighter than ever:

• Joyful Sound (4K) - Taught by Debbie Keiser
• Angel Chatter (5K-Grade 1) - Taught by Martha Bean
• LightShine (Grades 2-5) - Taught by Marcia Andrews & March Moody

Registration is open now. The fun will begin on September 13 at 5:00pm! Click the button below to sign up!

First Steps in Music

Registration Now Open

It's never too early to teach your babies to make a joyful noise for the Lord! Our First Steps in Music program allows newborns through age 3 (and their parents) to experience music and movement together!

Registration is open now. Classes will begin in mid-September. Click the button below to sign up.

Balance Class for Seniors

Wednesdays, Beginning Sept. 6

Seniors are invited to join this 8-week class designed to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility and enhance mobility, which leads to better functions in daily activities.

Classes will be held in the Activity Room on Wednesdays at 11am, starting September 6. There is no fee for church members but sign up is required. Contact Colleen Darrall directly at cdarrall@fpcspartanburg.org to sign up. 

Vaccination/Skin and Bone Screening Clinic

October 10 & 11

It’s time to start registering for the upcoming Vaccination/Skin Screening/Bone Density Screening Clinic. The Drive-Thru Clinic (Flu shots only) is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

The Walk-in Clinic with screenings is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (During WAF) 

Please contact Beth Cecil to register (bcecil@fpcspartanburg.org).

Blood Drive

Sunday, November 5

Our next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, November 05, 2023. If you would like to participate during that event please refrain from donating blood after Friday, September 08, 2023.

WAF Volunteers Needed

Wednesdays at First begins on September 13, and we need volunteers! Jobs include: Registration, desserts, serving/prep, kids table, dish washers, and breakdown.

If you're willing to help with any of these tasks, on any week of WAF, please click the button below to sign up. We appreciate your help in serving on our WAF Staff!

JustFaith: Faith and Racial Justice

Begins September 13

Want to learn more about how to put your faith into action? JustFaith: Faith and Racial Justice will begin on September 13th, and it will run for 9 weeks on Wednesday nights (6:15-8:15pm). This program combines reading, videos, discussion, and prayer in a small group context.

If you are interested in learning more or want to sign-up, please contact Leslie Lang (llang@fpcspartanburg.org). Space is limited. 

2023 FIECP Summit

Thursday, October 19 | 8:30am-2:00pm

On Thursday, October 19 the Faith Initiative To End Child Poverty will host a summit from 8:30am-2:00pm focused on education, especially how congregations can best support students and educators. The Faith Initiative is a consortium of congregations working to end child poverty in Spartanburg. The Summit will be held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Spartanburg (502 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29306). A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. All are welcome.

The Faith Initiative Summit is in partnership with the Spartanburg Academic Movement's 10th anniversary conference the day before, on October 18. This article by Dr. Irvin Scott from the Harvard LIFE (Leadership Initiative for Faith and Education) Program is our framework for the October 19 Summit.

Please RSVP so we can have a good estimate of attendance for food and seating. The Faith Initiative would especially like to invite congregations and educators who are partnered to serve students in our schools throughout Spartanburg County. If you are aware of ministries or congregations that work in partnership with our schools, please share with us who to contact in order to invite them to the Summit.

To RSVP for the the Summit and to connect us with ministries partnered with schools, please contact Scott Neely (neelysj@gmail.com).

Winter Warmth 2023

Do You Knit or Crochet? We Need You!

Although the weather is far from being chilly, we’re already preparing for FPC’s largest annual mission project, Winter Warmth, where we distribute brand-new coats to children in need across Spartanburg County.

In addition to coats, children will also be receiving hats and scarves, handmade by members of the church. That’s where you come in! If you’re able to knit or crochet, we could really use your help in making it happen!

Winter Warmth will take place on November 11th this year. It’s never too early to start! If you have questions, please email them to winterwarmth@gmail.com.

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).

Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Kindergarten Tutors Needed!

Are you able to commit to one hour a week to help end child poverty through the gift of literacy?

Kindergarten Tutors are needed every day from 9:00-10:00am at Cleveland Academy to work in small groups with students. Please contact Mary Elizabeth Evans (mewevan@gmail.com) if you are interested and able to help. 

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.

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!

All of it is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you find your podcasts.