Let's Get Together (Socially Distanced, Of Course)
It's amazing that I'm approaching the end of the 6th week of serving you as your pastor here at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. As my friends and family keep learning of my new call, I hear a common thread come up: "you were kind of handed a difficult situation", meaning: how does one start serving a church in the midst of a pandemic that requires us to be apart from one another? They're right: it's difficult, but not impossible!

I've been able to meet many members of this wonderful Fellowship Family through committee and session meetings, some of you stopping by because of business you may have with Martha, or because you've stopped by one of the two food drives after worship. But there are still some of you whom I haven't had the pleasure of meeting - but that ends now!

If you haven't already done so, you will be receiving a bag of microwave popcorn with a tag that looks like the one above. On the back of the tag is a website link taking you to a website to sign up for a 30-minute visit with me, either virtually or in-person. Unfortunately, many are calling the office to say they are having problems with the link; I love technology...when it works! The link is here and included in the image above - if one of the times listed doesn't fit with your schedule, please email me or call Martha in the main office and we will find one that does!

These last 6 weeks have been such a blessing to me and my family - I'm thankful for the warmth and welcome I have received. I look forward to meeting many more of you in the upcoming weeks.

See you in (virtual) church!

Pastor Kathryn

Food Collection for Greensboro Urban Ministry
Update

Thank you Fellowship Family
for your super support!

Gary and I delivered 551.5 pounds of non perishable food on Tuesday. Mary O’Neill, the pantry director, thanks our church for support of Urban Ministry. It was more food, than I had expected and the need is becoming greater.

Mrs. O’Neill indicated that their special request is still for the following, listed below. Also don’t forget regular non perishable food.
                     Macaroni and Cheese
                     Canned Fruit
                     Peanut Butter
Thanks again team for making this great project happen. - Fred Delafield

If you have any questions or would like to help with the next collection on August 2nd , please contact Fred at 336-273-9111 or fbrandeau@bellsouth.net.
Sunday (Virtual) Worship Information

Sunday worship is available though  Facebook Live  and  Zoom .

Worshipping via  Zoom  allows for worship participants to, at the least, see each other during worship, should a participant join through computer. Zoom also allows for worship participants to join by phone, should they not have access to a computer.

To join by phone, there are six options to call:
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

When you dial in you will be asked for a meeting ID number: enter 847 7231 7808 . There currently is no password. Depending on the time you dial in, you may not hear anything to start with. When the Prelude begins, you will hear audio.

To access worship by Zoom via computer, please click  here . (If you'd prefer to access the worship service through the Zoom website, please enter Meeting ID 847 7231 7808 - there is no password to access the event .)

To access worship by Facebook Live, please click  here .

Don't forget - you can access this week's bulletin via the church's   website  or by clicking   here.
An Educational Opportunity to Address Racism
Navigating Racial Equity: Fellowship's 21-Day Journey - Starting July 15th

Fellowship is providing a unique opportunity for learning to its Fellowship Family starting July 15th. Navigating Racial Equity: Fellowship's 21-Day Journey asks those who are interested and sign up to participate in 21 days of listening and acting, seeking to better understand systematic racism and injustice and how we can act to bring equity and healing to our nation.

Those who participate are invited, starting July 15th, to watch, listen to, read or do each day something that helps bring insight into the racial divide in our country. Participants will be provided with resources from which to choose. While interacting with the daily resource, participants will be asked to reflect and journal those reflections in some way. Participants will be invited to share during weekly small group meetings (via Zoom) throughout the journey.

Those who are interested or who have questions should contact Pastor Kathryn - there will be an organizational meeting scheduled on Monday, July 13, at 6 pm for approximately 30 minutes . If you're unable to join the meeting but interested in joining the challenge, please let Pastor Kathryn know.

Topic : Navigating Racial Equity: 21-Day Challenge Interest Meeting
Time : Jul 13, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time
Meeting ID: 867 9913 2666
Password: 474998
Dial by your location
       +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
       +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
       +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
       +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
       +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
       +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 867 9913 2666
Password: 474998
Worship and Building Use Update: June 25, 2020

Part 1: Worship
With the Fellowship Family's health in mind, in conjunction with the CDC, World Health Organization, and Gov. Roy Cooper's office, the Session decided that virtual worship will continue through the current streaming platforms through at least the month of July - Session will reevaluate at its July meeting and make its decision on a month-to-month basis. Not only will worship continue to be available through Facebook Live, but will also be streaming through Zoom, should members of the Fellowship Family want to see each other. Please look for log-in information about Zoom below.

Part 2: Building Usage
As of July 6 th , the church has begun opening up for approved meetings with  groups of ten or less , with the following requirements:
  • Everyone who comes into the building MUST wear a mask
  • Each meeting must be approved by the church office.
  • The meeting room and restrooms are the only areas that are available. It is recommended that one person utilize the restroom at a time
  • Each meeting must have a host, who is responsible for:
  • Preparing the room
  • Asking all attendees the following health questions, which must each be answered in the negative:
  • Have you been around anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
  • Do you have a fever or felt feverish in the past 14-21 days?
  • Do you have shortness of breath or other difficulty breathing?
  • Do you have a cough?
  • Are you suffering from other flu-like symptoms such as gastrointestinal upset, headache or fatigue?
  • Have you experienced a recent loss of taste or smell?
  • Have you traveled to any regions affected by COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
  • Taking attendees’ temperature (touchless thermometer is available at the front desk with the check-in notebook)
  • All attendees will complete a sign-in sheet which will be kept in a notebook on the welcome desk outside the Day School Office
  • Explaining the requirements of attendance
  • Cleaning the room after the meeting (cleaning supplies available in the meeting rooms)
 
Hosts will need to inform attendees that they may bring their own bottled drinks, but they must take the container home with them. No food or drink may be provided.

The staff of FPC continue to work hard in the office. Should you need to come to the office to speak with any of them, please plan to abide by the same guidelines as for groups, including wearing a mask and signing in at the desk outside of the Day School's office door.

Should you have any questions regarding the session's decision, please contact Julie Davis, Clerk of Session, or Pastor Kathryn.
This Week’s Events

  • July 12, 9:30am: Worship Livestream on Facebook Live & Zoom
  • July 13, 4:30pm: Day School Committee via Zoom
  • July 13, 6 pm: 21-Day Challenge Informational Meeting via Zoom
  • July 14, 11 am: Congregational Care Committee Meeting via Zoom
  • July 15, 7am: Men's Faith Exploration Study @ Panera Bread (Lawndale)
  • July 15, 6 pm: Building and Grounds Committee Meeting via Zoom
  • July 16, 9am: Meyler Oil in the Fellowship Hall
  • July 16, 6:30pm: Mission Committee via Zoom
  • July 19, 9:30am: Worship Livestream on Facebook Live & Zoom

Congregational Cares and Concerns

  • Bruce Weaver has been diagnosed with bone cancer. Please lift him up in prayer.
  • Katie Steele continues to recover at home.
  • Melissa Johnson underwent successful surgery earlier this week.
  • Phyllis King celebrates becoming a great grandmother on July 2!
  • Anne Batten requests prayers for her son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Laura, who live in Clearwater, Florida, in the midst of the COVID pandemic.
  • Peggy Koppel had a biopsy earlier this week; prayers for her as she awaits results.
  • Jeanie Harrison's Aunt Patty Griffin, (her mother's only sister) passed away in Florida. 
  • Please continue to remember our homebound in your prayers: Margie Lathan, Ruth Trace, and Lea Groves. Continued prayers are sought for David Wood, Gwen Flowers, Dorothy Archambault, Ruth Steele, Tim King family, and Roe Roe Tucker. 
  • We continue to pray for essential workers – doctors, nurses, police, emergency personnel, custodial crews, grocery employees, and others who continue to put themselves at risk for the sake of the community’s success. We also pray for those who have been affected by COVID-19. 
July Birthdays

1            Dave Hildreth
2            Terry Anderson
5            Kathryn Campbell
10           Bob King
14           Jim Craver
18           Ralph Barnes
              Gwen Knott
22           Amy Dunphy
23           Cathy Lee
24           Dan Lawall
26           Anne Batten
29           Eric Meyler