Weekly News & Updates

Support Backpack Beginnings

Wondering what to do with all of those grocery shopping bags? The Missions Ministry Team collects “gently used” plastic grocery bags for Backpack Beginnings. Please bring any you don’t use to church with you, leaving them in the marked box in the Dogwood Lobby closest to the double doors leading towards the classrooms.

Elder Nominations Needed!

The Congregational Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the next class of Ruling Elders to serve on Session. All are asked to consider thoughtfully and prayerfully nominations for the future leadership of our congregation. Nominations are due by THIS Sunday, September 29. To nominate yourself or a fellow member of the Fellowship Family, please click here.

Office Volunteers Needed!

The church building is bustling these days with outside groups utilizing the wonderful facility we have. With all of the ins and outs that take place, an extra person would be helpful to assist with answering the phone or questions our visitors may have. If you are able to help on a Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, please click the button below.

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If you are having difficulties logging into the portal, including retrieving your password, please contact Pastor Kathryn by email - the automated system is not generating emails as it should. Thanks, in advance, for your patience!

Church Life Ministry Team needs your help tomorrow morning!

As you might know, the church has been humming lately with opportunities for both our Fellowship Family and the community to gather. Tomorrow morning, starting at 10am, members of the Team will meet in the Fellowship Hall to (re)organize the pantry closet. If you have time and energy to help, please arrive at the Fellowship Hall at 10am ready to work! If you have questions, please contact Carollynn Campbell. Stay as long as you can - but many hands make light work!

The Space Between Returns Next Week!

Young Adults ages 22-30 are invited to The Space Between, a group for individuals seeking to talk about life from a faith-based perspective. The group gathers on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm; the 1^st Wednesday at The Mellow Mushroom (609 S. Elm Street) and the 3^rd Wednesday at Sarah’s Kabob Shop (5553 W. Market St.) The first meeting of the Fall is this Wednesday, October 2^nd at The Mellow Mushroom. Babysitting reimbursement is available. For more information, please speak to Pastor Kathryn.

YOCO Returns Next Week!

6^th-12^th graders from Presbyterian Churches around Greensboro gather on the first Sunday of the month for the Youth Ministry Collective (YOCO). Next Sunday, October 6^th, is a special event: YOCO will be walking in the Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk at Barber Park. If you would like to attend this even or sponsor our Youth, please see Avis or Pastor Kathryn.

Enrichment Hour for '24-'25 Program Year

Just like last year, each Sunday of the month during the program year is a different theme:

• The First Sunday of the Month: Benevolence & Brunch - the Church Life Ministry Team's "spread" in the Dogwood Lobby may be a bit more elaborate on these mornings, encouraging everyone to stay and chat. Concurrently, the Missions Ministry Team collects donations for Greensboro Urban Ministries.
• The Second Sunday of the Month: Education for Everyone - opportunities for learning takes place for all ages, from preschool to adults.
• The Third Sunday of the Month: Ministry Team Meet-Up - the Ministry Teams do the work of the church; all are welcome to plug in and find a place to serve!
• The Fourth Sunday of the Month: Small Group Sunday - opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with other members of the Fellowship Family through a common interest.

Small Group Opportunities - Looking for More!

The Fourth Sunday of the Month is a time for Small Groups - do you have an idea? There are some small groups that are already in the works:

• By Hook or By Shepherd's Crook - the Crochet Ministry Team will meet to create beautiful items for those in need.
• Men's Bible Study will begin a new study, starting on the 22nd.
• Do you have other ideas? A specific book to study, perhaps? Checking out new coffee shops? Discussing Current Events? Playing board games? Let Pastor Kathryn know!

FFFL is on to Something!

The Presbyterian Outlook magazine, an independent publication focused on the news and needs of the denomination, published an article this week about how one church in Texas is using Fantasy Football to connect church members, one to another. To read the article, please click here.