Youth Group News!

We hope the first week of school is a good one!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Youth & Parent meeting on Sunday.

Youth Group starts on September 7^th.

Check out the upcoming calendar and sign-up to participate!

9/7, see sign-up for times, Davis Hall – Cooking and serving Night Shelter

- 2025-2026 Youth: 9/7 Youth- Night Shelter cooking & serving

9/14 – 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Moore farm – Youth Kick Off Party! 2025-2026 Youth: 9/14 Youth Kick-Off

9/21, Davis Hall – Baking for Market for Mission -

2025-2026 Youth: 9/21 Youth Group Baking for Market for Mission

9/23, Waterfall & Krispy Kreme road trip! - 2025-2026 Youth: 9/23 Youth Waterfall / Krispy Kreme Day trip

Save-the-Date

Would you like to have a t-shirt like the ones these ladies are wearing? 

We are putting together an order, which will include children & adult unisex T-shirts, ladies V-neck, long sleeve unisex shirts, and zip unisex sweatshirts.

Watch for a SignUp and more details soon. Please mark your calendar – August 20-September 7 – is the order and payment window. Thanks!

Rise Against Hunger

Don’t forget to sign up and mark your calendars for Rise Against Hunger, which will be on Sunday, August 24th! 

Join us for a fun afternoon at 3:00 PM in Davis Hall, where we will package nutrient-rich meals to be sent to vulnerable communities worldwide in an effort to help fight hunger. This is not only a really fun opportunity for all ages, but is an amazing outreach event where we can help nourish the lives of others! We’d love to see lots of new faces as well as some "old hands” and encourage the whole family to come! 

Backpack Drive!

Irvin Elementary School has an urgent need for new and gently used backpacks. The Deacons have placed a box in the narthex for you to drop them in by this Sunday, August 17th, so they can deliver them to the school next week.

Every backpack counts. Thank you for being a blessing! 

August Lunch Bunch

Join us for August Lunch Bunch on August 26th at 11:45 AM in Davis Hall. We will end the summer with a Covered Dish Lunch. Bring your favorite dish or buy something to bring.

We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker will be Ms. Julianne Chavez, the City of Concord’s Sustainability Coordinator. She will share insightful information about the city’s environmental education program, which is sure to be both informative and inspiring.

Please RSVP by calling the church reservation line, 704-788-2100, option 7 by Sunday, August 24, so we can set a place for you. No cost. We look forward to seeing you there and enjoying a lovely lunch together while learning about sustainability in our community. Feel free to invite friends and family - the more, the merrier!

SAVE THE DATE

Rally Day

Sunday, September 7, at 9:45 AM



Email to reserve a table for your church organization ~ kathryn.monroe71@gmail.com or kirbypsheridan@gmail.com

Market for Mission's final push.....

September 16th is the final day to drop off your donations for this year's Market for Mission.  

Please leave your items outside room 306 in the Will Young building on the shelves or near the door. Remember on weekdays to come after 1:00 PM so as not to interfere with preschool! If you need help to carry in, please contact a committee member and we'll meet you Tuesdays or Thursdays after preschool lets out at 1:00 PM.

Currently we have enough toys, coffee table books, and coats. Large pieces of furniture will have to wait until the day before or day of the sale. Please speak with Gina or Beth regarding larger pieces of furniture. Small stands, end tables, lamps, home decor, vintage, seasonal decorations, garden, tools, pet, puzzles & games, kitchen, and sports are all still being accepted. New this year is a 'western' themed table!  



Also, let us know if you can volunteer to help. It takes a 'congregation!' 

Many thanks! Gina Goff, Beth Barbee, Harriett Phillips, Kathy Pilkington, Sallie Dotger, Wendy Irvin, Carrie Myers 

Banner and Social Media

With a single e-mail you can promote news in The Banner and/or the church social media accounts – Facebook and Instagram. This is a great way to let everyone know of upcoming events, provide recaps on recent events, and highlight ways FPC is serving the community.

Who – email Suzanne Russell (Suzanne.russell@firstpresconcord.org) for the Banner and René Prager (r.prager@firstpresconcord.org) for social media.

When – Banner articles are due by noon on Tuesdays for publication on Wednesdays; social media posts are made Monday through Wednesday and are often scheduled a week in advance.

What – provide a copy-ready write up that includes all the information about the event (Who, What, Where, When, and any RSVP information in a concise manner. Less is more when people are reading. Be sure to avoid “insider” abbreviations such as FH (Fellowship House) and include the church reservation line number 704-788-2100 #7 when applicable. All capital letters LOOKS LIKE SCREAMING IN PRINT, please avoid this. You may include up to 3 photos, and we will run what space allows. Be sure that you have permission for those included in the photo. Do not include personal phone numbers in your articles, but contact emails are okay.

*For social media posts, an image is required. You may find generic images on pixabay.com or use images you have from a previous year’s event.

As Pastor Ellen often says, “We are a blessedly busy place”. Our church calendar for August and September is filling in quickly, so please send your “Save the Date” and event info in as soon as possible for scheduling and sharing.