Introduction to Spiritual Practices Returns to 9:30 AM Start Time

We will return to a 9:30 AM start time this Sunday, October 19^th, to align with the return of Children’s Choir and Music & Motion. Please plan to join us – bring your journal!

Children's Choir and Music & Motion resume October 19th



Thank you to the Children's Choir for helping lead worship with your beautiful voices! We look forward to resuming this Sunday, October 19th, at 9:30 AM!

Pew Prep - Families of our Kindergarten and first graders,

We hope your children are learning a lot in Pew Prep!

If you have not already completed the Child Protection training, you may receive an e-mail from our church admin, Suzanne Russell – Suzanne.russell@firstpresconcord.org with the training links and background check form.

Future communication about volunteering for Pew Prep will come from the Worship & Music committee – Margaret Hillman, Elly Steel, Harold Cline, Fritze Batts, Pam McDonald, Wendy Irvin. They are all copied on here if you have any questions about volunteering. 

Lunch Bunch - October 21

 

Join us for Lunch Bunch at 11:45 AM this Tuesday, October 21, in Davis Hall. after sharing conversations and Japanese food with your church family. Pastor Casey will share photos and tell stories about his time in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kinosaki, and Fukuoka in January when he and his wife, Jordan, traveled there on their honeymoon.

To RSVP, call the reservation line :(704) 788-2100,#7, by Sunday! Hope to see you there.

Become a Book Buddy!

Sponsored by the First Presbyterian Deacons



We are excited to invite you to join our Book Buddies Program at Irvin Elementary School. Each Wednesday morning at 9:45 AM, volunteers from First Presbyterian have the opportunity to read with first grade students and support their growth as young readers.

We can accommodate up to six volunteers each week. You may bring your own favorite children’s books, or we can provide some for you. Depending on the needs of the classroom, volunteers may also assist with small group reading or light instructional activities.

All volunteers must complete a Cabarrus County Schools background check before participating. This is free and can be completed online here: https://securevolunteer.com/Cabarrus-County-Schools/home.

If you would like to take part, please sign up online using our SignUpGenius link This is a wonderful way to share your time and help instill a love of reading in children.

Youth Group – College Care Packages & Game Night

Calling all Youth – plan to join us on Sunday, October 26^th for Youth Group in Davis Hall.

Middle School – 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

High School 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wear your favorite college apparel. We will be packing care packages for our high school boarding school friends and our FPC college students.

We will end each group time with a few fun games!

2025-2026 Youth: 10/26 Youth Group

The Congregational Care Ministry Team

of First Presbyterian Church

warmly invites you to our

Healing Support Luncheon

Sunday, November 2 at 12:30 PM

Davis Hall

We will have a guest speaker.

We each grieve in our own way. There is no timeline for grief. This luncheon is for anyone who has recently experienced the loss of someone dear and for those who know the dull ache of grief over time. Brief words about grief and prayers for healing will be offered, however, the focus is on sharing a meal with others who understand loss. You may invite any family, friends, or neighbors, who have had losses of their own this year.

Please RSVP October 27^th to 704-788-2100 ext. 7

ALL SAINTS BANNER

A special bell banner will be available in the narthex before and after worship (10/19 and 10/26) where members can hang a bell representing a loved one who has passed.

The bell banner will be lifted and carried into worship on All Saints Sunday, November 2. The bell banner will also be available during the week in the library conference room.  

Market for Missions 2025 - a Resounding Success!

The 2025 Market sale has come and gone, and we are forever grateful for the many donations, exodus help, volunteer work in prepping the sale and working the actual day of...which started in the dark!  Here are just a few pictures to share the excitement and joy of the day. It was especially nice to have our Haiti partners Actionnel Fleurisma and Missy Parker with us. 

We are nearing $25K total for the entire sale! That includes: online sales of nice shoes and handbags, the youth's baked goods, monetary donations, Oct. 4th ~$18K and Oct. 5th ~$3,700. We will certainly have a tidy sum to send to CCM for the Rebuilders Campus and to Friends Empowering Haiti.

And what did the committee do to celebrate? Lunch at the Union St. Cafe!  

We are grateful beyond words.