Grace in Action: Stewardship Campaign 2027

Last Sunday, we enjoyed a time of fellowship and food following worship, hosted by our Generosity and Congregational Life Committees. We heard about hopes and plans for this year's stewardship campaign, which includes increasing the church's local mission budget by 25% to support agencies like:

•   Community Market of East Alabama
•   Presbyterian Community Ministry
•   Habitat for Humanity

  and many others*

*(for a full list, see https://www.fpcauburn.org/serve)

If you have not yet made your pledge of time, talent, and financial gifts to our 2027 budget, please do so as soon as possible. Paper forms are available at the church, or you can fill out an electronic form at https://www.fpcauburn.org/pledge.

Dedication Sunday is November 1!

FPC Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 25, 5 - 7pm

Join us for fellowship, food, and fun!

There will be a Trunk or Treat in the parking lot, dinner, and games in Baird Hall. And of course, lots of candy! There will also be a prize for best decorated trunk.

Click here to secure your Trunk or Treat parking space.

PW Circle 4 October Meeting

October 21 - Circle 4 will meet at 6:00 p.m. at Linda Carter’s, 616 Green St. Auburn. Supper will be provided. 

FPC Women’s Retreat February 5–7, 2027 | Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA

“Renew and Reconnect”

Take a break from the pace of everyday life and make space to rest, reconnect, and enjoy good company. Whether you’re balancing work and family, caring for others, navigating a new season, or simply ready for a little time away, we hope you’ll join us. 

Registration information will become available in early November. Until then, if you have questions, please contact Sarah Hill at nctennismomma@gmail.com

Sunday October 18

Portions of Gay Street will be closed

On Sunday morning October 18, the city will be closing Gay Street from Thach Avenue to Miller Avenue due to construction. If you are coming to church from the south part of town you can still get to the church using College Street to Thach Avenue or from Chewacla Drive/Ross Street to Thach Avenue.

This Week at FPC

October 18-24, 2026

Sunday

9:00 AM - Worship Service with Weekly Communion (Chapel)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for October 18 Worship

5:00 PM - Youth Dinner & Fellowship (Baird)

5:30 PM - Stated Session Meeting (Library)

6:00 PM - UKirk Dinner & Bible Study

Wednesday

6:00 PM - PW Circle #4 (Linda Carter, 616 Green Street)

Saturday

7:00 AM - Parking Lot Opens for AU vs. LSU

Children and Youth News

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Sunday School:   Children's Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 downstairs in their Sunday school classrooms. 
• Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By, children Pre-K through 2nd grade will head down to the Godly Play room for worship and fun! 
• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.

Senior and Junior High Youth

• Sunday School:    Jr./Sr. High Youth Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 upstairs in the youth lounge. 
• Sr/Jr High Youth: Youth will meet for dinner in Baird Hall at 5pm and youth group upstairs in the youth lounge from 5:30-6:30. Bring a friend! 

AU Football Parking

Parents of Jr. and Sr. High Youth, please click the link below to sign up for one of the AU home football games to help out with parking. This fundraiser cuts your cost in half for your child to attend the Atlanta Mission Trip, Montreat, and the Montreat Middle School Conference. If you child plans to attend any of these next summer, please plan to volunteer.

AU Football Parking Volunteer Signup

Jr/Sr High Youth Dinner

Parents, time together around a meal is a vital part of the Sunday evening youth group experience. This can't happen without your help! Please click the link below to volunteer to provide dinner for one of our Sunday evening gatherings.

Youth Dinner Signup

Acolytes

Parents of 3rd through 5th graders. Our children are not the future of the church, they are the church right now! Their participation on Sunday mornings is an important part of the worship service! Click the link below to sign your child up to be an acolyte.

Acolyte Signup

Birthdays

Oct. 18 - Catherine Moore

Oct. 20 - Mische Locke, Emma Pope

Oct. 21 - Emerson Boldog, Katy Hall

Oct. 23 - Carson Barnes, Jonathan Holman, Clyde Stanley,

Susan Stanley

Oct. 24 - Jack Wisdom

Anniversaries

Oct. 22 - Ralf and Missy DuToit

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are recovering from successful surgery, dealing with significant health issues, surrounded by grief and difficult circumstances but at this time do not wish to be mentioned by name. Prayers of healing, wholeness, and comfort for many in our congregation.
• Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she recovers at home from successful surgery and continues treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Graves Lovell’s mother as she recovers from emergency hip surgery. Prayers for Graves and his family as they care for her. 
• Jessica Barnes requests prayers for her friend Whitney Dibella, whose 18-year-old son Peter suffered a stroke. He is currently attending college across the country from his parents. Prayers of healing for Peter and for Whitney and her family as they care for him.
• Prayers of safety for Sarah Wolak’s brother Rob French who has been deployed (suddenly and unexpectedly) to Saudi Arabia. Prayers of peace for Sarah and her family as they support her brother.
• Prayers of healing for Donna Yeager’s mother, Patsy Yeager, as she receives care at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX after a fall at home. Prayers for Donna as she cares for her mother.
• Prayers of healing for Margaret Lee (friend of Joel and Becky Buchanan) as she recovers from surgeries that are part of her treatment for breast cancer.
• Prayers of healing and rest for Margaret Craig Schmidt as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Steve as he cares for her.
• Prayers for Catherine and Noah Riley who are beginning the IVF process with multiple doctors visits.
• Prayers of healing for Kristina Michel as she recovers from an accident. 
• Prayers of healing for Mary Simon as she recovers from successful leg surgery and receives rehab treatment. 
• Prayers of healing for Mari Ley as continues to navigate health issues after a fall at home. Prayers for Terry and all who are caring for her. 
• Prayers of continued healing for Bobbie Thurlow as she recovers at home from successful hip surgery. Prayers for all of those caring for her, especially her family. 
• Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Carole Covington as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Rev. Dr. Frank Covington as he cares for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Hunter Anderson (Andy Anderson’s brother) as he recovers from a serious accident. Prayers for Andy and Marty Anderson as they care for Hunter.
• Prayers of healing for Margaret Craig-Schmidt’s brother Bill as he receives treatment and recovers from successful surgery for bile duct cancer at M.D. Anderson. Prayers for Margaret and Steve as they care for Bill from a far. 
• Prayers of healing and care for JC Stroud (neighbor of Kim Holman) as they navigate health issues.
• Prayers of healing for Leslie Chamber’s grandmother Imogene Hill has she recovers from hip replacement surgery. Prayers for Leslie and all her family as they care for Imogene.
• Prayers healing and comfort for Sarah Wolak’s brother Chris French. Chris has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome and is receiving treatment for his symptoms. Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Sarah’s mother, Susan French, as she also navigates health issues.