Stewardship Campaign Kickoff – This Sunday, October 11



Stewardship: Grace in Action!


Our 2027 Stewardship Campaign kickoff lunch is coming up this Sunday, October 11, following the 11 a.m. worship service! Be on the lookout in your mailbox this week for more details about our campaign.


You can also visit www.fpcauburn.org/pledge to learn more about our proposed 2027 budget and how to make your pledge. We look forward to celebrating God’s grace and the many ways it comes to life through our church family!

Join us Saturday, October 10, at the Community Market!


This fall we continue our Second Saturday volunteer opportunity for members of ALL ages at the Community Market. Due to the overwhelming need for volunteers, there are no longer set shifts - come whenever you can between 8:30am-12:30pm and stay as long as you like. We are grateful for any time you can give!


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CANCELLED!


Due to expected severe weather, the Community Market will be closed this Saturday. Thank you to all who were willing to volunteer this weekend - we hope you will join us next month!

PW October Meetings & Fall Kickoff!


October 13 - Luncheon at noon in Conway Hall. A $10.00 donation for lunch is requested. Overflow parking will be available at AUMC.


  • Circle 1 will meet at 10:30 in room 310 at the church.
  • Circle 2 will meet at 10:30 in room 306 at the church.
  • Circle 3 will meet in the library at 1:00 p.m. after the luncheon.


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

Session Notes



During its meeting on September 20, the Session…


·  learned that the total income through August 31 was $623,516; expenses, $570,897; and net income, $52,619;


·  learned that the Finance Committee approved the insurance task force’s recommendation to purchase the commercial policy (including auto) offered by Cincinnati Insurance, our current provider, and an Employment Practices Liability package offered by Berkley Insurance, for which the annual premium will be $39,422;


·  learned that “Grace in Action” will be the theme of this year’s stewardship campaign, which will include a kickoff luncheon on October 11 and Dedication Sunday on November 1;


·  approved the requests for the baptism of three children: Zoe and Quinn Delano on October 25 and Amelia Sklyar on December 20;


·  learned that the annual New Members Potluck Dinner will be held on November 18; and


·  learned that Kathy Reed will be the preacher at the Montreat Middle School Conference in 2027.


  The next stated meeting of the Session will be Sunday, October 18, at 5:30 p.m.


Church members may read the complete, approved minutes for Session meetings in the church office.

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 11-17, 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 11 Worship

12:00 PM - Stewardship Kickoff Luncheon (Baird)

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


Tuesday

10:30 AM - PW Circles 1 & 2 (Church)

12:00 PM - PW Fall Kickoff Luncheon (Conway)

1:00 PM - PW Circle 3 (Library)


Children and Youth News


Mark Your Calendars!!!

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat October 25, 5-7pm.



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! 
  • Sr High Bible Study: Sr. Highs will meet this Tuesday at the Sarkowski house from 6:30 - 8 for dinner and a youth-led Bible Study.


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. 12 - Lilia Hall

Oct. 13 - Evert Duin

Oct. 14 - Ralph Dutoit, Dorothy Hinkle-Uhlig, Kim Spencer

Oct. 16 - Kimberly Farr, Anne Leader


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.  


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