Rev. Elizabeth Goodrich, Guest Preacher May 25

We are grateful to have as worship leader this Sunday the Rev. Elizabeth Cole Goodrich, a minister member of the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley, and a co-owner of Thank You Books in Birmingham. Elizabeth is an active community and Presbytery volunteer, and is the newly-elected Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Columbia Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Mike, have three children, Catherine (22), Gibson (20), and Andrew (15). They are members of First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.

Rev. Goodrich was a regular presence in our pulpit during the Reeds' sabbatical in the summer of 2021 and we are happy to welcome her back!

Pardon Our Progress!

Over the next several weeks exciting improvements will be made to the entrance of our sanctuary. During this time the doors facing Thach Ave. will not be available (though in the case of an emergency, these doors are accessible.) 

Please enter the sanctuary through the side door facing the courtyard or the breezeway leading to the Gay St. parking lot.

Many thanks to our Property Committee volunteers and church staff for the time and energy being invested in these projects!

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Parking Lot Access on May 28-31

The contractors plan to be working on the Gay Street entrance to our parking lot on Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31. During that time the only means of accessing our parking will be through the Thach Avenue entrance. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS as the normally one-way entrance will need to be both an entrance AND AN EXIT during this time. This means traffic will be coming around the corner at the playground from both directions - go slowly and be vigilant! Parking will be more limited than usual, so it's even more important to only use our lot for church business. Thank you.

Our Youth Are Working Hard to Tackle Hunger!

Let's give a huge Thank You to our Jr. and Sr. High Youth for their efforts to help with food insecurity. 

Last November our youth teamed up with the Mission Committee and made the commitment to donate all of the parking proceeds from the last Auburn football home game to the Community Market Building Campaign. Because of our young people's efforts we were able to send a check for $1,970 to help with their new building.

Then in February our youth participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring. Their work and your generosity made it possible for us to send a donation of $1210 to the Food Bank of East Alabama.

Lastly, each Sunday morning during the Sunday school hour the Jr. and Sr. High youth make sure the Blessing Box is stocked full of non-perishable food for our neighbors in need.

It is so wonderful to see our youth take seriously God's call to love and care for all of God's people! Thanks be to God!

Our Church Directory is Online!

View our church directory online or via the free mobile app today.

To view the directory online, go to members.InstantChurchDirectory.com and follow the prompts under “Sign In” to “Create a login now.” Please remember, you must confirm your email address before you can sign in. 

There is also a free mobile app available for download at the Apple® App store in iTunes®, Google Play™ store and the Amazon Fire App Store. Simply search for “Instant Church Directory” to get the download. 

You will need to use your email address as listed in our directory to create a log-in the first time you use the directory online and via the mobile app.

Need help or have questions?  

Please contact Karen Herring or Julie Price

*Online Directory Security FAQ

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*Directory Self-help

Missing!

Please help us find a crystal serving bowl that went missing after the May 14 congregational dinner. If you know of its whereabouts, please contact Susan Bannon.

Punch on the Lawn

Punch on the lawn allows our church family a wonderful time of fellowship following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. When you sign up to serve (at this link) you will be provided with specific details on where to find the supplies, when and where to set up, and clean up instructions.

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth White at ewhiteenglishteacher@gmail.com.

Sanctuary Flower Sign-up

It's time to sign-up for sponsoring flowers for our Sanctuary in 2025! The sign-up sheet is located outside of the receptionist’s office in the main church office building.

If you are unable to sign up in person, you may also contact Sarah Wolak at 334-728-7853 to sign up for a date. You are welcome to split the cost with another family-- just be sure to write both names on the line. The cost of the flowers is $50 per arrangement, not including tax and delivery fee. As before, you are welcome to bring the arrangements home after the service, or to leave them to be delivered to other members of the congregation.

Lay Readers Needed for Late Spring/Summer 2025

Sign up now to serve as a lay reader for the late spring and summer season. Readers are asked to help lead the 11am service only and will be provided with all prayers and readings from a pastor in the week leading up to your chosen date. 

All ages are welcome to participate!

Questions? Contact Nick or Kathy Reed (nreed@fpcauburn.org or kreed@fpcauburn.org)

Usher Volunteers Needed!

Thank you for those who have signed up for usher duty! Currently there are still many spots available. Are you available to sign up? The Usher Coordinator, Quincy Hochard, will make sure you understand the role and answer any questions you may have. The worship committee appreciates your help! 

Sign up here: SignUpGenius  

This Week at FPC

May 25-31, 2025

Sunday

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

9:30 AM - Coffee and Fellowship (Baird)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for May 25 worship

Sunday Parking Map

Monday

Office Closed

Wednesday-Saturday

Gay Street Parking Lot Entrance CLOSED (see above)

Children and Youth News

Mark Your Calendars!!!

VBS dates: 

June 15, June 29

July 13, July 27

3-6pm 

Click here to register!!!



Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By (at 11 a.m. worship), children ages 4 to 2nd grade will go to the Godly Play room to worship together for the remainder of the worship service. 
• Sunday School | Sunday 10:00-10:45am: Children's Sunday school will meet on the 1st floor of the Education Building in the children's classrooms.
• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group: No Jr./Sr. High Youth Group. Youth will take a break for the summer.
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday School will meet on the 3rd floor of the Education Building in the Youth Lounge. 

Birthdays 

May 25 - Catherine Riley

May 26 - Nick Reed

May 27 - Gayle Andress

May 30 - Susie Gogue, Emily Klinkenborg

Anniversaries

May 29 - Peter and Terri Rouillard

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. 
• Prayers of healing and care for Jane Lamb’s 18 month old granddaughter Eiley Lamb and 8 year old granddaughter Olivia Lamb. Both Eiley and Olivia are ill with E-Coli and receiving extensive care at Vanderbilt Hospital. Prayers of strength and comfort for Jane travels to Tennessee to care for both Eiley and Olivia. Both girls are gradually improving in their condition.
• Prayers of healing for Denise Salo as she navigates recent health issues.
• Prayers of healing for Peggy Johnson’s son Richard Johnson as he recovers from successful surgery.
• 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 for Clare Kranz’s mother as she continues to heal while recovering at home after a long stay at the hospital. Prayers for Clare and all the Kranz family as they care for her.
• Prayers of healing for Dan Henry as he recovers from successful foot surgery. Prayers for Donna Yeager as she cares for him. 
• Continued prayers of healing for Donna Yeager as she recovers from successful back surgery. 
• Prayers of wholeness, comfort, and rest for Nancy Gamble as she receives hospice care to keep her comfortable in the weeks/months ahead. She requests NO visitors or phone calls but welcomes prayers and cards.
• Prayers of healing for Joyce Bravaldo as she navigates health issues at home. 
• 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 of healing for Addy Steel’s mother, Emily McDaniel, as she recovers from significant surgery. Prayers for Addy and her family as they care for her mother.  
• Prayers of healing for Amanda Covington Anderson as she continues to heal and responds well to her cancer treatments. Prayers for Frank and Carole and all of Amanda’s family as they care for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Catherine Wolfe Riley’s father Ned. Prayers for Catherine as she cares for her father.
• Continued prayers of healing, rest, and comfort for Donna Yeager’s mother Patsy Yeager as she navigates health issues at home. Prayers for Donna and her siblings as they care for her mother in Texas.
• 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.  
• Prayers of healing for Karen and Bob Cochran’s friend Randy Tucker as he undergoes a stem cell study for his cancer treatment.
• Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son Kelly Ball, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for recurrence of cancer.
• Prayers of healing for Daniel and Amanda Johnson’s nephew James Ivey as he receives critical care. Prayers for the doctors and caregivers who are caring for him, especially his parents and family..
• Prayers for former Ukirk student Shannon Smith as she recovers at home after having a stroke.
• Prayers for Amy Kilner (daughter in law of Dorothy Moran) as she recovers from a kidney transplant.
• Continued prayers of healing for Chris Greer. We especially pray for good healing and rest as Chris recovers from successful treatments. We continue to rejoice with Chris because the latest scans show no sign of cancer. We are so grateful the chemotherapy treatments have been successful. Chris will continue a plan of treatment for the upcoming months. 
• Prayers for Brooke Myers as she cares for her father Charlie Myers. Charlie is recovering from a fall and has moved to Morningside.