Leith Lectures 2024

For this year's Leith Lecture Series we look forward to welcoming author Rev. Mary Ann McKibben Dana (August 17-18 - more details to come.) In anticipation of this event, we will be offering a summer book club to explore her book, Hope: A User's Manual. 

We will meet several times in July. (Check out the dates in the graphic!) 

Nominations for Elders, Trustee, and 2025 Nominating Committee

Our 2024 Nominating Committee is beginning its work of discerning who God may be leading to serve as an Elder, Trustee, or member of next year's Nominating Committee.

To submit a nomination, please use this link. Paper forms will also be available in the chapel vestibule and sanctuary narthex.

Duties of Ruling Elders -

Ruling Elders are chosen by the people. Together with Teaching Elders, they exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large. Ruling Elders should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel, both within the church and in the world. 

Duties of Trustees-

The trustees shall have the following powers: to receive, hold, encumber, manage, and transfer property for the church; to accept and exercise deeds of title; to manage special funds for the furtherance of the purposes of the church, all subject to the authority of the session and under the provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), provided further that in buying, selling, and mortgaging real property, the trustees shall act only after the approval of the congregation granted in a duly constituted meeting.

2024 Nominating Committee Members:

David Burkhart

Katie Forster

Harriette Huggins

Jeffrey Stewart

Jan Widell

Listening is both a value and process foundational to Arise’s approach to shaping and advancing policies that matter most to those marginalized by poverty.

Arise depends on what we hear to help guide our work toward a better Alabama. That’s why our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays return this year. These events are a chance for you to receive updates and share your vision for our 2025 priorities.

Join us online July 16 and Aug. 6. We’re listening! Read below to register for one or both sessions.

Arise organizers are also available to meet with groups in person. Email pres@alarise.org to get connected.

July 16, 6 p.m. – A better Alabama is possible

Our vision for a better Alabama can be realized with commitment and perseverance. Together, we are committed to policy changes that matter to those who are marginalized by poverty, and we persevere in raising our voices for change. Join this session to discuss advances we made this year and to hear from each other about potential legislative priorities moving forward. Click here to register for this session. 

Aug. 6, 6 p.m. – Building toward a better Alabama

We continue to be fueled by hope in our vision of a better Alabama for all. This session is another opportunity to discuss the progress we made this year and to hear from each other about the changes you want to see next year. Click here to register for this session.

While summer tends to be a time of travel and sabbath for many of us, we hope you will join us as you are able for our summer worship series: I've Been Meaning to Ask. This eight week series draws from resources from A Sanctified Art, helping us to reflect upon biblical stories and faith-forming questions like: 

• Where are you from? 
• Where does it hurt? 
• What do you need? 
• Where do we go from here?

There is a study journal available to accompany this worship series. If you would like a digital or printed copy, please contact Rev. Dr. Kathy Reed at kreed@fpcauburn.org.

This Week at FPC

July 7-13, 2024

Sunday

9:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Weekly Communion (Chapel)

9:30 a.m. - Coffee (no donuts for the summer) & Fellowship (Baird Hall)

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for July 7 worship

Sunday Parking Map

Children and Youth News

Intergenerational Sunday School with Children and Youth meets this Sunday in Baird Hall from 10 - 10:45

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.
• Children's Church: There will be no Children's Church this Sunday; children will remain in the sanctuary.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• Montreat Youth Conference: Please keep our youth and their leaders in your prayers as they travel to Asheville, NC, and spend the week exploring the theme "Planting Peace" while enjoying fun and fellowship together.
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group will take a break for the summer. Mark you calendars - the Fall Kickoff is August 11.

Summer Conference Dates for Jr. and Sr. High Youth

Montreat Youth Conference - July 7-13, 2024

Montreat Middle School Conference - July 17-21, 2024 

Birthdays 

July 10 - Chuck Gerards, Barbara Wild

July 13 - Susan Bannon, Ed Jones

Anniversaries

July 7 - Bill and Ellen Sherling

July 10 - Ken Autrey and Janne Debes

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Prayers of comfort for Kellye Joiner and her family as they grieve the sudden death of her mother, Edith Bessinger.

• 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 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 Joan Foil’s granddaughter Kate Mouchet as she recovers from surgery.

• Prayers of healing for Amanda Covington Anderson as she continues treatment for her recent cancer diagnosis. Prayers for Frank and Carole and all of Amanda’s family as they care for her. 

• Prayers of healing for Karen and Bob Cochran’s friend Randy Tucker as he undergoes a stem cell study for his cancer treatment.

• Prayers for Kay Recknor’s family friend Jack Mallory as he navigates significant health issues. 

• Continued prayers of healing for Henry Helmke as he navigates health issues at home. 

• Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son, Kelly, 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 of healing and wholeness for Becky Buchanan’s family friend Hughes Allen who has been diagnosed with cancer.

• Prayers for Amy Kilner (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Moran) as she recovers from a kidney transplant.

• Prayers for Jim Foil and his family as they continue to manage Jim’s health.

• Prayers for Catherine Wolfe Riley’s father, Ned. Ned has a recurrence of cancer and will be undergoing treatment over the next few months. Prayers for Catherine as she cares for her father..

• Prayers of healing and rest for Donna Yeager’s mother, Patsy Yeager, as she navigates health issues.

• 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.

• Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s friend Ann Suttles who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.