American Red Cross Blood Drive

September 20

Please join us in the Fellowship Hall and help save a life! Reserve an appointment online at redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AFPC), or contact the church office (call 706-543-4338 or e-mail frontdesk@firstpresathens.org).

If you cannot give blood but would like to help check-in donors, please contact Joe Neighbors to volunteer (jbneighb@bellsouth.net).

New Women's Semi-Circle Group

Interest Dinner September 22 6:00 p.m.

Join the New Women’s Semi-Circle

September 22, 6:00 p.m.

Calling all women who are interested in a small group experience, but whose schedule or availability has kept you from connecting with one our established Presbyterian Women Circles. You may be interested in a new offering we’re exploring called Semi-Circle, a come-as-you-can small group ministry option for women and friends of FPC. 

On Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m., we will host an interest dinner to enjoy fellowship and conversation about how we might deepen our connections to God and one another in small groups. This is a time for us to share a little bit about what we’re looking for, discuss possible meeting times, and explore what shape a group like this might take. Please RSVP to Rev. Whitney Booth Lockard (whitney@firstpresathens.org) by Monday, September, 21 at noon if you’d like to attend — or if you’d like more information about getting connected with an existing Circle. 

Picnic with the Redcoat Band

Friday, September 25 5:30 p.m.

Pack your blanket, frisbee, and chairs and join friends of all ages at the Intramural Practice Fields on Friday, September 25, to enjoy hearing and watching the UGA Redcoat Marching Band practice. We will have pizza and lemonade. Please let us know if you plan to attend by e-mailing Rev. Whitney Booth Lockard at whitney@firstpresathens.org.

Choir Dedication Sunday

September 27

Choir Dedication Sunday, September 27, 11:00 a.m.

Please save the date for this annual celebration of our music ministry when we honor members of our choirs and they also publicly commit themselves to offering their time and talents by serving in one or more of our choirs.

Diaper Donations Needed

Athens Area Diaper Bank Diaper Drive

Diapers Donations Needed

Athens Area Diaper Bank Diaper Drive

For the month of September, FPC Youth will be collecting donations for the Athens Area Diaper Bank (AADB) to help reach their goal of 100,000 donated diapers in September! Any size of diapers or pull ups and open packs are accepted! Donations can be dropped off in designated boxes in the Atrium or the church office through September 27. Diaper drives bring in a significant number of the diapers that AADB is able to distribute to families in need. Thank you in advance for your support of the Athens Area Diaper Bank! Contact Hannah Knight (hannah@firstpresathens.org) with any questions.

Shakespeare and Friends Class

Wednesdays through October 21

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

This season, Ron Bogue will lead a class through the reading and discussion of classic literature on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. through October 21. For more information, please contact Ron Bogue at rbogue@uga.edu. If you would like to join virtually, the Zoom meeting ID is 706 543 1820.

Children and Youth Ministries

Volunteers Needed

Interested in leading children’s Sunday School, helping out at youth group, teaching Godly Play, or working with our awesome children & youth? We need your help! Please reach out to Hannah Knight, Director of Children and Youth Ministries at hannah@firstpresathens.org and see the sign-up links below. Thank you for helping our children & youth continue to grow in their faith and connect with their Creator!

Youth: tinyurl.com/youth2627

Kids: tinyurl.com/children2627