World Communion Offering — Sunday, October 4

This Sunday, October 4, we will receive the PC(USA) World Communion Offering, formerly known as the Peace & Global Witness Offering. This offering supports the church’s work for peace, reconciliation, and justice around the world. New this year, all proceeds will help fund a new grant program that will allow any PC(USA) council—session, presbytery, or synod—to apply for funds to support ministry in these areas. We invite you to join Presbyterians across the denomination in this special offering as we seek to put our faith into action for a more peaceful and just world.

There are three ways to give:

•   place your cash or check donation in Sunday's offering plate in an envelope marked "World Communion"
•   bring your gift directly to the church office
•   give online at www.fpcauburn.org/give and choose the option for "Special Offering"

Learn more at pcusa.org/special-offerings/world-communion-offering.

Save the Date: Stewardship Campaign Kickoff – October 11

Join us after the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, October 11, as we kick off our 2027 Stewardship Campaign, Grace in Action! We’ll gather for food, fellowship, and a time to celebrate how God’s grace is at work through the generosity of our church family. We hope you’ll join us as we look ahead to another year of ministry together. (Lunch is provided and is free of charge!)

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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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.

Flu Clinic

It is almost Fall and time to prepare for Flu prevention. Put Sunday, October 4, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, on your calendar to receive your annual flu vaccine. The clinic will be under the covered walkway leading to the church parking lot as we have done the last several years. We will partner with The Drug Store and Ashley Hoyt will be the pharmacist on site. If this is your first time using the clinic you will need your medical insurance card.  

Looking forward to seeing you at the clinic!

Jan Widell, Parish Nurse

This Week at FPC

October 4-10, 2026

Sunday

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

9:30 AM - Flu Shot Clinic

9:45 AM - Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for October 4 Worship

12:00 PM - Elder Training (Library)

3:00 PM - First Sunday Children's Fellowship

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

6:00 PM - UKirk Dinner & Bible Study (Student Center)

Wednesday

8:00 AM - Men's Bible Study (Library)

7:00 PM - First Wednesday Youth Fellowship

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: There will be NO Godly Play this Sunday. Children will remain in the sanctuary for Communion.
• First Sunday Fellowship: Children Pre-K through 5th Grade will meet this Sunday in Baird Hall from 3-4 pm for Bible Study, Fellowship, 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! 
• First Wednesday Fellowship: Jr. and Sr. High Youth will meet this Wednesday from 7-8pm. Meet in the church parking lot and we will walk downtown to get ice cream. 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. 8 - Linda Carter

Oct. 9 - Todd Jolly

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.