2027 Stewardship Campaign

Through October 29 , we have received pledges totaling $694,050 toward a goal of $1,250,000 in support of our 2027 operating budget. Although our formal campaign has concluded, your Gratitude and Generosity Team will pursue and accept 2027 pledges throughout the remainder of 2026 while we continue to approach our goal. 

Confidential pledges may be submitted by mail to FPC-B’s Financial Administrator, Tori Stadler, or electronically through the “Pledge Online” application of the church website’s home page, or by utilizing the QR code below. Additional pledge cards are available in the narthex. 

NOTE: As you begin to consider your calendar year-end giving, keep in mind that you may make gifts through donations of appreciated stock, and for those who qualify, you may utilize your IRA assets to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which might also help satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). You are encouraged to seek advice from your financial planner as you ponder these decisions. We sincerely appreciate your generous commitment to the continuation of God’s work.

Online Giving Update

We have recently been made aware that the QR Code on the e-giving Offering Ritual Card does not work. We are in the process of getting these cards remade. You will notice in this Sunday's bulletin, a QR code has been inserted at the offering time for your online giving convenience. That QR code is below as well.

The church office is just beginning the process of converting our church management software to a new system. The "people" part of this software hopefully will be available soon. (See below) However, the financial part will take some time, and so we are waiting to remake the online giving Offering Ritual cards until that is in place, so that we won't have to do that twice!

Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

More Photo Slots Opened for Church Directory

A huge thank you goes to all who have filled up all the time slots for photos on the three Sundays that were offered. Fortunately, we have been able to add three more Sundays.

John will be taking photos before and after worship on November 29th, December 6th and 13th. Follow the link below to claim your spot!

PW Memorial Service and Life Membership Ceremony - Monday, October 26, 2026

On Monday, October 26th, Presbyterian Women gathered to remember those who have died in the past year, and to honor Elizabeth Bailey and Carole Hunter as they were awarded the Honorary Life Membership. Below are a few pictures of the gathering.

Taize Worship Opportunity

In following our mission statement, the youth are exploring different worship styles to deepen their understanding of what worship can look like. For the month of November, you are invited to join the youth group in an evening of Taizé worship.

Taizé is a monastic community in France with a distinct worship style. People around the world come to Taizé for the simplicity of living, connection with other spiritual seekers, and intense periods of prayer and devotion. Services occur three times a day, led by the brothers, denoted by simple meditative chants in a variety of languages and a period of silent prayer. Led by Eleanor Hill, church intern and youth advisor, we will be having our own Taizé service in the chapel on November 1st at 5 PM.

More information can be found about the community here, https://www.taize.fr/en/. For questions about the service, please email youth@fpcburlington.org.

Salty Saints Friendsgiving

Please join us at the home of Bob and Penny Lewis (404 Greenfern Court, Burlington) on Thursday November 12 , 5:30 for a time of food and fellowship. Bring a side dish to share and your beverage of choice. 

We also will be collecting supplies for our children’s Sunday school rooms. If you would like a wish list or have any other questions , please contact Wendy Lunsford at whl9663@gmail.com.

Also, John will be available to take photos for our new church pictorial directory!

Flower Donation Form for 2026

If you would like to make a donation for flowers in the sanctuary for worship, please use the form HERE..

Sign Up for Usher's Guild 2026

Please contact John Walton (336) 263-6512 or waltonjohn518@gmail.com for more information. SIGN UP HERE!

Furniture Ministry News

The October 24 churchwide Furniture Ministry workday was a huge success. Many, many thanks to all 27 of you who participated! Together we were able to furnish 7 homes, bringing relief and joy to 12 adults and 9 children. In addition we made two donation pickups.

As always there was lots of good fellowship, fun and laughter, and a few tears shed in the prayers said with our very grateful recipients.

The next churchwide workday is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, the weekend before Thanksgiving—a perfect time to share our gratitude by reaching out to others.

Reminder: donations to the Furniture Ministry can be dropped off on Mondays from 1-4:00 pm at the warehouse. For pickup of larger items, call 336-212-2937.

Days for Girls Workshop

We will hold a Days for Girls Workshop on November 15th in Room 122 from 2 - 5pm. A lot of help is needed to put ribbon in bags, mark serging 

lines on liners, mark shield patterns on fabric, serge flannel and 

prepare kits. 

Morrowtown Gala Fundraiser!

Morrowtown Community Group’s 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser is November 7, 2026 at First Baptist Church Broad Street at 6:00pm. Morrowtown Community Group is one of our Matthew 25 Missions. The playground and community garden are located at 642 S Mebane St. Tickets are $55 and may be purchased online by scanning flyer posted outside former AP office or contacting Jim Johnson (610-883-3096). There will be a Silent Suction and 50/50 Drawing. Entertainment by Reconciled Band and Catering by Lola’s Catering.

Mission Yearbook: 70 years of women clergy are celebrated

In 2026, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is celebrating 70 years of women clergy. Twenty years ago, the PC(USA) held anniversary events to celebrate the 50th year of the ordination of clergywomen, the 100th anniversary of women deacons and the 75th anniversary of women elders. These events were a result of General Assembly action referred to the Women’s Ministries unit who were charged with planning these celebrations.

At the event held at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, the Rev. Margaret Towner, the first woman ordained as a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA), was one of the featured preachers. She was quiet, humble and welcoming, characteristics that she undoubtedly employed as she navigated her ministry in 1956 as the first woman to serve in this role in the Presbyterian Church. 

Despite the attention and recognition she received at her ordination — her photo was featured in Life magazine and other publications — Towner said she “chose to avoid the limelight and continue my work in the local congregation.” No one will ever fully understand her experience. Suffice it to say that she paved the way for many others to follow her.

Read more . . .

If you would like to have your name taken off the prayer list or added, please contact the church office reception@fpcburlington.org

Minister on Call: 336.228.1703, choose option #9

Third Quarter Statements

Third Quarter 2026 contribution statements were emailed on Wednesday, October 28th and mailed on Thursday, October 29th.

The statements look a little different due to the new church software.

Please contact Tori Stadler in the church office at 336-228-1703 or email her at tstadler@fpcburlington.org if you have any questions or need assistance accessing your statement.