Downtown Welcome Table

WEDNESDAYS, 10AM - 1PM

Our sister congregation, Haywood St., hosts Downtown Welcome Table, serving lunch family style. Meals begin at designated seating times every half hour. When you arrive on campus, stop by the reservation booth to choose which meal time works best for you. Come share a meal with people you might not otherwise know. You might find a new friend!

Haywood St. Worship

WEDNESDAYS, 12:30PM

ALL are welcome to worship in the Haywood St. Sanctuary. Come for lunch and stay for worship.

Haw Creek Community Meal

WEDNESDAYS, 6PM

You're invited! Join Haw Creek Commons & Central Haw Creek every Wednesday night at 6pm for a free community meal at 315 Old Haw Creek Rd, 28806.

We’ll provide a main protein and one side—if you’re able, bring a potluck side to share! All are welcome, and we can't wait to share a meal and connect with you.

CHARGE CONFERENCE & AD BOARD MEETING

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 11:15AM, CHAPEL

Charge Conference is an annual churchwide meeting required for United Methodist congregations. Anyone can attend; Administrative Board members have vote. At Charge Conference we approve important administrative work of the church, such as new members of our Lay Leadership Team, continuing candidates for ordination, clergy compensation packages, and lease agreements.

We also take time to review the year and set a course for the year ahead. Anyone vested in the life of our church is encouraged to attend!

Math Buddies (C4C)

Training in December, TBD

Haw Creek Elementary is looking for Math Buddies to support K-3 students with counting and number recognition through fun activities and games. 

Last year the teachers provided us with dice games, activities with manipulatives, card games, and books to use in the small groups (you don't have to be able to do calculus to help these young students!) We would love for you to join us for our 2nd year of building connections with young learners!

Flexible volunteer times are available between 1:00–2:30 pm, Mon-Thur. 

Training will be held at Haw Creek Elementary (10 Bethesda Rd., 28805), sometime in December. To participate or learn more, please contact Elizabeth Freeman.

Tuesday Office Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to work on Tuesday afternoons at the reception desk from 12 – 3 pm. You can work one Tuesday afternoon a month or more if you like. Contact Jan Griffin. Thanks! 

Charge Conference and Administrative Board Meeting:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 11:15AM IN THE CHAPEL

Charge Conference is an annual church-wide meeting required for United Methodist congregations. Anyone can attend; Administrative Board members have vote. At Charge Conference we approve important administrative work of the church, such as new members of our Lay Leadership Team, continuing candidates for ordination, clergy compensation packages, and lease agreements. 

We also take time to review the year and set a course for the year ahead. Anyone vested in the life of our church is encouraged to attend! 

First Presbyterian Service of Healing and Wholeness for a Holy Season

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 6PM

The holidays are great-unless they aren't. It is hard to celebrate Christmas when we are missing a loved one, or our lives have taken a significant turn away from what was expected.

This year, First Presbyterian is offering three opportunities to process our grief and pain and be reminded of the hope for the future we have in Christ.

Church Offices Closed

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28-29

The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. 

All Church Advent Brunch

SUNDAY-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 11:15AM

Join us after church for our annual Advent Brunch. Equal Plates Project will provide a full meal for a suggested donation of $10 per person. Children 4 and under eat for free.

The menu will include breakfast frittata, sausage links, bacon, hash-brown casserole, and biscuits with apple butter. Feel free to bring your breads and spreads as we begin the Advent season together. 

Hanging of the Greens

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 6PM

It takes many people to prepare our church for the Advent and Christmas season. If you are interested in helping decorate, please join us for Hanging of the Greens!

Meet in the Sanctuary to help us adorn the church. Everyone is welcome. Even if you can’t climb ladders or haul boxes, we’ll have a task for you.

If you have questions, please contact Alexandra Holland.

Angel Tree Gift Drop-off

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

For the seventh consecutive year, C4C is partnering with Black Mountain Children’s Home to sponsor gifts for 25 foster children. We are also collecting gift cards to bless the dedicated foster families who support and nurture these children throughout the year. Your generosity helps create joyful, memorable holidays for them. 

Updated Drop-off Instructions: 

By Tuesday, December 3 drop off your items in one of 3 new locations; 

1) In front of the Parlor (near the Sanctuary)

2) in front of the Library, or 

3) 3rd floor Staff Offices. 

Look for the blue bins with Angel Tree signs. For questions, contact Jill Dudley, or Pastor Ann.

Rebuild Hope with Habitat for Humanity!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 8:30AM -12:00PM at a TBD LOCATION

Our theme for Advent is "rebuilding hope," so of course we had to get out on a Habitat work site this December. 

Join Pastor Mary and Robin Smith on Friday, December 13th from 8:30am - 12pm at a TBD location. No skills needed! 

Children's Musical

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 11:15AM

Join us for a wonderful event. After the performance we will have refreshments after and gifts for all children in attendance. 

College Christmas Gathering

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 6PM

All students and friends home for the holidays are invited to dinner in downtown Asheville. High school juniors and seniors are welcome too!

RSVP with Pastor Caroline, or at tinyurl.com/CollegeXmas2025