Sign up today to help with Winter Relief in February, which FPC is jointly hosting again with St. Anne's, to house 25 homeless men for one week. We provide the men a warm place to sleep, meals and showers requiring 150 volunteers in seven days! Email Bonnie Hatchard for questions.

Church members involved with ACT Education Research Team will hold a listening session at 9:30 am Sunday, January 19, in Fellowship Hall. The listening session will start with an overview of the Kirwan Commission recommendations. We want to hear stories from members and friends that address the issues raised by the Kirwan Commission. ACT is gathering community views throughout the county. Whether you are a parent, teacher, taxpayer, student, grandparent, citizen, business person, or church member or many of these things, you likely have experiences with our schools and their graduates. We would like to hear your views on the Kirwan Education Report. Come learn about the education plan and share your views with us on January 19.

Annual Meeting and Dinner in Fellowship Hall. Dinner begins at 5:00 pm and is potluck-style with dessert provided by the elders. The meeting will follow from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Children and teenagers are welcomed!

Should we be involved in the Arab/Persian Gulf?  Back by popular demand, Jean-Francois Seznec will lecture on Sunday, February 9 after worship at 12:15 in Fellowship Hall. You won't want to miss!  

Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 am in the sanctuary. Education for all ages at 9:30 and Coffee Hour at 10:30 am. Nursery open all morning for children (infants to age 4). Children in pre-k through 1st grades may attend Discovery at 11:00 am. Older children remain in worship. Activity bags and the red wagon filled with quiet toys are located at the rear of the church. Free street parking every Sunday until 1:00 pm and in Hillman Garage (across from sanctuary at 171 Duke of Gloucester Street).

Join us at 9:30 am for (1) Adult Education, KC4a: DVD lecture series, 30-minutes each, with the Great Courses Old Testament Guidebook as our focus. Discussion will follow; no homework or preparation; view curriculum schedule; or (2) Fellowship of the Bean, ZW House: ease into the Sunday with coffee and a lively discussion ranging from current social issues that effect our community to thoughtful questions about faith, led each Sunday by someone different who selects the topic.

Thank you for your continued support of our church and for your prayers. The PNC continues to conduct virtual interviews with candidates of interest, and looks to narrow the pool of candidates for in-person interviews to be held in the New Year. Blessings to you during Advent!

Director of Music and Organist, Dr. Robert Muckenfuss, recorded a CD, "An Organ Tapestry," on our sanctuary organ. Sales of the CD benefit the Music Fund and may be purchased directly from Bob. Approach him after worship in the chancel any Sunday or email Bob. A suggested $20 donation is payable by check ("FPC"), cash, or online (under "music department").

2019-2020 Taizé calendar. Taizé prayer, a meditation service of readings, prayers, singing and silence, will be held the second Wednesday of the month from September through May, 7:30-8:20 pm. Locations alternate between the sanctuary of First Presbyterian and St. John Neumann (620 Bestgate Road). Downtown parking available at the Hillman Garage and St. Mary's. Rest in the balm of quiet beauty during this simple contemplative prayer. For information, contact Rose (443-924-7049). Taizé is jointly sponsored by St. Mary's and First Presbyterian (410.267.8705).