The PNC is working hard to evaluate the many PIFs received both through the Church Leadership Connection and through self-referrals and recommendations. We still welcome new applicants. Please encourage anyone you wish to apply to access our Ministry Information Form (MIF #00269) under Church Leadership Connection on the PC(USA) website. Potential candidates may also email their PIF. We appreciate your support and continued prayers for our work and for the next pastor of First Presbyterian Church.

Please complete this vital, online, ONE MINUTE-SURVEY. Offer your feedback on the church's finances, budget, expenditures, and prioirities. And plan to attend the listening session on September 22 at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall.

Worship is at at 8:30 and 11:00 am in the sanctuary. Education for all ages is at 9:30 am and Coffee Hour at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall. At 9:30, adults may attend Adult Ed CE in KC4a or Fellowship of the Bean in the ZW dining room. The nursery for infants through 4-year-olds is open from 8:00 am to noon.

September 29, 12:15-2:30 pm for members (September 22 for officers & staff). A light lunch will be served and child care offered. Representatives from Annapolis Office of Emergency Management, Fire and Police Departments will participate. RSVP to Ted Mussenden by September 15 (410.703.2381). The FPC Emergency Action Plan details how staff, members, and visitors to the church should respond in the event of an emergency. Full copies are now available here.

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 videos; no homework or preparation; curriculum schedule; or (2) Fellowship of the Bean, ZW House: ease into the Sunday with coffee and a lively discussion that ranges from current social issues that effect our community to thoughtful questions about faith, led each Sunday by someone different who selects the topic.

CIRCLE 5 welcomes new members. Will meet 10:00 am Saturday, October 5 (meet at Graul's to travel together). We welcome and encourage new (and old) friends to join us. For information, contact Carol.

October 19-20: Saturday, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, and Sunday, 3:00-5:00 pm. Contact Elder, Bruce Bell.

Praise God! The Comunidad Presbiteriana la Trinidad community is excited to welcome Rev. José López as their new pastor. Pastor López is a Texas native and recently moved to Maryland from Michigan. His wife, Melissa, is pastor of First Presbyterian of Bel Air. They have two children, Noah (age 6) and Clara (age 4).  CPT, is a new worshiping Presbyterian Community established through the Bay Area Disciples, our local ministry group of Anne Arundel County Presbyterian Churches in 2016. Many of you know CPT members who join us in Fellowship Hall after their 9:30 worship in the Shaw Chapel. The Comunidad services have been led by members of their congregation since the resignation of Rev. Migde Lucas in December 2018.

Last year, Director of Music and Organist, Dr. Robert Muckenfuss, recorded a CD, "An Organ Tapestry," on our sanctuary organ. Sales of the CDs benefit the church 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 Church and St. John Neumann Church (620 Bestgate Road). When downtown, parking is available at the Hillman Garage. Come rest in the balm of quiet beauty during this simple form of contemplative prayer. For more information, contact Rose Love (443-924-7049). The Taizé Prayer is jointly sponsored by St. Mary's and First Presbyterian (410.267.8705).

Youth and adults may apply for the "English to the Church" (ETTC) Camp 2020 online. Applications are due December 1. Anticipated travel dates are July 20-August 3, 2020.