Spiegel im Spiegel - Arvo Part This piece comes from one of the most significant voices in Eatern European music of the modern era - Arvo Part. Part’s compositional history is one that I find particularly fascinating, because he is one of the few...
Weekly Mission Spotlight: The Diaper Train
Founded in November 2010 as the first diaper bank in Wake County, The Diaper Train provides diapers to low-income families. Committed to improving the lives of babies and toddlers, the program is run by volunteers and serves 1,000 individual...
Monthly Challenge: October 2020
G E N E R O S I T Y 2 0 2 1 It takes faith to step out of the boat. Join us as we set a new course and sail into uncharted territory! Each month we will challenge you - to go in a new direction, and step out of your comfort zone. Monthly...
A Special Church School Lesson: October 4 & 18
To prepare for Consecration Sunday, the Generosity Committee will host a Zoom Church School lesson. We are offering the lesson on two Sundays (same lesson but two options to hear it). Stepping Out of the Boat Sunday, October 4, 9:45-10:45 am...
Weekly Mission Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) is a world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Habitat operates through partnership housing, centering on those in need of safe adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to...
NOTEworthy September 27
O Nata Lux - Morten Lauridsen O Light born of Light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, mercifully deign to accept the praises and prayers of your suppliants. O you who once deigned to be hidden in flesh on behalf of the lost, grant us to be made...
Session Shorts August 26, 2020
The Session met 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 26th Items for Approval: A motion was approved for Kristen Sommerfeld to be endorsed and commended as a Candidate for Ministry with the Presbytery. The Worship, Music, and Communion Committee presented a...
NOTEworthy September 20
Os Justi - Anton Bruckner The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart; and his steps will not be impeded. Alleluia. Psalm 37:30-31 It’s a bit strange to say out loud (write out...
Weekly Mission Spotlight: Meals on Wheels Wake County
Meals on Wheels Wake County – “More than a Meal” A recent study of Meals on Wheels participants, conducted by Brown University’s Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research and funded by AARP, demonstrated that participation in the traditional...
Weekly Mission Spotlight: Friendship Fund – Making Connections
By Kathy Johnson Director of Community Outreach I first met Rebecca on August 2nd, 2019. She called First Presbyterian looking for some help, as she and her 62-year-old disabled son were homeless. At the time of the call, Rebecca was 88 years old...