Each year in Wake County, nearly 8,000 children experience homelessness. Family Promise of Wake County is working to bring that number down to zero. Family Promise of Wake County began in 1994 as Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN), a...
Family Promise On-Site Hosting Returns to FPC!
Sunday, March 27 - April 3, 2022 As part of a network of churches called Family Promise, we welcome families who are temporarily experiencing homelessness, and provide housing and meals on our original campus for a week at a time, four times a...
Some Ways to Help the People of Ukraine
As you have watched the news and witnessed the suffering of the people of Ukraine, you may have had the impulse to help, if you only knew how. We're providing you with three ways to help that can most benefit from your contributions at this time....
Crochet Sleep Mats for the Homeless
Help Us Make Sleep Mats! Friday, March 18 2:00 pm | Memorial Hall Do you crochet? Have you ever wanted to learn? Join us to find out how to turn plastic grocery bags into beautiful mats for our homeless neighbors. It's a great way to reuse plastic...
NOTEworthy: Precious Lord, Take my Hand
Precious Lord, Take my Hand Mahalia Jackson This week I have two links for you. Link #1: https://youtu.be/as1rsZenwNc » The first is the video link above, and the second that you will find below is a lovely telling of the story behind this hymn, as...
NOTEworthy: Lux Beata Trinitas
Lux Beata Trinitas Ko Matsushita O Trinity, blessed light And principal Unity, Now that the fiery sun recedes, Pour thy light into our hearts. Ambrose of Milan, trans. Mahrt Let me start by saying the obvious: this piece is incredible. To tell you...
Adult Fellowship: Thursday, March 24
Calling all adults! “Spring has sprung and the grass has ris…..and here come the birdies….” Well not quite yet, but by the time these things begin to happen, all adults are invited to the next coffee and donuts gathering on March 24 in the church...
Mission Spotlight: Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Wake County – “More than a Meal” Meals on Wheels of Wake County was founded on February 12, 1974, with ten volunteers meeting at Hillyer Memorial Christian Church to deliver meals in downtown Raleigh. Since then, over 9 million...
NOTEworthy: Behold the Lamb of God
Behold the Lamb of God George Frederick Händel So many of the songs of the church live in the same emotion. Lines like “I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene,” “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,” “I stand, I stand in awe of you,”...
Mission Spotlight: Souper Bowl of Caring
In 1990, Souper Bowl of Caring (SBoC), began with a simple prayer: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat" was delivered to a small youth group at Spring Valley...