Upcoming Events at FPC

April 2026

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS FOR EASTER
The Church office will close at noon on Friday, April 3, and will be closed on Monday, April 6. It will resume normal hours on Tuesday, April 7.

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE

Friday, April 3, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. When you attend Good Friday worship, you prepare your heart more deeply for the hope of Easter. Come and experience the full story.

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES-APRIL 5

We gather on Easter morning, we celebrate resurrection, not just something that happened long ago, but something that still happens in hearts and lives today. If you need hope, renewal, or a reminder that God is still at work, Easter is for you. Come celebrate the joy.

Sunrise Service at 7:00 am in the Columbarium.
Thrive Service at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Traditional Service at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.

FAITH AND FICTION

Sunday, April 5, 5:00 pm, off-site. The book we will discuss is Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S SPRING GATHERING

Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am, Long Creek Presbyterian Church, Kings Mtn. We will recognize the scholarship and Faith Fund recipients, hear from our mission partners in Guatemala, and honor those women who joined the Church Triumphant in 2025. Our guest speaker, Brian Smith, is a member of the Long Creek Congregation and a local history expert. Registration begins at 9:00 am. Cost: $15/person. Register online.

CONNECT, SHARE, AND LOOK FORWARD

Sunday, April 19, 5:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. All are invited to join the Deacons for an evening of fellowship and shared vision. Dinner will be served at 5 pm, followed by an update from the Curiosity and Courage Committee at 5:45 pm. This is a chance to come together, enjoy a meal, and engage in the life and direction of our church. Childcare will be available at 5:45 pm for children through 5th grade. Middle and high school students are welcome to participate in the gathering or assist in the nursery. Cost: Free. Sign Up Now.

May 2026

APPLY NOW: FPC SCHOLARSHIP

The FPC Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic year. The deadline is May 1. Contact David McFadden for more information. Download brochure.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE BUILD PROJECT

Saturday, May 2 and May 9, off-site. Our church will partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children who do not have one of their own. This is a joyful, hands-on way to serve alongside your church family and make a real impact in our community. Contact Jim Ratchford for more information or Click Here to Sign up.

FAITH AND FICTION

Sunday, May 3, 5:00 pm, off-site.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON

Monday, May 4, Noon to 3:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Celebrate Presbyterian Women’s birthday with lunch, fellowship, and a message from Susanna Kavanaugh, Executive Director/Co-Founder of Least of These Carolinas. Cost: $8/person. RSVP on Realm.

ROAD RUNNERS DAYTRIP TO THE NC TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

Thursday, May 7, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, off-site. Climb aboard with the Road Runners for a day of history, discovery, and fun at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. Enjoy a 25-minute train ride, explore the museum on a guided tour, and wrap up the day with lunch together at a local restaurant. It’s an easy, joy-filled outing where you can connect, learn something new, and simply enjoy being together. Contact Connie Gesser for details.

MEMORIAL DAY COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE AT THE YMCA

Sunday, May 24, 10:00 am, Warlick Family YMCA. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as we kick off our summer worship services. Childcare will be provided on-site.

VOLUNTEER AT VBS JULY 27-30, 9 AM-NOON

Join us for a week that shapes young lives and strengthens our church community. VBS volunteers help create a safe, joyful space where faith comes alive. There is a role for you. Contact Mary Taneti for sign-up.

June 2026

FAITH AND FICTION

Sunday, June 7, 5:00 pm, off-site.