1. YOUTH GROUP GATHERING
JUNE 5, 5:00 PM ǧ 7:30 PM
We will ofϐicially end the 2021-2022 School Year with a Youth Group gathering at Lake
Tomahawk in Black Mountain on Sunday, June 5.
Some adult drivers will meet youth who need rides at the church at
4:00 pm, and they will return to the church at 7:30 pm. David would
love to hear from you if you/your youth would like to come and will
need a ride
The Youth will enjoy pizza, some end-of-year discussion, and outside
activities and games - ultimate frisbee, kickball, spikeball, etc.
SATURDAY SANCTUARY STEERING COMMITTEE
Town Hall meeting on Wed. June 8 at 6 pm.
The steering committee for our Saturday Sanctuary program invites all interested
congregation members and volunteers to attend our Town Hall event on Wednesday,
June 8 at 6 pm! Your RSVP includes a meal of pizza, salad, drinks, and dessert!
We will give gratitude for this special mission of First Presbyterian
Church of Asheville as we move into planning for our 2022-2023
season (October 2022 – March 2023).
Questions? Email mission@fpcasheville.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RACE AND RACISM IN THE HISTORY OF FPCA
During the Faith Formation hour 9:45 am June 12
As we continue a series of educational classes organized by the Racial Justice Task Force, join Rev. Patrick Johnson
for an exploration of how the congregation of FPCA has been complicit in and resisted systemic racism during its
226-year history.
JOIN US FOR COMPASSION CAMP AT FPCA
At Compassion Camp, families with children will explore what it means to change the
world with loving-kindness: sharing compassion for ourselves, others, and the world.
We will hear Bible stories, learn music, play games, make art, try yoga, and do mission
together. Most of all, we will rejoice as we learn and grow and practice
compassion together! Come for one Sunday, two, three, or all four!
Which weeks can you join us? June 5, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm; June 12, 4:30-
6:30 pm; June 26, 4:30- 6:30 pm. Each afternoon will include dinner.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
“Prayer Practices that Fit”. Scripture says to pray without ceasing. But what if you ϐind
prayer difϐicult? Or really don’t know how to do it? Or if you do it the way you think you
should, it is—well—boring? Come learn different prayer practices that you can fold into
everyday life and ϐits YOUR personality and the way God created YOU! This will be an
experiential class led by Pastor Shannon. 9:45 am, in the Fellowship Hall.
2. HELP NEEDED FOR OUR NEW AFGHAN NEIGHBORS
The church is supporting two Afghan families as they settle in the US. The ϐirst family is two brothers and the
second family is a husband and wife. Their needs are ϐluctuating, but if you would like to help, please sign up to be
on the Afghan Neighbors Group in Realm and look for needs posted as they become known. Most of the needs now
center on providing transportation, but that will change over time. Thanks for considering helping these families.
Volunteers have found this to be an enriching experience. For questions, please call Randy Fluharty (828-423-
9030) or Alan Young (703-304-7708).
ANNUAL CHURCH RETREAT
September 30-October 2 at Montreat Conference Center--only 30 minutes away.
The FPCA Retreat has a long history of fun, learning, activities, and rest. With a variety
of contemplative and worship activities, everyone can ϐind a way to connect more
deeply with God and one another. (And you really don’t want to miss the variety show!)
There are two main options for attending: Overnight or Commuter. Overnight costs
include two nights at Assembly Inn, retreat activities, three meals
Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Commuter costs include retreat
activities, and three meals Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. The
deadline for overnight registrations is 6/27 and our commuter deadline is
8/8. Go to www.fpcasheille.org/fpca-retreat.
3. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, June 5, Pentecost and Conϐirmation Sunday
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching.
Fellowship Time to follow.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm VBS Compassion Camp with dinner
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Youth Group Celebration at Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain.
Monday, June 6
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centering Prayer with Waid Shelton (Zoom)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stitchers of FPCA (Rm 214)
Tuesday, June 7
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Session: In Person (Fellowship Hall & Rm. 112)
Wednesday, June 8
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Text This Week Bible Study (Zoom)
Friday, June 10
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus Concert
Sunday June 12
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel, with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching. Daily Change
Offering
9:45 am Faith Formation Faith (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play for 3-K (Room 105)
9:45 am Godly Play for 1-5 grades (Room 106)
9:45 am Coffee Talk for Parents of Younger Children (Room 107/Widman Room)
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary, with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching. Daily Change
Offering
Fellowship Time to follow.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm VBS Compassion Camp with dinner
Zoom & Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.
