This document provides announcements for upcoming events at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA) including: - A class on Dietrich Bonhoeffer will meet on July 10th at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. - A hymn sing will be held at Montreat Conference Center on July 10th at 7pm, led by Jeremy Roberts. - A congregational meeting will be held on July 10th at 10:40am to elect new officers. - Various fellowship and service opportunities are announced such as the church retreat in September, helping refugees, and a stitching group meeting on July 11th.

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAITH FORMATION, JULY 10,
Fellowship Hall 9:45 am
This will be week three of six weeks of exploring reϐlections and writings by Dietrich
Bonhoeffer. This class will be reϐlective and discussion-based, with the goal of helping
us be people who live our faith in daily life. Bonhoeffer’s example of living at the
intersection of scripture and culture can inspire us to do the same. This will go through
July. No class today.
MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER’S HYMN SING
After a hiatus during the past two summers, Montreat Conference Center’s hymn-sing season returns for in-person
gatherings on Sundays at 7:00 pm in Convocation Hall in the Assembly Inn. A stellar group of musicians will lead
our hymn-sings, with Jeremy Roberts on July 10th.
The leadership at FPCA is working hard to connect and re-connect people into the mission of God. Part of that is
knowing how you want to connect and what opportunities that you want to hear about. If you can please use the
attached interest form or go to your Realm Proϐile on your Realm App or computer and make the selections, it
will help us connect you to the ministries that most interest you. Clicking on one of these opportunities is not a
commitment, but an indication that you would like to know when we have possible places of engagement. If you
would like help to understand how to use Realm, please reach out to Shannon at sjordan@fpcasheville.org!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, July 10th, 10:40 am
The Session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing new
ofϐicers. We will meet in the Sanctuary at 10:40 am on Sunday, July 10th.
NEW ART SHOW IN THE FPCA ART GALLERY
NOW ON DISPLAY in the church gallery through August 15th, are works by nine artists
from the Red House Gallery and Studios in Black Mountain. We hope you will come and
enjoy this beautiful show.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED ǧ INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Church ofϐice will be closed July 4th. We will re-open on Tuesday morning at
9:00 am. Normal church ofϐice hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.

2. 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. 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 commuter
deadline is August 8th. Go to www.fpcasheille.org/fpca-retreat, or use the QR code.
Thank you to all of those who signed up for the overnights at Montreat. If you missed
the deadline there are a few rooms left. Please contact the church ofϐice if you would like to stay overnight at the
retreat.
HELP NEEDED FOR OUR AFGHAN NEIGHBORS GROUP
The two families we have been encouraging continue to progress in their journey to independence. They have jobs
and housing. Their next steps include advanced English language training, ϐinancial literacy, and acquiring driver’s
learning permits.
We are working with them on the next career steps, English as a second language, and initial driver’s learning test
preparation. Transportation remains an active need. If you have ESL, ϐinancial literacy, or driver’s license training
expertise, please let us know. We deeply appreciate all of you who are actively helping us or providing moral
support. Please direct your questions to Randy Fluharty (828-423-9030) or Alan Young (703-304-7708).
LUNCH BUNCH
Monday July 11th, 11:30 am
This summer we have a lunch opportunity to connect with new and old friends at
restaurants around town. These restaurants will have parking and accessibility. Please
join us for this relationship building opportunity. RSVP to the church ofϐice or sjordan@
fpcasheville.org.
• July 11 TGI Fridays; 115 Hendersonville Road, near Biltmore Village.
• August 1 Outback Steakhouse; 30 Tunnel Road.
• August 22 TBD
ASHEVILLE YOUTH MISSION SUMMER GROUPS
There is no group this week and the groups arriving on the 10th are from Frederick PC
(Frederick MD), Davidson College PC (Davidson NC)
FPCA STITCHERS
Monday, July 11, room 214, 6:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, weave, or sew? FPCA has a wonderful group that usually meets
each 1st Monday at 6 pm. They create beautiful prayer shawls for people who need to
know that God’s love is surrounding them, offering healing, comfort, and love.

3. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, July 3
8:30 am Nursery opens for children
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary with Rev. Patrick Johnson preaching
12:00 pm A time of fellowship on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
Monday, July 4
All Day Church ofϐices closed for Independence Day
Friday, July 8
5:00 pm Montford Moppets performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest featuring Olive Gruver
(Hazel Robinson Amphitheater at Montford Park) Dinner to follow.
Sunday, July 10
8:45 am Worship Service in Campbell Chapel with Rev. Shannon Jordan preaching
9:45 am Faith Formation (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 am Godly Play preschool - ϐifth grade (Room 106)
9:45 am Coffee Talk for Parents of Younger Children (Room 107/Widman Room)
10:40 am Called Congregational Meeting to elect ofϐicers for 2022-2023
11:00 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary with Rev. Shannon Jordan preaching
12:00 pm A time of fellowship on the front lawn or in Wallace Foyer if raining
Zoom & Registration links can be found on the church calendar at fpcasheville.org.