This document provides announcements for several upcoming events at a church, including:
- Information about children's and youth choirs starting in September.
- An intergenerational creativity event on creating through various art mediums.
- Details on women's studies, a concert by Pan Harmonia, church offices being closed for Labor Day.
- Upcoming events like the youth's breakfast club, koinonia small groups starting in the fall, the annual church retreat in late September/early October.
- Information on volunteering at the front desk and several other musical and community events.
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Worship Bulletin 09.04.2022 Early Services Announcements.pdf
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHOIR
We are getting ready for the Fall!
Do you have children or youth that are interested in our Children’s or Youth Choir? For
more information contact Jeremy Roberts at jroberts@fpcasheville.org. Youth Choir
will start Sunday, September 18 - Youth Choir and (evening) Youth Group Kick-off!
Children’s Choir will begin Wednesday September 7th at 5:30 pm with a pizza party
and registration.
INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY MORNING OF CREATIVITY
Intergenerational Sunday Morning of Creativity. This week all ages will come together
and explore what it means to be creative as we reflect the image of our Creator God.
From Playdoh to Haiku, watercolors to Legos, there are countless ways that we can
create. This Sunday, in the Fellowship Hall, we will offer all ages the opportunity to
create in a variety of mediums. Fellowship Hall. 9:45 am.
WOMEN’S STUDIES
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 5:30 pm, Covered Dish Supper at the church (Room
112) “Sharing Ourselves Through Photos” Bring a photo of a person, place, or thing
with a history you cherish. Each participant will have three minutes to share why it is
important. Practice beforehand or write down what you want to say so you can stay in
the allotted time! All are welcome, even if you don’t want to share a photo.
KATE STEINBECK AND THE PAN HARMONIA
Pan Harmonia celebrates its 23rd season with “Dream Steps” for harp, flute and viola, Sunday,
September 11 at 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to donation-based, pay-as-
you-can community concerts. Since admission is free, reservations are encouraged. Reserve at
https://panharmonia.org/product/sept-11/
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Church offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5th.
The office will re-open Tuesday, September 6th at 9:00 am. Regular office hours at
FPCA are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - THE YOUTH’S “BREAKFAST CLUB”
9:45 AM - 10:55 AM.
On the second Sunday of every month this year, we will meet in the morning - with
donuts, breakfast tacos, or other food in the youth rooms - INSTEAD of an afternoon/
evening Youth Group gathering. We would love ALL YOUTH to attend on September
11. .. and we would love for ALL PARENTS to come as well! Parents will have their
own meeting (facilitated by one or more of our regular volunteer youth leaders) to
have a discussion about the year ahead - hopes, dreams, barriers to participation, and
struggles. Parents will meet from 9:45 to 10:45 in room 214 (the room nearest the
very top of the main/foyer staircase). Bring your calendars!
2. KOINONIA GROUPS
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines koinonia as “spiritual communion and
participative sharing in a common religious commitment and spiritual community.” FPCA
will be starting Koinonia small groups this fall to support members in their faith life and
to build Christian friendships. Groups will meet for 90 minutes, twice a month, October-
May. These groups will be participant based, with a trained facilitator. The curriculum
will help participants explore different ways of experiencing the power of God, spiritual
practices, the enneagram, and ways to engage scripture. For more information, please
contact Shannon Jordan at sjordan@fpcasheville.org.
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 find a way to connect more deeply
with God and one another. (And you really don’t want to miss the variety show!) If you
didn’t get to registered please contact Nancy McNeill at nmcneill@fpcasheville.org
THE FACES AND VOICES OF WELCOME @ FPCA
We have an amazing team of volunteer front desk receptionists. They work from 9am-1pm
or from 1pm-4pm on their chosen days, as shown below. In addition, we have two people,
Sandy Reid and Alice Petersen, who substitute for our regulars as they are able. This ministry
supports all of our church staff, by being the initial face and voice of welcome to all who call
or come to the church. They answer the phones and doors and then do tasks at the front desk
to enrich our church ministries or work on their own to-do lists. Still, we have two needs for
more: Subs to fill in when our regulars are away, People to fill regular weekly shifts or
specific weeks of the month.
OF THE UNIVERSE: A RECITAL BENEFITING LITERACY TOGETHER
There is a concert at First Presbyterian Church, Saturday, September 17,
2022, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm is co-hosted by Literacy Together and FPCA.
Performing artists are as follows: Casey Edwards, tenor, Barbara Weiss,
harpsichord, Jeremy Roberts, organ, Katherine Haig, cello, and David
Berger, piano.
PRIDE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 – 9:30 AM
FPC Asheville will once again participate in the Pride Festival Procession after a
pandemic hiatus. Join us on the lawn at 40 Church Street the morning of the 24th – at
9:30 am. We will walk over to the starting line at 23 Grove Street as a group or you can
meet us there. The actual procession will begin at 10:00 am.
Typically the procession takes 30 minutes. After walking
with our group, we encourage our members to attend the festival and learn how our
community supports Pride! First Presbyterian Pride T-shirts will be on sale on our lawn
after the 11 o’clock service on September 11th and 18th for $12.00 each – proceeds will
go to Youth Outright.