GATHER

Annual Gather Events

Advent gatherings

Throughout Advent, the four weeks leading up to the birth of Christ, we are preparing and looking forward to the birth of Jesus. Each Sunday, we gather briefly before Sunday School for a time of refreshments and fellowship. The refreshments are provided by Sunday School classes.

christmas party

As Jesus broke bread with his followers and non-followers alike, we too as a body of Christ love to break bread together. In December, we gather, young and old, dress up in our Christmas finest or in our Ugly Christmas sweaters, and enjoy games, skits, music, and a meal together in Lewis Hall. This party is one of the highlights of the year.

tomato day

Annually in July, we gather as a family of Christ and enjoy the fruits of summer…the tomato. After 11:00am worship, we gather in Lewis Hall for lunch. BLT sandwiches, chips, and homemade desserts fill us up – while we renew friendships, meet new people, and strengthen our commitment to this body of Christ.

Church Picnic

Our church picnic takes us back to warm memories of homemade entrees, side dishes, and desserts in fellowship with our church family. We love this tradition and the “competition” to see who brings the crowd-favorites. We change up the season and location from time to time, but the smiles and full bellies are always the same. Don’t miss this year’s church picnic!

church retreat

Fun is the best way to describe our church-wide retreat. Currently hosted at Camp Caraway Conference Center, singles, couples, and families come together for a time of fun, fellowship, learning and worship. There is also plenty of free-time activities for all ages such as canoes, swimming in the lake, nature walks, games, activities, and porch-time sitting in rocking chairs.

Fellowship Events

It is time to sign up for our Snowball Mountain Challenge Themed VBS 2026! All children who have completed a 3K Preschool program through 5th grade are invited to a week of fun! We will meet Monday June 15 - Thursday June 18 in the evenings 5-7:30pm. We also serve a "child friendly" supper FREE

Calling All Young Adults

May 31 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Are you in your 20s?  or 30s? Come join Pastor Hannah in our Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 31 at 12:15pm to discuss the future of Young Adult Ministry programming at First Pres Salisbury. Bring friends!

JOY Event

June 3 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Save the date for Wednesday, June 3 from 11:30am-3pm.  You don't want to miss this next JOY (Just Older Youth) event.  It's their favorite "LUNCH AT THE LAKE". Thanks to our hosts Scott & Carol Hall.  Be sure to RSVP...reservations are needed...to the church office ASAP. And Bring Your Favorite Lunch Item to Share!!!

Join us this summer for Unified Sunday School in Fellowship Hall.  Our pastors - Josh, Lara and Hannah - will be hosting this class opportunity that will provide a focus for all on the entire arch of Scripture from a 30,000 foot level. You are invited to attend these classes with your groups or encourage