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
Our sermon series starting January 4th is called “God’s Hope for Tomorrow.” From January 4th-February 8, we’ll be talking about Christian hope. It feels important to do this as we step into a New Year. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has
Donate Blood & Save a Life! First Pres is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 20 from 2-6:30pm in ourFellowship Hall. Be sure to make an appointment online for a quick "in & out." If you have any questions, please call our church office (704) 636-1321. Thanks www.redcrossblood.org
Please join us for this important congregational meeting.. We will be approving our 2026 budget and also electing new officers to Session and our Nominating Team. Use this link to view our nominations brochure. https://firstpressalisbury.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Nominee-Brochure-for-2026-3-min.pdf
Our Youth Sunday Worship Service is always an incredible worship hour of inspiration, beautiful music, thoughtful reflections from our youth, and hope for tomorrow! Please join us for this Unified Worship Service at 11am in Lewis Hall. This year, our Youth Sunday is based on the following scripture... Praise be to the God and Father
