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

Lent 2025: A Digital Fast

March 2 - April 20

How has your smart phone and technology  impacted your life? What if we could explore this question together by temporarily fasting from these devices? How might our attention grow? Who might you connect with more fully? What might you learn? Most importantly, how might God encounter you anew? How may you use that extra time

Unified Adult Sunday School for Lent

March 2 @ 9:45 am - April 13 @ 10:45 am

Join us for an incredible journey through Lent while we explore the possibilities AND realities of a Digital Fast. Our Grow in Faith Ministry Team has  7 incredible speakers lined up as we explore Dr. Darren Whitehead's book, "The Digital Fast."  Be sure to purchase your own book, easily through Amazon or favorite bookstores. March

FEED the Fish 2025

March 9 - April 13

We hope you've been saving your loose change all year and maybe a few paper bills too...to get ready for our Annual Feed the Fish campaign for PCUSA's Great One Hour of Sharing.  Love is at the heart of our Presbyterian tradition and this special Lenten offering. God’s immense love for us is the reason

New Book Study with Dr. Eppehimer

March 19 @ 11:00 am - April 16 @ 12:00 pm

We are excited to offer this new Book Study at First Pres Salisbury. If you are interested and want to join, please use the link below. https://www.hoodseminary.edu/.../community.../registration This link also offers additional days, times and even zoom options. You will need to purchase the book on your own.