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First Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC
Church Update
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, all regular church activities and services are canceled. Please check social media and email for adjusted services and times. To offer supplies and support to our community, please contact Associate Pastor David Germer at dgermer@fpcasheville.org. To offer financial resources, please contact our Church Administrator Liz Thurston at lthurston@fpcasheville.org, or make a gift at this link, using drop down menu and choosing Hurricane Helene. All funds given will be used to purchase immediate supplies for our community, and any remaining will help underserved communities rebuild. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Welcome
Welcome to First Presbyterian Asheville where we are passionate about our mission to experience the boundary-breaking love of Jesus Christ by practicing radical hospitality, forming deep relationships, and joining in shared ministry.
Worship with Us
You’re Invited
8:45AM In-Person Worship
9:45 AM Faith Formation
11:00 AM In-Person Worship
11:00AM Online Worship
Connect with Us
We have a variety of different emails regarding worship, mission, families, learning and fellowship opportunities. Let us know which emails you would like to receive.
Child Care Center of FPC Asheville
Events and Information
Living Through a Crisis
Hi, My name is Diane Rehfield. My husband Mark and I just moved to NC 2 months ago, and were delighted to find FPCA. I am a retired pastor and a licensed therapist in California, but not here, so take anything I say as friendly, but not professional advice. We have...
Submit Art for Gallery Show!
We are excited to announce that this December and January, our church gallery will feature artwork by our members inspired by their favorite Advent-Christmas-Epiphany carols and hymns. We invite all church members to submit their visual interpretations for this...
Library Additions
Recent additions to our Library include: In Their Own Words: Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals, by Eileen Guenther Van Gogh and God: A Creative Spiritual Quest, by Cliff Edwards. Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels, by Holly J. Carey Encounters with...
Wednesday Men’s Group
If you are looking for a place to connect with other men and discuss topics relevant for life today, we have a group that meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in room 112 at First Presbyterian. This group discusses topics of faith, service, and life in...
FPCA Volunteer Opportunity
Calling all Volunteers! Have you ever wondered how you can make FPCA a more welcoming and inclusive place, but don't have the time for committee meetings or big blocks of time to serve? Well here is your chance! Our church staff is phenomenal on Sunday mornings, but...
ESL Tutoring Opportunities & Updates
After helping our Afghan neighbors get a foothold in the community and the US, the church has transitioned to a new phase of supporting immigrants in the critical task of helping them gain language skills. Literacy Together offers excellent training and curriculum to...
Choir & Music
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.- Psalm 95:1 Come try out one of our musical groups for all ages! Contact Jeremy Roberts for more information of if you have any questions. Chancel Choir: Rehearses on Wednesdays...
Racial Justice Book Club – 2024 Book List
Everyone is welcome to join the Racial Justice Book Club! We usually meet one Saturday a month via zoom to discuss that month's book and how we can make things better in our own community. Take a look at our reading list for 2024 and contact us for more information!...
Stitchers–First Wednesdays!
Stitchers usually meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month, in room 214 at FPCA from 10 am - noon. If there are other times or days that would work better for you to join the Stitchers meetings, please email Susie Sweet to let her know at (sesweet16@gmail.com).Also, if...