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Fall Koinonia Group Resources
This fall, our Koinonia Groups will explore what it means to make room—for God, for one another, and for the world God loves. Over six weeks, we’ll gather in small groups to share stories, pray, and reflect on how we can create space in our lives for connection,...
Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies 2025–2026 Women of all ages are welcome to any or all of these gatherings! To RSVP and to receive directions for meetings off site, please contact Jo Nan Hester through Realm or through the church at life@fpcasheville.org. Purpose Statement Women’s...
FPCA Artists in Gallery
Calling All Artists – Two Creative Opportunities Ahead! Do you paint? Sculpt? Quilt? Create amazing photos? Draw in ink? Shape clay? Knit with flair? Quill? However you create, we want to see it! The FPCA Gallery team has two upcoming opportunities to use your gifts!...
Fall Women’s Bible Study: Called to Go
NEW! Fall Women’s Bible Study – Called to Go: Faith, Change, and Finding Our Way Wednesdays, 11:00–12:15 | Beginning September 3 in room 213 This fall we will begin a new women’s Bible study led by Shannon Jordan and Janine Goldin. This class will explore the...
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is a great time for fellowship and enjoying a good meal with others in the FPCA family. Restaurants have accessible parking. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to life@fpcasheville.org so we can reserve seating. We hope to see you there!...
Church Retreat 2025
Register Now! Over 25 years ago FPCA began holding an annual, intergenerational, church-wide, weekend retreat at the Montreat Conference Center, and it has become a meaningful time of relaxation, fellowship, fun and community building ever since. After the heartbreak...
Letter From Search Committee Chair
From Chris DeJarnett, Music Director Search Committee Chair: Dear Friends at FPCA, You have already read the good news from Patrick regarding our new Director of Music. We are so excited to welcome Elizabeth LaJeunesse into the FPCA family this summer. She is going...
Bio for New Music Director, Elizabeth LaJeunesse
Elizabeth Landrum LaJeunesse, a Tallahassee, Florida, native and lifelong resident, holds degrees in Choral Music Education (B.Mus.Ed.) and Organ Performance (M.M.) from the Florida State University. It was shortly after high school that Elizabeth began taking organ...
Letter from Patrick Johnson, Pastor/Head of Staff
Dear Members and Friends of First Presbyterian Asheville, It is with great joy that we announce the session has hired Elizabeth LaJeunesse as our new Director of Music! Elizabeth will officially join our staff on June 23 and play in worship on Sunday, June 29....
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...
Stitchers–Fourth Wednesdays!
Stitchers usually meet on the 4th 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...