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We Get an Extra Hour of Sleep!
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Daylight Saving Time ends November 1
Remember to set your clock back one hour before you go to bed!
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All Saints' Sunday
Our services of worship will be of special thanksgiving as we remember the saints who have gone before us. On this day, we will lift up in thanksgiving those of the faith, members of our congregation, who have died since this time last year. A roll of these members will be read aloud during services. We hope you will be able to share in our thanksgiving and memorial service.
At our 11:00 Service, our chancel choir will present excerpts from Fauré Requiem with Chamber orchestra including harp. This requiem is a larger musical work written to commemorate life on earth. We have invited the families of our church members who died this year to join us in worship and receive a white rose in memory of their loved one. Prayers of peace for all
who grieve this day.
9:00 am Open Door Contemporary Service in the Rec Room
The Easy Yoke Dr. Charlie Summers
9:00 am Traditional Service in the Chapel (new) 11:00 am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
A Time to Mourn and a Time to Grieve Rev. Mary Kay Collins
Selections from Fauré's Requiem with Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra at 11:00 Service _____
5:00 pm Evening Prayer in the Chapel No childcare available
Highways to Zion Dr. Charlie Summers
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November Sunday Morning Classes for Adults
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Please join us for inspiring adult education in November!
9:45 - 10:45 am Room 219 November 1 - December 13
Covenant Class:
November 1 9:45 - 10:45 am Room 218
November 8 - December 13 9:45 - 10:45 am Room 218
9:45 - 10:45 am Room 205 November 8 - December 13
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Sunday, November 1 12:00 pm
Would you like to join an usher team and serve one Sunday per month? Join us after worship on Sunday, November 1, for training and orientation. No experience necessary.
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Stewardship 2016: The Grace of Giving
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Our stewardship theme this year is The Grace of Giving. As we read the "Roll Call of the Saints" on Sunday, let us acknowledge all that God has given us, and remember what a privilege and a joy it is to give back to Him. Give, and it will be given to you . . . for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Luke 6:38 (NSRV)
Pledge cards have been sent in the mail and are also available in the pews. Please prayerfully consider your gift to the ministry of Christ in and through First Presbyterian Church. You may place your card in the offering plate, or send it to the church office. You can also pledge online here.
Our pledge participation is already over 42%. Thanks to those who have pledged early. Commitment Sunday is November 15, and you may bring your pledge card to worship on that day if you have not sent it in before.
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FPP Fall Food Drive Begins This Sunday
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At this time of year, when we give thanks for our many blessings, the preschool is having a food drive for those less fortunate. Nearly 51,000 children in Central Virginia don't know where their next meal is coming from. Our food drive will help FeedMore reach out to children, families and seniors who don't have enough to eat.
Bags are being sent home. Please fill them with food and return before December 1. Containers for your donations will be placed in the preschool hallways.
FeedMore's most needed items are:
- peanut butter
- canned tuna and chicken
- low sodium veggies
- fruits packed in juice
- spaghetti sauce (no glass, please)
- canned or dry beans
- hot and cold cereal
- whole grain snacks
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Youth Fellowship
Grades 6 - 12
Sundays
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet in Fellowship Hall for dinner ($3)
Bring a friend!
Middle School 7-11
Grades 6 - 8
Saturday, November 21
7:00 - 10:30 pm
Bring a friend!
UR Basketball Game
Grades 6 - 12 and their friends and family
Saturday, December 5
6:00 pm
Tickets: $25
Small groups are available for youth in grade 8 and grades 9 - 12. For information and locations, visit fpcrichmond.org/youth.
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Please mark your calendar for our Farewell Celebrations in honor of Charlie Summers' 15 year tenure as pastor and leader of our church.
CONGREGATIONAL FAREWELL CELEBRATION SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016 12:15 pm Fellowship Hall Family reception and program
EVENING FAREWELL CELEBRATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016 5:30 pm Country Club of Virginia Seated dinner and program
More information to follow.
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PW Dinner and Program: Life Interrupts
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Tuesday, November 3 6:30 pm
This month we're trying something different--dinner instead of lunch! Our speaker will be Sherry Sharp, sharing her faith journey with us in her talk "Life Interrupts." Learn more about Sherry here.
You may pay for your dinner(s) online here. Deadline to order your meal is November 1 at 12:15 pm. Childcare will be available.
If you need a ride to the meeting, contact Cynthia Haw, 741-1133, today.
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Wednesday, November 4 6:30 - 7:30 pm @Westminster Presbyterian
Participate in an interactive presentation about the refugee experience at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4103 Monument Avenue, on Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Kate Ayers, Executive Director of ReEstablish Richmond, will share the refugee story that begins in countries around the world and ends right here in Richmond.
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Club 4-5 
Grades 4 & 5
Sunday, November 8
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Room 215
Join us as we plan our Christmas service project,
play games and get to know our new DCE, Mary Park!
There will be PIZZA (no charge)!
how much pizza to order.
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Wednesday, November 11 6:00 pm
Join the Stewardship Committee in celebrating FPC's many blessings and The Grace of Giving with an old-fashioned, church-wide potluck supper! Bring your best dish (and serving utensils). Fried chicken will be provided. Our speaker will be the Rev. Brenda Halbrooks from Three Chopt Presbyterian Church.
Childcare will be available. Rides will be arranged for those who need them - indicate on the sign-up form or contact the church office, 358-2383 or churchoffice@fpcrichmond.org, if interested.
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Young Adult Small Group
7:00 pm @ FPC Library
November 10 & 24
December 8
Retreat: November 13 - 15
Christmas Party: December 15
Join the FPC Young Adult group for Bible study and fellowship. All are welcome!
Questions about any Young Adult Ministries activities?
Contact Emily Walker or visit the website
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Thursday, November 12 2:00 - 4:00 pm 
Join FPC friends for Tea With Thee at Westminster Canterbury's Roof Terrace! Visit with our members who reside at Westminster Canterbury, and enjoy tea and goodies.
All church members are invited, not just women or Westminster Canterbury residents!
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Add the Christmas Pageant to Your Holiday Radar!
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Mark your calendars now so your child can participate in the FPC Christmas Pageant!
This year the FPC Christmas Pageant will be at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 6. Please note that this is several weeks earlier than usual.
The mandatory rehearsal will be Saturday, December 5, with a family pizza lunch beforehand.
Please be on the lookout soon for a link to the FPC website for easy sign-up!
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2016 - 2017 Preschool Applications Available
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The preschool is accepting applications for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Children must be 8 months as of September 1, 2016 to attend. Church members receive priority if their applications are received by January 1, 2016.
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Sunday, November 8 5:00 pm
