For several months FPC offered Christian hospitality to a group of men with no homes of their own. Our Winter Emergency Shelter, in partnership with Urban Ministry, shared a meal and a warm, quiet, safe place to sleep. Many thanks to everyone who helped make it...
On Sunday we celebrated Donna Chase, Director of Christian Formation, as she retires after 23 years in ministry with us. One of my greatest blessings from family, along with a strong legacy of faith, is a deep love of life’s work and calling. I grew up with role...
During March our 200th anniversary celebration focuses on Outreach. Member Tamara Slaughter shares stories of service to our community and the world. In discussing Outreach, it’s fitting to learn how people who do the work are impacted. Here are reflections from FPC...
During March our 200th anniversary celebration focuses on Outreach. Member Tamara Slaughter shares stories of service to our community and the world. Habitat For Humanity is an ecumenical Christian organization that builds affordable homes for purchase by low-income...
Jerry Shetler, who served as FPC’s senior pastor from 1988 until his retirement in 1998, died March 11, 2025. Rev. Fred Horner, who served with Jerry, shares this remembrance. When Jerry Shetler was called by God’s Spirit to be First Presbyterian Church’s...
During March our 200th anniversary celebration focuses on Outreach. Member Tamara Slaughter will share stories of service to our community and the world. You won’t be surprised that First Presbyterian Church created or helped bring three life-changing entities to our...
During March our 200th anniversary celebration focuses on Outreach. Member Tamara Slaughter will share stories of service to our community and the world. Have you joined in a Red Cross blood drive at our church? Maybe you’ve seen medical checks going on when you...
Michael and his wife Julie Lehman have lived in Asheville since 2002. Michael currently serves as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Spruce Pine. Julie works at the Montreat Conference Center as the Director of the Montreat Fund and Major Gifts. On the...
My name is Leigh Jones and for the past 8 years, I have had the pleasure of serving on the volunteer staff at BackPack Beginnings in the role of Clothing Pantry Chair. Children and youth from First Presbyterian Church have volunteered at BPB for over 10 years...
What are your Christmas traditions? Those foods, events, music, books that evoke a sense of the season for you? Some are shared by many: decorating the Christmas tree, singing carols, the giving and receiving of presents. Others are unique to families. One friend of...
