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Upcoming Thomas Brown Recital Series: May 31 & June 7
Dogwood Piano Trio Saturday, May 31, 2025 3:00 pm in the UPC Sanctuary Liam Drake, pianist Saturday, June 7, 2025 3:00 pm in the UPC Sanctuary Both recitals are free and open to the public.
Summer Worship Schedule begins May 11
Beginning on May 11, we will move to our summer worship schedule! 10:00 am - Worship in the sanctuary (available via livestream) Nursery care will be available for infants-4 year olds 11:00 am - (beginning June 1) Punch on the Porch Volunteers are needed to help staff...
VBS Registration is now open!
Join us for Vacation Bible School 2025 with UPC! VBS will be June 16-19 at New Hope Presbyterian Church and is open to ages 4 (must turn 4 by 9/1/25) through rising 5th graders. Advance registration is required to attend.
Food Packing at Emanuel Food Pantry (April 18)
Volunteer at Emanuel Food Pantry Friday, April 18, 1:00-3:00 pm A number of UPC members volunteered at the Emanuel Food Pantry in Durham as a part of our MLK Service Day. We have another opportunity to pack rice and beans for their weekly food distribution on Good...
Register for the Congregational Retreat! (Sept. 5-7)
Are you ready to rest, relax, and retreat from your busy lives? Join your church family for a weekend in beautiful Montreat as we experience scripture, keynote speakers, workshops, pottery, hiking, and much more! This weekend is designed for all ages and stages of life.
Special Music Sunday (March 23)
As part of our Lenten sermon series, one of our Sunday worship services will be a special music-centered service led by the Chancel Choir. On March 23, the choir will present selections from Handel’s Messiah alongside a contemporary arrangement of Charles Wesley’s...
Easter Gifts of Beauty and Bounty
It is the UPC tradition at Easter to honor and remember the people in our lives through Easter Gifts of Beauty and Bounty. Your gift can be used to purchase a lily which will be placed in the chancel, or as a contribution to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services...
Help with a Chili Dinner at the IFC (March 20)
Through the Outreach Committee, UPC supports the Inter-Faith Council (IFC) Community Kitchen, providing meals for the homeless. On Thursday, March 20, we will provide dinner for 80 people: chili, cornbread, salad and fixings, fruit, desserts, and beverages. Would you...
Observing Lent Together at UPC
Lent is a 40 day season of spiritual discipline and preparation that starts annually with Ash Wednesday and anticipates the death and resurrection of Christ at Easter. We invite you to join us as we enter this season of repentance and reflection.