Announcements

THE NEXT STEPS IN FUNDING A Boundless Home Thank YOU for making our capital campaign A Boundless Home: Building Beyond Walls a great success!  As reported, we have received pledges totaling over $3.8 million dollars and that total continues to grow.  To God be the...

Our sanctuary will be decorated again this year with poinsettias to be displayed December 16 and 23. Due to the winter storm, the order deadline has been extended to Monday, December 17.  The price of a poinsettia is $13.  The listing of poinsettias dedicated in...

Due to the winter storm that canceled our worship service and called church conference on December 9, the called church conference has been rescheduled to be held at the end of the worship service on December 30.  We will vote on the proposed 2019 Ministry Funding...

This week around the church house… As you might imagine, the 14” snowfall made for an interesting week around the church house with our building project! Like every other area around our city, work has stalled or been delayed because of the snow. Everything from the...

CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT BROOKRIDGE |Wednesday, December 19 | 6 pm | Brookridge Meet us at Brookridge to visit with our homebound members and share the joy of the season through song. All ages welcome! CHRISTMAS BRUNCH | Sunday, December 23 | 9:15 am | Kelly Auditorium...

OBSERVE (AND PRESERVE!) YOUR ADVENT PRACTICE THIS YEAR Before there was plastic, we preserved summer's bounty in simple mason jars, so that even in the barren days of winter, we could taste God's goodness and foretaste the bounty and harvest to come. This season, we...

PLEASE JOIN US DURING THIS ADVENT SEASON This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, this season of waiting and hope where we look forward to the arrival of the Christ Child.  Advent at First on Fifth is rich in activity and tradition, where all ages and life stages...

LONGING AND HOPE: JOURNEYING THROUGH ADVENT WITH THE GOSPELS OF MARK, MATTHEW & LUKE This Advent, you are invited to participate in a Bible study led by Mary Foskett that examines the human longing and the divine promise that sets the stage for the Gospel stories of...

BLUE CHRISTMAS | A Service of Healing and Hope | Monday, December 17 - 7 pm in the Sanctuary The holidays can be a difficult season for those who have experienced loss. While many are celebrating the joys of the season with parties and holiday meals, others among us...

From Darkness to Light is a three-week devotional study open to anyone interested in exploring the experience of grief in the context of Advent's message of hope. Weekly noontime gatherings in The Commons on December 5, 12, and 19 will provide a safe space to...

SIGNS: PREACHING THROUGH ADVENT, CHRISTMAS & EPIPHANY "There will be signs..." begins our gospel passage on the first Sunday of Advent. What follows is a vision of what will be as the Son of Man comes, a vision that unfolds in the wilderness with John the Baptist, in...

This week around the church house… At long last, the temporary boiler is putting out heat in our building! We are so grateful for all who worked tirelessly to ensure we are safe, dry, and warm in the church house. In this rainy, rainy week, all the exterior work has...

Come join the Senior Adults for their annual Holiday Buffet Luncheon to the Pine Crest Inn in Pinehurst on Thursday, November 29.  One of the stops will be Southern Supreme near Bear Creek. We will travel by Black Tie Motor Coach (50 passenger). Cost for the trip is...

Longing and Hope: Journeying Through Advent with the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke This Advent, you are invited to participate in a Bible study that examines the human longing and the divine promise that sets the stage for the Gospel stories of Jesus. Hear anew...

This week around the church house… Jackhammering on the retaining wall between Buildings B & C and Building A is nearing its end (see photo to the left), and truckloads of dirt are beginning to arrive to backfill the space where the buildings once stood. When...

This week around the church house… As debris removal in the back lot winds down, the folks from Foss Demolition spent several days this week jackhammering part of the retaining wall that connected Buildings B & C to the breezeway. It’s been a loud and rumbly week...

This week around the church house… Debris removal in the back lot continues, and the crew from Foss Demolition anticipates that this should be completed by the end of next week. Soon, you will begin to see truckloads of dirt coming to begin leveling off this land!    ...

In October, we have several unique opportunities in which our members can engage. From serving the homeless to reaching out to our friends at Forest Park Elementary to providing support to those in eastern NC who have been impacted by Hurricane Florence, we are able...

FIRST ON FIFTH PARTNERING WITH NEIGHBOR CHURCHES TO PROVIDE HURRICANE RELIEF Our neighbors across the street, Centenary United Methodist, have organized and issued a call for a supply drive to offer relief to those affected by Hurricane Florence in our region. They...

Demolition on Buildings B & C has continued fully this week, and as of Wednesday morning, the primary standing structures have been fully pulled down. The demolition crews are hard at work to complete their task, and they continue sorting materials, hauling them away,...

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that...

JOIN US FOR THIS THOUGHT-PROVOKING FILM SERIES!   We will explore the theme of "Bold Love and Boundless Compassion" this fall with three powerful films. The screenings will be followed by dialogue and discussion. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. ...

This week around the church house… Demolition on Buildings B & C continued in earnest, and as of Wednesday night, Building B is completely down. The demolition crew has been sorting materials and beginning to haul them away from our block. Work has begun this morning...

This week around the church house… Bright and early on Tuesday morning, demolition began on Building B! A small crew of FBC members gathered to witness the historic moment, giving thanks for what has been and giving to God what will be. Grading work also began in...

We are pleased to announce a job transition for Jake Hill from "Organist" to "Music Associate and Organist". In addition to continuing his role as FBC organist, Jake will give leadership and direction to the children and youth music ministry on Wednesday nights. He...

This week around the church house… Work on the ‘bridges’ that connect Building A with Buildings B & C continued in earnest this week! The demo crew is on track to be completed with this part of the project by the end of the week.   The ramp you saw last week outside...

For years, churches like ours have grappled with the growing reality that Wednesday night fellowship -- once a one-stop shop for fellowship, prayer, musical training, and discipleship for all ages -- struggles to continue providing for all these needs in this specific...

This week around the church house… On Wednesday night, the congregation heard a presentation from Gary Knight, chair of the Special Committee on Facilities and Mission, related to the receipt of the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Phase One of our project. That number is...

This week around the church house… Interior demolition work on Buildings B & C is nearing an end! This week saw the removal of several of our treasured windows in and around the chapel, which have been saved for our future repurposing. Starting on Monday, demolition...

This week around the church house… The crew from Foss Demolition has been hard at work these past few weeks, abating whatever asbestos they find inside and removing any fixtures and finishes (sinks, ceiling tiles, flooring, windows, etc.), all to prepare Buildings B &...

Accessing Our Church House During Demolition By now you know that the entirety of our back parking lot will be closed off for the duration of asbestos abatement and demolition of Buildings B & C, a period of time to last a total of 10-12 weeks. As such and after...

In Sunday's Called Church Conference to hear the recommendation from the Special Committee regarding  Phase One of our building project, the congregation voted to proceed with the substantial first phase of our work. The motion passed overwhelmingly with 90% of voting...