November 24, led by John Alexander and Lane Ridenhour at 9 am in the sanctuary. Learn how the organ and pipes work, get a chance to play them, and hear some history.

Friday, November 22

• UNCG Brass & Organ Concert, 7:30 pm in the sanctuary.

Saturday, November 23

• Organ and Harpsichord Crawl with John Alexander, 9 am. Come see the organ and pipes and learn how they work as well as get a chance to play the instruments and hear some history.
• UNCG Chamber Singers perform Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem and Britten’s Te Deum in C, 7:30 pm.

Sunday, November 24: Worship & the Arts Sunday

• Hymn Festival: One worship service at 11 am. with Mary Louise Bringle, who chaired the Glory to God hymnal committee and grew up at FPC, will guide us through new and well-known hymns with plenty of singing!
• FPC Music Ministry … How We Got Here! led by Lane Ridenhour, Bonnie McAlister and Robby Hassell in the Virginia Gilmer Room at 10:15 am.
• Messiah Sing-a-long at 5 pm. Sing the Christmas portion of the Messiah (with the Hallelujah Chorus!) with string orchestra, harpsichord & soloists. Bring your own score or pick up one at the door. Reception following.

Each year we celebrate the Advent season with special music. All are free and begin at 5 pm in the sanctuary.

Sunday, December 8

• Raleigh Ringers Concert. This ensemble is an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated handbell choir.

Thursday, December 12

• Grimsley Madrigal Singers Caroling and Cocoa, in the sanctuary.

Sunday, December 15

• A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with Chancel Choir, Canticle Choir, Orchestra and handbell prelude. This beautiful service, rooted in the late 19th century, combines short scripture readings with carols and anthems.

Sunday, December 22

• Organ Recital by Dr. John Alexander, FPC’s Director of Music Ministry and Principal Organist. The sanctuary organ, built by Orgues Létourneau Limitée of Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, was installed in 2000. It contains more than 6,800 pipes divided into two instruments: a Chancel Organ of 86 stops and a Gallery Organ of 30 stops. 

January, the Historic Relationship between FPC and Downtown Greensboro

February, Excellence in Pastoral Leadership

March, Outreach

April, Children and Youth, the Way Forward