Summer Carillon Series

We are excited to share that this summer we will kick-off the 2025 Summer Carillon Recital Series, which will include three special programs! On Sunday, June 8, the FPC Belles will perform a program of solo and duet music. The group members are Libby Faulk, Eliza Green, Kailey Lawing, and Mary McFarland. Tower tours will be offered following the recital.

The second recital of the series will be the eighth annual “Celebrate America” program on Sunday, July 6, performed by the Alpha & Omega Duo, Mary McFarland and Kailey Lawing. It will feature solo and duet pieces about America and by American composers.

To close out the summer series, Lee Cobb will be the guest recitalist on Sunday, August 10. He is currently the organist/choirmaster at the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, SC. He has published many compositions and arrangements for the carillon.

All recitals begin at 6:00 pm, rain or shine. Recitals can be enjoyed from the lawn or inside a car in the church parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. We hope to see you there!

Vacation Bible School 2025!

June 9 - June 12

Join us this Summer as we take a deep dive into an amazing, undersea adventure where kids will experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God.

At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Registration is now open, so make plans now to spend the week with us and dive into friendship with God!

VBS DETAILS:

• Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12

• 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

• For All Rising First through Sixth Grades

Volunteers Needed! If you are interested in helping make this Summer’s VBS as success, while ministering to the wonderful children of our church and community, please consider volunteering with us!

Youth Boba Treat Following VBS

Wednesday, June 11

Our youth are invited to join us following VBS on Wednesday, June 11th, for a treat at Bocha Bubble Tea!

Please bring lunch to eat after VBS, as well as money for a boba treat! Following lunch, the group will walk to Bocha and return to the church for pickup at 1:30 pm!

Let us know you’re coming by clicking the link below. Contact Jacob Johnson at jacob.johnson.unc@gmail.com with any questions!

High School & College Mission Trip

June 15 - June 20, 2025

Spend a life-changing week with us at “Week of Hope” in Nashville, TN where students will have the opportunity to serve with local ministries through meaningful Community Service Projects.

Throughout this Mission Trip, students will learn Christ-like empathy and compassion for others as they meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of disadvantaged children, youth, and adults. As students serve, they’ll develop friendships with the people they serve, with other teams, with their own youth group, and, most importantly, with Jesus. 

Cost: $260 per person

If you are interested in more information and being a part of this life-changing week, we invite you to take a moment to click the link below and read more! Questions can be directed to Lee Wooden at lwooden@fpc-belmont.org.

Middle School Bowling Outing

Monday, June 23 | 6:00-8:00 pm

Join us for a night of fun and fellowship as our Middle School Youth Group meets at Textile Lanes (680 Park St, Belmont, NC 28012).

Please bring $13.50 for two games of bowling, as well as additional money if you plan on eating! Drop off and Pick up at the Bowling Alley!

Senior Adults Trip to Whitewater Center

Tuesday, June 24 | 4:00 pm

Come join our Senior Adults as they travel to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte.  It is going to be a casual, go-at-your-own pace late afternoon/early evening outing; you can pick and choose and participate in as little or as much of the activities there as you choose.

We will be traveling by our church bus, leaving from the church parking lot at 4:00 pm; we will plan to stay at the park from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.  If you choose to drive separately, parking for each regular-sized vehicle (including our bus) is $12.

Please register on Realm -- we hope you will come join us!

High School Trip to Sliding Rock

Wednesday, June 25 | 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Join us for a thrilling day of fun and fellowship as our High School Youth (Rising 9th- Rising College) travels to Brevard, NC, and Sliding Rock. The group will meet at the Church at 8:30 am, travel by bus to Brevard, and return by 6:00 pm!

Items to Bring: Bag lunch, money for fast food dinner, bathing suit, towel, change of clothes, and sunscreen!

Register on Realm to let us know you’re coming!

Children’s MAP Mondays - Music, Art, Photography

June 30 | July 14 | July 28

Join us this summer for an unforgettable journey through the world of creativity! On MAP Mondays, young artists (1st-6th grades) are invited to dive into hands-on experiences in Music, Art, and Photography. Whether you’re exploring rhythm and melody, painting your wildest dreams, or capturing life through a lens — MAP Mondays are the perfect place to explore your passions and experience God’s beauty through the arts.

For specific details and to register, please visit the link below to be redirected to Realm. Times will vary dependent on the child’s age.

Compassion Camp - Children’s Ministry

Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July

We invite rising 1st through rising 6th graders to join us this summer for Compassion Camp Days, where we explore what it means to have compassion for others, ourselves, and the world -- just as Christ instructs us.

RISING 1ST - RISING 3RD GRADES
Join us on Tuesdays in July from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
-July 1, July 15, July 29

RISING 4TH - RISING 6TH GRADES
Join us on Wednesdays in July from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
-July 2, July 16, July 30

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more specific details on what to expect for each camp day. Please register online and provide us with the rising grade level of the participating child.

Middle School Mission Trip

July 20 - July 25, 2025

Calling all 6th through 8th grade students to come be a part of a memorable summer at “A Week of Hope" in Charleston, SC. Join us for a Jesus-centered week where students will make a lasting difference through meaningful community service. Registration is now open and more details can be found by clicking the link below.

Cost: $320 ($100.00 deposit)

Payments are non-refundable after May 15th.

Camp Bethelwoods

July 6-11

Bethelwoods is a place set apart to encounter God's love through creation and community while growing in the Christian faith. From Bible study to pool time, Camp Bethelwoods strives to create a memorable experience that allows your child to develop new friendships, learn more about God, and have a blast!

Day Camp:
-July 7-11
-Completed K-5th Grades
-Tier 1 Cost: $375
-Parents drop off and pick up children daily

Half-Week Overnight "Explorer" Camp:
-July 6-8
-Completed 1st-3rd Grades
-Tier 1 Cost: $385

Half-Week Overnight "Voyagers" Camp:
-July 9-11
-Completed 3rd-5th Grades
-Tier 1 Cost: $385

Full-Week Overnight "Junior" Camp:
-July 6-11
-Completed 3rd-5th Grades
-Tier 1 Cost: $585

*Families should register their child/children directly through the Bethelwoods website (Tier 1 rates). Once you have secured your campers' stay, please notify the church and we will cover 35% of your camper's fee.*

Yoga for Parkinson’s

Held each Monday at 10:00 & 11:15 am

A gentle yoga class designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Incorporating a daily yoga practice is especially beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s or other movement disorders.

Classes are held in the Multipurpose Room of FPC Belmont and are free of charge for program participants. Care partners are also welcome to participate.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Each week we depend on volunteers to “host” our weekly classes. Hosts are not responsible for instructing the class, rather, you only need to be present for the duration of the class. If you are interested in getting involved, please click the sign-up link below for more information and to reserve a time that works with your schedule. We thank you in advance for helping make this opportunity possible for those living with Parkinson’s.

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