📅 Thursday, September 29 • 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Save Life. Donate Blood.

Every person has the power to save a life. Donating blood only takes a little of your time, and it can mean a lifetime for patients in need.

Donors will receive a $15 eGift card to the merchant of choice.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome! To schedule your appointment, please click the link below.

APPOINTMENT LINK

📅 Saturday, October 3 • 1:30 PM

FPC Belmont continues our partnership with Habitat for Humanity by coming together to assist at Gastonia's Habitat ReStore.

This exciting volunteer opportunity only requires a few hours of your time, one Saturday each month. See the details below!

• First Saturday of every month

• 5 volunteer spots available

• 1:30 - 4:30 pm

• Volunteers will help at Gastonia's Habitat ReStore with the following:

  • Help unload donated items

  • Organize and clean the donations

  • Place items on the sale floor

  • Maintain the organization of the store

  • Assist customer with carry-outs after purchase.

If you are interested in being a part of this meaningful outreach, please click here to sign up! Your time and dedication to this ministry of our church is greatly appreciated!

A special reminder that the Session has called a Congregational meeting for Sunday, October 4 during each Worship service (8:30 and 11:00 am) to elect seven elders and seven deacons to the Class of 2029, and one elder to fill an unexpired term in the Class of 2028.

Please make every effort to attend the meeting to participate in this important responsibility of electing those who will lead our church in the future.

LETTER TO THE CONGREGATION

Faith & Blue Weekend
📅 October 9 - 11

Join us as our community comes together for the National Faith & Blue movement: a weekend designed to strengthen relationships between local law enforcement and the community through faith-based partnerships.

This is a powerful opportunity to connect, build trust, and share hope across our neighborhoods. We’d love for you and your family to attend and be part of the conversation and connection happening right here in our community. Community and

WEEKEND EVENTS:

Friday, October 9: Kickoff Breakfast
First Baptist Church of Belmont (8:30 am)

Saturday, October 10: Fall Festival
Park Street United Methodist Church (Time TBD)

Sunday, October 11: Unity Walk
Unity Gathering at Belmont Police Dept. (1:30 pm)

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📅 Sunday, October 11 • 5:00 PM

Our students are heading to Frankie’s Fun Park for an exciting evening of laser tag, go‑karts, arcade games, and fellowship It’s a great chance to connect, laugh, and build community.

• Time: We will leave the church at 5:00 pm and will return at 8:00 pm.

• Cost: $25 per student

• Adults Needed: Frankie’s requires one adult for every three teens, so parents, grandparents, and volunteers, we'd love your help and presence.

• Invite friends: All students are welcome to bring someone along!

More information and registration can be found at the link below.

REGISTER HERE

Held each Monday - 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.

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/74810260076/false#/invitation

📅 Sunday, October 25 • 5:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE for our annual Community Trunk or Treat event! Stay tuned for more information!