📅 Saturday, September 5 • 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!

📅 Monday, September 7

We would like to wish our church family a safe and joyful upcoming Labor Day weekend! As we take a moment to rest and celebrate the work God has given us, may we also give thanks for His provision and guidance in all we do.

Please note that the church offices and Weekday School will be closed on Monday, September 7 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8. We hope you all have a restful and happy Labor Day.

📅 Wednesday, September 9 • 5:30 PM

Women with Faith invites women of all ages and stages of faith to join us as we begin a new year of fellowship, study, and encouragement.

Our Fall Kickoff Social will be held Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 pm at Tannin Wine House in Cramerton. This relaxed evening is a great chance to reconnect, meet new faces, and hear what’s ahead for the year.

The first study meeting will take place in the parlor on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday throughout the year. An information sheet outlining the full year of study is available on the table in the gathering area.

All women are welcome to come as you are, bring a friend, and step into a community where faith and friendship grow together!

📅 Saturday, September 12 • 9:00 AM

Join come make a difference at the upcoming Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build Day on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The build day will take place at the home of David and Jann Cloninger at 527 Landsend Trail in Belmont.

No carpentry experience needed; just a willing heart, comfortable clothing, and closed‑toe shoes. Lunch, gloves, hearing protection, and KN95 masks will be provided.

This December marks four years of SHP delivering beds across Gaston County, with nearly 800 beds placed in homes. SHP provides children ages 3-17 with a brand‑new bed (single or bunk), sheets, pillow, pillowcase, and comforter, giving them a space of their own for the very first time.

Come be part of a day that brings comfort, dignity, and hope to local children. Click here to sign up!

📅 Thursday, September 17 • 9:30 AM

Calling all Young at Hearts! (55+)

You’re invited to come enjoy a fall outing to Morganton, located in the foothills of North Carolina, as we go apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill.

At Apple Hill, you can pick your own apples, or simply enjoy the shaded seating, on‑site bakery, indoor store, and fresh apple treats. All guests entering the orchard fields need an Orchard Access Pass ($5 per person), whether you plan to pick apples, pick flowers, or just accompany someone.

After visiting the orchard, we’ll head to Town Tavern for a Dutch‑treat lunch at 12:30 PM, offering a wide variety of pub fare, salads, sandwiches, wings, and more.

Please register on Realm to reserve your bus seat. When registering, indicate whether you plan to pick apples or flowers and pay for your Orchard Access Pass online.

Click here to register.

📅 Tuesday, September 15 • 12:00 PM

We’re excited to continue our monthly Lunch & Learn series at First Presbyterian Church—a time to share a meal, connect with one another, and learn about the impactful work of local non‑profit organizations in our community.

On Tuesday, September 15, we invite you to join us as we welcome Bunny Blessings, one of Belmont’s very own local nonprofit ministries, sharing Christ’s call to “Love One Another” through the joy and comfort of therapy bunnies. And yes… we may even have a few adorable, fluffy guests joining us for the afternoon.

Please make plans to come enjoy lunch and learn more about how we as a community can support the compassionate work and outreach provided by Bunny Blessings.

REGISTER ONLINE by Monday, September 14. You may also call our church office at (704) 825-3357 to make your reservation. There is no charge for lunch, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Lunch Menu: Quiche Lorraine, Fruit Salad, Muffins, Cookies for Dessert, Tea & Water

📅Begins Sunday, September 20

Join the millions who have found freedom from financial stress!

Kick debt to the curb once and for all. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) will equip you to beat debt and build wealth using the most powerful tool you already have: your income.

Through engaging video lessons, class discussions, and interactive small‑group activities, FPU offers biblical, practical steps to help you move from where you are to where you’ve always hoped you could be. You’ll learn how to eliminate debt, manage money with confidence, spend and save wisely, and create a plan that supports long‑term financial peace.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

-Class Length: 9 weeks

-Dates: September 20 – December 9

(Please note: select Sundays will be skipped)

-Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm

-Who Can Attend: Couples, singles, and high school juniors and seniors

-Cost:

• $99: Class + Workbook

• $129: Class + Workbook + One year of Dave Ramsey’s EveryDollar budgeting app

-Childcare: Free childcare available upon request.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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

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.

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