Grief Support Group

Begins Sunday, September 7

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you don't have to walk through it alone. We invite you to join our GriefShare Support Group, a 13-week class designed to offer care, understanding, and hope in the midst of loss.

🕓 Sundays from 4:00–6:00 PM
📅 September 7 – November 30
📍 FPC Belmont
👶 Childcare available upon request

If you're interested in being a part of this group, we welcome you to come as you are. Each session includes video teachings, group discussions, and personal reflection in a supportive, compassionate environment.

This group is open to the community, and the cost is $20. Click the link below to learn more and to register.

Youth Ministry Worship Nights

Sundays at 5:45 pm

All Middle and High School students are invited to join us each Sunday evening for Youth Ministry Worship Nights, featuring worship through music and a Gospel-centered devotion that connects to real life. Come enjoy games, friendship and pizza. RSVP on Realm if you can make it!

Faith & Blue Weekend

October 10-12

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.

Weekend Events:
Friday, October 10 - Kick Off Breakfast
First Baptist Church of Belmont (8:30 - 10:00 am)

Saturday, October 11 - Community Fall Festival
Park Street United Methodist Church (4:00 - 7:00 pm)
Come out and enjoy friendship, pumpkin patch, food trucks, and more!

Sunday, October 12 - Unity March
Gastonia’s Rotary Pavilion to CaroMont Health Park (3:30 pm)
Followed by a Closing Ceremony in the Park

Senior Adults Waldensian Tour

Friday, October 17 | 9:00 am

Our Senior Adults "Young at Hearts" invite you to join them on Friday, October 17 for a special outing to tour the popular and historical Waldensian community in Valdese, North Carolina.

The group will be traveling on the new church bus and will leave from our parking lot at 9:00 am. Upon our arrival, we will have a guided tour of the Waldensian Heritage Museum and visit the Waldensian Presbyterian Church.  At lunchtime we have reservations for a Dutch-treat lunch at the nearby Twin Brothers’ Pizza Company; don’t let the restaurant name fool you -- they offer a full menu, and pizzas are only one of the many options.  Following lunch, we return to the Waldensian Trail of Faith for a guided trail walk.

The cost of this trip (excluding your lunch) is $5.00 per person.  Please register and submit payment on Realm. For questions, please contact Beth Geddis.

Habitat Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, October 18 | 8AM - 4PM

Since Habitat's founding, faith organizations have been a major part of volunteering at Habitat Charlotte Region. And what's more fun than doing meaningful work with your brothers and sisters in Christ?

On Saturday, October 18, we invite you to come volunteer as efforts continue on Yuki’s home in Bessemer City (311 E. Georgia Avenue). In partnership with Habitat, volunteers will measure, cut, and install drywall on the ceilings and walls of the home. We will work together with Habitat to create stability and hope for Yuki and her family.

Join us and be part of this amazing day of fellowship and rewarding work. Skills and experience are not needed, just a passion and a willingness to learn. Register by clicking the link below. For questions, please contact Christia Chappel.

Grace & Glory Concert: Youth Ministry

Sunday, October 19 | 4:45 pm

Middle & High School students—don’t miss out! On Sunday, October 19, we’re heading to the Grace and Glory Tour with Crowder, Passion Music, Louie Giglio, Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte! 🙌

It’s going to be an unforgettable night of worship—the perfect chance to gather with friends, lift your voice, and experience God’s presence together. 🎶

Students should meet at the church at 4:45 pm when we will enjoy some tasty burgers before the concert. We will leave the church around 5:15 pm and travel to Bojangles Coliseum, with the concert beginning at 7:00 pm. We expect to return back to the church at 10:00 pm (time subject to change).

The cost is $25.00 per student and includes dinner and concert ticket. If money is a concern, please reach out to our Youth Director, Tyler Deaton.

Community Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, October 21 | 12:00 noon

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

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 21st as we welcome guest speakers from the Gaston County Family YMCA. Come enjoy a delicious lunch, good conversation, and the opportunity to learn more about how we can all partner with the YMCA in their mission: “to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

Come enjoy lunch and fellowship and learn about the ways we as a church and community can support the many programs and services offered through the YMCA organization. Click the link below to register on Realm.

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 26 | 5:00 pm

We’re so excited to once again host our annual Trunk-or-Treat this fall! It’s one of our favorite community events—a safe, fun-filled evening where families can enjoy food, games, and plenty of candy together.

This year’s Trunk-or-Treat will take place on Sunday, October 26 at 5:00 pm and will feature hotdogs, popcorn, games, s’mores, a “pet trunk,” photo booth, and more!

To make it all happen, we need YOU and your TRUNK! We’re expecting an even bigger crowd this year, and we’d love your help in making it a memorable night for our kids and community. You’re welcome to decorate your trunk, but that’s totally optional. Just bring your smiling faces and some candy to share!

Please be sure to register your trunk so we can plan accordingly.

Thank you, as always, for helping us create a joyful, welcoming space for families to gather and celebrate!

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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