Lent Event
Each year the Christian Education committee and the youth sponsor the Lent Event. This is held on the Wednesday night before Ash Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall. The senior highs prepare a pancake supper for all and the junior highs share a program, which informs us about the season of Lent.
A congregational retreat is held every other year during the month of April. Members of First Presbyterian enjoy a week-end of fellowship and reflection. Locations for CRASH have been at Montreat, Blue Ridge in Black Mountain, and Bonclarken in Flat Rock.
The next CRASH is scheduled for April 23-25, 2010. Come join us for time to learn, grow, play, and laugh.
Summer Fun Days
Summer Fun Days are offered for children during June, July, and August. Wonderful Wednesdays are planned for elementary children. Various activities include swimming, fun park outings, zoo trips "overnighters", etc...
August Pool Party
As a wrap-up to the summer and in preparation for the new church year, the congregation gathers on a Sunday afternoon in August at the Thornwell pool for hot dogs, ice cream, and swimming.
New Member Luncheon
We celebrate new members with a wonderful home cooked meal served in a welcoming atmosphere in the home of one of our current members. It's a great afternoon of fellowship and food for all!
One Sunday in October, the Christian Life Center is the site of Pumpkin Fest sponsored by the Junior and Senior High youth. Everyone is invited for games, hayrides, horseback rides, train rides, inflatable slide and obstacle course, balloons, face-painting, food and much more. This year the Pumpkin Fest was held on October 16, 2011.
On the first Sunday evening of Advent, members of First Presbyterian join for supper and activities which prepare us for the Advent season. The 2009 festival was held on November 29 from 5-7 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. Each family made advent banners, cards for shut-ins, and had the opportunity to pose for pictures in costume at the nativity stable or in front of the sanctuary Chrismon tree.
On the three days before Christmas the youth of First Presbyterian Church share the Christmas story with the Clinton community. Performances are held on the church lawn and include, live animals, shepherds, wise men, angels, Herod, Mary, Joseph, and of course baby Jesus. Come and experience a night in Bethlehem on December 22 and 23 at 7:00, 7:30, or 8:00 or on Christmas Eve at 8:15 following the candle light worship service. This is the 66th year First Presbyterian has presented the Christmas story for the community through the Live Nativity.
