Upcoming Events
Lent at FPC
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 18
This Lent, we lean into the invitation to deepen our roots and grow together in faith, mercy, and love. Lent comes from the Latin word lencten, meaning “springtime.” These forty days are a “springtime for the soul” as we let God renew our hearts and deepen our roots together. Let’s grow!
“Behind the Lenten Bulletin” Class
FEB 22 - MAR 29 | SUNDAYS AT 9:15AM | MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
Throughout Lent, pastors and staff will lead an engaging series taking members deeper into this season and the rich layers of our Lenten liturgy. Together we will explore the meaning of Ash, Wednesday, the distinctive character of Lenten music, and the theological purpose behind each of the Holy Week services—from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
“Spring” Together Small Groups
MAR - MAY 2026
Get connected with a small group in our spring cycle! Groups include Young Adult & Young Families Group, Hiking Group, Sip & Savor Group, and Cycling Group. Returning in February! Visit the Small Groups page on our website! More info coming soon!
GMU Religion Lecture
MAR 25 | 7:30PM | GMU In partnership with GMU’s Department of Religious Studies, FPC invites you to the second annual lecture on faith, scripture, and Christianity. Dr. Dale C. Allison will be speaking on “Jesus’s Resurrection: History and Parallels” in the Fenwick Library Main Reading Room on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30PM. FPC van available. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/GMUFPC2026.
Rare Book Tour through Presbyterian History
APR 4 | 10:30AM | VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Vincent Williams is leading this field-trip on Saturday, April 4 at 10:30AM at Virginia Theological Seminary. Join Vincent for a behind-the-scenes tour through Presbyterian history with the Bishop Payne Library's rare book collection. Highlights include the first English-language reformed liturgical book, early printings of Calvin's Institutes, the first edition of the Geneva Bible, the first printed draft of the Westminster Confession for parliamentary review, plans for "Presbyterian" models of government, and controversial Presbyterian sermons and pamphlets from the mid-17th century. RSVP required, limit to 15 total attendees. Meet at FPC at 10AM to ride in the church van from FPC to VTS. Option to eat lunch together following the library visit.
Holy Week at FPC
Join us for Holy Week this spring as we deepen our roots together.
APR 2 | 7:30PM: MAUNDY THURSDAY
APR 3 | 7:30PM: GOOD FRIDAY
APR 5 | 9:15AM: EASTER POTLUCK & EGG HUNT
APR 5 | 10:30AM: EASTER WORSHIP
Earth Care Sunday & Stream Clean-up
APR 12 | 10:30AM WORSHIP & 12PM CLEAN-UP
We finish our “Deepening our Roots” Lenten series by celebrating Earth Care Sunday and deepening our care for God’s creation. Worship will be followed by a youth-led Stream Clean-up. Join us!
Cap2Cap Bike Ride
MAY 9 | Join the FPC Cycling Small Group for a ride on the beautiful Virginia Capital Trail between Richmond and Williamsburg. The ride features four distance options: Century (100 miles), Half Century (50 miles), Quarter Century (25 miles), and 7-mile Family Fun Ride. Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/VirginiaCapitalTrail/Cap2Cap. Training rides will happen in the Fairfax area on Saturday mornings: March 14, March 28, April 11, and April 25. Contact Henry Brinton, hgbrinton@gmail.com, for details, and join him for his last “Team FPC” ride before retirement!