175th Postcard Ornaments

Click here to purchase a 175th postcard ornament.

"Spartanburg As It Was, Beginning in 1843" (April 11, 2018)

Spartanburg and First Presbyterian grew up together. Brad Steinecke, Assistant Director of Local History at Spartanburg Public Libraries, will examine the growth of the community in which First Presbyterian has always existed.

Growing Together: FPC and Spartanburg (April 18, 2018)

Dr. Rob McCormick, Professor and Associate Dean at USC Upstate, will discuss how FPC has been an integral part of Spartanburg’s history. He will examine important events, trends and moments in the history of our church and city.

Let's Party Like It's 1843!

Sunday, April 22

Beef Tenderloin Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Fogartie Hall (reservations ended April 18)

Free Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall
Enjoy a concert celebrating sacred and popular music from the past 175 years!

Pastors Return from Glory

Wednesday, April 25

7:00 p.m. // Social Hall

Join us for a Chautauqua-sytle presentation, featuring a number of pastors thought to be long in heaven!

Family Fun Morning

Saturday, April 28

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. // Family Life Center

Games, a scavenger hunt, tours of the campus and much more for the entire family. Ike's will provide a hamburger lunch at $6 a person. Nursery care will be provided.

The Changing Church Home" with Dr. M. Craig Barnes

Saturday, April 28

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. // Chapel

Hymn Sing and "The Changing Church Home" by Dr. M. Craig Barnes

Enjoy a short hymn sing and hear from Dr. Craig Barnes, president of Princeton Theological Seminary, our guest speaker for the weekend.

175th Celebration

Sunday, April 29

Worship at 10:30 a.m. in the Sancutary
We will all worship together in one service in the newly renovated sanctuary. Dr. Craig Barnes, president of Princeton Theological Seminary, will deliver the sermon.


Lunch on the Front Lawn following the worship service
We will provide the fried chicken and you bring a side dish (salad, vegetable, bread)! For more information on what to bring or how you can help, click here.