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Published February 8, 2013- Herald Journal
How green thou art: Local churches take protecting the environment seriously
First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg has taken steps to become a greener place of worship by installing more efficient boilers and insulation. Here, Pastoral Executive Scott Neely talks about how the new boilers take up half the space of the old ones.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130208/ARTICLES/302081001/1107/living07?Title=Churches-take-protecting-environment-seriously

Published February 1, 2013- Herald Journal
The pipe organ might have lost some of its appeal, but its power still rings true
As organist Marcia Andrews moved her fingers on a recent Monday, the 1,500 pipes — many of which adorn the wall behind the pulpit — emitted enchanting, symphonious music that lifted through the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130201/ARTICLES/302011005/1107/living07?Title=Pipe-organ-might-have-lost-appeal-but-it-still-rings-true

Published January 22, 2013- Herald Journal
Local Habitat group approaches 25th anniversary with 100th home
Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg celebrated a major milestone on Tuesday.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130122/ARTICLES/301221017

Published January 21, 2013- Herald Journal
1,500 attend Unity Week Celebration
The theme of serving others was heard throughout the city of Spartanburg's Unity Week Celebration on Monday night.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130121/ARTICLES/301211013

Published January 11, 2013- Herald Journal
Demands on Time Make Clergy Prone to Burnout
Somewhere in Spartanburg County, a minister has a throbbing headache. He or she is tired, stressed, and overwhelmed — on the brink of burnout — because of the hectic, nonstop responsibilities of his or her job.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130111/ARTICLES/301111000

Published June 11, 2011- Herald Journal
Renwick Preaches Last Service
The Rev. David A. Renwick will preach his final sermon at First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg on July 10.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110611/ARTICLES/110619911

Published March 30, 2011- Herald Journal
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry sees growing need
About 350 local families received a week’s worth of groceries on Wednesday through the Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry hosted by TOTAL Ministries of Spartanburg Inc. and First Presbyterian Church.

http:/www.goupstate.com/article/20110331/ARTICLES/103311030/1083

Published October 9, 2010- Herald Journal
Church Plans Health, Theology Events
Mobile Meals of Spartanburg and First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg will host the fourth annual Community Health Fair at First Presbyterian’s Family Life Center from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20101009/ARTICLES/10091004/1107/living07?Title=In-the-Pews-Church-plans-health-theology-events

Published June 26, 2010- Herald Journal
Energy to spare at church? Leaders saving resources
No consensus on environmentalism, but leaders eye ways to save resources
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100626/ARTICLES/6261003/1107/living07?Title=Energy-to-spare-at-church-Leaders-saving-resources

Published April 2, 2010- Herald Journal
Annual butterfly release at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 393 E. Main St., will hold its fifth annual butterfly release in celebration of Easter at 10:40 a.m. Sunday. Four hundred monarch and painted lady butterflies will be released on the front lawn of the church.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100402/ARTICLES/4021046/1107/LIVING07?Title=Annual-butterfly-release-at-First-Presbyterian&tc=ar

Published February 20, 2010- Herald Journal
Mission Team Report on Haiti
Mission teams from First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg will report on recent mission trips to the Dominican Republic/Haiti border at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Purnell Room at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100220/ARTICLES/100229989/1101/LIVING?Title=Mission-teams-report-on-Haiti

Published February 13, 2010- Herald Journal
Regional Medical Team Bound for Haiti
First Presbyterian group leaves today for Dominican Republic
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100213/ARTICLES/2131015/1083/ARTICLES?p=3&tc=pg

Published February 13, 2010- Herald Journal
Spartanburg District 1 kids craft fundraiser for Haiti
First Presbyterian group leaves today for Dominican Republic
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100213/ARTICLES/2131016/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Spartanburg-District-1-kids-craft-fundraiser-for-Haiti

Published January 23, 2010- Herald Journal
Mission Trips Take on New Urgency after Earthquake
A medical mission team from First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg will travel Jan. 30 to the Dominican Republic to provide various medical services.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100123/ARTICLES/100129846

Published January 22, 2010- Greenville News
Baptist Easley medical team lends skills to Haiti earthquake effort
A surgical team from Baptist Easley Hospital is headed for the Dominican Republic, where members will care for injured refugees from Haiti's deadly earthquake along with the locals.
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100122/NEWS/1220310/Baptist-Easley-medical-team-lends-skills-to-Haiti-earthquake-effort

Published January 15, 2010- Herald Journal
Spartanburg Churches Respond to Tragedy
As news of the devastation in Haiti touches people here, faith communities are responding to the tragedy.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100115/ARTICLES/1151035/1083/ARTICLES?Title=Spartanburg-churches-respond-to-tragedy-in-Haiti



Published September 26, 2009 - Herald Journal
First Presbyterian to Install Foster
The Rev. Lewis Craig Foster will be installed as associate pastor for Christian Education and Discipleship at First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090926/ARTICLES/909269959

Published September 26, 2009 - Herald Journal
Pianist to Play at First Presbyterian
After a 20-year hiatus from the professional stage, pianist Elizabeth Child will perform a free recital at 3 p.m. Sunday at Fogartie Hall in First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090926/ARTICLES/909269963

Published September 19, 2009 - Herald Journal
First Presbyterian offers "Job Seekers" Class
The Job Transition Ministry of First Presbyterian Church will offer a free class, "Job Seekers' Communication Skills," from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday at the First Presbyterian Church Annex at 410 Kennedy St.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090919/ARTICLES/909219980

Published May 30, 2009 - Herald Journal
Church offers help with job transition
First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg has a new group, the Job Transition Ministry.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090530/ARTICLES/905301004



Published May 30, 2009 - Herald Journal
Fresh ideas for prayer, service keep First Presbyterian young
Just because First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg is 166 years old, it doesn't mean its members and leaders aren't open to new ideas. http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090530/ARTICLES/905301003



Published April 13, 2009 - Herald Journal
Symbol of rebirth: Easter lilies are timed tradition
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090412/NEWS/904129980



Published January 18, 2009 - Herald Journal
Walk as One bridges racial gap
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090118/ARTICLES/901181097

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