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First Presbyterian Church of Edenton

We gather to worship, we go out to serve.

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Easter Cross Our Easter Cross

For our Easter Sunday Postlude, the congregation assembled outside to adorn our cross with fresh flowers to show all who pass by that He is risen, He is risen, Indeed!

Easter Cross Decoration

Stories and Events Here you will find interesting articles about events at and with our congregation.

There are photo stories of our Seder Meal, the Quad Session Retreat and other articles to see what our church is up to. Journey through many events with us.

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Adult Sunday School Class

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 09:30am - 10:30am

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Contact Karen Mastin

Starting April 27th, 2025, Karen Mastin will be leading a 6 week study of the book "Following Jesus, Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety" by Henri Nouwen

Location First Presbyterian Church

Meet in Sunday School Class next to Fellowship Hall

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Rev. Jeff Sockwell

Our new pastor is Reverend Jeff Sockwell. and our two churches are sharing the new pastor. We have adjusted our worship services so that Rev. Sockwell can attend in person to both churches each Sunday.

Congregationmoves forward to embrace new technologies

FPC Edenton has embraced the new technology, allowing the sharing of a Pastor with Cann Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth City. We are looking for more members to learn the details of sound and recording for service.

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Weekly Bulletins

Here you will find past and upcoming bulletins, to prepare and to refresh your memory and commitment.

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May Worship Assistants

Pastor: Rev. Jeff Sockwell
Liturgist: Linda Thompson
Pianist: Christopher Bunch
Greeters: Don Hale and Greg Ott

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Rev. Jeff Sockwell

Jeff grew up on a small family farm in McLeansville, NC. He received his B.S. degree from Appalachian State University, and his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He has served 3 churches as an installed pastor over the past 34 years, in Charleston, MS, New Bern, NC, and Lewisville, NC. Most recently he served as the Transitional Pastor at the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church in Kill Devil Hills, NC. At the national level, Jeff has been engaged as a consultant for Church Campaign Services in funds development. He has been active in a variety of capacities at the presbytery level, serving Salem Presbytery as a member / chair of the Executive Council, member / chair of the Commissioned Ruling Elder Committee, member of the Stewardship Committee, as well as a member of the El Buen Steering Committee. Currently he serves on the Commission on Ministry for New Hope Presbytery. He is married to Janet; they are in their 46th year of marriage. Janet retired from her work in special education and most recently as an associate director with the North Carolina Early Learning Network. They have two children: Sarah and Daniel. Jeff enjoys photography, hiking, and sea kayaking. He is passionate about all things related to coffee.

Mission Opportunity

Our May “Product of the Month” for the Food Pantry is Applesauce Cups. Thank you for your contribution!

FPC Website

The First Presbyterian Church of Edenton website is up and running. If you have a picture or article you would like to add, please speak with Brad or Christy or email it to admin@fpcedenton.org

Harriet H.

102 years old

Harriet is 102 and going strong. She lives in Arrowhead Beach near members of our church family; Becky, Don, Cathy and others.

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