The next community exhibition, Mending a Heart: One Brushstroke at a Time, demonstrates “painting through tragedy, tears, illness, despair, regrets, fear, forgiveness, courage, survival, joy, hope, and healing. It is amazing how creative grief and love can be,” says artist, Suzanne Accetta.

All are welcome to come and see the exhibition located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Galleries at First Pres.

On Friday, November 7 at 6:00pm, we will host an opening reception and welcome works from the Japanese print artist, Sadao Watanabe, to the Lenz Gallery. He is best known for his prints that meld biblical imagery with the traditional Japanese folk art known as mingei. Watanabe's work portrays the Christian gospel with a distinctive use of crumpled wet paper mixed with mineral pigments suspended in soy milk, known as katazome.

"Witness to Faith" serves as a visual testament ("witness") to his Christian faith through biblical scenes. Stay tuned for more details soon.

You’re invited to Jess Ray’s Midwinter Mini-Tour, with Taylor Armstrong and John Van Deusen in the Harper Prayer Chapel on Friday, January 30 at 7pm.

A singer-songwriter, producer, and creative supernova based in her beloved home state of North Carolina, Jess Ray is a modern Joan of Arc crafting a new wave of music for those seeking God. Jess blends fresh sonic style with timeless truths, delicately weaving it all together with the realities of the human experience. There is a place for everyone in Jess’ camp of friendly folk music. We can’t wait to see you there! Tickets are on sale at the link below.

ACTIVATE: An Invitation to Making, is coming February 26-28, 2026 to First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC.

Conferences and art have something in common: they can both be very erudite, lofty, and disconnected from everyday experiences. It is our goal to push against that tendency. We would like to take the important intellectual and theological foundation to making of any kind and help you put it into practice in your lives in ways that serve you and your communities.

With keynote speakers, Esther Lightcap Meek and Andy Squyres, we hope to help you activate your own call to make, because your community needs your art! ACTIVATE will give you more time in smaller groups with local artist-presenters, applying what we hear and learn together and dreaming of what might be on the horizon.

Registration is open NOW at the link below!

Cost: $150 per person. Student rate: $40 (email cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org for the discount code)

Schedule:
Thursday evening: concert with Andy Squyres and post-concert mixer, hors d’oeuvres
Friday: keynote with Esther Meek, breakouts, and closing worship time, on-site breakfast and lunch included
Saturday: optional field trips

Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Worship & Arts Center

Ballet Magnificat!’s latest original production, The Call, choreographed by Assistant Artistic Director Silas Fennema, promises to captivate audiences with its profound storytelling, breathtaking choreography, and powerful message. Rooted in faith and purpose, it recounts the extraordinary story of Elisabeth Elliott and her fellow missionaries who ventured into the Ecuadorian rainforest to share the Good News of the Gospel with a hostile tribe. Audiences will be transported to the heart of the Amazon, witnessing both the challenges and triumphs of a mission that changed lives forever.