For this Lent’s theme of “Lift High the Cross,” we have been celebrating all the crosses at FUPC. Today, Jan wore this cross-bedecked Lenten vestment — possibly for the last… Read more »
Jan’s Cross
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Phil’s Cross
Pastor Phil sent this photo of a fabric cross prepared for Palm Sunday in Comayagua, Honduras. Phil Butin, who came with his wife Jan as co-pastors in 2010, has been… Read more »
Walkway Crosses
Are the crosses in the FUPC walkway really crosses? That is, were they built with an intention to convey the symbol of the cross? Sometimes we may get meaning from… Read more »
A Crucifix
What’s the difference between a cross and a crucifix? The cross is the symbol we’ve been looking at all through Lent this year, with our theme, “Lift High the Cross.”… Read more »
Bulletin Board Crosses
Seeking all the crosses at FUPC, we found one on the Community bulletin board. Did you know that FUPC has eight bulletin boards in Calvin building alone? Bulletin boards used… Read more »
The History Book Crosses
First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville has been active in Fayetteville since 1830. As we prepare for our 200th anniversary celebration, it can be satisfying to look back on the… Read more »
The Altar Cross
FUPC doesn’t always keep a cross on the altar, but there is a tradition of using the cross on the altar to mark the progress of Lent. The church history… Read more »
Holy Week 2024
Holy Week begins with the joy of Palm Sunday on March 24. We remember in worship how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds gathered, laid down their… Read more »
Barbara’s Cross
Barbara Verdery keeps this lovely cross on her desk. Harry Vandergriff made it for her to celebrate her five years as Clerk of Session. Session is one of the special… Read more »
The Apostle’s Cross
We don’t usually think about Chrismons during Lent — we enjoy them during Advent and Christmas. But this year for Lent we are scoping out all the crosses at FUPC,… Read more »