Special Events
Special Events are happening year round at MacPherson! Here are just a few. All are open to the community and we’d love to have you come! The descriptions below give a general idea of each event. When the date for each rolls around, additional information can be found under “This Month” on the main MacPherson page.
Christmas
The Christmas season at MacPherson is celebrated with Hanging of the Greens on the first Sunday in Advent, a Christmas play, the Christmas Cantata, and Caroling by the Youth. Join us Christmas Eve for a live Nativity at 5:30 pm followed by a Candlelight and Communion Christmas Eve service at 6:00 pm. Check the calendar for specific times, dates, and additional information. See also “This Month” on the main MacPherson page.
Easter
Each Easter season, MacPherson celebrates with an Easter cantata, Maundy Thursday service, and other special events and studies. Each year, MacPherson also celebrates Sunrise Service with its sister churches, Mt. Gilead Baptist and Camp Ground United Methodist. The service is rotated among the churches each year. A light breakfast follows. All are invited! Easter morning, you are invited to celebrate the Risen Christ with regular morning services at 8:45 am and 11:00 am.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is held every July. This year’s theme: Knights of North Castle! Watch for the VBS listing under “This Month” for additional information! All in the community are invited to attend!
PW Retreat
In the early fall, the Presbyterian Women of the church host a women’s beach retreat, open to PW members, family, and friends. Additional information about dates, location, and sign-up are posted closer to the retreat sign-up and date.
Revival
MacPherson’s Homecoming celebration is preceded by Revival on Saturday night. Additional information will be posted this summer!
Homecoming
September is the month for Homecoming at MacPherson. Join us that morning for worship at either 8:45 or 11:00 am, and then stay for a picnic on the grounds! Bring a dish to share and plan for a time of fellowship to connect with friends old and new.
Trunk or Treat
MacPherson holds an annual Trunk or Treat celebration each October. It’s an afternoon of Biblically focused games and fun. The event is definitely family friendly and you need not be a member to attend!
Autumn Bazaar
MacPherson’s Autumn Bazaar is held the third Saturday in November. In 2019, the Bazaar will be held November 16.New and improved this year! The same bazaar you know and love with extra benefits! With the addition of a Bounce House and Bubble Stations for the kids, food trucks in addition to our plated lunch sale, plus more vendors and a new location on the soccer field! Bazaar to be held on the field from 10 am to 4 pm with Dinner and Dessert Auction to follow in the Fellowship Hall at 5. Bazaar organizers are looking for vendors to participate; contact the church if you are interested.
Thanksgiving
Each Thanksgiving, MacPherson celebrates a Community Thanksgiving Service with its sister churches, Mt. Gilead Baptist and Camp Ground United Methodist. The service is rotated among the churches each year and features a combined choir from all of the churches. All in the community are invited to attend.
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