Rooted in Christ, Bold in Love

Vision Team Report 2026

Dear Friends in Christ,

The following pages reflect a vision for our church that has emerged through over a year of prayer, study, and intentional listening to you – the congregation. Trusting that the Holy Spirit is at work among us, we offer this report as a reflection of where we believe God is leading First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg in the coming years.

The author of Colossians writes, “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” (Colossians 3:14). At its core, the vision offered here is not about programs or structures, but rather the kind of community we are called to be and become: bound together in Christ, clothed in bold love.

Again and again, what has emerged through this process is a shared longing for deeper connection, meaningful discipleship, and a life of faith expressed through love and service. The pages that follow seek to illuminate a path shaped by those yearnings. In the months and years ahead, it will be our shared calling – as members and friends of First Presbyterian – to discern how God is inviting us to bring this vision to life.

As you read the report, we invite you to reflect on the ways you see this vision calling us more deeply into a life marked by love for God, for one another, and for those beyond the walls of our campus. In the weeks ahead, we will create opportunities to engage this work together, guided by three simple questions:

1) What makes you curious about the vision?

2) What strikes you as challenging?

3) What gives you energy and hope?

You may find it helpful to read through these pages more than once with these questions in mind. Let them guide your reflection, shape your prayers, and prepare you for the conversations and discernment to come.

We are deeply grateful for the spirit of openness, faith, and love that has shaped this process, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.

Peace,

Alan Dyer, Senior Pastor

Cheryl Lang, Chair FPC Vision Team

READ THE VISION REPORT HERE