Videos and Articles
Artilces written about BMPC’s Hurricane Helene Relief efforts
Presbyterian Mission: Black Mountain Presbyterian Church and volunteers bringing ‘beautiful spirit’ to feeding and supporting the community
Valley Echo: Black Mountain Presbyterian shines bright in the darkness
Black Mountain News: Helene is the 'Katrina of the mountains,' but something can be learned from it
Presbyterian Mission Agency
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church is one of the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s Hunger Action Congregations. Read about the work being done within our congregation to combat hunger locally.
Worship & Music Exploration
Eric Wall led members of BMPC in a workshop where they spent time dreaming and exploring what worship means to us. We looked at hopes and ideas for music at BMPC through singing, conversation, and imagining.
Eric is the Assistant Professor of Sacred Music, Dean of the Chapel at Austin Theological Seminary. He also serves as the Conference Musician at Montreat Retreat Association every summer.
National Moment of Unity & Rememberance
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, BMPC participated in the National Moment of Unity and Remembrance. Pastor Mary Katherine, Pastor David, and Pastor Bob read scripture, prayed, and read the names of members we have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. The church bells then rang for 5 minutes as we remembered all who have lost their lives during this time.
BMPC Takes on Racial Justice
We were recently featured in a Presbyterian Mission Agency article regarding our response to racial injustice.
"At Black Mountain Presbyterian Church in North Carolina, members were fed up. They had heard the news of the violent deaths of so many Black men and women. They had prayed. And they wanted to do more. It was time to act." Read More
Members of the community gathered peacefully in Town Square to protest the violent and unnecessary deaths of so many Black men and women in our country.
Hopes for BMPC - 112 years!
In 1908, thirteen families petitioned the Presbytery to organize a church in Black Mountain. 112 Years later, we are still looking forward to what God has in store for us. A beacon of hope to our town,we are where the welcome never ends. Hear from our leaders their hopes and dreams.
joyfully called to be a church - palm Sunday video
Happy Palm Sunday! We miss all of our members but are reminded, through these photos, that we are joyfully called to be a church in the heart of Black Mountain. Although times are different right now and we cannot physically be together we are still a church - waving palms, sharing smiles, and being welcoming in our community! Thank you - we love you and miss you!
David Carter Florence works in the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on March 18. Fred McCormick
finding normalcy in an an abnormal time
Article from The Valley Echo about Swannanoa residents turning to the outdoors for comfort during this uncertain time in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips to creating a worship space at home
Pastor David and Brittany want to help you create your own worship space within your home. This video contains steps and tips to help you do that! These are all suggestions and you are encouraged to create a space that works for you and your family.