First Presbyterian is excited to welcome author, speaker, musician, and peacemaker David LaMotte, author of You Are Changing the World Whether You Like It or Not, for a special event on Sunday, November 3rd. Join us for David’s powerful presentation based on his recent viral TEDx talk, Why Heroes Don’t Change the World, at 9:45 AM in the chapel, followed by a worship service at 11 AM where he will be preaching, and a concert at 1 PM in the sanctuary. Don’t miss out on a catered sandwich lunch at noon for just $10 per person ($40 max per family); if you plan to join us for lunch, please RSVP online at firstpres.rsvp by October 30th. 

David LaMotte is a musician, speaker, and author who has performed over 3,500 concerts worldwide and released thirteen albums, including Still, which topped Folk Radio charts in 2022. He has spoken at the PC(USA) Mission to the United Nations and global peace conferences, and his 2024 TEDx talk, Why Heroes Don’t Change the World, was a TED Editor’s Pick. He co-founded PEG Partners, a nonprofit supporting education and the arts in Guatemala, and serves as a consultant on peace and justice for the North Carolina Council of Churches. Coming from a Presbyterian family of ministers, LaMotte’s lifelong commitment to social change is also reflected in his work with the interfaith musical trio Abraham Jam and his "Let’s Be Neighbors" campaign, which promotes compassion across communities. He currently lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina, with his family.