First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

 To learn more about or give to La Gonave Haiti Partners, click here. 

If you feel led to help LA families affected by the fires at this time, we recommend giving through any of these organizations. Click on each organization's title to visit their website.  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Knox Presbyterian Church Deacons Assistance Fund  (pastor and nine families lost their homes), along with six additional pastors in the San Gabriel Presbytery. Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church Fire Relief Fund San Fernando Emergency Recovery Growing Together Fund  100% goes to people who have been directly impacted La Canada Presbyterian Church fire relief  (20 families lost homes) Fuller Seminary Emergency Fund  for students, staff and faculty

Faith and Fellowship will meet on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 1-3 pm at the Basham home. Please contact Lynda if you are interested in joining the group! We have a meal followed by Bible Study. 

Dr. David Kanervo, retired APSU professor of political science, will offer his educated opinion on "the church's role in civic life." This very timely presentation and discussion comes to you on January 22, just after the presidential inauguration. Please join us from 5:30 to 7 pm on Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Dinner and childcare provided. 

All members of the congregation are invited to the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, February 2 at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. This is a great time to ask questions and learn about what's going on in the life of the church. Coffee and snacks will be provided.  

Join us after worship around 11:15 am on February 9 for lunch in Fellowship Hall. This month Second Sunday Lunch will be in combination with the annual Empty Bowls meal. Empty Bowls raises awareness about hunger in the community and supports local agencies addressing food insecurity. A ny contributions received on the 9th will be donated to Empty Bowls, and if you also want to take a painted bowl home with you, you may purchase a ticket through Kris Foust. 

Those in their 20's through 40's are invited to The Trek Discussion Group after worship each Sunday (unless otherwise notified). We meet around 11:15 am in Fellowship until noon to share our ups and downs, talk about faith questions, and encourage each other in our spiritual journeys. Childcare provided. We will choose two discussion questions to guide our conversation, bringing our highs and lows back to God. No need to prepare in advance. "HIGHS" What's one way you brought help or hope to someone this week? What's one way someone brought hope to you? How did God bring joy into your life this week? Where did you witness God working in the world this week? "LOWS" What were you afraid of this week, and what did you do about it? What did you pray about this week, and/or what do you need prayers for? How did God challenge you this week? What's one doubt or question you have about following Jesus?

Faith Focus is back for 2025! Christina O'Brien, owner of Yoga of Dickson, will speak about unity, connection, and relationship on Jan. 15. She has 20 years of experience in mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Please support her and soak up her wisdom this Wednesday. Dinner is at 5:30 with the program afterward until 7 pm. We offer childcare.