First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Gleaning is an ancient Biblical practice but also a contemporary way to feed hungry people while reducing food waste. This Wednesday night, Jeannie Hunter from the Society of St. Andrew will discuss modern-day gleaning, hunger relief in Tennessee, and food waste prevention. Join us for Faith Focus with dinner and childcare from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 

Second Presbyterian Church in Nashville is hosting "Liberating People, Planet, and Religion: An Eco-Justice Teach-In" on Sat., April 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to explore the interconnection of ecological and social justice issues, emphasizing the role of faith communities. If you would like to attend, please sign up here . In-person or Zoom options are available. 

The Irene Center for Hope has been able to start helping families in the school system who are struggling with housing. During this week of bad weather, we housed 3 families with a total of 11 people in motels. Five families with a total of 15 people were able to apply for income-based rental apartments on Wednesday. Hopefully those 5 families will be approved for the program and able to get into new apartments in the near future. Once they are settled, they will need to take budget/finance classes, nutrition/cooking classes, and home maintenance classes. We hope to have childcare and snacks when we start the classes. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ann Waddle or Mary Johnson. 

Easter eggs are available for families or groups to take and fill for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please return filled Easter eggs by Sunday, April 13. Easter eggs can be filled with candy, stickers, small toys, bible verses, etc. Bags will be in the narthex for pick up. Thank you in advance!

Our church beautifies the sanctuary every Easter with an array of lilies. If you would like to help us to defray this cost, we encourage you to give a special gift in memory or honor of a loved one. When you give, please let the church know your loved one’s name by emailing fpcclarksville@gmail.com or calling the church office by April 16. The names of those in memoriam or in honor of, along with the donor’s name (unless anonymous), will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. If giving by check, please write “Lilies” in the memo line.

Ready for a Change of Pace? Use Your Business Acumen for a Higher Purpose!   First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, is seeking a Church Business Administrator to guide our operations with financial wisdom and efficiency. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community and support our church’s vision and mission.   A Unique Opportunity For: Experienced Professionals: Approaching retirement but not ready to stop contributing? Your years of business experience are invaluable here! Entrepreneurs: Looking for a stable role where you can use your initiative and problem-solving skills in a meaningful way?   In this role, you’ll function as a COO (Chief Operations Officer) for a non-profit, overseeing: Financial Management (budget of approximately $1.3 million) Human Resources Property and Facilities General Office Management We need your skills in contract negotiation, vendor relations, HR practices, financial manageme...

Thank you all for submitting your favorite hymns back in February! During the "Faith Like a Child" sermon series, we are singing almost exclusively hymns from this list. We hope the familiar words and music transport you to sweet memories of growing up or feeling connected to God. CLICK HERE for the complete list of FPC's Favorite Hymns.

All members of the congregation are invited to the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, May 4, 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.