First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

First Presbyterian Church will again participate in the annual Salvation Army Christmas   Tree   Angel   Program. The   Angel   Tree   will be located in the hallway on the third floor of the Education Building. Please select an   angel   from the   tree , shop for the requested item, and return the gift(s) to the Friendship Classroom by December 7.  Gifts should be new, unwrapped, and have the   angel   tag affixed to them for identification purposes.  For more information, please contact Millie Armstrong & Jennifer Griffey. Thank you! 

Liberty Elementary has asked First Presbyterian if any of us could help during their  school-wide Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 16 th   from 10:30-1:00. Tables will be set up in the gym for families to eat lunch with their children. They need volunteers to guide families to seats and possibly wipe tables off between visitors. Anyone that would like to volunteer for the entire time or just a few minutes within the time frame would be most appreciated.  If this is something that you think you could help with, let Melinda Riggins know at  Melinda.Riggins@cmcss.net   and the church office at fpcclarksville@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting First Presbyterian's partnership with Liberty Elementary! 

In two classes taught by Sara Coelho-Robinson, learn to knit an easy pattern for cozy and fast knitted mittens! Start the first mitten together in Part 1 on Dec. 2 from 1:30 to 4:30. This class is ideal for adventurous beginners and those familiar with the most common stitches. In Part 2 on Dec. 9, finish the first mitten together and learn the skills to complete the second mitten at home. Homemade mittens make amazing Christmas gifts!  Register for  Part 1 on Dec. 2  and  Part 2 on Dec. 9 .  Each workshop costs only $30 per person. Located at Makers' Corner, 215 Foster St. Materials students are required to get: Needles: US11 circular needles w/ 24" to 32" cable (knitters choice). Suggested brands are Knit Picks, Knitpro Smartsix, ChiaoGoo, or Clover. Wood or Metal is ok. Yarn: Super Bulky yarn, preferably wool, 66 yards aprox. Suggested brands: Malabrigo Rasta or Noventa, Knit Picks Tuff Puff or Alla Prima. Avoid dark colors such as black and navy. Knitting pattern &q

ArtsConnect presents Cinema Night on Thursday, November 30 from 6 pm to 9. This month, we are showing "Frequency," a 1999 film starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel. Reserve your Free Tickets Here so that we know how many people to expect! A rare atmospheric phenomenon allows a New York City firefighter to communicate with his son 30 years in the future via HAM radio. The son uses this opportunity to warn the father of his impending death in a warehouse fire, and manages to save his life. However, what he does not realize is that changing history has triggered a new set of tragic events, including the murder of his mother. The two men must now work together, 30 years apart, to find the murderer before he strikes so that they can change history--again.

Join Congregational Care in sending cards of well wishes to Elwyn Patch and Chuck & Dodie Render for the November Card Shower.

Join the Worship Committee  on November 11 th  during Open Studio at Makers' Corner as we make Christmas bows for decorating the church. It is time to replace some of our old ones! Come and help us get ready for the holiday season. Prior bow making knowledge is not needed!

Laurie Davis, daughter of Yvonne Hiett, will showcase her incredible @tangledtiles mosaics in the Chapel on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 8 pm!  ARTIST STATEMENT: Looking for a special piece? Let's discuss mosaic designs and custom colors to fit your personality and style. People love giving and receiving artisan gifts created especially for them. My designs explode with color and happiness in every piece.   I invite you to touch these glass pieces, feel the texture and look closely. Find something new every time you examine the details. Each @tangledtiles design is an original. I love designing functional   art   to add pizzazz to your patio, den, and lifestyle.  Nature truly provides most of my inspiration, with many pieces motivated by water or the ever-changing beauty of the woods. The outside world translates beautifully into glass and mosaic designs.  Nature provides stunning inspiration and many of my mosaic pieces are inspired when hiking in the woods,   walking   along the se

Look forward to a powerful presentation by Jennifer Ellis and Lisa Martin at Faith Focus this Wednesday. Come for dinner at 5 and the presentation around 5:45 in Fellowship Hall. "Joining the Journey: Exploring Spiritual Direction" is an open-ended invitation to explore spiritual life through relationships  with God, companions, and all creation. Prayer, song and Scripture will be shared with  the intention to discover God’s presence in our lives and the world with curiosity, wonder and  awe!

  November Birthdays Sallie Armstong Suella Arrington Mikey Dahlke Loy Duncan Diana Figueroa Ronnie Goad Kayla Goad-LeVan Megan Goder Aiden Goodwin Tabitha Lee Lindsey Liberatore Tamara Long Virginia Lowe Pixie McCord-Mills Brenda Metts Tim Powers Marilyn Shepherd Anna Smith Phyllis Smith Neesa Trotter Mark Williams Nick Williamson

A Celebration of Faith 2023 First Presbyterian Saints (Recent) Diane & Jay Bowland Susan Weakley Elliott Tom Goder Sarah Goder Karen Goggin Lucille “Lucy” Gonyea Tom Graves Aubrey Harvey Cindy Crutcher Harvey Charlotte Jolly Pamela Matthews Jerry Mealer Lewis Metts Mary & Cecil Morgan, Sr. Jeffrey Christian Nuckolls Richard Watson Nuckolls Nancy E. Pryor Dr. & Mrs. Richard C. Pryor William “Bill” Ryan Billy Smith Ralph Stewart Elizabeth “Liz” Thomas Mr. & Mrs. George Thomas Henry I. Thomson Hart Thomas Vaughn Diane Welker Rayna Williamson First Presbyterian Saints (Full List) Ted Atkinson George & Margaret Ackley  Angel & Helen Adames  Dan Aiken Janet Aiken Judy Aiken Marshall Aiken Robert Aiken Kathleen Rowe Agnew Dee Albright Celia Ambrester  Barbara Ann Arnold John M. Arrington  John K. & Mary Arrington Bayless G. Atkins Ed & Anna Kathryn Atkinson Ned Atkinson William Hunter Atkinson Harper N. Ausenbaugh Elizabeth Baddley  Corinne & Jim Bailey  Sa

On Saturday, December 2nd , Spiritfest 2023 will be held in downtown Clarksville  from 2:00 to 4:30 pm.  Come to the corner of Third St. and Main St. for holiday festivities!   At the Downtown Commons ( 215 Legion Street ), there will be live music, Santa Claus, kids' activities, and food trucks.  At 4:30 , Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden will light the Christmas Tree. Warm up inside Trinity’s Parish Hall (317 Franklin St.) with cookies and Hot Chocolate.  Visit the First Presbyterian Chapel (213 Main St.) for an opportunity to dress up and be a part of the live nativity. Dress up clothes and animals including a camel, donkey, and goats provided! Inside the First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, there will be art, non-profit booths, music, and coffee.  Following Spiritfest around 5 pm, the Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade will make its way through Downtown Clarksville.  Don't miss this spectacular afternoon to kick off the Christmas season! 

If you would like to light a candle in honor of a loved one for All Saints Sunday, come 10-15 mins early to 10 am worship this Sunday. The congregation is invited to light candles upon entry into the sanctuary in memory of those whom you have loved in this life, who now live eternally with the Lord.

Singers are invited to join "Advent Choir" to sing for Lessons and Carols on Dec. 10. We practice at 7:15 in the choir room each Wednesday (except Nov. 22). Look forward to anthems with harp, cello, and flute. Let Hannah Cruse know if interested!

FPC will host the Presbytery of Middle TN for their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9. Congregants are invited to the opening worship service held in the sanctuary at 10 a.m.

The Preschool playground between FPC and the neighboring building is in need of repair. The Green Team will remove mulch and seed the area on Saturday, Nov. 4. Let Hannah Cruse or Ann Waddle know if you'd like to assist.