Rally Day 2024: Jump into Fall Programming at FPC!
Join us for Rally Day on September 8! During lunch after worship, we will celebrate the beginning of all our exciting programs available to various age and interest groups at FPC this year. Learn about the programs you can look forward to below:
MINISTRIES
Wednesday Night Faith Focus
Contact: Hannah Cruse or Dianne York
"Faith Focus" started in 2023 with a Lilly Endowment grant through the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. We are continuing it this year without the grant as a congregational boots-on-the-ground laboratory for connecting our worship and work. We will explore together what it means to put our faith into action. Come to Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm for dinner, presentation, group discussion, and hands-on activities. Nursery and children's activities provided.
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Music Ministries
Contact: Hannah Cruse or Carolyn Riggins
We believe that music-making is transformational. Musical participation expresses our love for God, affirms and teaches our beliefs, strengthens faithful relationships, exposes our strengths and growing edges in a safe space, and inspires discipleship beyond these church walls. All ages are welcome to join us in choir, bell choir, or come talk to our director about contributing your artistic talents in other ways. Rehearsal times TBA.
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Dwell Ministries
Contact: Hannah Cruse
Our mission is to provide a place of refuge from the struggles and pressures of everyday life where young adults and parents can rest, find belonging, and work for justice in the world. Dwell Ministries hosts multiple events each month in addition to “The Trek” Discussion Group after worship on Sundays. There are always opportunities to serve the community, meet people with similar values, discuss faith questions together, and simply have fun.
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The Faith and Fellowship group is for adults of all ages hosted at the home of Lynda and Hershel Basham. It is usually held on the 4th Sunday of each month from 2-4pm or as listed on the calendar. Join us for hors d'oeuvres, Bible study, and good conversation! Perfect for couples and singles.
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Presbyterian Women
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Adult Sunday School Classes
Brotherhood Class
Contact: Craig Schryver
The Brotherhood Class is open to all men. The class has been meeting for over 115 years! We meet each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on the 3rd floor where the office is located, in the last classroom on the right. Our current study format is pretty simple. We select a book of the Bible and take turns reading it verse by verse using various versions. We pause often for reflection and discussion. Maybe to tell a related story or ask each other questions for clarity of what we just read. In the past we have watched films or have been led by a speaker on a particular topic for discussion. With Christ as our Guide we share and listen to concerns we may have and pray for each other. We would love to have you join us!
Friendship Class
Contact: Jen Griffey or Janice Ledbetter
The Friendship Sunday School Class is open to all women. We study the Bible and support each other by listening to one another's personal stories and concerns. We meet from 9:00-9:45 each Sunday in the education building. Please consider joining us!
Children and Youth
Children's Sunday School
Contact: Emily Vaughn or Brandi Goodwin
Beginning in September, we will form two classes for Sunday School during the church hour, following the Children’s Moment. The children will participate in a 20-minute lesson based on the liturgy read during the service. Lessons will include opportunities for children to learn about the Bible and apply their learning through hands-on activities and cooperative play. These classes will typically be structured in the following groups but could change based on attendance and the needs of the children.
- Developing Faith Class: Pre K - Second Grade
- Strengthening Faith Class: Third - Sixth Grade
- Confirming Faith Class: This class will meet when there are children entering their Confirmation year and will be determined yearly based on children choosing to be confirmed.
MISSIONS
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Service & Missions Committee
Contact: Ann Waddle or Jennifer Ellis
After over 50 years, the Service Committee is transitioning to a new approach and new name, The Irene Center for Hope. We received grants for helping with utility bills and rooms for the homeless. We are helping dozens of individuals and families with thousands of dollars in bills! We have received additional funding and welcome more volunteers to help administer the program.
Global missions have focused on Haiti and Rwanda. We have not been able to travel to La Gonave since the president was killed, but we continue to support the elementary school in Bois Brulee, where 145 students attend. In Rwanda, the Dorcas group is a Presbyterian youth group that we support, who makes meals for hospital patients.
FUEL is a local mission which provides food to school children who might not otherwise have much to eat over the weekends. We bag this food and then Liberty Elementary School discreetly puts it in each child's backpack on Fridays. Our children and youth will be helping to bag up the food items this year.
The FPC Green Team aims to leave a positive impact on the environment and encourage commitment to creation care. Our current projects include maintaining the Teaching Garden in collaboration with Seasons’ Adult Day Care, church-wide composting, and demonstrating to our Learning Center students and community how to treasure and protect the Earth.
Liberty Elementary School
Contact: Brandi Goodwin
EDUCATION
Learning Center and Preschool
Contact: Dianne York
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FPC Learning Center offers a comprehensive, individualized education where students can speak openly and celebrate Jesus Christ and His presence in their lives while finding their individual learning styles and ways to be successful. In-person small group classes are designed to meet the diverse academic needs for homeschooled students of all ages. We love working with students and challenging them to "think outside the box." By encouraging their strengths, their weaknesses are diminished and confidence is built.
Seasons’ Adult Day Care
Contact: Ann Waddle
Seasons is a day center for adults with special needs. We provide opportunities for socialization as well as for improving life skills to individuals up to 4 days a week, 9:00-2:00. Monthly, we have music therapy, art lessons, and American Sign Language classes. Our goal is to provide interesting and fun opportunities for adults with special needs while providing a break for caregivers. Volunteers are always welcome!
ARTS
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Makers' Corner is a creative space for makers, potters, writers, artists, knitters, sewists, and beyond to create and learn together. We make with hand and heart, acknowledging the beauty and imperfection of things made by hand. All are welcome. Makers’ Corner offers workshops and studio space in the AOC building.
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ArtsConnect
Contact: Greg Glover
ArtsConnect in historic downtown Clarksville aims to support local arts, build community relationships, provide a forum for public discourse, and cultivate creativity. Join us monthly for diverse, engaging arts and culture programs. See a new art exhibit during Art Walk on first Thursdays. Enjoy Open Mic Night on second Saturdays at Sanctuary on Main. Delve into books and discussion during Literary Roundtable.
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