First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Karla Posey Hannah Cruse David Bailey Jane Shelley Samantha Bailey Jo Jenkins Steve Miner Lennon Grisham Katie Hildreth Todd Harvey Sarah Elizabeth Lindsay Perry York Maureen Harvey Phil Kemmerly Sara Little Kim McMillan Martha Richardson Scott Sitter David Elliott Mary Linn Sadler Ken Giles Rod Wolfe Allen Moser Harvill Havens Charles Wall Molly Brown Eleanor Hay Kelly Duncan Anna Neubauer Leo Adames  

For Faith Focus on October 2, representatives from the Red Cross will come and do an "emergency simulation," teaching us how to respond individually and collectively to disasters so that we can serve our community well when called. Eat dinner with us at 5:30 and stay for the program from 6 to 7 pm! Children's activities provided.

Time to start reading for Literary Roundtable! Come and discuss "The Leftovers" by Tom Perrotta with APSU Prof. Joey Grisham and Pastor Greg on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Hudubam Booktraders.

Everyone will be singing your favorite hymns for the Faith Focus program on October 9! Take the survey to suggest a hymn and let us know if you’d like to share a brief memory about it at Faith Focus. We will try to incorporate as many of these songs as possible and keep them in mind for future worship services as well. Thank you! https://forms.gle/g41CG4X2Sm3Ubz2D9

The Learning Center, Preschool, Seasons, church events, and pickleball will take off for Fall Break on October 14-18. Enjoy some rest and relaxation!  Note that all choir practices and Faith Focus are also canceled. We will still have Mon. yoga and Wed. Bible Study.

Pickleball players, the Friday open-play time has been taken off the calendar, but you can still contact us and schedule the AOC. The gym will continue to be open for pickleball on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm. We have balls and four paddles for those who do not have their own equipment. Please email fpc.pickleball@gmail.com to reserve courts. Donations accepted. 

The next Game Night for all ages is at Paul Cox's home on Monday, October 14. Bring your favorite game or just show up from 7 to 8:30 pm!

At our Session meetings each month, different committees report to the Session about what they accomplished the previous year and some goals for the upcoming year.  We also share our areas of greatest need.  Here are the latest committees to report! Service and Missions Committee Here are some of the activities we are involved in: -Minute for Missions: We schedule these to let the congregation know how our resources are being used for God’s work. -Service/Irene Center for Hope: We have been making appointments to help people with utility bills, transportation, medication, and a place to stay during extreme temperatures. -Food Baskets: We fill boxes of food for families from Liberty Elementary School and the Crisis Hotline. -Haiti: We continue our support with teacher’s salaries and support for Cindy Correll who helps coordinate the Haiti Mission. -Rwanda: We have been working with a hospital in Rwanda to supply meals for the patients. -FUEL: We he...

Bring any artistic project you are working on to Open Studio from 2 to 4 on Sept. 28. Located at 215 Foster St, this is an opportunity to fellowship, create, and get feedback on your work.

The Photography Essentials Workshop will introduce middle and high school students to light, vantage point, depth of field, time, and composition. Develop camera skills and find your voice! Students will take a walking field trip on APSU's campus to photograph architecture, interiors, nature, and portraits.  Sign up here  for Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. 

Using a variety of color media, participants will create one-of-a-kind images that transform black and white photo prints into personal expressions. Tickets are now available for the Hand-Coloring Black and White Photography Workshop taught by Susan Bryant on October 19.

The Photography Critique Class, a group experience for all levels, includes a Photography Essentials slideshow and a discussion on each participants' photography work to reveal their strengths and room for growth. Grab your ticket for Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 am to 2 pm at Makers' Corner. Taught by Susan Bryant.

Have lunch with us after worship on October 13! We will eat together downstairs in Fellowship Hall. These monthly meals are always a great time to meet new people or catch up with old friends! 

On Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 4 pm, join artists from Montgomery County for the 3rd Annual South of the River Art Tour. Enjoy local art for free. There will be 8 different stations where you can experience the works of different artists, including our own Leo Adames! Find locations and map here: https://www.facebook.com/share/QLbLU7uZdTHHH7Yu/

Welcome to October's art exhibit in the FPC Chapel: "Farm to Flowers" by 2Rivers Plein Air Painters! Stop by during Art Walk on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 8 pm. 

Faith Focus on Sept. 18 will feature Rabbi Joshua Kullock and "The Jewish Recipe for a Meaningful Life"--a unique opportunity to learn the core values of Judaism. Dinner and childcare provided! Come to Fellowship Hall, 5:30-7:00 pm.

First Presbyterian Church DOES have talent! You're going to witness some of the amazing things our members can do at FPC's Got Talent on Sunday evening, September 29. Dinner at 5:30 with the program at 6:15. Come to the Fellowship Hall.

The FPC Learning Center invites you to their Scholastic Book Fair in the Chapel this Fall!  Sunday, Sept. 22 11:00-12:15  Monday, Sept. 23 - Thursday, Sept. 26  8:45-9:30, 11:45-12:30, & 1:45-2:30 

The young adults at FPC are invited to go as a group to the Clarksville Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Beachaven Winery (1100 Dunlop Ln). Free admission, live polka band, German foods, wines and beers, games, dancing, and activities for the whole family. Talk to Hannah Cruse for more details.

We are bringing back our "Halloween Hunt" for the 4th year! Ever seen the hidden nooks and crannies of our 19th-century building in the dark? Come out on October 26 from ***6:00-7:30 pm*** for a family scavenger hunt, dressing up in costumes (no face masks please), treats and bag decoration, and spooky organ music. Follows Fright on Franklin events from 3 to 6 pm. This is a perfect alternative to the craziness of Halloween night for families and children!

For World Communion Sunday on Oct. 6, we will celebrate our unity through song and Scripture. You can expect to sing some old standards as well as new-to-us songs from other cultures. You may even hear some of the liturgy read in other languages. We cannot wait to hear the sound of FPC echoing through the sanctuary! 

Grace Lutheran invites the community to their 2024-25 concert season! All concerts are free and family friendly on Sundays at 4 pm. Oct. 6, 2024 - The Cumberland Winds & Organ Nov. 3 - "Hot Water" Silent Movie with Live Improvised Organ Accompaniment Dec. 1 - Red River Brass performing Christmas season favorites! Jan. 12, 2025 - Annual Epiphany Concert with Grace's Choir & Instruments! Feb. 2 - "Hi Fidelity Bluegrass" in concert! Mar. 9 - Bach Organ Music - 4th concert in this series! Apr. 6 - Piano Fanfares for 2 Players - similar to dueling pianos!

“Choose from among you those who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…” (Acts 6:3) The Elder Nominating Committee will begin meeting in early September to choose 5 persons to nominate to the congregation for election as Ruling Elders at our Annual Congregational Meeting on October 27. (The nominations include 4 elders for a three-year term [2025-2027] and 1 youth elder for a one-year term [2025].) Our Elder Nominating Committee  for 2024-2025 will be chaired by Elder Todd Harvey (Session, Class of 2024). Members of the committee also include Elder Patty Orr (Session, Class of 2025; Chair-elect for 2025-2026), James McNiel (Youth Elder), and at-large members Sam Mills, Craig Schryver, Jane Wallace, Charene Watson, and Issac Wright.   Please consider submitting one of the elder nominating forms by September 15.  Before you submit a name to Todd Harvey (or in a sealed envelope to the church off...