First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

See a double feature at Cinema Night on Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel ! First up is "Bill Bailey and the Four Pillars of Income" (1945, 18 mins)--a story of land economy and one man from Clarksville-- then "Common Ground" (2023, 87 mins)--a regenerative agriculture documentary sponsored by Interfaith Power and Light for Faith Climate Action Week 2024. Please REGISTER FOR FREE HERE.

Cinema Night: The Philadelphia Eleven February 22, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel REGISTER HERE FOR FREE In 1974, a group of women and their supporters organized their ordination as Episcopal priests in an act of civil disobedience, and challenged the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom. This documentary film tells their story. The ordinations of the Philadelphia Eleven opened the way for fifty-years of living more fully into  equity across the gender spectrum in an historically patriarchal institution. While there is still much  work to do to dismantle oppression in all its forms, the Episcopal Church has inarguably been  changed because of what happened on July 29, 1974 at the Church of the Advocate. “To me this is a story about how to break down barriers with grace, and be true to oneself in the process. And it is a story about standing up to institutions that do not allow all people to be who they are called to be.” – Director Margo Guernsey “The church is already split i

On Nov. 6 , we celebrate our very own roll call of the saints during the morning worship service. If you would like to submit the name of one (or more) of your personal faith heroes for inclusion in our public prayers for All Saints', please email or call the church office by Nov. 2 . We will have a list of names submitted this year in the bulletin on Nov. 6. A link to the full list from years past will be in the newsletter on Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. 

On October 29, we are bringing back our "Halloween Hunt," which was very successful and a ton of fun last year!  Ever seen the hidden nooks and crannies of our 19th-century building in the dark? Dress up in costumes and bring the family to FPC for a team scavenger hunt, plus treats, on the spooky eve of Saturday, Oct. 29. Starts at 7:00 p.m. and wraps up at 9:00. You'll also be delighted by a spooky pipe organ concert. 👻 This is a perfect alternative to the craziness of Halloween night for young families and adults!  We will need a lot of help to pull this off.  Would you like to volunteer??? Please email Hannah Cruse or the church office. Thank you! And don't forget to spread the word about this event! 

  Diane Bowland                                  Janice Ledbetter   Nell Frances Chambliss (Mother of Lynda Basham)                                 Vicki & Lew Wallace   Susan Elliott Janice Ledbetter      Bob Gandy Janice Ledbetter      Karen Goggin Janice Ledbetter      George Lowe Janice Ledbetter              Ruby Jean McLeod Janice Ledbetter   Liz Thomas Janice Ledbetter       Memorials received after September 30 will be  on  the Newsletter dated November 6.  

Your gifts to  One Great Hour of Sharing  are shared with the ministries of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Self-Development of People, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. To learn more about how your gift to One Great Hour of Sharing makes a difference visit  pcusa.org/oghs . First Presbyterian Church is asking you to contribute on EASTER Sunday by dropping a check in the plate or anytime during Holy Week by giving online at  this link.

  Calendar Sunday, March 20 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 9:15 a.m.  Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship & Baptism Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 11:15 a.m. (or right after worship) Fellowship Time (in the Chapel) 11:30 a.m. Young Adult Book Discussion (at Sanctuary on Main) 4:00 p.m. Youth Group (in the AOC) 6:00 p.m. Session Meeting (in Chapel) Tuesday, March 22 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, March 23 10:00 a.m.  Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on   Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 6:00 p.m. Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 24 8:30 a.m. Yoga (in AOC) 7:00 p.m. Chapel Cinema Screening of "Youth V. Gov"

  The  Chapel Cinema Series  is an intimate screening of the finest international, independent, and documentary films, many premiering for the first time in Tennessee.  We showcase movies that creatively address the most important religious, cultural, and social aspects of human life with passion and inspiration. Monthly - Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. RESERVE YOUR SEAT at the next screening on the Eventbrite Chapel Cinema page . SIGN UP to receive monthly movie announcements by email . (Click on the link and complete the online form.)  213 Main Street Historic Downtown Clarksville, across from the Downtown Commons Park in the lot adjacent to the Downtown Commons. Facing the church, the chapel is on your left. We will fly a highly visible "welcome" flag at the entrance and an usher will greet you. Reviews & Suggestions Have you attended one of our films?  Do you have a movie suggestion?  Leave us feedback by clicking on the Survey .  Rate the film you saw and let us know what y

Join us for another movie night on   Thursday, July 22 at 7:00 pm   in the chapel! We will be screening the 2019 film,   "Advocate"--an examination of the life and work of Jewish-Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel. Reserve your   FREE Tickets Here  or by calling the church office at (931) 645-6551.