First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

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. 

Faith Focus presents FPC's Got Talent on Wednesday, May 21! Dinner starts at 5:30 followed by the program at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided. This is a fundraiser for music ministry needs, such as paid singers. If you would like to perform (music, poetry, juggling, magic tricks, comedy, you get the idea!), please contact Carolyn Riggins/the office no later than May 4. 

Faith and Fellowship will meet on Sunday, March 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Basham home. Please contact Lynda if you are interested in joining the group! We have a meal followed by Bible Study. 

Inspired by Matthew 25:35-40, Lavon Bracey looks forward to discussing how the Clarksville Home Repair Program reflects Christ’s call to care for those in need. Let’s come together to explore faith-driven service, community impact, and what it truly means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Faith Focus with dinner and childcare is this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The next Game Night for all ages is at Paul Cox's home on Monday, April 14. Bring your favorite game or just show up at 7 p.m.!

Our next congregational lunch is after worship on April 13, cooked by the Fellowship Committee. This is a great opportunity to get to know people at FPC!

At Faith Focus this Wednesday, the Tennessee Environmental Council and Harpeth Conservancy will visit us to talk about local creation care and faith. Please join us for dinner at 5:30 and program until 7 p.m. Childcare is available, and families are welcome. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 

This Wednesday, Ellen Kanervo will share the frustrations, joys, and laughs behind the process of editing  Following the Faith: A Bicentennial History of First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville (1822–2022) with 10 other volunteer writers. Dinner starts at 5:30 with the presentation/discussion from 6 to 7 in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided during Faith Focus. 

  All adults in the 20's-40's age range are invited to brunch after worship on April 27. Take a short drive to Casa Blanca on Riverside Drive. The church will provide childcare until 12:45 so parents can fully enjoy this time with friends. We encourage newcomers to join us! We hope you can come back to the church for our Faith+Climate Forum from 1 to 3 as well! 

Young adults, you are invited to read a short devotional in preparation for The Trek Discussion Group on March 16. The Trek meets weekly after worship until noon in Fellowship Hall (childcare provided). Several of you have expressed interest in knowing what the church is doing and what the church can do to positively impact our rapidly changing world. This PCUSA literature will help us have a conversation around advocacy and discipleship. If you enjoy this topic, we can discuss the other three devotionals in the series together over the next few months.

The Presbytery of Middle Tennessee (our local ruling body) wants to hear from young members about how the church could serve you better and what your hopes or concerns may be for the church's future. Our younger members need to be heard, and their collective voices deserve a seat at the table as decisions are made for the evolving church in the 21st century! Please lend your voice to the Young Adult Roundtable (suggested age range 25-45) on Saturday, April 12 from 12 to 1 pm Central (Zoom link forthcoming). If you cannot make it, let Hannah Cruse know that you are interested in contributing to the visioning process so that she can follow up.  Thank you in advance! Please start pondering these questions: 1. What should local churches continue doing or do differently to reach young people like yourself better?  2. What internal issues does our denomination or local church need to acknowledge and address to be the kind of organization that serves young people well?  3. Given...

Young adults (suggested age range: 20's-40's) are invited to an evening of food, karaoke, and games on Saturday, April 5 from 5 to 8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided. Chat with Hannah Cruse for more details!

Please join the Congregational Care Committee in sending cards of warm wishes this month to Maxine Nance and Carter Briggs. You may find their addresses in the online directory or by calling the office.

Italic font indicates those who have passed away; regular font indicates those who have given the memorial.   Don Atkins Chip & Mary Ann Connell   Meredith Baggett Chip & Mary Ann Connell Doug & Vicki Hildreth Charlie & Mary Jo Patterson Hershel & Lynda Basham Susan Marks Leo & Margaret Adames Charles Keene   Scott Bashore Chip & Mary Ann Connell Susan Marks   Charlyne Harvey Chip & Mary Ann Connell Mark & Marcia Williams   Joan Jenkins Doug & Vicki Hildreth Chip & Mary Ann Connell Susan Marks James E. Thomas   Judy Lowe David & Ellen Kanervo Vicki & Lew Wallace Roger & Elynor Busler Chip & Mary Ann Connell   Annette Marks Chip & Mary Ann Connell   Jane Mermelstein Susan Marks   David Morgan Chip & Mary Ann Connell Mark & Marcia Williams   Joan Phifer Chip & Mary Ann Connell   Jane Shelley Chip & Mary Ann Connell Leo & Margaret Adames Susan Marks ...

The next Game Night for all ages is at the Glovers' home on Monday, March 10. Bring your favorite game or just show up from 7 to 8:30 pm!

Our next congregational lunch is after worship on March 9, cooked by the Fellowship Committee. This is one of the best times to get to know people at FPC!

“Make a joyful noise…serve the Lord with gladness...(Psalm 100)” We can make a joyful noise, and we can serve God with gladness--but that is sometimes a blessing and a curse. So many people are in such dire straits, and we just can’t help them all! Join us this Wednesday at Faith Focus for dinner at 5:30 and a talk about gratitude, kindness, and serving others as Ann Waddle shares her call to help those in need.

Executive Presbyter Terry Newland is coming to Faith Focus on Feb. 19 to talk about the Presbytery's role in the denomination and its relationship to local churches such as FPC. Learn how Presbyterians govern themselves and make important decisions. Please join us for dinner followed by a presentation and discussion from 5:30 to 7 pm in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided. 

The Hospitality Committee is looking for some fresh faces to help greet newcomers on Sunday mornings. If you enjoy talking to people, join us after worship (about 11:15) in the Fellowship Hall on March 2 for a Greeter Information Session to learn all about how you can help!

The Worship Committee invites you to sign up for helping to provide the weekly sanctuary flowers. The cost is $25 plus tax. We have several dates available in the upcoming months. For more information, please see Rhonda Banasiak.