First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

 ARTIST STATEMENT "Process defines outcome" Silkscreen Paintings "Process defines outcome" means that the series of actions taken to achieve a goal (the process) is what determines the final result or success (the outcome). By focusing on and improving the process, one can achieve desired outcomes. In the process of silk-screening, my focus is experimental - trial and error. Traditionally, the silkscreen process focuses on one color=one screen. An example would be a one-color silkscreened T-shirt design. My focal process has been on one screen = many colors, where the total design and colors are “loaded” on one screen, then “squeegeed” (pressed through the screen quickly) through the screen, resulting in a multicolored, painted effect. The “process’ is experimental. The “outcome” is unpredictable, colorful, many times loosely defined. One trouble spot in this process was that the paint was drying too soon while still on the screen, forcing me to work quickly in ‘loa...

A PLACE WHERE LOVE CAN BE FOUND They say I'm known in this sacred place, But how could they really know me? I've hidden my truth, locked it away, Afraid of the price I might have to pay. They wear their masks with practiced grace, And I do too, just in case. We trade our smiles, nods, and names, But no one dares to name the pain.  (Chorus) Let's make a place where we can be found, Where mercy and love come pouring down. Faith over fear will lead us there. Loving each other builds God's house everywhere. Show me your scars and I'll show you mine. Not wounds to hide, but holy signs. God placed us here to heal as one-- Reflections of the risen Son. (Bridge) See me seeing you, See me seeing God in you, And God in me. WE ARE BLESSED I am the doctor, I am the nurse, The responder who gets there first. I am the miner who braves the dark. We share the light that's in our hearts. (Chorus) We are blessed, we are blessed, We are blessed, we are blessed. Through your grace,...

Art Walk has been moved to Thursday, July 10. Come see Jim Diehr' display in the FPC Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m.!

On Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m., Katelyn Gabler and Israel Jimenez will perform a summer voice recital in collaboration with Jan Corrothers on piano. They will be performing works by Rachmaninoff, Fauré, Strauss, Mozart and many more.

Hannah, TJ, and Rachel will be leading a One and Done Choir experience on Sunday, July 13. If you like to sing but are unable or don't feel ready to join regular choir, come learn a simple anthem called "The Storm Is Passing Over" at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary for worship at 10. Remember, have fun!  PRACTICE TRACKS SHEET MUSIC

Cumberland Winds is putting on a concert at Dunbar Cave! Grab your tickets for Saturday, June 21st at 7 p.m. Cool off at the caves this summer with a night of dancing and jazz.

Join Allister, Hannah, and others for a bluegrass music-themed Sunday this week! Expect hymns with varied instrumentation and styles.

Let's read! Select three (3) prompts from each category. Write the date you completed the task on the blanks beside the tasks. Take a photo and email it (fpcclarksville@gmail.com) or return a copy of this form to the church office by August 31 to be entered to win a $25 Hudubam Bookstore gift card or $25 Dairy Queen treat! DOWNLOAD FORM 

Don't miss the jazz ensemble during worship this Sunday, June 8! Expect jazzified hymns and fun choral numbers.

Seeking Organist  and Director of Music FPC is now seeking applications for a well-qualified church  organist  and a Director of Music. (Applicants may apply for either or both.) Job descriptions are available upon request. Pay is commensurate to experience. Send resumes with letter of intent to Ken Giles at  kgiles3@gmail.com . Deadline for applications is June 16, 2025.

Our beloved FPC Director of Music and Creative Arts, Hannah Cruse, will be departing from her staff role with us this summer to follow the call of God to explore new horizons and greater opportunities. Since joining FPC in 2020 during the challenging days of COVID, Hannah has served our church with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love. She has not only graced our worship with her musical gifts as organist and choir director but has also expanded her ministry in countless ways. From revitalizing our young adult ministry to spearheading the successful grant application for our Faith Focus program, and from coordinating our newsletter and social media to helping form our Green Team and contributing to the work of the Hospitality Committee, Hannah's dedication has been truly remarkable. She has also been instrumental in developing Maker's Corner and ArtsConnect, enriching our church's creative arts outreach. Her passion for social and eco-justice issues and her willingne...

Does your K-6 child love arts and crafts? They will have a blast at FPC's Art Summer Camp from July 21 to 25! They will learn how to make different types of art, including a portrait, with various materials from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $150 per participant. Snacks will be provided, but please also send a sack lunch. Register by emailing reports.alc@gmail.com now! 

Stroll through the Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 5 for Art Walk featuring Jim Diehr!

Looking forward to Art Walk featuring Karley Scruggs in the FPC Chapel! Come out from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1.

Thank you all for submitting your favorite hymns back in February! During the "Faith Like a Child" sermon series, we are singing almost exclusively hymns from this list. We hope the familiar words and music transport you to sweet memories of growing up or feeling connected to God. CLICK HERE for the complete list of FPC's Favorite Hymns.

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. 

Our April  Literary   Roundtable   selection is  Winter's Bone , a haunting, rural-Ozark novel by author Daniel Woodrell. The book follows Ree Dolly's search for her missing father, who has skipped bail, putting the family in danger of losing their house and the protection of their clan. The saga of this warrior-woman's quest unfolds at a rapid, suspense-building pace, with a poet's facility for stunning language and a storyteller's ear for backwoods vernacular.  Join APSU Prof. Joey Grisham and Pastor Greg to discuss the book on Thursday, April 24, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Hudubam Booktraders. Copies are available to borrow outside the church office on a first come, first served basis. The book has been adapted for the screen in a Lionsgate movie by the same title, starring Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan, and Dale Dickey.

FPC is hosting the Gateway Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, April 13 at 3:00! Get your tickets here and bask in an afternoon of gorgeous music featuring string quartets and other small ensembles. 

The Cumberland Winds invite you to their Jazz Project concert on Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary! It is free to the public. Grab your seat early as space tends to fill up. 

Enjoy a free concert at FPC by the Cumberland Winds on Friday, March 21st, at 7:30 pm! Sarah Queen is the guest vocalist.