First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Janet Renfro Huson Jennifer Griffey James Grigsby Scott Giles Edward Douglas (Doug) Hildreth Samuel (Sam) Sitter John Towell Sarah Moser Grace Glover Annabeth Lee Julia Adames-Purdue Kristi Kimmell Mackenzie Kelly

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. These were the last committees to report in 2024. Hospitality Committee :   -Responsible for welcoming new members and visitors and getting them involved with the life of our congregation. -We are currently looking for new ways for our current members to get to know new members and visitors as well as them all getting to know each other. -We are in need of individuals who would be interested in greeting visitors and sharing information with them about FPC on Sunday mornings. Communications Committee : -Has been working hard this past year on the live and recorded worship services.  Our services can be found on our Facebook page and on YouTube. -We could always use people who are interested in learning the sound board and how to record our services.  -Always lo...

Find wisdom, song, and spiritual practice to nourish your life’s journey in sacred community with our ancestors and each other during this Faith Focus experience led by musician poet duo, Hannah Cruse and Joey Grisham. Join us for Faith Focus on Wednesday, February 5, from 5:30 to 7 with dinner and childcare!

Seasons is gearing up and can use your help! We need a walker, wheelchair, popcorn, oil, games, jigsaw puzzle (100-300 pieces), hula hoops, paper towels, art paper, gift cards for supplies, snacks, movies, groceries! Please leave gifts in the workroom across from the office or contact Ann Waddle for further information. Thanks for your patient support!

Local rocker Kenny Settle, friend of Anita Randolph, will grace us this Wednesday with some music and his faith story that has grown since losing his family years ago in an accident. Please join us for Faith Focus at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall, with dinner and childcare.

A Psalm Singing Companion Written by Hannah Cruse, FPC Director of Music & Creative Arts The story of Psalm singing is inseparably intertwined with that of congregational singing. That is how strongly music of Christian worship is tied to Psalmody. In 1721, Cotton Mather, minister of Boston's original North Church, raised the issue of the purpose of Psalm singing in worship. He answered that singing the Psalms helps the worshiper commit Scripture to memory and to apply it to Christian living because "there is a natural aptitude in singing to compose and unite the thoughts, to engage and fix the attention." Singing together shapes our belief and then how we live out our belief. Singing together witnesses to the solidarity of the Church across time, space, and circumstance. We also understand from experience that singing together has the mystical power to heighten or reveal emotions that might be hard to communicate otherwise. And then of course, if you’re still unconvi...

The next Game Night for all ages is at Paul Cox's home on Monday, February 10. Bring your favorite game or just show up at 7:00!

All adults in the 20's-40's age range are invited to lunch after worship on February 16. We will walk to Black Horse Pub and Brewery. The church will provide childcare until 12:45 so parents can fully enjoy this time with friends! The church would also like to cover the cost of appetizers since eating out can be pricy. We encourage newcomers to join us! Contact Hannah Cruse if you have any questions.