First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Our March Literary Roundtable selection is  There, There , a novel by Arapahoe and Cheyenne author Tommy Orange. The book follows twelve characters as they navigate their relationships to indigenous identity and their connection to Oakland, CA, with their stories converging at a shooting at the Big Oakland Powwow. At its core,  There, There  is a powerful exploration of family and lineage.   Join APSU Prof. Joey Grisham and Pastor Greg to discuss the book on Thursday, March 27, 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.

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 ...

FPC will feature artist Courtney Gatewood during ArtWalk in March. Come see her work in the Chapel from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, March 6!  Courtney is a wife, a mother of three children, and working artist living in Tennessee. Originally from northwest Tennessee, she traveled a bit only to find herself back in this great state. After attending college as a non-traditional student, she quickly absorbed a wealth of knowledge about being a working artist. She engages with patterns to establish connections with individuals who may experience various emotions. Art serves as a medium to communicate with others when physical presence is not possible. Her objective is to embed memory within her work, allowing the audience to reflect on their experiences and seek connections to what they may have encountered previously. To maintain an element of intrigue and contemplation, Courtney has intentionally designed certain marks to render the patterns unrecognizable.

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!

The Salvation Army, located on Kraft St., is leading an effort to open a warming shelter for those needing shelter during these bitterly cold conditions. Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts, especially during the night. If you can assist, please contact fpcclarksville@gmail.com, and our office will put you in touch with Katherine Walker. Thank you for helping our neighbors!

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."  Matthew 18:1-5 (NRSV) During Lent this year, we will be embracing our lives as children of God. As we do so, we will pay close attention to the spirituality of everyone in our congregation, both children and adults. Jesus challenges adults in Matthew to become like little children. As adults, it is sometimes difficult (impossible?) to remember how we were as children, what our natural patterns and impulses were. Our hope and prayer for adults in this series is that we will take Jesus' invitation to heart and become fully present and fully alive to God's wonder-filled presence. For ...

Spring Break for Seasons, the LC and PS is March 10-14. This may affect other events at FPC as well, so please check the calendar or contact us.