First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Youth and adults in Clarksville are invited to write and perform a song together at FPC with worship leaders Kenny and Claire! WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE: Our objective during this workshop is to a) learn basic songwriting skills, b) cowrite at least one worship song--both music and lyrics--and c) perform the music during worship on Sunday with the assistance of FPC musicians! SCHEDULE: Fri-Sat Workshop with Kenny and Claire  (required attendance) Friday, August 26, 5:00-8:00pm  ***Snacks Provided*** Saturday, August 27, 9:00am-3:00pm  ***Lunch Provided*** Sunday Performance during Worship  (optional attendance) Sunday, August 28, 9:00-11:30 am REQUIREMENTS: This workshop is open to those ages 16 and up.  Exceptions may be made depending on circumstance. Message FPC's Music Director, Hannah Cruse, at cruse.hannah@gmail.com for clarification or questions. All musical levels welcome.   We will make use of your gifts, whether you sing, play an instrument, write poetry, or are creative in some

Reading Galatians is like entering a drama as the curtain is rising on the third act! The high drama is all about FREEDOM! On Juneteenth we kick off a summertime sermon series on true freedom by reading Paul's Letter to the Galatians. Using J. Louis Martyn's magisterial 600-page commentary on the book, we will enter into the world of the ancient readers of the letter; using Eugene H. Peterson's book, "Traveling Light," we will ask what this letter says to the "unfree" of our day.  Peterson, who was writing in the 1980's, says:  "They were overcome with anxieties in the face of rising inflation. They were pessimistic about the prospects for justice and peace in a world bristling with sophisticated weapons systems and nuclear devices. They were living huddled, worried, defensive lives. I wanted to shout in objection: Don't live this way! You are Christians! Our lives can be a growth into freedom instead of a withdrawal into anxious wariness.&q

In celebration of Freedom Day and the incredible, prospering Black community in Clarksville, TN BLK Clarksville presents Clarksville Juneteenth Weekend.  Clarksville Juneteenth Weekend features two major events jam-packed with culture, art, black-owned businesses, and serious vibes. The weekend starts Saturday, June 18 with our annual Clarksville Juneteenth Block Party. Located in the heart of Downtown Clarksville, our block party features over 60 black-owned businesses and organizations, food trucks, live performances, a kid zone, and more. Bring your family and your friends for a celebration they won’t want to miss. More details here. Following the block party in the city, on Sunday, June 19 we close out Clarksville Juneteenth Weekend with our annual fundraiser, the BLK Xcellence Brunch. The BLK Xcellence Brunch is a highly curated brunch experience that honors local trailblazers, business owners, and community leaders while raising funds to increase the BLK Clarksville impact. Get t

  Register for VBS 2022 June 21-22 from 9 am - 2pm!  Join us as we hop on board a train full of fun, fellowship, and a journey to find the power of Jesus in our daily lives.  Click here to register . Registration forms are also available in the office or by contacting Dianne York at dyorkfpc@gmail.com.  We still need volunteers! Sign up to lead here.

  Events This Week Pentecost Sunday, June 5 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 with Communion 11:00 a.m.  Service and Mission Committee Meeting (in Library) 4:00 p.m.  Youth Group Meeting (in AOC) Tuesday, June 7 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, June 8 10:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on   Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) Thursday, June 9 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (in AOC) Saturday,  June 11 11:00 a.m.  Memorial for Liz Thomas (in Sanctuary)