News & Events at First Presbyterian Church
Please be sure to check out our upcoming events at the top of this page, and also scroll down for news and updates from First Presbyterian below our event listing. Contact communications@fpcknox.org with any questions, and be sure to sign up for our weekly Thursday newsletter here.
Important Events Coming up in Our Community
Join us on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Crock Pot Cook-Off fundraiser during Worshipful Wednesday. . .
Hosannah! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Maundy Thursday begins with a dinner…
On Good Friday, we invite you into a sacred and contemplative space as we gather in the Sanctuary for a service of worship centered on the choral masterwork The Crucifixion by John Stainer. . .
News at First Presbyterian Church
Representatives from each of the historically African-American Presbyterian churches in the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas presented. . .
We are pleased to share that Caroline Vogel, who spoke at last year’s Presbyterian Women’s Fall Retreat, has released a new book. . .
The Effie Rule Church Circle celebrated Valentine’s Day this week, enjoying Celeste Whaley’s famous Valentine cake. . .
Please join us on March 1 at 12:15 pm for a lunch and conversation with Becca Stevens, Episcopal priest, author, and founder of Thistle Farms, a Nashville nonprofit dedicated to supporting women who have survived trafficking, prostitution, and addiction.
We’re excited to share that First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville was recently featured on the cover of American Organist. . .
Last week, pastor Meredith Loftis traveled to Orlando, Florida, to attend the DART Clergy Conference, a gathering of clergy from 27 local affiliated organizations. . .
Did you know that First Presbyterian Church prays for and supports more than 20 college and graduate students. . .
Doing Justice, Together was a powerful gathering hosted by the Presbytery of East Tennessee on Wednesday. . .
The Mission Market is offering special Valentine's Day treats -- and the work of a gifted new artist. . .
Last week, Andy Morgan represented First Presbyterian at the 2026 (APCE) Association of Partners in Christian Education conference in Pittsburgh. . .
You may have noticed some recent work in the graveyard area, as the retaining wall has been carefully restored. . .
Be sure to take a moment to read the most recent newsletter from Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of East Tennessee. . .
We’re excited to launch Squares, a new opportunity for men’s fellowship at First Presbyterian, modeled in a similar spirit to Presbyterian Women’s circles. . .
Just a reminder: Arriving early or running late? For entry to the church on Sunday mornings. . .
At First Presbyterian Church, the YWCA Knoxville is an important local mission partner, and we are glad to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated YWCA Nancy J. Land Center in downtown Knoxville. . .
Many of us enjoyed seeing First Presbyterian member and local historian Jack Neely featured on WBIR this week. . .