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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. . .
Mark your calendars for the First Presbyterian Churchwide Retreat at Montreat, North Carolina, April 24–26, 2026. . .
First Presbyterian Church celebrates Sylvia McLaurin, who was recently honored with the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award. . .
First Presbyterian Church was excited to host Church Women United on Friday, March 6, welcoming approximately 50 women for a day of fellowship, learning, and prayer. . .
As we did last year, we are looking for volunteers to serve as FPC hosts while concerts are taking place in our building. . .
Senior Pastor Mark Curtis is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership Studies at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta. . .
It was a joy to welcome Becca Stevens and the women of Thistle Farms to First Presbyterian last Sunday. . .
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. . .
