A Community Comes Together at First Presbyterian for a Thoughtful Conversation on Immigration in East Tennessee
Earlier this week, First Presbyterian Church provided space for an evening conversation on immigration in East Tennessee, hosted by the Knox Area Multi-Faith Clergy Alliance. . .
Senior Spotlight: Max Pittenger
Max Pittenger is graduating from South Doyle High School and is excited for what comes next. . .
Honor the Mothers in Your Life with Gifts from the Mission Market
Mother’s Day is a special opportunity to celebrate the women who have shaped our lives with care, strength, and love. . .
Gathering at Montreat: A Retreat Centered on Wisdom, Connection, and Shared Life in Christ
A group from First Presbyterian Church gathered last weekend at Montreat College for our annual congregational retreat. . .
Help Care for our UKirk College Students by Providing Study Snacks!
UKirk is putting together care packages and is asking for at least 5 boxes of each snack item. . .
Lunch Bunch Connects Over Lunch at Ale Rae’s Gastro Pub and Explores Old Gray Cemetery
The Lunch Bunch had a great time together this week, gathering for lunch. . .
Volunteers Needed for Family Promise at First Presbyterian
Family Promise is doing powerful work right here in our community, and there’s a place for you to be part of it. . .
Update on PC(USA) Special Offerings for 2026
Due to recent administrative changes within the PC(USA), the structure of denominational special offerings has been updated for 2026. . .
Nehemiah Action Assembly with Justice Knox a Big Success!
Nehemiah Action Assembly was a powerful gathering of our community. . .
Extending God’s Love Across the World through One Great Hour of Sharing
Each year during Lent and Easter, we receive the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. . .
First Presbyterian Church Featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel for Its Historic Stained Glass and the Stories They Tell
We’re excited to share that First Presbyterian Church has been featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel. . .
Presbyterian Women of East Tennessee Share Good News in March Newsletter - Read Newsletter Below
The newsletter also celebrates new leadership and ongoing mission work. . .
First Presbyterian Member Sylvia McLaurin Receives Good Neighbor of the Year Award
First Presbyterian Church celebrates Sylvia McLaurin, who was recently honored with the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award. . .
Presbyterian Women Welcome Church Women United for a Day of Fellowship and Prayer at First Presbyterian
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. . .
Join the Presbytery of East Tennessee Green Book Civil Rights Tour
Presbytery of East Tennessee Green Book Civil Rights Tour. . .
Volunteers Needed for Big Ears Festival Hosting
As we did last year, we are looking for volunteers to serve as FPC hosts while concerts are taking place in our building. . .
Mark Curtis continues to Strengthen Leadership Through Doctoral Studies at Columbia Theological Seminary
Senior Pastor Mark Curtis is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership Studies at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta. . .
Love That Heals: Becca Stevens and the Women of Thistle Farms Bring a Message of Hope to First Presbyterian
It was a joy to welcome Becca Stevens and the women of Thistle Farms to First Presbyterian last Sunday. . .
An Afternoon of History, Music, and Fellowship at the Presbytery of East Tennessee’s Black History Celebration
Representatives from each of the historically African-American Presbyterian churches in the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas presented. . .