Retirees are needed to assist with River Ridge Environmental Education Program. John Knox Center is looking for retirees or those available weekdays to volunteer or be paid to assist…

Presbyterian Women of this church are invited to attend the annual COME SEE COLUMBIA DAY on Thursday, April 22. Presbyterian Women from the Synods of the South Atlantic and Living Waters have gathered on Columbia Theological Seminary’s Decatur, GA, campus each year for 73 years.

Hi friends & parents!! I will be in Knoxville all summer from June to August (with the exception of some vacations) and I will be available to babysit/ dogsit /help with home improvement, organizing or anything you may need.

Palm Sunday // Sunday, April 10th 11:00 Worship Service in Sanctuary and by Livestream

“Hosannah! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Celebrate with us as we rejoice at Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

The last teaching for the Enneagram study was Wednesday, April 6th. Stay tuned for our upcoming Worshipful Wednesday teaching series. Pastors Mark and Meredith led a great study, and several asked how they could enjoy the Enneagram song…

We have purchased a new portable PA system with wireless mics and a speaker to improve sound quality and projection, especially in the Fellowship Hall, James Park room, and the Turnip Patch deck.

We had several folks from FPC come out and cheer for Jack Riordan at his baseball game last week.

Jack is a gifted athlete in his junior year and plays on both the JV and Varsity baseball teams for Knoxville Central High School.

Birthday blessings to our organist and music director, Mark Pace! He's 60!!!

Now Hiring Summer Staff!

At camp, amazing things happen! Lives are changed as friendships are formed, new skills are learned, and games are played. At camp, you will find that your job is so rewarding you don't want it to end.

Contact the church office for more details and to find out how to help. Please pray for Colleen Shannon, who had knee replacement surgery recently, and others who are recovering. We send love to all of those who are healing and receiving care.

Dear Friends,
Wanted to thank you again for your donations and support for Dogwood school in their fund raising for playground equipment.

The 2022 Spring Softball Season has begun, and we are excited to support the Turnips. They started their season with a bang, handily defeating their opponents and bringing home an early season victory. Please come out and cheer for our church team, and contact Coach Preston Smith with any questions: prestonsmith07@gmail.com.

First Presbyterian Church,

It is with a mixture of sadness and joy I announce that my last day on staff as the Youth and Children’s Ministry Director will be on Sunday, April 24th. As of May 1st I will be starting a new position in business development for a legal non-profit. I believe that everything First Presbyterian has taught me has prepared me for this next step.

Congrats to Savannah Leitch, who competed in her first race at the 2022 Covenant Kids Run! Way to go, Savannah!

One of our FPC First Fellowship Groups met last weekend at the home of Jim and Pam Givens and had a great time!

Find your Easter treasures at the Mission Market! Purchase colorful quilled eggs, natural wooden eggs or foil wrapped Easter Eggs, in either milk or dark chocolate, $6.50 for a bag of 18 eggs. Don’t forget chocolate coins in dark and milk ($5) and our popular chocolate bars for $3.50 each. For baskets, choose natural grapevine nests or raffia baskets ($8, $10, and $12) to hold critters crocheted in Vietnam or hand painted chicken "boxes" ($16 and $19) from India.

As part of our partnership with the Downtown Knoxville churches, during the Lenten Season we invite you to join others from the downtown community for a weekly time of ecumenical worship and lunch.
The last Lenten lunch will be held at First Baptist Church at 510 W Main St in downtown Knoxville.

Genesis of Grace: A Lenten Book of Days
John Indermark

This book leads readers to a deeper understanding of God's grace by tracing Lent through the familiar stories of Genesis. Daily readings explore the theme of God's forgiveness as revealed in such stories as the Creation, the Flood, Cain and Abel, and Abraham and Sarah.

This year's Youth Sunday was a big success! Download photos from the breakfast, service, and luncheon afterward in the link below.

To Walk with Jesus : A Guide through Lent, Roberta Parker Martin
Call #: 242.34 MAR

To Walk With Jesus answers the Lenten call to take a sacred journey of the heart, to embark on a path of self-exploration and savor the experiences of repentance, renewal, and healing that are at the core of the Lenten season.