Prayer for those Impacted by Hurricane Ian
There are many in the church with friends and family affected by the destruction of Hurricane Ian…
We are planning a congregational retreat! Please fill out this survey.
Please see the attached survey. We are looking for your input about the upcoming congregational retreat…
Thank you for supporting our Fightin’ Turnips!
2022 Fall Softball Season is in the books!…
Flower Guild Annual Kickoff was a Huge Success!
On September 6th, the flower guild held its annual kickoff meeting for 2022-2023 with terrific fellowship and instruction…
Updating Online Directory
We are updating our online directory with current information and photos. If you do not have a current photo in the directory,…
Upcoming Events from Family Promise
A note from Family Promise of Knoxville:
Family Promise's fundraising and awareness event "Night Without A Bed 2022" is fast approaching…
Thanks from Jane Armstrong
With deep gratitude to my entire First Presbyterian Church family, I wish to thank all those who greeted me, wrote notes, presented flowers and extended best wishes on Rally Day Sunday…
Lay Reader Schedule for Early Service – Fall 2022
If you are able to serve as a lay reader (help with a scripture reading or litany reading) or help set up communion (takes about 10 minutes or so) prior to the service please get in touch with Debbie Christiansen at kpippi@aol.com
Thanks to the City of Knoxville Fire Department, RN Robin Cook, and all who participated
We hope you made it to Safety Night at Worshipful Wednesday last week! It is so important that we all know how to be safe at church, and we had lots of fun, food and fellowship while we learned…
Join a Sunday School Class this Fall!
All Sunday School classes meet at 9:45 am on Sundays except the Foundation Builders Class, which meets at 10.
Read on for full descriptions of our classes…
Come Support Charlie Smith at his Football Games at Bearden High School!
Charlie Smith will be playing JV Football for Bearden High School. The first two games are:
August 22 7:00 vs West (home game) and…
We can help the UKirk Ministry with snacks and food for hungry students. Purchase from the Amazon list today!
One way that UKirk, the Presbyterian Student Center at the University of Tennessee, ministers to students is with food…
Julia White PW Meeting and Luncheon Invitation on September 13
The Julia White Circle would like to invite all PW members, and anyone interested in joining a PW circle to our first meeting on September 13th at 10:30 am.
Safety Procedures at First Presbyterian
With a recent rise in incidents involving church members and staff with disruptive individuals on church grounds, our Hospitality and Safety Committee met…
The FPC Library has books that supplement this year's Presbyterian Women’s study, Celebrating Sabbath
The “Celebrating Sabbath” lesson book from Horizons magazine includes a list of resources that supplement this year's Presbyterian Women’s study…
Thank you from Doy Barron
I want to thank the congregation for the outpouring of good wishes on my 90th birthday…
Update from Member Terri Ramsay on her work with Stevie, infant chimpanzee at Zoo Knoxville
We are sending our prayers for First Presbyterian member Terri Ramsay, who is one of the expert caregivers caring round the clock for Stevie, an infant chimpanzee born at Zoo Knoxville in late April…
Presbyterian Disaster Support for Residents Impacted by the Flooding in Kentucky
The Presbytery of East Tennessee is staying in touch with our Synod of Living Waters sisters & brothers in Presbyteries of Kentucky impacted by such massive flooding…
Flowers in the Sanctuary in celebration of Kaylyn Smith
The flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday, August 7th are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the seventh birthday of Kaylyn Smith…