Cookeville Cumberland Presbyterian Church

09/11/2026

We are excited to introduce God’s 4H-ers: His & Hers Healthy Workouts to Hymns!

This all ages-workout class is completely free, and everyone is invited. Come move, enjoy great music, and become part of a healthy and encouraging community.

An introductory class will take place Monday, September 21, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lower Commons at Cookeville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Afterward, the class will meet each Monday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

09/10/2026

Beginning September 20, we will take a fresh look at some of the Bible stories many of us have known for years. We will slow down, look at details we may have missed, consider the larger context, and sometimes discover that the story is different or deeper than we remember. The goal is not simply to learn something new about familiar passages, but to encourage all of us to dig deeper into Scripture, ask questions, and discover a God who is always bigger than what someone else has told us God should be.

09/09/2026

Our new church T-shirts have arrived, and they look great! Several people have asked if we could place another order, so we are opening the order form again for a limited time.
These Comfort Colors shirts are $25 each and available in adult sizes S–3XL. Orders must be submitted by Sunday, September 20.
Order yours here:
https://forms.gle/R32hrvKZm2CDDYuC9

09/05/2026

]Sunday, September 6, is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, and the chancel color will be green. Our Senior Minister, Rev. Christian Smith, will preach from Matthew 18:15–20 in a sermon titled “When Belief Becomes Reconciliation.” During worship, we will also celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we gather around Christ’s table and remember the grace that brings us together as one body.
We invite you to join us in the sanctuary at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. If you are unable to
attend in person, the 8:45 a.m. service will be streamed live on our church’s YouTube
channel.
All are welcome as we gather to worship, share in Christ’s table, and discover what can happen when our belief in the grace we have received from God shapes the grace we extend to one another.

Sunday, September 6, is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, and t...

08/29/2026

Sunday, August 30, we will gather for a special One Service Sunday as we celebrate 159 years of ministry at Cookeville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Our Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Charles McCaskey, will be preaching as we give thanks for God's faithfulness throughout the life of our congregation and look with hope toward the ministry that still lies ahead.
Worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. outside near the Family Life Center. We will be joined by a brass band to help lead our music, and we will hear from members of our congregation as they share some of the ways they have seen God at work through our church. Everyone is encouraged to dress comfortably and bring a lawn chair. We will do our best to stream the service live on YouTube for those who are unable to join us in person.

Sunday Worship Information Sunday, August 30, we will gather for a...

08/27/2026

Sunday, August 30, we will gather for a special One Service Sunday as we celebrate 159 years of ministry at Cookeville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Our Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Charles McCaskey, will be preaching as we give thanks for God's faithfulness throughout the life of our congregation and look with hope toward the ministry that still lies ahead.
Worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. outside near the Family Life Center. We will be joined by a brass band to help lead our music, and we will hear from members of our congregation as they share some of the ways they have seen God at work through our church. Everyone is encouraged to dress comfortably and bring a lawn chair. We will do our best to stream the service live on YouTube for those who are unable to join us in person.
Everyone is welcome!

08/22/2026

Sunday, August 23, is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, and the chancel color will be green. Our Senior Minister, Rev. Christian Smith, will preach from Matthew 16:13–20 in a sermon titled “When Belief Becomes the Church.” Together, we will hear Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” and consider how our answer shapes not only what we believe, but who we are called to be together as the Church.
We invite you to join us in the sanctuary at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. If you are unable to attend in person, the 8:45 a.m. service will be streamed live on our church’s YouTube channel.All are welcome as we gather to worship God and consider what it means for our confession of faith to become a shared life of worship, community, and witness.

Sunday, August 23, is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, and th...

08/15/2026

Sunday, August 16, is the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, and the chancel color will be green.
Our Senior Minister, Rev. Christian Smith, will preach from Matthew 15:10–28 in a sermon titled “When Belief Becomes Mercy.”
Together, we will consider what Jesus teaches us about the difference between simply holding the right beliefs and allowing those beliefs to shape the way we see, welcome, and show mercy to others.
We invite you to join us in the sanctuary at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. If you are unable to attend in person, the 8:45 a.m. service will be streamed live on our church’s YouTube channel.
All are welcome as we gather to worship God and consider what happens when the faith we profess becomes mercy we practice.

Sunday, August 16, is the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, and the c...

08/08/2026

Sunday, August 9, is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, and the chancel color will be green. Throughout the summer, we have explored some of the practices that help shape us into faithful followers of Jesus Christ. This week we conclude our summer sermon series, “Practicing Faith: Habits that Shape the Christian Life.”
Our Senior Minister, Rev. Christian Smith, will preach from James 1:22–27 in a sermon titled “Practicing Everyday Faithfulness.” We invite you to join us in the sanctuary at 8:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. If you are unable to attend in person, the 8:45 a.m. service will be streamed live on our church’s YouTube channel.
All are welcome as we reflect on how the practices we have explored can become more than things we do. They should become a way of life.

Sunday, August 9, is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, and the c...

08/05/2026

A new tradition has begun at Cookeville First CP!

EARLY Monday morning, Caleb and a few helpers made their rounds to surprise our two high school seniors, Maggie and Wyatt, by decorating their cars for the first day of their senior year!

We wish all of our students a wonderful school year filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and plenty of good memories.

And Maggie and Wyatt, enjoy every moment. Senior year goes by way too fast!