First Presbyterian Church Knoxville, TN

First Presbyterian Church Knoxville, TN Join us as we seek Christ in the heart of downtown Knoxville. There is a place for you here!

09/13/2026

May the peace of Christ be with you!

đź“… Hey, friends! We have a lot coming up at First Presbyterian over the next couple of weeks!Be sure to check your latest...
09/12/2026

đź“… Hey, friends! We have a lot coming up at First Presbyterian over the next couple of weeks!

Be sure to check your latest newsletter for all the details, dates and ways to get involved. There are plenty of opportunities to gather, learn, serve and spend time together!

🎓 And don’t forget about our College-Age Ministry Lunch tomorrow! If you’re in college or college-age, whether you’re currently in school or not, join us after the 11:00 am service in Heritage A classroom. Come grab lunch, meet some people and get connected!

We hope to see you at many of these upcoming events!

Please keep our Presbyterian Women in your prayers as they travel to Montreat for their retreat this weekend. We pray fo...
09/11/2026

Please keep our Presbyterian Women in your prayers as they travel to Montreat for their retreat this weekend. We pray for safe travels and time for fellowship, reflection, and worship together.

We hope this weekend offers space to rest, deepen community, and grow in faith. We’re so thankful for these women and all they bring to our church family! ❤️

09/11/2026

Father Mychal Judge, a Roman Catholic priest and New York Fire Department chaplain, was the first known casualty of the attacks on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Today, in remembrance of Father Mychal and every victim of the September 11th attacks, we share the prayer he recited daily:
"Lord, take me where you want me to go.
Let me meet who you want me to meet.
Tell me what you want me to say,
And keep me out of your way."

It was so fun to have our Presbyterian Women Circles meeting again this week! đź’› The Julia White Circle met in the Parlor...
09/10/2026

It was so fun to have our Presbyterian Women Circles meeting again this week! đź’›

The Julia White Circle met in the Parlor on Tuesday, and it was such a treat to have Doy Barron with us! We’re grateful to be back together and look forward to the year ahead.

If you’d like to join a Presbyterian Women Circle, please get in touch with [email protected], and we’ll get you connected!

Our Food Drive for Refugee Families Starts Today! ❤️From September 10–19, First Presbyterian is partnering with Bridge R...
09/10/2026

Our Food Drive for Refugee Families Starts Today! ❤️

From September 10–19, First Presbyterian is partnering with Bridge Refugee Services, Inc. to collect culturally familiar, non-perishable foods for refugee and immigrant families in Knoxville.

We’re collecting staples that families can use to prepare familiar meals at home, and many of the recommended items can be found at local grocery stores.

đź›’ View the list of recommended foods here:
https://tinyurl.com/3zuh6t78

Please bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall anytime September 10–19 and place them in the designated collection area.

This food drive is part of Welcoming Week, a nationwide effort to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together and strengthen welcoming communities. Thank you for helping us extend hospitality to our neighbors and support the work of Bridge Refugee Services in Knoxville. ❤️

For more information, contact Colleen Shannon at [email protected].

đź’› Celebrating 60 Years of Gary and Paulette Anderson! đź’›If you noticed the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary last Sunday...
09/09/2026

đź’› Celebrating 60 Years of Gary and Paulette Anderson! đź’›

If you noticed the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary last Sunday, they were given in celebration of Gary and Paulette’s 60 years of marriage. We are so glad to recognize two people who mean so much to our church family.

Gary and Paulette have been such a wonderful part of FPC, sharing their friendship, faith and gifts in so many ways. Over the years, they have faithfully served the children and teachers of Dogwood Elementary, Presbyterian Women, supported our local mission efforts, helped provide meals, pitched in with the Christmas Pageant and counting teams, and stepped up for many of the needs that happen quietly behind the scenes.

We’ve also loved seeing Gary share his beautiful woodworking at our Craft Fair and hearing him share his story at our storytelling night last December.

Through it all, Gary and Paulette bring a peaceful and faithful presence to our church. We are grateful for the many ways they have loved and served others and for the friendship they share with so many at First Presbyterian.

Happy 60th Anniversary, Gary and Paulette! We are thankful for you both and hope you have a wonderful anniversary! ❤️

🍽️ See You at the Table Tonight for Worshipful Wednesday!Join us tonight for the third session of Worshipful Wednesday’s...
09/09/2026

🍽️ See You at the Table Tonight for Worshipful Wednesday!

Join us tonight for the third session of Worshipful Wednesday’s “Setting the Table” series!

This week, “A Feast of Abundance,” focuses on Luke 9:10–17 and the Feeding of the Five Thousand. Together, we’ll explore how Jesus responds to hunger with abundance and what this story teaches us about generosity, sharing our gifts, and participating in God’s abundance.

🍝 Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Spaghetti with meat sauce, mixed salad, rolls, and desserts. Thank you to the Myers cooking team for providing dinner!
đź“– Program at 6:30 p.m. in the James Park Room
đź’» Can’t make it in person? For the Zoom link, contact [email protected].

Questions? Contact Andy Morgan at [email protected].

We're looking forward to seeing you tonight!

Being part of a church family means sharing life with people, and sometimes that means working through hurt and disagree...
09/08/2026

Being part of a church family means sharing life with people, and sometimes that means working through hurt and disagreement. In his September 6, 2026, sermon, “Family Therapy,” Rev. Mark Curtis reflected on Romans 13:8–10 and Matthew 18:15–22, reminding us that our relationships are worth the patience, honesty and care it takes to seek reconciliation.

Jesus understands that conflict will happen, even among people who love God and care deeply about their church. He calls us to speak honestly with one another, listen and keep working toward healing. The goal is to restore relationships and help one another find our way back into community.

That can be difficult when we’ve been hurt. Holding a grudge can make us feel justified, and anger can give us someone to blame. But Mark's sermon reminded us that anger cannot bring the healing our lives and our world need. Forgiveness asks us to loosen our grip on resentment and make room for something to change, including ourselves.

When Peter asks how many times he should forgive, Jesus gives an answer that moves us beyond counting. God’s forgiveness cannot be calculated, and we are called to practice that same generosity. Even with those we struggle to understand, Christ shows us a way of love and compassion through his willingness to reach out, share a table and welcome people into relationship.

Across the street, across the aisle or across the dinner table, we have opportunities to live out this calling: to forgive and seek forgiveness, to heal and be healed, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

🎧 Missed Sunday’s sermon or would like to listen again? Hear “Family Therapy” here: https://tinyurl.com/4e6r3svb

Loving Our Neighbors in a Digital WorldHow can churches approach new technology while staying grounded in faith and cari...
09/08/2026

Loving Our Neighbors in a Digital World

How can churches approach new technology while staying grounded in faith and caring for people? First Presbyterian's Director of Faith Formation, Rev. Dr. Andy Morgan, is helping ministry leaders explore that question.

Andy was one of 17 leaders from several Christian denominations who envisioned, wrote and launched the Church AI Toolkit, recently introduced at the third annual AI and the Church Summit. He authored the toolkit’s entire Fluency section, providing foundational definitions and explanations to help church leaders understand AI and consider its use through ethics and Christian discernment.

The recent Presbyterian Outlook article, “Pastoral care in the age of AI,” highlights a central theme of the project: the church’s work depends on relationships, presence and care. As technology changes, listening, walking alongside one another and building community remain essential to faithful ministry.

The article also explores how the toolkit brings together theological reflections, practical resources and guidance for church leaders. Its creators emphasize that technology should support thoughtful discernment, and that the resource will continue to develop through feedback and review.

To learn more about this work, contact Andy Morgan at [email protected], and read the article in the link below:

https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2026/8/28/pastoral-care-age-ai

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