Sunday Morning Worship

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:15 AM in person and Livestream. Sunday School and Wonder Hour for all ages at 9:00 AM, with Common Grounds at 9:45 AM.



You can find past sermons and the upcoming order of worship on our website.

This week's scripture for reflection: John 18:33-37

Preaching: Sam Belcher

Thank you to everyone for participating in our Give to Grown Campaign. We are so thankful for this congregation and your commitment to FPC. While the campaign has come to an end, we are still working toward our goal of 100% participation, so please continue to turn in your pledges if you have not done so yet. Thank you for your continued generosity.

The Mission Committee is partnering with Poplar Grove Elementary/Middle School to make Christmas special for five local families, providing gifts for 15 children in need.

How You Can Help:

• Gift Needs: Each child will receive toys and clothing, with a budget of $100 per child. Teens appreciate gift cards (Walmart, Target, or fast food).
• Essentials: Please include 3 essentials for each child, choosing from: pajamas, hoodie, hat, mittens/gloves, water bottle, socks, or underwear. (NOOK will provide coats.)
• Family Gift Card: Add a $50 Kroger or Walmart gift card (in a separate small gift bag) for parents to purchase special holiday items.

Gift Delivery:

• Instructions: Please place each child’s gifts in a single, unwrapped gift bag labeled with their name.
• Drop-Off Deadline: All gifts should be delivered to FPC (location TBD) by December 1.

To sponsor an entire family, a child, or provide a family gift card, please email Christine Grisham or call 615-579-1186 by November 22.

Join us each Wednesday for dinner at 6 PM, followed by programs for all ages at 6:45 PM.

November 20

Colln Henry, Safety Committee

November 27

No WNL

December 4

Randy Gottlieb, Hannukah Traditions

December 11

Matt Coleman, TN Dept of Health, Built Health Environment

December 18

Meal and Fellowship

NaCoMe will be having 4 weeks of summer youth camp. They have weeklong options for campers who are rising 3rd to 12th graders, 3 daylong options for rising 2nd to 4th graders, and a weekend family camp for families with younger children. Sign up here and use the discount code FRANKLIN25 for $150 off.

Poinsettias for the sanctuary may be given in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one. The cost is $20. Checks should be made payable to First Presbyterian Church or you may pay online.

The Advent Workshop is an annual intergenerational event which happens on the First Sunday of Advent during Sunday Morning Wonder Hour/Sunday School. Join us at 9 AM on Sunday, December 1, in Wilson Hall for centers to help guide your Advent season. 



During the Advent Workshop, the Mission Committee will have a station in Wilson Hall, and we need your help to put together 180 “Christmas Appreciation Bags” for the teachers and staff at Poplar Grove, our partner school with United4Hope. The gift is a small thank you for all they do for our children and the community.

The Manger Tree is part of FPC's Christmas tradition. Each year our church collects gifts for GraceWorks’ Manger. A Christmas tree is now setup in Wilson Hall and is covered with Manger gift tags. Each Manger tag includes a child’s age group on the front with directions and a list of gift ideas on the back. The suggested gift price is $40 - $60 as this will be their main Christmas gift. You are invited to take as many tags as you want. 



This year you have a couple of ways to share a gift. You may use the QR code on the tag to choose a gift from the Amazon Wish List set up by GraceWorks for each age group, which will be delivered directly to GraceWorks for them to place in their Manger store. Your other option is to make your own selection using the ideas on the tags and return your unwrapped gifts to the Manger Tree in Wilson Hall by Sunday, December 8, and FPC will deliver all collected gifts to GraceWorks.  

For questions, contact Verna Rydlund.