Wednesday Night Live (WNL) is a multi-generational program of several ministries of our church . We invite you to come and give it a try!

Fellowship: Dinner is ready at 6:00 p.m. and casual conversation and relationship building begins as well. No family pays over $15 and the meal is free the week of your birthday...another great reason to join us!

Music and Worship: Check the Music section for times.

Mission: From November through March we host guests from the Room In The Inn program. 

Christian Education: There are programs for adults, children, and youth. The nursery is always available for 3 years and under.

Adult Program in Room 211

6:45—7:30 PM

Oct 23 All Things Room In The Inn

Oct 30, Nov 13 & 20 Bill Carver presentation on writings of Thomas Merton*

Nov 6   Franklin Tomorrow’s On The Table

No WNL Nov 27 Thanksgiving

Dec 4, 11, 18 Advent with Pastor Mary Sellers Shaw 

December 11  Special Pre-Dinner Music by the Suzuki violin students 

*Join Bill Carver for A Little Time with Thomas Merton. Together we'll explore the thought and writings of the twentieth century's most prolific spiritual voice, Thomas Merton. Specifically, we will immerse ourselves in his contemplative experience with excerpts from three of his exceptional books: The Wisdom of the Desert, The Inner Experience, and Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander. Please plan to join us to consider the deep spiritual guidance of this talented monk and author.  

Women’s Book Club :

Thursday Oct 24 at 7:00 PM

at the home of Anne Osborne.

The book to be discussed is Faithful Families:

Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci Smith.

ADVENT WORKSHOP :

Sunday, Dec. 1, 9:45 a.m. in Wilson Hall

What is Advent? How many Sundays are in Advent? What color does FPC use for Advent? Stations will be set up for all ages to explore the Advent and Christmas liturgical seasons. At-home Advent Wreath station will be available, please sign up to ensure supplies are available. The Musical Gathering and individual Sunday school classes will NOT meet.   Sign up here to attend. If you need a wreath, email Kim Joiner: [email protected] .

Sunday, Nov 3

Reception for Leticia Arias:

Ms. Leti is moving to Mexico and we will certainly miss her on our nursery staff. She will be honored in our worship services and a reception will be held in Wilson Hall at 10:30 AM. We are collecting donations for a monetary gift to help her transition back to Mexico to be with her family. Place checks in the offering plate with a note on the memo line OR bring a card with a monetary gift enclosed.

On November 7 ^th the PrimeTimers will drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway to view the beautiful scenery. A few stops are being planned along the way, and we will dine at the Café on the Square in Columbia. Our bus and caravan will leave church at 10:00 and will return ~2:15 pm. Email Betty Barcheski to sign up: [email protected]  

Upcoming Music/Arts and

Worship Opportunities

Join us for our annual service of the Kirkin’ THIS SUNDAY on Reformation Sunday. You are encouraged to join in the opening processional if you have a family color or tartan that you would like to present as part of the morning’s celebration. Contact the Music Office for more information.

Fall Rehearsal Schedule Reminders

We encourage you to add your “musical tithe” to ours! Join us for a Wednesday evening rehearsal…join us for a Sunday morning service…join us for a special event preparation or season…or choose to join us on a more long-term basis. Just join us!! We want to find something that works for you, so please let us know how we can help you.    

Carillon Handbell Choir – Wednesday, 5:15-6:00 PM in Room 215-A

WNL Mid-week Meal – Wednesday, 6:00-6:45 PM in Wilson Hall

Children’s Choir (Younger Disciples) – Wednesday, 6:45-7:15 in Room 213

WNL Programming – Wednesday, 6:45-7:30 PM in Barr Conference Room

Chancel Choir – Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 215-B

Choral Musical Offerings for October

November 3 – We Are Surrounded , Joseph M. Martin

10 – Unveil My Eyes , Robert J. Powell

17 – Day by Day , Robert Leaf

24 (Christ the King Sunday) – The Lord is a Mighty God , F. Mendelssohn  

Carillon Handbell Choir

November 3 (All Saints’) – Celebration No. 1 in C, Michael R. Keller

Meditation, Michael Helman, and Paean (Song of Praise) Don McAfee

Carillon Schedule

Before/After Worship (Sunday)

Hymn Program (Sunday & Friday Noon and Sunday at 6:00 p.m.)

Ringing the Hours (Weekday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

October 24: Community Restorative Yoga

October 26: Pumpkinfest (only need 1 more volunteer!)

October 27: Kirkin' o' the Tartans

October 27: Trunk or Treat

November 6: On The Table

 

November 7: Primetimers Fall Natchez Tour

November 9: November 2NDSAT

November 15-17: Women's Retreat