Join us this Sunday for Worship at 8:30 and 11 AM with Sunday Wonder Hour at 9:45 AM.

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

This week's scripture for reflection: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sign up on our website/Connection Card for dinner each week catered by Daily Dish! SignUp Genius sends a reminder email on the Saturday before, so if you do not receive your WNL meal reminder, make sure to sign up by Sunday! Dinner starts at 6 and programming follows at 6:45 PM. Suggested pricing: $10 per adult/youth, $5 per child, $25 family max.

Tomorrow night we will hear a lecture on two Short Stories from Victor Judge, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Lecturer in Literature and Eeligion at Vanderbilt University Divinity School where he teaches courses in literary-theology and in creative writing. He is currently in the forty-fourth year of his vocation as an educator. 

Jamaican-born literary artist and historian Olive Senior (1941 -   ) is among Caribbean literature’s leading voices. Her writings, though composed in English, remain heavily influenced by the region’s patois and draw heavily upon the oral storytelling traditions. In the genres of prose and poetry, Senior presents a critique of the political and cultural ties that continue to bind Jamaica to a British colonial past. Her protagonists find themselves divided between the resulting two worlds of assimilation and preservation, and as the characters assume this posture of division, Senior reveals the ways colonialism fractures the grammar of the Gospels. From Senior’s canon we shall read and discuss “The Pain Tree,” and “Confirmation Day.” 

We had a small but great crew who showed up ready to work. As it happens, the flooring (which had been scheduled for the previous day) didn’t get installed. So we got to work painting the interior trim work & doors. We also had an additional community volunteer and a couple of homeowners (Gina and Antonio, the latter who happens to be a professional painter!). This resulted in enough folks to get the painting done by just after 1pm. We then attached some door hardware. The staff were very impressed with the quality and speed of the work. They were even able to reschedule the flooring company to come out later that same day! Thanks to everyone who came out and to Robin for getting us a wonderful lunch from Subway!

Jason Coleman, Missions Committee Chair

THEPUBLIC will gather tonight, Tuesday, November 8th, in person once again! They are extremely excited to meet at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar at the Factory in Franklin. Food and drinks will be available to purchase and enjoy before the 6:30 discussion begins, so join as early as 4:45 to grab a light meal and drinks. 

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If you have any questions, reach out to our new RITI coordinator, Brent Sower.

The Primetimers will meet for lunch together this Thursday at 1 PM at Amerigos in Cool Springs. We hope you'll join them for some delicious Italian food. RSVP HERE.

Join us Thursday, November 10 at UKirk Nashville, the Presbyterian Campus Ministry for Vanderbilt and Belmont, as we serve dinner and participate in their weekly worship service. This is a fun way we serve together each year and get to interact with local college students! We will gather at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus at 5:45 (dinner at 6:30 with worship following). If you would like to join for the evening, reach out to Mary Sellers.

Do you want to learn more about First Presbyterian? The Inquirer Gathering is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our faith community and ask questions you have about our congregation or the Presbyterian Church in general. For more information, contact Mary Sellers Shaw.

We had a blast at our Women's Retreat to NaCoMe this past weekend. Everyone enjoyed fellowship and laughter along with serious reflections on the joys and sorrows of life. We even designed our own mugs and did a little axe throwing! Be sure to join us next year!

Register HERE.

Thank you for showing love for your Neighbor through your congregation's recent contribution to GraceWorks Ministries. Your gift has helped Rachel, whose unexpected expenses over four months left her with unpaid bills. Rachel's car broke down in June, July brought severe strep throat and bronchitis. She lost two weeks' pay because she did not have sick leave. By August, her savings were gone. GraceWorks was able to provide assistance with her bills as well as a shopping cart of food. Our work would not be possible without you.