Ministries

Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank January 21, 2026

Please join your First Presbyterian Church friends and volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, January 21. It is a fun time of fellowship and service! Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and indicate your time preference; morning (9am-11am), afternoon (1pm-3pm) or both!   

Bulletin – December 21, 2025

Christmas Eve Worship Services4:00 pm ~ Shadow Nativity and Carols in the Fellowship Center5:30 pm ~ Lessons and Carols in the Sanctuary Note from Finance Office We are winding down our 2026 Stewardship Campaign. Thank you to all who have responded. There are still a few people we need to hear from as we finalize the budget.   

Bulletin – December 14, 2025

Greetings from the newly minted PNC:     We have met with the Committee on Ministry liaison from Holston Presbytery and have been given the tasks and litany of what has to be done in order to see whom God has called to be our next minister. I will note that when you embark on a journey like this there are always whispers from the spirit that help secure your path. The recent sermon on “Patience” from Sharon really hit home to remind…

Bulletin – November 30, 2025

Fourth Advent CoffeeLet us gather together on the first Sunday of Advent on November 30 in the Fellowship Center from 9:15-10:15 a.m. This replaces Sunday School. The church will provide coffee, punch and water. Please bring a savory or sweet breakfast food such as fruit, deviled eggs, biscuits, sausage, cheese straws, pastries, quiche, muffins etc. Any Christmas food is also welcomed. Hope to see you there!

Bulletin – November 23, 2025

Five Cents-A-Meal Offering The Five Cents-A-Meal offering will be received Sunday. Mark your offering as “5 cents a meal”. The Family Promise of Greater Kingsport will receive 50% of the collection.  Poinsettias for ChristmasThe deadline to order poinsettias for Christmas is Monday, November 24. Forms are attached. Decorating for AdventMonday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, at 9 a.m., we will be decorating for Advent! November 30 is the first Sunday of Advent! Many hands make light work, and we need them all!  Note from the Financial OfficeMany thanks to those of…

Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank December 17, 2025

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, December 17. Please join us and bring a friend if you can. Call or text Bob Stoots at (423-782-6280) to sign up and indicate your time preference; morning (9am-11am), afternoon (1pm-3pm) or both!   

Bulletin – November 16, 2025

Congregational MeetingA congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, November 16 during the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the purpose of electing the Pastor Nominating Committee.