Ministries

Bulletin – November 2, 2025

Soup Fest ~ Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 pmBring your favorite soup or a new recipe to share with friends as early as 5 pm. Remember to make a reservation so we’ll know the amount of desserts to supply. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE BRINGING A SOUP SO WE CAN SUPPLY ENOUGH OUTLETS FOR CROCKPOTS. If you choose not to bring soup, crackers or cornbread would be appreciated. There is no charge for this meal. After dinner we will have a Vespers service at…

Bulletin – October 26, 2025

Trunk or Treat ~ October 29 5:00pm ~ Organ Concert in the Sanctuary5:30pm ~ Church Night Supper6:15pm ~ Parade of Costumes6:30-7:30pm ~ Trunk or Treat in our parking lot. If you would like to donate candy ahead of time to help out, you can drop it off in the foyer. On the MenuItaliano’s Pizza, Salad & Dessert! The deadline for reservations is noon on Tuesday, October 28. The cost is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 10, with a family…

Bulletin – October 19, 2025

Combined Worship and Potluck ~ Sunday, October 19 All are invited Sunday for a combined worship service at 10:30 a.m. in our Sanctuary with a potluck lunch to follow in the Fellowship Center. If you like, bring a side dish or dessert to the Fellowship Center kitchen as early as 10:00 a.m.  We’re looking forward to having a large crowd for this time of great home-cooked food and fellowship!

Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank November 19, 2025

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, November 19. Activity is picking up as we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas events. Please join us 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 – October 5, 2025

Join us for a Special SundaySunday, October 19 all are invited for a combined worship service at 10:30am in our Sanctuary with a potluck lunch to follow. You will also have a chance to meet some of newest members who have joined the past couple of months. Mark your calendars and bring a side dish to share.

Bulletin – September 14, 2025

Combined Worship and Called Congregational MeetingWe will have one combined worship service on Sunday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary to be followed by Mike’s farewell reception. A called congregational meeting will be held at the end of the service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the dissolution of Dr. Mike Shelton’s call with FPC. Please join us for Mike’s final Sunday at FPC. Children’s Sunday SchoolSunday school for younger elementary (4th grade and under) will begin Sunday at 10:15…

Bulletin – September 7, 2025

Breakfast Ministry Informational MeetingThere will be a short informational meeting about the Grab & Go Breakfast Ministry in the Fellowship Center immediately following the 10:30 worship service Sunday.   Anyone interested in learning more about the program and associated volunteer opportunities are encouraged to attend!  Should you have questions and are not able to attend you may contact Sarah Good (423-967-3148) or Becca Wright (423-963-9617).   Wednesday NightChurch Night Supper will be Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. from Panda Express and will include…

Day of Service Second Harvest Food Bank September 17, 2025

First Presbyterian Church volunteers will be working at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Wednesday, September 17. Please join us 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 – August 31, 2025

A little preview of Wednesday night Vespers and other programs:Wednesday Vespers will be held at 6:20 pm every Wednesday after Church Night Supper in September. We will have a break on October 8th and then resume Vespers on the 15th and 22nd. There will be another break on October 29th for Trunk or Treat which will be in the Church Parking Lot after Church Night Supper. Vespers will be held in November on the 5th, 12th and 19th. There will be…