September2 ,October14th:
CommitteesMeetat6pm
As we look to the future God is calling us toward, we need the voices, hands, and hearts of our members to help guide our life together Serving on a committee is a meaningful way to deepen relationships, share your talents, and help lead our congregation into its next chapter of ministry. We are currently seeking new members for Congregational Life, Discipleship, Mission, Property, and Worship Committees. Whatever your gifts, there is a place for you to serve. If you feel called to join or simply want to learn more please reach out to the church office to contact the committee chairs.
September7th:TwoServices
Resume,CommissioningSunday
TwoSundayworshipservicesschedulewill resume:
WorshipService:8:15am
SundaySchool:9:15am-10:00am
Fellowship:10:00am-10:25am
WorshipService:10:30am
WewillalsocommissionourSundaySchool teachers,choirs,andacolytesatthe 10:30amservice.
SundaySchoolforallAges
Preschool (3-5 years old): Room 107
K-2 Grade: Room 201 nd
3 -5 Grade: Room 200 rd th
Adults Chapel Class: Chapel
Adults Fellowship: Fellowship Hall
Youth grades 6-12: Youth Room
We are still looking for volunteers to help teach our children and youth If you would like to learn more please contact Mary Marshall Jewell (ledbetter.mm@gmail.com) or signup in the Gathering Space.
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TuesdayNightWomen’sBibleStudy Forthe2025-2026year,theTuesdayNight Women’sBibleCirclewillbestudying“Tending theWildGarden:GrowingintheFruitofthe Spirit”.InthisbookPresbyterianMinisterEugenia AnneGambleexploresthemeaningbehindthe fruitsoftheSpiritlistedbyPaulinGalatians5:2223a:“love,joy,peace,patience,kindness, goodness,faithfulness,gentleness,andselfcontrol.”
TheTuesdayNightCirclewasoriginallycreatedto provideaBiblestudyoptionforworkingwomen. Mostofthemembersareretirednow,but meetingsarestillscheduledtoaccommodate thosewhoareworkingThemeetingsincludea lightsupper,lotsoffellowship,andaninformal Biblelesson.
TheirfirstmeetingwillbeatCathyMcDonald’s home(3405Hunter’sRidge,Columbia)on Tuesday,September9 at6:30pm.Ifyouare interestedinjoining,textCathyat(931)446-0054 orEllenLudwigat(931)398-4929.
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September10 :MusicatFPCth FPCMusicisoutreach,pastoralcare,education, prayer,andworship.FPCMusicisallofus. Thisbelovedprayerofunknownoriginissaid regularly(worldwide)bychoirsofallages.Itis whatFPCMusicstandsfor.
Bless,OLord,usthyservants,whoministerinthy temple.Grantthatwhatwesingwithourlips,wemay believeinourhearts,andwhatwebelieveinour hearts,wemayshowforthinourlives. ThroughChristourLord,Amen.
Choristers(K-5):Wednesdays6:00p.m.Meetin FellowshipHallwithMs.Reisertogotorehearsal Thisteamofyoungpeoplearepartofthe leadershipofFPC.OnWednesdaystheydotwo specificthings:1)learnaboutmusic,church architecture,liturgy,theorgan,andsinging–and haveagreattimedoingit2)preparemusicforthe 10:30service,wheretheysingregularly.
September10th:
WonderfulWednesdaysResume
WonderfulWednesdaydinnerandactivities beginSeptember10 at5:30pminthe FellowshipHall.Pleasecallthechurchofficeor scantheQRcodebelowforreservations.
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Choristers(K-5):6:00pm-6:30pm BibleStudy(K-5):6:30pm-7:00pm Youth:6:00pm-7:00pm
AdultBibleStudy:6:00pm-7:00pm
ChancelChoirRehersal:7:00pm-8:00pm
FPCChancelChoir:Wednesdays7:00p.m. Meetinroom202
ThisChoirofadultssingsweeklyatthe10:30 serviceandweloveourrehearsals.Wesing,learn, pray,laugh,andgivethanksforthegiftofmusic. CalloremailNancyReisertobepartofthis extraordinarycommunity.Youwillbesogladyou did
FPCHandbellChoir:Mondays5:30p.m.beginning Septmeber8inRoom204 th Doyoulovethesoundofhandbells?Youwould lovemakingthatsound!Itisuniqueandsomuch fun.Weplayatthe10:30serviceseveraltimes duringtheyear.FinishyourMondayswith somethinglovely.
September12 :J.O.Y.Kickoff th
Our Just Older Youth fellowship starts back on September 12th at 11:30am and is for anyone over the age of 18. Our very own, Dawn High will share her past experience as a minister’s daughter and how it shaped her faith, her artistic talent, and more. Lunch will follow.
October 3 -4 : NaCoMe Adult Retreat rd th
The October J O Y Fellowship event will be on October 24 The group will travel to the Maury County Archives for a tour at 10am given by our very own, Tom Price, Director of the MCA. th More details to come!
September18 : th GoodNeighbors,GoodMusicConcert
This varied program of organ and piano music by Nancy Reiser and Peter Douglas, Music Directors of FPC and St. Peter's, will begin at 7:00pm and conclude before 8:00pm. Come and enjoy a delightful time of music with us!
Childcare will be provided.
September20 :Presby101th
Whether you’ve been worshiping with us for a while or are brand new, we’d love to get to know you better!
Join us for Presby 101 on Saturday, September 20th beginning at 9am and finishing up with lunch together.
This relaxed, interactive gathering is a chance to: learn about our history, beliefs, and ministries, ask questions, and discover ways to get involved
Whether you’re considering membership or simply curious, you are encouraged to join us. RSVP to the church office!
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October26 :CommitmentSunday
Commitment Sunday is the culmination of our stewardship season. This special day is an important milestone in our church’s life, as we come together to dedicate our time, talents, and financial resources to the work of God’s kingdom
October26 :FallFestivalth WoodlandParkRotaryShelterat4pm
We invite you to join us for our annual Fall Festival! The Congregational Life Committee will provide hotdogs and drinks. Please bring a side dish. Please call the church office if you would like to enter in the chili cookoff contest. Don’t forget to come dressed in your spookiest costume to possibly win a prize! We can’t wait to celebrate this season with you
YouthProgramming
September 21 : River Rats Kayaking from st 1pm-4pm
October 22 or 29 : Pumpkin Paradisend th Dinner, Hayrides, Games
November 7 -9 : NaCoMe Fall Youth Retreat th th
November 16th: Progressive Dinner around Mayes Place
December 14th: Caroling at 4:30pm, Dirty Santa at La Fuente at 5:30pm
Save the Date!
Be on the lookout for our fall Habitat for Humanity build information. We are still waiting on a build date. Stay tuned for ways to give to this important mission!
Sisters in Spirit Bible Study Tues. Night Women’s Bible Study Committee Meetings
Joint Deacons & Session