upcoming events
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UPCOMING SERIES: MY FAITH AS A MUSLIM IN AMERICA
Location: First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Franklin
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
Speaker: Samar Ali – Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Law, leader of the Vanderbilt Project of Unity and American Democracy and founder of Millions of Conversations
Dates & Topics:
Feb 4: Islam 101 – What It Is & What It Is Not
Feb 11: Islam and Muslims in America – Living & Practicing Islam Today
Feb 25: Open Q&A – Questions About the Muslim Faith
*Feb 18 is our Ash Wednesday Service
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6PM- Dinner; 6:45-7:30 PM- Adult, Youth, and Children programs.
For more information on programing for each Wednesday, click here.
To reserve your meal, click here.
To sign up to help clean up, click here.
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Event is postponed. More info to come. Adults 55 +: Join us on Friday, January 30 at 11:00 AM in Barr Conference Room for a presentation on storytelling-what it is, why it matters, and how to tell a great story. Enjoy video clips of outstanding storytellers and time together in fellowship. Bring your own lunch and come connect with others.
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FISH SNACK BAG ASSEMBLY
Join us Saturday, January 31 at 9 AM in Wilson Hall in assembling snack bags that help keep our neighbors nourished. These bags support Room In The Inn, our partners at MNPD, and the Metro Extreme Cold Weather Overflow Shelter.
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Growth Groups
Groups will meet for 7 weeks beginning February 15. Deadline to sign up is February 8.- Sunday 5:30-7 PM Grassland area home
- Monday 6-7 PM Cool Springs restaurants
- Monday 7-8 PM Zoom
- Thursday 1-2:30 PM FPC Parlor
- Thursday 7-8 PM Zoom
Jon Meacham explores the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, combining rich historical and theological insights to reflect on the true heart of the Christian story.
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Youth Sunday & Envelope Fundraiser
Youth Sunday is on February 8! Join us for a special worship service led entirely by our teenagers. We will also be running our annual Envelope Fundraiser, our final fundraising effort before summer 2026! Please consider donating toward our efforts to bring Youth to Montreat Youth Conference and on mission trips.
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Winter PotLUCK
The FPC Winter Potluck is Sunday, February 8 after worship. Please bring a dish to share. Chancel Choir “Cookie Caravan”: Celebrate the Pittsburgh Cookie Table tradition as the choir provides a wide variety of cookies for the church potluck.
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Ash Wednesday Services
Join us for Ash Wednesday Services, February 18 at Noon (Sanctuary) or at 6:45 PM (Sanctuary & Livestream).
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Join us Wednesday mornings beginning February 25 at 10 AM in Barr Conference Room as Pastor Eddie leads "Finding Peace in Anxious Times."
Whether anxiety feels overwhelming or quietly persistent, this Lenten class offers Scripture-based hope, encouragement, and practical faith for everyday life. All are welcome and come as you are. This study thoughtfully addresses the anxieties of our modern world through the Apostle Paul’s pastoral words of comfort to the church in Philippi. Rooted in Philippians 4:4–8, the study invites participants to exchange worry for prayer, fear for gratitude, and anxiety for “the peace of God, which passes all understanding.” Through Scripture, conversation, and reflection, we will explore how God’s peace can steady our hearts and minds, even in our uncertain times.
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PIZZA AND TRIVIA- 2/28/26
Due to weather, we postponed the event to Saturday, February 28 at 5:30PM. Join us for food, fellowship, and a night of fun team competitions.
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After AMen Lunch
Come and connect Sunday, March 1 for the After Amen lunch at the Factory. Meet up near the Skylight Bar.
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Sign up today to donate the worship flowers in honor or memory of someone. The worship flowers remind us of the beauty of God's creation and are then rearranged into smaller vases and delivered to members as a reminder of God's love and the love of their church family.
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basic essentials: Blanket & Coat Collection
For the month of January, donations of new or gently used small blankets and XX-Large & up basic men's & women's winter coats may be placed in the Basic Essentials Cart just outside the Sanctuary to help support neighbors without a home during these cold winter nights.
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Basic Essentials Collection
For February we will be collecting heavy drawstring men's pants in sizes Med-XXXLG. Please drop off your donation in the Basic Essentials Cart.
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Holy Stitches
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Holy Stitches is the new name for our expanded prayer shawl ministry which now includes scarves and hats for our Mountain T.O.P. mission partner and blankets for new FPC babies. We’re looking for new members—whether you’d like to join our monthly gatherings or contribute items from home.
Learn more by contacting Karen Hanson. Join us the second Monday of each month from 1-2:30 PM in the Church Parlor.
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Click here to find out more info about Summer Camp.
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Sisters in Spirit small group meets Fridays in the parlor.
If interested, please contact Martha Johnson.
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The Men's Bible Study group is currently studying the book of Psalms. Join them in the Parlor any Saturday. For more information contact Duke Ellis.