First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Cookeville, TN

First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Cookeville, Tennessee

Activities

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School took place June 6-8 from 5:30 pm for supper through 8 pm classes. The children used 'Renew', an environmentally focused program that uses the Parable of the Sower as the basis for their study. Adults also had a class. This year's curriculum was based on the parable of the sower and focuses on 'living green'. We had activities for children age preschool through middle school and a class for adults. Each night began with a light meal followed by classtime for the adults and classtime, crafts and music for the children.

Living Waters for the World mission

For more information about the church's efforts in improving household water quality for needy persons in the Upper Cumberland, contact Bill Swim at wswim@charter.net or the church office at (931) 526-4424. So far, the group has participated in support of the Appalachian Network of the Living Waters for the World in meetings in Frakes, KY and installations in Tazewell, TN.

Centennial Celebration

In addition to the special music commission for 2010, we are still looking for photos of people and places for the centennial celebration. Please check the preceding link for a list to see if you or someone you know has photos and then contact us so we can have a copy to include for the celebration.

Holy Week

View schedule of Holy Week activities (which took place Mar. 29th-Apr.2nd)

For nearly a half century, we have spearheaded a series of worship services during Holy Week with ministers and lay members of various local churches participating. This is in conjunction with a luncheon, prepared cooperatively, with proceeds dedicated to Helping Hands of Putnam County and Meals on Wheels.

Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday, March 28th, children participated in reenacting the Bible story of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem on a donkey. You may still find pictures of their reenactment from 2009 by clicking on the photo to the right. There are also pictures of this year's Easter egg hunt on that page as well.

Special Events

We traditionally serve regular Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Throughout the year we observe special occasions, including Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday services with Communion. We also participate in the annual Souper Bowl, Joy Offering, and One Great Hour of Sharing. Our Second Sunday Dinner is a cooperative meal after worship on the second Sunday of each month throughout the year. Students and visitors are warmly invited to participate in this celebration of food and fellowship.

The congregation meets at Cane Creek for picnics, organized by the Christian Education Committee.

Presbyterian Women

The Presbyterian Women's group meets once a month for Bible study and fellowship. They fund a scholarship for a deserving student each year.

Click on picture to see a photo slide

The following photo was taken from a fellowship dinner at Spankies.