During the months of July and August, we are collecting food and other basic needs items to support GraceWorks. Donations can be placed in the Basic Essentials cart in the Narthex. Items to consider include: Boxed meals, Canned goods, Pasta/Rice, Shampoo/Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, and Diapers. Thank you for helping meet the needs of our community! Government spending has been cut dramatically, and donations are down. Please donate today! 

August 7 @ 1 PM: Navigating Family Dynamics-Dr. Eichenberger

September 25 @ 2 PM:The Power of Connections-Dr. Catherine Sanderson

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Montreat Women’s Connection August 8-10. We will enjoy the beauty of Montreat, NC, attend worship & workshops, and hear the keynote speaker Amy-Jill Levine. For more information, go to montreat.org or email Diane Fender or Martha Johnson.

FPC has an opening for a part time Children's Ministry Coordinator. Please helps spread the word. See the job description here.

Sunday, August 10 during Worship.

We invite all volunteers and teachers who work with minors to join us for an important safety and policy training on Wednesday, August 13, in Wilson Hall. This time together helps ensure we’re all prepared to create a safe and welcoming environment for our children and youth. If you’re not able to attend on August 13, there will be an opportunity to review this information at a later date.

Rally Day is August 17! Join us in the sanctuary at 9 AM as we kick off the Christian Education year. During worship, rising 3rd–5th graders will receive a Deep Blue Kids' Wonder Bible. Email Sam Belcher if your child hasn't received one yet!

Join the FP Legends running group. The Franklin Classic is a 5k, 10k, 15k combo, and 1k kids run. It starts and finishes on the square in downtown Franklin. For registration and more details, please visit The Franklin Classic website and be sure to join our team by selecting FPC Legends during registration. If you have any questions, contact Khris Downey.

Make your own ice cream sundaes to celebrate the kick-off of the new school year and church ministries on Sunday, August 17 after worship.

If you’re a guest and would like to learn more about First Presbyterian Church, we’d love to meet you! Join us for an Inquirer Gathering on Sunday, August 24, at 9:00 AM in the Parlor. This is a great opportunity to get to know others and learn more about our congregation.

Join us for a delicious home-cooked meal and an evening of stories and inspiration as our FPC Youth share about their impactful summer trips. On Wednesday, August 27 in Wilson Hall, come hear how these experiences are shaping lives and learn how you can support future youth mission efforts as we look ahead to summer 2026.

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The next Blood Drive is September 14. These are open to the community as well as church members. Sign up today. 

Mountain T.O.P. in Coalmont, TN needs FPC Franklin’s help. Our upcoming domestic mission trip will be held October 23-26 to assist their community with major home repairs or staff their fall festival. No construction experience is necessary. Registration fee is $50. Sign up or for more information, please contact Mike Anderson at or (615)-969-1515. Pay registration fee here.

Join us every Wednesday at 5 PM throughout the Summer at the Franklin Chop House. No need to sigh up. Just show up.

Join us Sundays at 9 AM for Crafting Faith. Contact Katie Gottlieb if you have a craft idea.

“Revelation” is a book of mystery and unfamiliar symbols, but we can understand it. The book’s message of hope and resistance speaks loudly into today’s current political climate. This adult Sunday offering by Eddie Bellis begins June 1 and will end Sunday, August 10. We will use a Kerygma curriculum ($10/person) which can be ordered by dropping off a check at the church office or paying online by clicking here. We will have your workbook for you at the first class. We will meet in Barr Conference Room at 9:00 AM. Sign up here. Join via ZOOM here.

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Sisters in Spirit small group meets Fridays in the parlor. We are currently reading Life: My Story Through History by Pope Francis.

If interested, please contact Cindy Blackburn or Martha Johnson.

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.