Being an urban congregation in the heart of a revitalized downtown, First Presbyterian has many opportunities to serve our neighbors in the community. Listed below are some of the ways in which the congregation serves others in the name of Jesus Christ. New volunteers are always welcome to join the many First Presbyterians currently involved in programs that serve the Knoxville community. Read below to learn more about these local ministries. Click on the images to go to the each individual ministry website. Click on the ministry name to learn more about how each ministry relates to First Presbyterian. Check the Church News link to the right under References for upcoming events related to these ministries.
Community School of the Arts (CSA)
Contact: Jennifer Willard phone: (423) 523-5684 email: jmwillard@comcast.net
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)
Contact: Sue Wrisberg phone: 609-8177 email: sue.wrisberg@gmail.com
Parents’ Day Out (PDO)
Contact: Colleen Manrod phone: 705-9534 email: wemanrod@msn.com
Jesus Friends
Contact: Holly Watts or Bud Davidson phone: 546-2531
FISH Pantry
Contact: Pam Teague phone: 828-3091 email: dtea29@frontiernet.net
UTK - Presbyterian Center (The PC)Contact: Rev. Kally Elliott phone: 525-7475 email: pcutk@utk.edu
Habitat for Humanity
Contact: Rachel Trentham email: rachel_trentham@msn.com
Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC)
Contact: Joan Regester phone: 522-8954 email: joanreges@bellsouth.net
Dogwood Elementary School
Contact: Florence Fowler email: ffowler@cs.utk.edu
Boy Scouts of America Troop #5
Contact: Ben Garlington email: nextarchitect@comcast.net or Ed Peterson email: espeters@bellsouth.net
My Village Child Development Center
Contact: Connie Steele email: csteele69@msn.com phone: 951-2683
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