Rev. Meredith Loftis gives Invocation at 225th Anniversary of TN Statehood

Meredith Loftis gave the invocation this week at the 225th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood, which was proclaimed in 1796 with the signing of the state constitution in downtown Knoxville. At an event led by Governor Bill Lee, Mayor Indya Kincannon, and other state leaders, Meredith made an impact with her powerful words.

She was quoted in the Compass newspaper:

"The event opened with a benediction from the Rev. Meredith Loftis, associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church, where William Blount was a parishioner. She emphasized the importance of looking at history clearly.

'Do not let us shy away from painful history or difficult conflict, but allow these things to help us evolve into the people you would have us be," Loftis prayed. "Empower us by your spirit to grow and flourish into a place and community where all your people might participate in the future ahead with creativity, abundant life, liberty and justice in Tennessee.'

You can see Meredith's entire invocation on our website here: http://www.fpcknox.org/about/tn-225-birthday-invocation/

Check out the website that commemorates 225 years of Tennessee statehood with stories, images, and educational resources here: https://www.tennessee225.com