A CHURCH IN OAK RIDGE, TN

1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

8:45 and 11:00 a.m. - Traditional
11:00 a.m. - Contemporary

Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Lot on Tulane Avenue for the Sanctuary Entrance.

Upper Church Lot at the corner of Tulane Avenue and Vienna Road for handicap accessibility to the Sanctuary and Welcome Center.

Lower Church Lot on Tulane Avenue for Offices and First Steps Preschool.

Yes! Nursery for children through age five is available during all services and Sunday School. First Kids Worship for Kindergarten-3rd grade children happens during all worship services throughout the school year (August-May). Sunday School classes for children and youth meet each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. Additionally, there are monthly activities for children and families, and weekly gatherings of the youth group (grades 6-12)

Worship at First Church is based in the ancient traditions of the Church. We pray, praise and learn through music, reading of Scripture, sermons, and the celebration of Holy Communion.

Contemporary

Our Contemporary Service, held in the Multipurpose Room, is a nontraditional worship experience incorporating modern worship music led by a live band of guitars, drums, keyboard, and vocals as well as preaching that digs deep into Scripture and its relevance for our daily lives. The atmosphere is casual and inviting—with adults dressed in a little bit of everything, kids dancing in the aisles, videos on the screens, and cups of coffee in hands throughout the room! This reflects God's love for all of us as our most authentic selves.

Traditional

Traditional worship, held at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, incorporates organ music and traditional hymns, several Scripture readings, prayers, and liturgy to enhance the proclamation of the Word. The pastors and choir wear robes to show reverence to God and reflect the sacredness of the service.

Ministry opportunities at First Church can be found under the "Ministries" tab on the main menu. Select the ministry that interests you to learn more and find out who to contact or how to get involved.

There are many Sunday School classes and small groups for all ages at First Church. To learn more go to the "Visit" tab on the main menu and select Sunday School, or for more specific age-level groups, check out the "Ministries" tab. 

Mission opportunities at First Church can be found under the "Missions" tab on the main menu. Select the mission that interests you to learn more and find out who to contact or how to get involved.

Church should be a place where we can be authentic to who we are, with God and one another, and this is no exception when it comes to what we wear! We encourage you to wear what makes you feel comfortable and truly yourself. In each of our services, you will see people dressed in a bit of everything from very casual to more formal, so no matter what, you will fit right in!

We would love to greet you, know who you are and what brought you to church that day – but we will not ask you to stand up and be recognized as a visitor in worship.  Please let us know you were here by filling out the attendance pads in the pews. We won’t bombard you with stuff – we just want to let you know we were glad to have you with us! Come by the “Donut Hole” in the Vienna Road Welcome Center for some coffee, a donut, and you can find what Sunday School class would be best for you!

We believe that Christ invites all people to dine at His table, anyone who is seeking to respond to God’s gracious offer of love. Therefore, you do not need to be a member of this church or any church to participate in this meal; all are invited! When you come forward, a piece of bread will be placed in your cupped hands, you will dip the bread in the cup and consume the bread and juice together. A gluten-free option is available. The baskets located beside the Communion stations are for donations to our Community Assistance Fund, which allows us to responsibly assist our neighbors in their time of need.

Absolutely everyone. We embrace Jesus’ message that God loves and accepts every person. Therefore, we welcome all to share in the life and ministry of this community of faith. Our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, economic condition, physical ability or mental ability.