All Creation Waits Advent Readings
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All Creation Waits Advent Readings

During Advent, we will be offering daily readings from All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss. Readings for both adults and families with children are available on First Church’s YouTube page and by following the links below. We invite you to explore this time of waiting in a new way, by learning how many different animals…

Climate Crisis is the Topic of Science & Theology Lecture

Climate Crisis is the Topic of Science & Theology Lecture

“Living in a Climate Crisis World – A Call to Hope and Action” will be the topic of an October 6 talk in the science and theology lecture series jointly sponsored by First Presbyterian and First United Methodist churches in Oak Ridge. The Rev. Jim Antal, special advisor on climate justice to the general minister…

Mary’s Story

Mary’s Story

Chances are, if you have been to a community meal, First Recovery, or attended Sunday services, you may have noticed our friend Mary. Mary has been participating in various events at FUMC since early last fall. She struggles with a traumatic brain injury and substance use disorder. Unfortunately, both have been exacerbated by physical abuse….

2023 Holston Annual Conference: A Delegate’s Report

2023 Holston Annual Conference: A Delegate’s Report

(Many thanks to Linda Young for putting together the following reflections on her time as one of our delegates to the Holston Annual Conference from June 4-7.) The atmosphere at the Annual Conference was much calmer than last year. Delegates from the 578 churches of Holston were happy, prayerful, and positive about the future of…

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