Upcoming Events
Jordan River Rules Book Study
Tuesdays, June 4-25, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Dotsy Liles
The Jordan River Rules is a small book with a big impact for those journeying through life's seasons from transition to triumph. Purchase book through robertjmorgan.com. Register here.
Garden Gathering: Shade Garden
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us for an informal gathering to hear Mary Minor share about shade gardening. Registration required.
Conversations on Art and Faith
Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Jenna Fergus
Location: Brooks Museum–People Are People exhibit
Cost: $15, adult; $12.55, Seniors; $8, Students
Christian Siriano’s People Are People exhibit explores the idea that “fashion is for everyone.” We will observe and discuss God’s view of clothing from a Biblical perspective.
Register here.
Women’s Potluck Backyard Brunch
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Kickoff Summer Circles with a potluck backyard brunch and spend a casual morning with other FEC women. RSVP online at firstevan.org/women.
Jordan River Rules Book Study
Tuesdays, June 4-25, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Dotsy Liles
The Jordan River Rules is a small book with a big impact for those journeying through life's seasons from transition to triumph. Purchase book through robertjmorgan.com. Register here.
Threads
Thursday, June 13, 7:00-8:30 pm
Threads
Bring your handwork project (embroidery, crochet, quilting, etc.) and join other women for fellowship while you work on your projects. Let us know you’re coming if you can but an RSVP is not required.
Jordan River Rules Book Study
Tuesdays, June 4-25, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Dotsy Liles
The Jordan River Rules is a small book with a big impact for those journeying through life's seasons from transition to triumph. Purchase book through robertjmorgan.com. Register here.
Conversations on Art and Faith
Thursday, June 20, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Dixon Galleries and Gardens–Memphis 2024 exhibit
Cost: Free
Memphis 2024 focuses on the art of Memphis. Artists will be in the galleries to talk about their work. Afterward, we will have a time for consideration and prayer for our city.
Garden Gathering: Composting
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us for an informal gathering to hear Jan Carrier share about composting. Registration required.
Stories of God’s Faithfulness
Monday, June 24, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Kelli Owens
Location: Jo Anne Clark’s home, 548 Valleybrook Dr., Memphis
Within God’s amazing eternal story are the stories of each of His children. Every saint has a story of both faithfulness and failure. All our stories include seasons of blessing, trial, struggle, and suffering. Hearing testimony of God’s faithfulness in the lives of other women can be a huge encouragement, helping us to trust, obey, and honor God in our own journey.
Jordan River Rules Book Study
Tuesdays, June 4-25, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Dotsy Liles
The Jordan River Rules is a small book with a big impact for those journeying through life's seasons from transition to triumph. Purchase book through robertjmorgan.com. Register here.
Mentoring Moms & Dads: Teaching Healthy Sexuality to Your Children
Thursday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mentoring Moms is back this summer. Katherine Blackney, Ph.D., LPC-MHSC will share how to have, and continue, these conversations with your young kids to pre-teens. RSVP required. Childcare can be registered for here.
Girl’s Night Out: Potluck and Recipe Exchange
Tuesday, July 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Escape the Summer heat with an evening among friends. Women are invited to bring a friend, your fave appetizer, main dish, or dessert to share, and the recipe. RSVP requested but not required.
Blank Page Bible Study
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
If you only had your Bible and a blank piece of paper, would you know how to start studying? Join us for this two-part study of 2 Timothy as we prepare for our Fall Women’s Bible Study. RSVP here.
Mentoring Moms & Dads: Being a Tech-Wise Parent
Thursday, July 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Being a Tech-Wise Parent.
Mentoring Moms is back! Good technology habits begin with parents. How do we set up and maintain safe systems and expectations for ourselves and then our children? It’s not too late to start. RSVP required. Childcare can be registered for here.
Book of Revelation: Read Aloud
Sunday, July 21, 6:00-7:30 pm
The Book of Revelation is the only book in the Bible that offers a blessing to those who both read and hear it read out loud. Join us as several readers take us through the Book of Revelation and lead us in worship.
Stories of God’s Faithfulness
Monday, July 22, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jo Anne Clark
Location: Jo Anne Clark’s home, 548 Valleybrook Dr., Memphis
Within God’s amazing eternal story are the stories of each of His children. Every saint has a story of both faithfulness and failure. All our stories include seasons of blessing, trial, struggle, and suffering. Hearing testimony of God’s faithfulness in the lives of other women can be a huge encouragement, helping us to trust, obey, and honor God in our own journey.
Blank Page Bible Study
Tuesday, July 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
If you only had your Bible and a blank piece of paper, would you know how to start studying? Join us for this two-part study of 2 Timothy as we prepare for our Fall Women’s Bible Study. RSVP here.
Threads
Thursday, July 30, 7:00-8:30 pm
Threads
Bring your handwork project (embroidery, crochet, quilting, etc.) and join other women for fellowship while you work on your projects. Let us know you’re coming if you can but an RSVP is not required.
Precept Upon Precept “1 Timothy” Bible Study
Tuesdays, March 5–April 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m. via Zoom
1 Timothy: Paul's letter to young Pastor Timothy regarding false teachers, conduct, and guarding the truth in the church. Register by March 1 by contacting Sara Butler at 901-491-0101 or sarabutler6@gmail.com. Purchase workbooks from Precept, cost $15.75
“Doing Life With Your Adult Children” facilitated by Pastor Taylor Park
Wednesdays, January 10–April 17, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Spurgeon Room (E125)
If you have an adult child, you know that parenting doesn’t stop when a child reaches age 18. In many ways it gets more complicated. Both your heart and your head are as involved as ever, whether your child lives under your roof or barely stays in contact.
Join us in a support group format as we study this insightful book, learn from and encourage each other. We’ll cover things like healthy and gracious boundaries, the difference between helping and enabling, supporting them when you don’t support their choices, relating to their significant other, living with a broken heart, and much more.
Please purchase the book through Amazon or other retailer prior to the class beginning. A study/discussion guide will be provided.
The Greatest Story: Recap and Dessert Potluck
Wednesdays, April 17, 6:15–8:00 p.m., Chapel
The Greatest Story: Recap and Dessert Potluck
Meetings with Pace McKee
SCHEDULED MEETINGS WITH PACE MCKEE
Tuesday, April 16
6:15 p.m. Family Ministry, Fellowship Hall
l7:30 p.m. Worship/Choir, Chapel
The Greatest Story: Recap and Brunch/Dessert Potluck
Tuesday, April 16, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
The Greatest Story: Recap and Brunch/dessert potluck
Heart to Heart PM Bible Study
Wednesdays, January 10–April 17, Chapel | Cost: $17.
Heart to Heart is a women's Bible study with small group discussion followed by large group lecture time. Everyone is welcome to continue or start the study this Spring. This semester we will move into the New Testament studying, “The Greatest Story: Read the Bible as One Story and Discover Your Place in God's Redemptive Plan” and we'll see clearly how the Old and New Testaments work together to tell the one story of the Bible and how God continues to prove His everlasting love and faithfulness to all of creation, especially through the life of Jesus Christ. Books are available the first week of January. Childcare and children’s programming available.
Register here
Heart to Heart AM Bible Study
Tuesdays, January 9–April 16 (No Meeting February 6 or March 12), 9:30–11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Cost: $17.
Heart to Heart is a women's Bible study with small group discussion followed by large group lecture time. Everyone is welcome to continue or start the study this Spring. This semester we will move into the New Testament studying, “The Greatest Story: Read the Bible as One Story and Discover Your Place in God's Redemptive Plan” and we'll see clearly how the Old and New Testaments work together to tell the one story of the Bible and how God continues to prove His everlasting love and faithfulness to all of creation, especially through the life of Jesus Christ. Books are available the first week of January. Childcare and children’s programming available.
Register here
Women’s Small Group: “Emotions”
Mondays, 6:00 p.m., E236 (Executive Conference Room).
Terry Bernardini Thompson, LPC, will facilitate an eight-week women's small group on emotions. The group will break for Spring Break and involve sharing and education. Please contact Terry Thompson at tkbernardini@gmail.com or 901-870-8970 for more information or to sign up for the group.
Date Night
Friday, April 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Common Ground Room (E202)
Join us for BBQ, fun, and fellowship! Compete in trivia, enter to win door prizes, enjoy building relationships with other First Evan couples. Childcare provided. Please register here by March 31 (space is limited).
ACT II Widows Fellowship
Monday, March 4, 10:00 a.m., Chapel | Speaker: Andrew Beach, Director of Life Planning & Retirement Coaching, The Center - Memphis.
ACT II is a group for widows that meet monthly for prayer and fellowship in the Chapel, unless we have an outing or special program. This month we will hear from First Evaner Andrew Beach who is the Director of Life Planning and Retirement Coaching at The Center - Memphis. For more information about this ministry or to RSVP, please contact Cathy Graham at 901-685-1028 or 901-299-1426 (cell).
Abounding in Christ Together in the Second Season—“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things, at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
Women’s Coffee Club
Wednesday, February 28, 9:30 a.m., Congregation Coffee, 3060 Forest Hill Irene, Rd., Germantown
Join us for a time of fellowship with other ladies. Women of all ages are welcome! No reservation required.
Precept Upon Precept “Galatians” Bible Study
Tuesdays, January 9–February 27, 6:00–8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Galatians – What does it mean to live under grace? Do you have to keep the law to be a Christian? Register by January 9 by contacting Sara Butler at 901-491-0101 or sarabutler6@gmail.com.
ACT II Widows Fellowship
Monday, February 5, 10:00 a.m., Chapel.
ACT II is a group for widows that meet monthly for prayer and fellowship in the Chapel, unless we have an outing or special program. This month, we will have a light Valentine brunch and hear from Josh Raspberry, Pastor of Family Ministry. For more information about this ministry or to RSVP, please contact Cathy Graham at 901-685-1028 or 901-299-1426 (cell).
Abounding in Christ Together in the Second Season—“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things, at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
A Colorful Day
Saturday, February 3, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall & Classrooms. Cost: $15. ($5 for hand embroidery) Women, join us for a morning of workshops, brunch, and fellowship. Register here by Sunday, January 28.
Sunshine Stockings for Seniors
Note: Almost EVERY stocking is accounted for! Praise God! If you did not check out your stocking at the Reception Desk clipboard, please do so.
Sunshine Stockings for Seniors—Pick up one today!
Lining the reception desk you will see “Sunshine Stockings” for our homebound senior adults. Adopt a stocking as a family or partner with friends to honor our homebound members. Fill the stocking and then deliver with a smile to share a little joy this Christmas! Contact Kate Taylor for more details.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Children's Choir & Nativity
Sunday, December 24, 5:00–6:30 p.m.*, Sanctuary
Come worship with us! We will have special music, congregational singing, and a message from Pastor Taylor Park. This is a family service — no childcare. *Children arrive at 4:00 p.m. to dress up and prepare for their song!
Family Service – No childcare.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Sunday, December 24, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.
No Sunday School.
International Brunch
Sunday, December 10, 10:20 a.m., Fellowship Hall.
Bring your international friends and join us for food and fellowship right after the first Lessons and Carols service.
“Prepare Him Room” A Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 10, 9:00 and 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
International friends are invited to the International Brunch at 10:20 a.m. This service is presented by the Worship Choir, orchestra, soloists, and readers. As the hymn “Joy to the World” says, “Let earth receive her king, let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing!” Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.
No Sunday School.
Women's Christmas Dinner
Thursday, December 7, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Memphis Hilton.
Join us for a night of Christmas Celebration at the Memphis Hilton with singer Caroline Cobb. Registration is currently closed. Please contact Sharon Mrok at 901-682-8452.
ACT II Widows Fellowship Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m., TPC Southwind (3325 Club at Southwind, Memphis, TN 38125) | Speaker: Preston Klinke | Cost: $25
RSVP by Sunday, November 26 to Cathy Graham at 901-299-1426.
Abounding in Christ Together in the Second Season—“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things, at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
Prime Time and Care Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 3, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall | Speaker: Sandy Willson, Pastor Emeritus, Second Presbyterian Church & Interim Director, The Gospel Coalition | Special music presented by Twyla Dixon and friends.
Come hear stories of God’s faithfulness and learn about the new Prime Time Ministry plan (for ages 55+). Donations appreciated. Registration is currently closed. Contact Paige Poloni with questions at ppoloni@firstevan.org.
Family Engagement Series
Wednesdays, November 1,8, and 15, 6:15–8:00 p.m., C210 (Second Floor, Children’s Wing)
Taylor Park will facilitate a series covering a range of family-related topics. Learn from a variety of speakers from both inside and outside the FEC family who will share their expertise and/or experience with us. In today’s culture can you truly be biblical in your marriage, parenting, and other relationships in the family? Can you give your family the foundation of truth that will be required to stand firm in the faith for generations to come—even as the world becomes increasingly hostile to our beliefs? Married, single, parent, or grandparent you’ll find things relevant to your own stage of life, and you will be able to share God’s truth with others.
No registration needed. Topics vary each week.
ACT II Widows Fellowship
Monday, October 2, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
Speaker: Crickett Keeth
ACT II is a group for widows that meet monthly for prayer and fellowship in the Chapel, unless we have an outing or special program. For more information about this ministry or to RSVP , please contact Cathy Graham at 901-685-1028 or 901-299-1426 (cell).
Abounding in Christ Together in the Second Season—“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things, at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
Equipping Parents Dinner
Friday, August 25, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall (Free event)
Parents, please join us for an equipping dinner with practical advice and FREE Swanky’s dinner. We will hear from guest speaker Jeremy Jones about “Parenting through Faith, Not Fear.” Our speaker is Director of Ministry Formation and Full-Time Professor of Systematic Theology at Memphis City Seminary. Pizza dinner and childcare will be provided for children 5th grade and younger. Register here by Wednesday, August 23.
Jeremy Jones, PhD, is currently Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of Ministry Formation at Memphis City Seminary. A Presbyterian minister for 27 years (PCA), Jeremy is married to Maylon, with four children (Isaac, Lucy, Nathan, and Irene). He has served in campus ministry (RUF), church planting (Redeemer Presbyterian, Memphis), and most recently at Independent Presbyterian Church.