2026 Empty Bowls Luncheon

For the past 10 years, the Limestone County Empty Bowls Project has focused on bringing people together to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in our community. Through a simple meal and a handcrafted pottery bowl, participants are reminded that while hunger is real – so is our ability to help. We invite you … [Read more…]

Welcome Jim Truesdell

Welcome Rev. Truesdell

We are so excited to welcome Rev. Dr. James J. Truesdell as the next pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Athens, AL! Dr. Tuesdell’s first Sunday with us will be November 16. Please join us as we welcome our new pastor! The Reverend Dr. James (Jim) J. Truesdell is committed to serving Christ and working … [Read more…]

Ministerio de Fe Visit

We loved hosting our mission partners from Faith Ministry (Ministerio de Fe). Faith Ministry provides housing, education, spiritual needs, and medical care for families living in Mexico along the US border. Since 1994, our church has supported this wonderful ministry, and it was a blessing to have them lead our worship last Sunday.

Worship Service Cancelled Sunday January 21, 2024

After speaking with Karl and Tom Hand, the Property Committee has decided that Sunday service at FPC Athens on the square will be cancelled for this coming Sunday January 21, 2024. This decision was not made lightly but comes after evaluating the current state of the outside facilities (sidewalks, parking spaces, steps, and entrances), all … [Read more…]

Trunk or Treat & Full Tummies!

What a wonderful, ambitious day! A Fall Blessings potluck fellowship meal, special donations for our homeless ministry partners, packing for Full Tummy, and Trunk or Treat fun and games! Thanks to all who contributed and worked hard to make this day a success. So much love and care at First Presbyterian Church on the Square!

Mexico Mission Journal – Day 5

Greetings from Reynosa! We are headed home after a tough work day this morning, but a leisurely late morning and early afternoon. By 9:25, we were finished pouring the roof for Casa #9; we had earlier agreed to pour a foundation, and by 10:20, we had finished pouring the foundation. That gave us about an … [Read more…]

Mexico Mission Journal – Day 4

Good afternoon from the “carl line” in Reynosa! I am beginning my journal entry at 2:00, as we wait to pay our toll and cross back over to the States. This afternoon, we have two guests riding back with us: Pearce and Sofia, the two Faith Ministry interns, are joining us tonight for dinner at … [Read more…]