Christ Presbyterian Church

The Ascent (January 26, 2025) – for Adults with Special Needs
2025-01-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
The Ascent is a group that meets twice a month on Sunday evenings with a time of fellowship, amazing worship, a fun activity, and a message geared toward adults with special needs.
We’d love you to consider volunteering with us. You can serve by helping provide the meal, or coming to spend time getting to know our friends with special needs.

Participant Registration
Volunteer Registration

Mark your calendars for all our Ascent events for the spring 2025 semester:

January 26
February 9
February 23
March 9
March 23
April 13
April 27
May 4

Women's Bible Study (Music Row)
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | TN
This semester, the women of Music Row will be studying the Psalms! We’ll be going through the book “Psalms: At His Feet” by Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon. Meetings will be every other Monday beginning January 27th.
RSVP, purchase your book, and receive the address below!
RSVP here.

Women's Bible Study (Music Row)
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Music Row House, 1412 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212, United States
All women are invited to join us for Bible Study this Summer! Becky Kiern will lead and we’ll meet at the Music Row House. We’ll be going through “Christ in the Shadows,” a Christ Pres study on Jesus in the Old Testament. Books will be provided and no RSVP needed.

Memorial Service & Visitation for Dr. W. Wilson Benton
2025-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
It is with both sorrow and hope in the Lord that we share the passing of our beloved former interim senior pastor, Dr. W. Wilson Benton Jr. (1941–2025), who entered the presence of his Savior on the morning of January 26 at the age of 83.
A visitation and service will be held here at Christ Presbyterian Church, Old Hickory Blvd., on Friday afternoon.

Service: 1:00-2:00 p.m. – View Service Livestream
Visitation: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Dr. Benton faithfully served as our interim senior pastor for five consecutive years, leaving a lasting legacy of wisdom, compassion, and Christ-centered leadership in our church community. His decades-long ministry extended beyond Christ Presbyterian Church, with pastoral service at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS, and Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, MO. An ordained minister since 1966 and a recipient of a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, Wilson’s life reflected a deep commitment to the gospel and a genuine love for God’s people.
We extend the sympathy of our congregation to his loving wife, Pam Benton, his children Louis Benton, Paige Brown, and Laura Pearson, and his treasured grandchildren. We are comforted by the assurance that Wilson woke to the face of our Lord, but we lift his family and friends in prayer for peace and guidance during this season of both grief and hope.
Please join us as we celebrate Wilson’s life and honor his faithful service to the Lord and His church. To share this event with friends, please direct them to christpres.org/benton
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First Fruits Food Drive
2025-02-02, 2025-03-02 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
The first Sunday of every month, we’ll be having a food drive for GraceWorks Ministries, one of our Missional Partners. Help feed those in need by bringing non-perishable food items on the first Sunday of the month!

55+ Sunday School Class
2025-02-02 09:45, 2025-02-09 09:45, 2025-02-16 09:45, 2025-02-23 09:45 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
Every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Email Melanie Rainer (mrainer@christpres.org) for more information.

CPC101 – Old Hickory Blvd (Spring 2025)
2025-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
CPC101 for Old Hickory Blvd is an informative and interactive 11-week session (Sundays during Learning Group hour, 10:30-11:20 a.m., February 2 through April 13, 2025) that walks you through our church mission/vision/values, the Presbyterian faith, and is the first step in our membership process. Our facilitators lead adults through lessons supported by our CPC101 workbook, which you’ll receive a copy of upon arrival. Membership is not required once you complete CPC101, but for those wishing to become members, participation in CPC101 is a prerequisite. Information on our membership process and baptism can be found here.
This session will have 8 weeks of content, with 2 weeks of elder interviews for those wishing to become members. There will also be one week off.
Register here.

4th & 5th Grade Serve: Room in the Inn
2025-02-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
On Sunday, February 2, we have the opportunity to serve our community by partnering with Room In The Inn (RITI). RITI is a ministry that works alongside churches to host and feed men in the community who find themselves in a situation without a stable home. We will be serving and eating dinner with our Room In The Inn guests. 4th and 5th graders and their families are invited to join us as we serve these individuals in our city!
Where: Gathering Room (Christ Presbyterian Church)
When: Sunday, February 2nd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Please RSVP here by Sunday, January 26th.
Kids Ministry will be providing fried chicken and a fruit platter.
It would be great if we could bless these men with other homemade sides and desserts. If you would like to participate by providing a side or dessert, please note that on the RSVP form.

If you have any questions, please contact Marguerite Ward.

Smart Giving Workshop – Presented by the PCA Foundation
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
We are excited to host a Smart Giving Workshop, provided by the PCA Foundation. At this workshop, held in the Window Room at our Old Hickory Blvd campus, an experienced gift strategist (Sheldon Norhues) will provide an introduction to estate planning concepts and tools, and show participants how to maximize how much they can give for Kingdom impact by employing tax efficient giving strategies.

Churchwide Bowling Night (Music Row)
2025-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Tusculum Strike and Spare, 5315 Nolensville Rd, Nashville, 37211, United States
All Music Row members and guests are invited to join us for an evening of bowling! We’ll meet at Tusculum Strike and Spare for plenty of fun and games. Lanes will be reserved, but families will be responsible for shoe rentals.
Sign up here.

Special Saturday (February 2025)– Music & More for Kids/Adults with Special Needs
2025-02-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Kids & adults with special needs (and their siblings) are invited each month to enjoy an uplifting time of Bible stories, music, and crafts. To learn more, contact specialneeds@christpres.org.

Participant Registration Here.
One amazing way to love families with children and adults with special needs is by serving at a Special Saturday.
Volunteer Registration Here.

Mark your calendar for all our upcoming Special Saturdays during this school year:

February 8
March 1
April 12

Game Day Chili Cook-Off
2025-02-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
The Fourth Annual Cool Springs Chili Cookoff and Big Game Football Watch Party is February 9! Join us to watch the game and enjoy some homemade chili, or submit chili for the cook-off. Please also bring canned soup to donate to GraceWorks Ministries! This is the time of year GraceWorks is most in need of food donations. It’s a SOUP-er Bowl Party!
Here are all the details you need to know:
What to Bring:
Last Names A–M bring sides (chips, cornbread, cheese, sour cream, etc)
Last Names N–Z bring desserts (please label if it contains nuts)

Chili Cook Off Entries:
Bring a slow cooker or pot of chili to enter! Arrive at 5PM and check in at the welcome desk to receive your chili’s entry number. There are 3 categories: nontraditional (vegetarian, chicken, white chili, etc), spiciest, and overall. Judging will begin promptly at 5:15. Winners will be announced before halftime.

For the Kids:
There will be non-spicy kid-friendly chili available! We will also have some short tables for kids and some coloring pages. We will not show the halftime show in the sanctuary!

But what if I want to watch the halftime show?
The halftime show will be shown in Room 108 for those who are interested in watching it.

I really like football. Will I actually be able to watch the game?
Yes! We will have the game playing on the screens in the sanctuary, but we will also have our TV on the cart set up in the corner for those who are very invested in the football.

Young Adults Football Watch Party (Music Row)
2025-02-09 17:00 - 22:00 | TN
All Young Professionals are invited to watch the big football game at Jayme and Barry Simmons’s house on February 9 at 5 p.m. The main dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share!
Please complete this RSVP form, and we’ll follow up with Jayme and Barry’s address in East Nashville.

The Ascent (February 9, 2025) – for Adults with Special Needs
2025-02-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
The Ascent is a group that meets twice a month on Sunday evenings with a time of fellowship, amazing worship, a fun activity, and a message geared toward adults with special needs.
We’d love for you to consider volunteering with us. You can serve by helping provide the meal, or coming to spend time getting to know our friends with special needs.

Participant Registration
Volunteer Registration

Mark your calendars for all our Ascent events for the spring 2025 semester:

February 9
February 23
March 9
March 23
April 13
April 27
May 4

Young Adults Coffee & Donuts
2025-02-16 07:45 - 08:45 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
The third Sunday of every month, all Young Adults are invited to join us for coffee and donuts in the Pastoral Commons before the 9 a.m. worship service! This is a time for fellowship for the young adults at church and a way to get to know young adults if you’re new to the church or ministry. We will have coffee and donuts available from 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. so come by any time during that window to hang out. We would love to see you there!

Sip & Serve
2025-02-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Grab a cup of coffee or tea from the East Lobby and join us in the Gathering Room to connect with each other as we prep crafts for Kids Ministry. We’ll even have a little something to nibble on! This event is designed for women 55+, but all are welcome.
Register here to receive monthly reminder emails.

Women's Retreat (OHB)
2025-02-22 08:30 - 15:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
You are invited to join fellow women at our Christ Pres OHB Women’s Retreat for an unhurried day of connection, worship, rest, and reflection.

Who: All women are welcome! Feel free to bring a friend.
What: Christ Pres OHB Women’s Retreat! Taught by Melanie Rainer and focused on Psalm 23 and John 10
When: February 22, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sanctuary, Old Hickory Blvd. Campus
Cost: $30 (includes a light breakfast, buffet lunch, book, and activity materials). Scholarships available; please contact Suzanne Simmons for more information.
How: Registration is easy! Click below to answer a few questions and pay. Registration is requested by Feb. 15.
REGISTER HERE

Special Needs Caregiver Support Group – Coffee & Conversation
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Special Needs Caregiver Support Group Coffee typically meets monthly – on the last Sunday of each month. Join us Sunday mornings during the Learning Group hour, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Room #113 in CPA Veritas Hall.
This time of support and prayer is geared toward families of children with varying needs, including moms, dads, and caregivers. If your son/daughter or family member doesn’t usually attend our Learning Group for Children with Special Needs and will need a buddy, please reach out to us at specialneeds@christpres.org so we can try to best meet your needs. Coffee can be found in the church lobby, and we will have light snacks for your enjoyment!

Kids Ministry Volunteer Training & Kids-Hosted Appreciation Lunch
2025-02-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
We will be having a Kids Ministry Volunteer Training on Sunday, February 23rd from 12-2PM. We will focus on the why behind Children’s Ministry – discipleship and teaching a Biblical-worldview. We will also review safety policies and classroom management. Please make every effort to join us as this will be an in-depth training filled with a lot of information! Childcare will be provided.
Our elementary kids will also be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation lunch for you during this time. They are so excited to serve you in this way and to let you know how thankful they are for all you do!
Please RSVP here for the training and lunch.
Please RSVP here for Kids 2nd-5th Grade serving the lunch.

The Ascent (February 23, 2025) – for Adults with Special Needs
2025-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
The Ascent is a group that meets twice a month on Sunday evenings with a time of fellowship, amazing worship, a fun activity, and a message geared toward adults with special needs.
We’d love you to consider volunteering with us. You can serve by helping provide the meal, or coming to spend time getting to know our friends with special needs.

Participant Registration
Volunteer Registration

Mark your calendars for all our Ascent events for the spring 2025 semester:

February 23, 2025
March 9, 2025
March 23, 2025
April 13, 2025
April 27, 2025
May 4, 2025

Mom's Dinner (Music Row)
2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | TN
Moms of Music Row – join us for a dinner and a night of encouragement at the home of Jenny Cleckner! Please RSVP and receive the address below.
We will meet four times over the course of the year on Monday nights: October 7, November 11, February 25, and April 29 at 7 p.m.
RSVP here.

Special Saturday (March 2025)– Music & More for Kids/Adults with Special Needs
2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Kids & adults with special needs (and their siblings) are invited each month to enjoy an uplifting time of Bible stories, music, and crafts. To learn more, contact specialneeds@christpres.org.

Participant Registration Here.
One amazing way to love families with children and adults with special needs is by serving at a Special Saturday.
Volunteer Registration Here.

Mark your calendar for all our upcoming Special Saturdays during this school year:

March 1
April 12
