Christ Presbyterian Church

Wednesday Night Weekly Dinners (Launch)
2025-01-22 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Fellowship Hall, Lower School, 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for dinner before all Wednesday Night Programming!
More information and sign-ups coming soon.

Adults Study in Acts (Launch)
2025-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Fellowship Hall, Lower School, 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
A group of bewildered apostles stood gazing toward heaven as their Savior ascended from their sight. Jesus charged them with spreading the gospel to the earth’s four corners and starting the Church as we know it. How did they do it? The book of Acts details the Church’s early frontier as the apostles went from bewildered to empowered by the Holy Spirit—and the Church went out. Join pastors David Filson and Lee Eric Fesko as they walk us through the earliest years of the Christian Church in The Acts of the Apostles and how those acts give us definition, meaning, and structure for the Church of today. We’ll meet every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall beginning January 22.
RSVP here.

Adult & Kids Choirs (Launch)
2025-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Adult and Kids Choirs are restarting for the Winter/Spring beginning January 22!
All adults are welcome! No audition or experience needed – just drop by and check it out – if you have a heart to sing, please join us. We meet weekly in the Choir Room located behind the Sanctuary from 6:30-8 p.m.
Kids Choir is for grades K-5 and meets weekly 6:30-7:30 p.m. No prior music training is required – just bring a heart to sing. Plus, there are opportunities for parents and older teens to volunteer.

Kids Ministry Serving Partner Training (Music Row)
2025-01-26 10:00 - 10:30 | Scarritt Bennett Center, 1110 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
We will be holding a training for all our Kids Ministry Serving Partners in-between services on January 26! Individuals and families are invited to serve.
RSVP here.

Women's Bible Study (Music Row)
2025-01-27 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 | 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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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.

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

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.

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

4th & 5th Grade Open Gym
2025-03-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Varsity Gym (CPA Middle School), 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, 37215, United States
Sunday, March 2nd, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. the 4th and 5th graders are having an open gym in the CPA Lower School Gym! This will be a time full of fun, fellowship, an inflatable obstacle course and pizza! Students will be dropped off and picked up from the doors outside of the event center.
Please RSVP here!

Women's Baked Potato Dinner (Music Row)
2025-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Join other women of Music Row for a Baked Potato Bar Dinner! We’ll meet at the Greenwood’s home.
Register here.

Ash Wednesday Service
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
This simple, family-friendly worship service will guide us in focusing our hearts on repentance and prayer as we reflect on the beginning of the Lenten season.

Newcomers' Dinner
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
The Escue’s will be hosting dinner at their home the first Thursday of every month for both newcomers to Christ Presbyterian, Music Row and regular attenders since the Escue family are newcomers in their own way! Select a date that works best for your family, but please note space is limited each month.
Sign up here.

Daylight Savings & Pajama Sunday
2025-03-09 08:30 - 11:30 | Scarritt Bennett Center, 1110 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
To make up for losing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings, bring your kids to church in their pajamas!

CPC101 – Music Row (March 2025)
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Are you interested in learning more about Christ Presbyterian Church and what it means to be a member? CPC101 is a class on our mission, values, and core beliefs. Membership is not required once you complete CPC101, but for those wishing to become members, participation in CPC101 is a prerequisite.
The Escue’s will be hosting over dinner at their home, and there will be three sessions: March 13, 20, and 27 at 6 p.m. Learn more and receive the address upon registration.
Register here.

Men's Third Thursday Happy Hour (Music Row)
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 | TN
All men of Music Row are invited to come together for happy hour the third Thursday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m.! Locations vary monthly and no RSVP required; just show up!
March 2025 Location: Bad Idea in East Nashville
April 2025 Location: Neighbors in Sylvan Park

Discipling Sons & Daughters (Launch)
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Thursdays, March 20 – April 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
Who is the Lord leading you to disciple? Your children, grandchildren, neighbor, friend, co-worker, family member? Ask the Lord to show you and then join us and let scripture inspire you to be a discipler of the next generations!
Each week, we will learn what scripture says about Jesus’ intentional interactions with the multitudes as well as his twelve disciples, discuss what this look like for us today, and pray specifically for those the Lord has put in our lives and on our hearts.
Led by Polly Lindsay. For women of all ages and stages.
Groups are limited to 20.
Register here for Spring 2025 Group.

Find more information at christpres.org/ohb/women.

RUF Sunday (Cool Springs)
2025-03-23 08:30 - 11:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
Join us as we learn about the work and impact of Reformed University Fellowship on March 23! Staff or former staff of RUF will share throughout our worship services, and RUF Director of Partner Relations Michael Kuhn will present an “RUF101” for those interested in learning more about supporting the work of RUF and for high school students and parents to learn about participating in RUF in college between services as 10:00am in the sanctuary.

Women's Retreat (Cool Springs)
2025-03-29 08:30 - 18:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
All women are invited to Cool Springs’ 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat! Bring a friend and join us for an unhurried day of connection, worship, rest and reflection. We’ll meet at a private home in Brentwood (address will be provided upon registration) and registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a gift.
Register here.
Scholarships are available, so please don’t let cost be a barrier to registration. Reach out to mrainer@christpres.org for scholarship info.

5th Sunday Family Worship (Cool Springs)
2025-03-30 08:30 - 12:00 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
On 5th Sundays, families are invited to worship together in the Sanctuary! Nursery will still be available.

CPA Sunday
2025-03-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Old Hickory Blvd, 2323 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) is more than a school—it’s a ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church, and we invite you to celebrate with us! On CPA Sunday, we’ll share the gospel impact happening in the lives of students, families, and faculty. Whether or not you have students at the academy, this is your ministry, and we ask you to pray regularly for its kingdom work. Come be encouraged and see how God is moving through the largest ministry of our church.
If you’re looking for a way to serve our church, Kids Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve on 5th Sundays, including March 30! Find more information and sign up here.

Cool Springs Newcomer Coffee
2025-03-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Christ Presbyterian Church – Cool Springs, 325 Seaboard Ln, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067
If you are new to Christ Presbyterian Church Cool Springs or want to learn more about connecting, we invite you to join us at the Newcomer Coffee on Sunday, March 30 between services, beginning at 10 a.m. We will meet under a tent in the side parking lot for coffee, donuts, and fellowship.
