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First Presbyterian Church
Lebanon
TN
37087
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Who we are
When you walk through the doors of First Presbyterian Church you can expect to encounter a group of people committed to living their lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. We are not perfect. We are all on a journey of faith and recognize that our journey is more fruitful when traveling with others.
At FPC you will discover people from a variety of backgrounds. Some have deep roots in Wilson County, many are new to the area, but all have found a home in a church filled with people who take seriously their journey of faith and yet have fun every step of the way.
At FPC you will discover people from a variety of backgrounds. Some have deep roots in Wilson County, many are new to the area, but all have found a home in a church filled with people who take seriously their journey of faith and yet have fun every step of the way.
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
Rev. Sherard Edington
Minister of Word and Sacrament
304 West Main Street
Lebanon,
TN
37087
United States
Phone: 615-444-1360
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 31:3
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
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Presbyterian Church USA
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Sherard Edington
Leader Position:
Minister of Word and Sacrament
Formal Title:
Pastor
Leader Address:
304 West Main Street
Lebanon
Tennessee
37087
Lebanon
Tennessee
37087
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Administration
Admin Name:
Kristy Vincent
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Admin Address:
304 West Main Street
Lebanon
Tennessee
37087
Lebanon
Tennessee
37087
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Parking
There is parking in the rear of the church and also on the left side of the church.
First Presbyterian Church Lebanon Service Times
Sunday:
8:45 a.m. Contemporary Service
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service
Communion takes place at both services on the first Sunday of each month.
Service Times last updated on the 3rd of February, 2022
8:45 a.m. Contemporary Service
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service
Communion takes place at both services on the first Sunday of each month.
Service Times last updated on the 3rd of February, 2022
Worship Languages
English
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Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Sunday School
PreK-1st Grade
Our early elementary class meets upstairs in the education wing and is led by Barbara Howell and uses the Growing in Grace & Gratitude curriculum. This class allows children to explore the Bible through hands-on activities and active participation in worship.
2nd Grade-4th Grade
Our middle elementary class meets upstairs in the education building and is led by Marty Bone. They use the Growing in Grace & Gratitude curriculum. Through sharing Biblical stories in a variety of ways, children learn in a setting that stimulates their imagination and encourages class participation.
PreK-1st Grade
Our early elementary class meets upstairs in the education wing and is led by Barbara Howell and uses the Growing in Grace & Gratitude curriculum. This class allows children to explore the Bible through hands-on activities and active participation in worship.
2nd Grade-4th Grade
Our middle elementary class meets upstairs in the education building and is led by Marty Bone. They use the Growing in Grace & Gratitude curriculum. Through sharing Biblical stories in a variety of ways, children learn in a setting that stimulates their imagination and encourages class participation.
Under 18s:
Sunday School
5th Grade - 8th Grade
Our Middle School and High School Youth meet in the youth room. They use the Echo the Story curriculum which has the youth remix Bible stories in new and creative ways.
5th Grade - 8th Grade
Our Middle School and High School Youth meet in the youth room. They use the Echo the Story curriculum which has the youth remix Bible stories in new and creative ways.
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We are special needs accessible.
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The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)
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First Presbyterian Church History
The First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon, Tennessee, was founded in 1829 as a Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The first pastor was George Donnell and initially the congregation consisted of seven women. The growing congregation met in the Methodist Church building at first, then worshiped in the courthouse for a Sunday or two before erecting a building for joint use with the Masonic Lodge. In 1831, a new church building was finished.
Under Donnell’s leadership, the Lebanon church grew, gaining many of the best citizens of Lebanon. It became very influential in the denomination. “It was during Donnell’s pastorate, and largely by his influence and that of the men who were associated with him, that Cumberland University, by order of the General Assembly, was located in Lebanon.” (Nathan Green)
After George Donnell’s death in 1845, there was a succession of pastors, including David Lowry, Robert Donnell, J.W. Poindexter, Richard Beard, W.H. Darnall, J.W. Fitzgerald, and J.M. Hubbert. At the turn of the century, E.E. Morris became pastor.
“The movement for the (re) union of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. was begun in the year 1903 and continued until 1906, at which time the majority report of the committee to canvass the Presbyteries of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church stated that 60 out of 114 Presbyteries had voted in favor of the union and 51 had disapproved it. Following the passage of appropriate resolutions by the respective General Assemblies, the union was declared to have been effective and the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church adjourned forever. However, a group of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church declined to adjourn and denied the validity of the union. As a result, there was division in many of the congregations of the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church, one group declaring the validity of the union and yielded its allegiance to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.”
“This division existed in the Presbyterian congregation at Lebanon and each division or group asserted its claim to the Church building and property located on North Cumberland Street (and Market Street).” (Haden Trigg and Sam Gilreath).
When the smoke cleared, the minority group of 30 people were allowed to keep the church building and property and the majority group of around 200 people began meeting in Caruthers Hall (across West Main Street from the present sanctuary). Dr. S.A. Coile was chosen as pastor of the Presbyterians in 1907 and led those loyal to the reunion in the building of the present sanctuary, which was dedicated in 1911. Pastors who followed include J.W. Caldwell, David McQuilkin Harrison (twice), Harry J. Bray, L.T. Lawrence, Harold B. Howard, William G. Walker, James Martin, Ray Dykes, James Choomack, and Philip West. The historic reunion of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.) and the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) occurred in 1983 forming one church again. The division had occurred during the Civil War of the United States of America.
In 1960, the congregation added an education building, offices and a chapel to the main building. Several adjoining tracts of land have been added with the ‘Roberts’ property and the ‘Dinges’ property. The Bellwood bell from the Bellwood Presbyterian Church was given to this church when the Bellwood Church disbanded and several of its members joined First Presbyterian Church, Lebanon. A structure was erected to house the bell on the West Main Street property in 1993 in memory of Graydon Flippen and Mora Purnell. By G. Frank Burns
Under Donnell’s leadership, the Lebanon church grew, gaining many of the best citizens of Lebanon. It became very influential in the denomination. “It was during Donnell’s pastorate, and largely by his influence and that of the men who were associated with him, that Cumberland University, by order of the General Assembly, was located in Lebanon.” (Nathan Green)
After George Donnell’s death in 1845, there was a succession of pastors, including David Lowry, Robert Donnell, J.W. Poindexter, Richard Beard, W.H. Darnall, J.W. Fitzgerald, and J.M. Hubbert. At the turn of the century, E.E. Morris became pastor.
“The movement for the (re) union of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. was begun in the year 1903 and continued until 1906, at which time the majority report of the committee to canvass the Presbyteries of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church stated that 60 out of 114 Presbyteries had voted in favor of the union and 51 had disapproved it. Following the passage of appropriate resolutions by the respective General Assemblies, the union was declared to have been effective and the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church adjourned forever. However, a group of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church declined to adjourn and denied the validity of the union. As a result, there was division in many of the congregations of the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church, one group declaring the validity of the union and yielded its allegiance to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.”
“This division existed in the Presbyterian congregation at Lebanon and each division or group asserted its claim to the Church building and property located on North Cumberland Street (and Market Street).” (Haden Trigg and Sam Gilreath).
When the smoke cleared, the minority group of 30 people were allowed to keep the church building and property and the majority group of around 200 people began meeting in Caruthers Hall (across West Main Street from the present sanctuary). Dr. S.A. Coile was chosen as pastor of the Presbyterians in 1907 and led those loyal to the reunion in the building of the present sanctuary, which was dedicated in 1911. Pastors who followed include J.W. Caldwell, David McQuilkin Harrison (twice), Harry J. Bray, L.T. Lawrence, Harold B. Howard, William G. Walker, James Martin, Ray Dykes, James Choomack, and Philip West. The historic reunion of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.) and the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) occurred in 1983 forming one church again. The division had occurred during the Civil War of the United States of America.
In 1960, the congregation added an education building, offices and a chapel to the main building. Several adjoining tracts of land have been added with the ‘Roberts’ property and the ‘Dinges’ property. The Bellwood bell from the Bellwood Presbyterian Church was given to this church when the Bellwood Church disbanded and several of its members joined First Presbyterian Church, Lebanon. A structure was erected to house the bell on the West Main Street property in 1993 in memory of Graydon Flippen and Mora Purnell. By G. Frank Burns
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