Activities
Fellowship
Periodically, as published in our newsletter, we invite members and guests to a fellowship event. Examples include bowling, a concert, a biking or hiking trip, a concert, or a tasting event. Our Activities Director at FLC is Shellia Byrd. You may contact Shellia at FLC for more information on fellowship activities. 865-524-0308.
Children
Children are encouraged to participate in the life of the congregation including sitting with their families and learning to worship according to God’s Word. If needed, we have a cry room with audio of the service available.
Sunday School
Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. in classrooms by grade from pre-school through high school.
Monthly Youth Events
For our Junior Youth, grades 5-8, and our Senior Youth, grades 9-12, events are announced after worship and by email, newsletter, and/or posted online. The youth typically meet after church and Sunday School on the third Sunday of the month.
F.A.L.L. (Fellowship Around the Lord’s Love)
A regional youth retreat for grades 7-8 every September on a Friday and Saturday at First Lutheran Camp in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Organized by the East Region Youth Board.
Mid-Winter Gathering
A regional youth retreat for grades 9-12 every February on a Friday evening through Sunday at 12:00 Noon in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Organized by the East Region Youth Board.
National Lutheran Youth Conference/Gathering
For senior youth (grades 9-12) every two or three years in the summertime. Organized by the National LCMS Youth Gathering (offered every 3 years) or by Higher Things (offered yearly).
Quilting
A group of our members meets periodically to make quilts that are sent to Lutheran World Relief.
Chili Cookoff – The Elders host a yearly Chili Cookoff to sample some great chili and raise money for the church and school. Come and join us for this very tasty event! Dates are announced when decided, and they typically fall on National Lutheran Schools Week Sunday.
Young People’s Group – College age through early forties gather socially once a month for activities including bowling, dinner, camping and other activities.
GermanFest – GermanFest is held annually at First Lutheran, always on a Saturday from 11:00am-8:00pm, usually in mid- to late August.
