Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, the forty day period of examination and preparedness for Easter. On February 14th, we will offer TWO opportunities to receive the imposition of ashes. Noon - 1pm: Walk-up Imposition of Ashes on the front steps of The … [Read more...]
Worship at 2:00 p.m. – January 28th, 2024
January 28th will be a very special Sunday in the life of DPC as we install our new pastor, Rev. Zach Sasser. A celebratory reception will be held in the fellowship hall at 1 p.m. with the service to follow at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. Ruling Elders for the class of 2026 – … [Read more...]
DPC Stations of the Cross
Like so many things this year, our Stations of the Cross (also known as The Way of the Cross or Way of Sorrows) will be online rather than in our church building. Our stations come from the imaginations of several DPC members, each work based on a passage from one of the four … [Read more...]
In-person worship has been suspended
Yesterday Mayor Cooper’s office announced a new series of COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings including the “Rule of 8” in which “all gatherings are restricted to eight people or a maximum of two family groups.” We have decided to start following those guidelines this Sunday … [Read more...]
Christmas Eve Worship…On Zoom!
Our Christmas Eve service this year will be on Zoom and will include a mix of recorded and live elements. If you'd like to attend, please send your request to: mikewilson@dpchurch.com A link and passcode will be forwarded to you. The order of worship can be found here: … [Read more...]
August 16 Worship in Pikeville, KY
Pastor Mike will be on vacation on Sunday, August 16 (and William needs a day off too). So DPC worshipers are invited to join with the First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville, KY, where former DPC intern Scot Robinson is the pastor. FPP is expecting us and a couple DPC folks … [Read more...]
Worship for May 17, 2020
Join us for our weekly worship live stream at 11:00 a.m. on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/downtownpresbyteriannashville You'll find the order of worship under Media - Bulletins … [Read more...]
Ash Wednesday, February 26
Noon 7:00 p.m. We begin out journey to Holy Week and Easter on Wednesday, February 26. This year we’ll have a service at noon in the Sanctuary for downtown workers, residents, and friends. At 6:00 p.m., we’ll gather for a simple meal in Fellowship Hall then move to … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross
The Stations — also called The Way of the Cross or Way of Sorrows — depict fourteen images, drawn from scripture, of Jesus on the day of his crucifixion. Long a feature of Roman Catholic churches, the Stations have becoming increasingly popular with Protestant … [Read more...]
Creation Story
Here at DPC we celebrate Advent and Christmas with a series of unique covers for our Service of Worship bulletins, created by our Artists-in-residence, the DPC kids and church members. Our Service of Lessons & Carols this year begins the incarnational story with … [Read more...]
Summer Worship in the Chapel
Starting on Sunday, July 1, and continuing through September 2, we’ll gather for Sunday worship in the Chapel. The Chapel allows us to worship with greater intimacy and gives us the opportunity to do some things with liturgy, narrative, music and art that will be more effective … [Read more...]
Pentecost 2018
Pentecost 2018 will feature two new compositions by CiR, Eric Near, as well as many verses in different styles of Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, written and performed by members and friends of the congregation. Hymn Challenge On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, we’re going to … [Read more...]
Liturgist Training
For two months now you’ve seen and heard announcements about our anticipated move to using as many as three liturgists in our Sunday worship, each one specifically trained as a dialogical, scriptural or prayer leader. The training sessions for each of the three areas will … [Read more...]
Lenten Season & Holy Week
DPC will continue to celebrate the 2017 Lenten season and Holy Week. The following are services during that time: Sunday, April 2, 11am A Taizé/Iona-style service in DPC's sanctuary. Palm & Passion Sunday - April 9, 11am An interactive and dramatic worship … [Read more...]
Stations of the Cross
Also known as The Way of the Cross or Way of Sorrows, our Stations of the Cross depict fourteen images of Jesus on the day of his crucifixion. Walking the Stations is a pilgrimage that invites us to contemplate the Passion of Jesus. Our Stations come from the imaginations of … [Read more...]
Art & Themes for Advent 2016
We begin the new church year with Advent, a season of active waiting for the fullness of the kingdom of God. This year, over the four Sunday s and Christmas Eve, we will explore the themes: Repurpose, Return, Restore, Receive, and Rejoice. Listen to our candle lighting liturgy … [Read more...]