Get ready to kick off the school year with a blast of color and fun! Bring your friends and neighbors.

Parents stay—jump into the mayhem or visit with friends. Wear stain-worthy play clothes; bring a bag and towel for the ride home. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Come ready to laugh and play as we celebrate the start of a new school year—in full color!

Location
Event Center Play yard, Main Church Building

Join us for our Annual Intern Goodbye Cookout immediately following the Sunday worship service.

This special event is open to all students and their families—a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, fellowship, and to celebrate the incredible work our interns have done with our students this summer.

We hope to see you there as we send them off with gratitude and joy!

Location
Harpeth House

Volunteers are essential to making this event a success! We have opportunities available for both backpack stuffing ahead of the event and various roles on the day of the giveaway.

Details

Opportunity: Backpack stuffing days will be held at the in Franklin.
Dates: July 21-23
Location: FSD Performance Arts Center, 1030 Excellence Way

Opportunity: Event set-up, registration, and backpack and food distribution. This is an outdoor event so please be prepared for heat and dress accordingly.
Date July 26:
Location: Williamson County Health Department

Are you weary from the busyness of life? Join Kayla Stanfield, Director of Women’s Discipleship, for Summer Nights, a time of refreshment and encouragement, this June and July. 

This is the last night in our series of four evenings. All women are invited to spend sacred time with Jesus and to get to know each other. This evening will include a teaching on the ways of Jesus and time to reflect on his ways together.

DETAILS

6:30-7 p.m.: Enjoy refreshments and social time 

7-8 p.m.: Teaching, reflection, and discussion  

Location: Hosted in the homes of members. Sign up* for the women’s ministry email newsletter below to receive the home addresses.

Questions? Email Kayla Stanfield

*If you already receive the Women’s ministry email newsletter, there is no need to sign up again.

Join us for lunch featuring speaker Ed Zinkiewicz, who will share how to simplify your life and embrace the joys of retirement.

Details
Bring your own lunch
Location: Event Center
Please RSVP

About Ed Zinkiewicz
Ed Zinkiewicz is more than just an author. He’s a retired software engineer with a passion for helping seniors. His book, Downsizing Made EZ, serves as a guiding light for those looking to stress less and live better during their golden years.

Through his work, Ed shares practical insights and valuable life lessons that have touched the hearts of many. Since retiring in 2011, Ed and his wife, Crys, have developed courses designed to guide retirees toward fulfilling and purposeful lives. As the author of the Retire To series, Ed shares valuable insights on social relationships, health and wellness, and post-retirement fulfillment. His books, Retire to Play and Purpose, Retire to a Better You, and Retire to Great Friendships, serve as essential guides for those looking to make the most of their golden years.

Are you weary from the busyness of life? Join Kayla Stanfield, Director of Women’s Discipleship, for Summer Nights, a time of refreshment and encouragement, this June and July. 

This series of four evenings, are nights to come together in homes to spend sacred time with Jesus and to get to know each other. Each evening will include a teaching on the ways of Jesus and time to reflect on his ways together.

DETAILS

6:30-7 p.m.: Enjoy refreshments and social time 

7-8 p.m.: Teaching, reflection, and discussion  

Location: Hosted in the homes of members. Sign up* for the women’s ministry email newsletter below to receive the home addresses.

Questions? Email Kayla Stanfield

*If you already receive the Women’s ministry email newsletter, there is no need to sign up again.

Upcoming Dates
Thursday July 24 Worship and Study

Wonder Weekend is a gospel-centered weekend of discovery, learning, and fun! Available, with registration, for Rising Kindergartners through Rising 5th Graders.

Dates & Times
June 26 & 27: 6-8:30 p.m.
June 28: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Family Fun 12-1:30 p.m.

This summer we’re hosting a relaxed and fun book club. We hope you can join us as we journey through C.S. Lewis’s three-book series, Space Trilogy, meeting one Wednesday a month.

This thought-provoking sci-fi classic blends adventure, philosophy, and faith as it follows Dr. Ransom across planets filled with alien life, cosmic battles between good and evil, and deep reflections on humanity and the divine.

We’ll enjoy one book per month, fun beverages, tasty snacks, and rich conversations—open to men and women of all ages, so bring a friend and come ready to explore the stars together!

Details
Dates: June 25, July 30, and August 20
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Room B108, Main Church Building

Are you weary from the busyness of life? Join Kayla Stanfield, Director of Women’s Discipleship, for Summer Nights, a time of refreshment and encouragement, this June and July. 

These four evenings, are nights to come together in homes to spend sacred time with Jesus and to get to know each other. Each evening will include a teaching on the ways of Jesus and time to reflect on his ways together.

Come to one night, two nights, or all four nights—whatever fits your schedule! 

DETAILS
Time:
6:30-7 p.m.: Enjoy refreshments and social time 

7-8 p.m.: Teaching, reflection, and discussion 
*Feel free to arrive at 7 p.m. 

Location: Hosted in the homes of members. Sign up* for the women’s ministry email newsletter below to receive the home addresses.

Questions? Email Kayla Stanfield

*If you already receive the Women’s ministry email newsletter, there is no need to sign up again.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday July 10  Sacrifice and Simplicity  

Thursday July 24 Worship and Study  

The Meadowlarks, a multi-talented musical group, will be the featured guests. This is a bring your own lunch event

About Meadowlarks
The four members of the Meadowlarks make up a talented group of vocalists and musicians, each with decades of musical experience. The group members are: Lisa Carrie, Sarah Huffman, David Huntsinger, and Janet McMahan. The group, made up of longtime friends, was formed about four years ago.

Performing as the Meadowlarks, these entertainers have played before a variety of audiences across Middle Tennessee and have an impressive list of credentials individually.

Lisa Carrie, who performs vocals and plays the violin, started her career portaying Cinderella at Disney World and has sung backup for Wayne Newton, Mickey Gilley, Eddie Arnold and many others.

Sarah Huffman, who does vocals and plays the violin, percussion and melodica, has sung in the studio and onstage with artists such as Amy Grant and Vince Gill. Additionaly she has been an editor for church music publishers for more than 40 years.

David Huntsinger, who plays piano and does the arrangements, is one of Nashville’s top studio pianists. He has played on hundreds of recordings for artist such as Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Amy Grant, Floyd Cramer, Willy Nelson and Ricky Skaggs.

Janet McMahan, who does vocals and plays the paino and melodica, has more than 1,500 published and recorded songs recorded with artists such as Lynn Anderson, Sonny James and  Sandy Patti. She has also worked on recordings for Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and Steve Winwood.

Join us as the Meadowlarks promise to bring a great, entertaining time to our group.

DETAILS
Time: 12 pm-2 pm
Location: Event Center, Main Church Building

Are you weary from the busyness of life? Join Kayla Stanfield, Director of Women’s Discipleship, for Summer Nights, a time of refreshment and encouragement, this June and July. 

These four evenings, are nights to come together in homes to spend sacred time with Jesus and to get to know each other. Each evening will include a teaching on the ways of Jesus and time to reflect on his ways together.

Come to one night, two nights, or all four nights—whatever fits your schedule! 

DETAILS
Time*:
6:30-7 p.m.: Enjoy refreshments and social time;
7pm-8 p.m.: Teaching, reflection, and discussion. *Feel free to arrive at 7 p.m. 

Location: Hosted in the homes of members. Sign up* for the women’s ministry email newsletter below to receive the home addresses.

Questions? Email Kayla Stanfield

*If you already receive the Women’s ministry email newsletter, there is no need to sign up again.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday June 19 Prayer and Fasting 

Thursday July 10  Sacrifice and Simplicity  

Thursday July 24 Worship and Study  

Bring your A-game and get ready to have a blast as we kick off summer! Join a family kickball game that everyone can participate in.

Make plans to join us on May 22 for this bring-your-own-lunch event. Our featured two speakers will be Steve Kuhn and Jase DuRard.

Jase is chairman and co-founder of Jonathan’s Path, an active organization giving Middle Tennessee teens currently in or aging out of foster care a chance to dream, a path to walk down and a place to call home. No paths are the same, but the love, stability, and support from Jonathan’s Path is constant for every youth.

Jonathan’s Path was honored recently with the prestigious Governor’s Excellence Award for Non-Profits. 

Steve Kuhn, an Elder at Christ Community,  is founder and executive director of ShareBuilt, a nonprofit corporation established in 2022 by a dedicated group of industry professionals. ShareBuilt was created to directly connect nonprofits in need of new and renovated facilities with professional organizations seeking to meet such needs.

ShareBuilt is assists churches, schools, and community organizations.

Jase and Steve will also be sharing insight into planned giving and creative ways to support nonprofits.

Location
Event Center, Main Church Building

Let’s meet up at Pinkerton Park. This is a great opportunity to meet other families with littles and have some fun.

Young Adults is a group of men and women in their early 20s to early 30s, both single and married, seeking connection with Jesus and each other.

This dinner is at the home of one of our members. RSVP to receive the address.

The American Red Cross is low on blood supply, so now is a great time to participate in our blood drive. They will be on our campus from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card and be put in a drawing to win a trip for 2!

Register now with the link below or stop by the table in the back lobby on Sunday morning.

Class of 2025 Recognition

All Class of 2025 Seniors are invited to be recognized and prayed for during worship at
10:30 a.m. in the Worship Center.

Sunday Afternoon Reception

The Students staff cordially invites parents and your senior to join us for an afternoon reception! It will be a sweet time of celebration and fellowship that you and your senior will not want to miss.  

We encourage those attending to please submit a senior photo and a baby photo of your senior via email to [email protected]

Details
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Harpeth House

Please RSVP no later than April 23. We kindly ask that you limit your guests to your immediate family only so we can keep this event small and intimate as intended. 

Small bites and light refreshments will be provided.

An opportunity to get know other guys at Christ Community with no agenda other than eating good food, making new friends, and enjoying old friends. Invite someone to come with you! We’ll provide smoked meat, fixings, desserts, and soft drinks.

Details
Location: Harpeth House
Cost: $15 per person. 
Please register ahead of time so we can plan quantities. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Are you new to Christ Community? We’d love to meet you. Please join Pastors Randy Lovelace and Greg Davis immediately following worship in the front lobby.

On Easter Sunday we gather to celebrate that, through his sacrificial death, Jesus conquered sin and death. The divine proof that Jesus accomplished this is his resurrection from the dead—the foundation of our faith. Expect this service to be loud, full of light, and include lots of declarations of "Christ is risen, he is risen indeed!"

Details
We will offer two identical services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Both services will be livestreamed
No Communion will be served
Nursery and preschool childcare will be available for both services
Kids are encouraged and welcome in both services

Join us for a Celebration Hour at 10-10:50 a.m.
We’ll have cookies, a Kids Resurrection Cross, Flowering Cross, Family Photo Ops, and Church Family fellowship.

This worship service remembers the darkest day of Holy Week—the arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus. In this service, we re-hear and rejoice in the story of these events as told in one of the Gospels. We also sing songs that magnify the reality of Jesus’ death, when he, the King and Passover Lamb, was willingly sacrificed to bring us the peace of God’s forgiveness.

More Details
Communion will not be served.
Nursery and preschool childcare are provided.
Worship Service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Resurrection Trail is a special event for kids to experience an interactive journey through the last week Jesus walked the earth. Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes, retracing the journey toward the cross and the resurrection. 

Resurrection Trail is a free rain-or-shine event.

Bring your lunch and join us! Nancy Guthrie, Christian author, conference speaker and Bible teacher, will be our featured speaker.

Nancy teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women.

 She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast with the Gospel Coalition. She and her husband, David, founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child, and they are cohosts of the GriefShare video series. 

DETAILS
Time: noon-2 p.m.
Location: Harpeth House

To sign up for the event with Nancy Guthrie, please RSVP.

Young Adults is a group of men and women in their early 20s to early 30s, both single and married, seeking connection with Jesus and each other.

This dinner is at the home of one of our members. RSVP to receive the address.

This worship service commemorates and celebrates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday.

This service marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent. The congregation will rejoice with palm branches.

More Details
Worship service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Join us for an evening of live music and local impact. Colony Sessions brings together business leaders, creatives, and community partners to support the Franklin Fellows, one of our Community Partners.

Featured musical artists are Brandon Heath, Gordon Kennedy, and The Lubben Brothers.

Enjoy a night of entertainment, storytelling, and community connection, all while investing in the next generation of young professionals as they grow in faith, leadership, and service to our neighbors in Franklin.

The event includes dinner.

Details
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m.
Location: Harpeth House
Cost: $50

Learn more about the Franklin Fellows.