Church-Wide Programs and Events
Check below for a listing of the projected major programs and events at Church Street. This listing is updated as events are scheduled. For additional details, please contact Rick Isbell, minister of discipleship, via email or phone at (865) 521-0266 . Following the list you will find additional details about a few of the major annual events, as well as events not yet scheduled.2011
November 15: Master Arts Series: Organist, Yun Kim.
More details and additional events
Jim Fleming Lecture Series
Nov. 20 & 21, 2011
Theme: Jesus the Good Shepherd
Dr. Jim Fleming has become a Church Street tradition. In 2009, he returns for the 12th consecutive year to present his biblical lecture series. Sponsored by the Education Commission, these lectures, scheduled in the fall, are funded through the operating budget of the church. Follow this link to find more information about the Fleming Lectures and Jim Fleming.
Walk Through Bethlehem
December 18, 2011
1 to 6 pm
Thousands of persons have discovered at Church Street what the village of Bethlehem might have been like the night Jesus was born.
Held each December, hundred of volunteers take part in this special annual event. Our Parish Hall and surrounding our transformed into Bethlehem where visitors can visit various shops, listen the storytellers, talk to the villagers, see the animals on the hillside, taste the local foods, and search for the baby born that night.
Check out additional information about what to expect at Walk Through Bethlehem.
"Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place which the Lord has made know to us." Luke 2:15Boomsday!
2012 Date to be Announced
Boomsday! is a Knoxville tradition occurring around Labor Day...where lots of activities occur down near the river and a huge array of fireworks are set off the Henley Street bridge. Church Street gets on board with numerous activities that coincide with the Knoxville event. Persons of all ages can enjoy movies, skating in the gym, games, magicians, and a supper of Buddy's BarBQue.
A. Orin Bishop Lecture Series
Date to be Announced
Through the presence and inspiration of outstanding biblical scholars and teachers, Church Street members and others in the Knoxville area are challenged to greater understanding of the Bible's enduring message. This annual lectureship is dedicated to the memory of A. Orin Bishop, active church and community leader, student of the Bible, and devoted husband, father and grandfather who exemplified in his life the timeless message of the Bible. We are grateful to the Bishop family, whose memorial gift makes this lecture series possible.
Follow this link to find more information about the Bishop Lectures.