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As of today (March 7, 2022), we are pleased to announce the Cumberland Presbyterian Center campus has reopened to the public. Safety measures for staff during these extended days of the COVID-19 pandemic, remains our number one priority.  The Center Interagency Team (CIT) has agreed that it will continue to monitor and follow CDC recommended […]

Mildred Carmack, 87, of Winchester, Tennessee, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. She was a member of the Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Murfreesboro Presbytery) where she served as church organist for many years.

During a visit to Bethel University’s traditional undergraduate campus in McKenzie, Tennessee, on Thursday, March 3, 2022, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recognized Bethel’s academic achievements. During his time on campus, Lee observed a class in session and addressed a standing room-only crowd of students, faculty and staff members, and local officials. “The real joy and […]

A community in recovery: Dresden beginning to rebuild after tornado outbreak Dresden, Tennessee, lies just a little more than 30 miles south of Mayfield. The town of less than 3,000 people was hit by the same highly destructive and deadly storm system that devastated the Graves County community in December. An EF-3 tornado – part of […]

Prayer – Psalms 91 reminds us that God is our fortress and our refuge. We are not to fear the terror of night, pestilence, plague, or war. The Psalmist says that God loves us, that God hears those who acknowledge God’s name. Followers of Christ have the privilege to call on God’s name. We encourage […]

Bryan Belue, 52, of Rogersville, Alabama, died March 3, 2022. He was a member and Elder of Hurricane Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Hope Presbytery) in Rogersville.

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Leviticus 19:13-18 New Revised Standard Version 13 You shall not defraud your neighbor; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a laborer until morning. 14 You shall not […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 10:25-42 New Revised Standard Version The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Psalm 119:169-176 New Revised Standard Version 169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;    give me understanding according to your word.170 Let […]

Focus Turn off your cell phone, TV, or radio. Listen to the silence that is around you. Listen for God to speak to you. Read Psalm 15:1-3 New Revised Standard Version A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, who may abide in your tent?    Who may dwell on your holy hill? 2 Those who walk blamelessly, and do what […]