Mount Vernon First Congregational Church

“I know a lot of folks don’t like Christmassy things starting in October,” Rev. Scott Elliott said, “but every October, I get the biggest rush as we start rehearsals for “A Christmas Carol.” I get to be blessed with Christmas Spirits for weeks on end, and I gladly welcome it.''

Since 2016, a local partnership of faith communities, institutions and leaders in Knox County has created and led what has come to be known as “Overcoming Racism” classes.

On Feb. 20, the First Congregational Church, located at 200 N. Main St., will be holding its 2022 Black History Month Service.

The Knox Alliance for Racial Equality (KARE) is sponsoring a free Mount Vernon Civil Rights Walking Tour on Saturday, Oct. 23, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

First Congregational Church in Mount Vernon will resume its "Love Lives Here" campaign with a new program called "Health, Healing, and Fitness Ministry."