PROM OF THE STARS


Plan to join us March 23, 2024 5:00-8:00 for the Prom! 

Registration forms will be mailed the beginning of February 2024!



Here is something Shannon Warden wrote about the 2018 Prom:


Last night, I saw Jesus. I saw him in the beautiful faces of 1,000 dancers in wheelchairs and walkers and what the world calls broken genetics, but in reality is the likeness of Christ. I saw Jesus in volunteers who openly embraced strangers and were reunited with old friends from last year. I saw Jesus in volunteers who held the hand of a girl having a medical emergency and in one who comforted her lost friend and in another who danced and mixed music for hours without stopping. I saw Jesus in the face of children who are growing up learning that this is what loving your neighbor looks like. I saw Jesus in the weary caregivers who got to laugh and connect with others who do their impossible, and often lonely work. I saw Jesus in the food servers who went above and beyond to ensure ALL of our guests were fed to their specific needs, including happily puréeing and chopping meals for those who needed it. We ask in this hurting, broken, divided, lonely world where Jesus is? Look around...look around...he's here. YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST!



WHAT IS PROM OF THE STARS?
Since 2003, Farragut Christian Church has organized the PROM OF THE STARS, a Free Prom for physically and mentally challenged individuals, ages 15 and older, which is totally supported by the church and community.

WHEN IS PROM OF THE STARS?
The prom is held annually, for 2024 the date will be March 23.

WHERE IS THE PROM OF THE STARS?
The prom is held at the Knoxville Exhibition and Convention Center in downtown Knoxville.

WHY TAKE ON SUCH A HUGE EVENT?
There are 59.5 million special needs individuals in the United States, about 20% of the population. In Knox County, approximately 71,000 people live with a physical or mental challenge. Like most people, they desire the same opportunities as others in our community have, with chances to participate in a variety of activities. Why would you ignore 20% of the community in which you live?

HOW CAN I REGISTER TO COME AS A GUEST OR TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP?
The registration forms will be mailed out around February 1 to those who have participated in the past. Call Farragut Christian Church at 865.966.5224 or email Dena Cunningham at dena@farragutcc.com to have a form mailed to you. Volunteer registration for 2024 is open. Go here to register as a volunteer. Space is limited for guests and for volunteers.

HOW CAN I HELP PROM OF THE STARS?
Please contact the Church office (865)966-5224. If you or your group would like to sponsor a table for $350, please send your monetary donation to the church at 138 Admiral Road, Knoxville, TN 37934.