Adult Formation
Being part of a large congregation means you can experience large group energy and choose from many small groups who share your interests and questions.
Sunday Classes
Classes meet at 10 am and are open to all. See this Sunday’s topics.
Parents of children and youth alternate Bible studies and parenting topics. Meets in Memorial 304. Contact Yolanda Baxter.
COMING UP
- January 11: Parenting Hot Takes — watch and discuss a parenting-related TED Talk.
From religious art to current issues to book studies to guest speakers, this class offers an eclectic schedule. Meets in the Garden Room. Contact Philip Lopp.
UPCOMING TOPICS
- January 4: Make A List: An Alternative to New Year’s Resolutions. Rev. Erin Bowers will share practical ways to foster personal growth in faith and love for the upcoming year.
- January 11: 2026, the Year of Being an Apprentice. Consider what a year could look like as we work beside Jesus, do what he does, and like what he likes. Chip Bristol leads, based upon the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer.
- January 18: The Tower of Babel: Look at the story though adult eyes using art, archeology, and current biblical studies. Led by Rev. Dr. Jerry Beavers.
- January 25: Strangers in a Foreign Land: Scripture, the Church, and Immigration, Led by Matt Bussell
Sing a hymn, share prayers, hear a speaker. These classes have a long history — YMBC has been meeting for 100+ years! Frequently led by Dr. Sandie Gravett, Professor of Religious Studies at ASU, these classes meet in Redhead Hall. Contact Al Lineberry.
UPCOMING TOPICS
December 28: Jill Duffield will give an update on the state of the church. Begins at 9 am because there is one worship service is at 10 am that day.
January 4: Dr. Sandie Gravett begins a new series, Christians Who Influenced America’s History. Look at Christian influence from early settlers to the present day, and explore the contributions of folks from all walks of life and numerous denominational branches in order to understand more fully the role of Christianity in American life.
If you are interested in in-depth scriptural study, this is your class. The Seekers focus on one topic for an extended time. Led by Gerard Davidson in Main 125.
CURRENT STUDY: Christian Theology
Special Events
The Third Thursday Book Club will launch January 15 with The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff. 6:30-7:30 pm in the Myers Loyalty Room. For more info or to get on the list, contact Lisa Witherspoon.
The Women’s Retreat, being held January 24 & 25 at Grandover, is full. To get on the waitlist contact Yolanda Baxter. Typically a few spots become available. About the retreat.
Small Groups
Circle of Friends
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, Solarium or on Zoom
Teens and adults of all abilities meet for Bible study, fellowship and fun with our friends from Peacehaven Farm.
Contact Anne Chamblee.
Community Service Group
Wednesdays, 10 am-noon, Garden Room
Handcraft small quilts, hats, fleece mufflers, and more to donate to social workers and nonprofits.
Contact Hannah Britt, 336-288-9289.
Currie Library Book Clubs
First Mondays, 10:30 am and second Tuesdays, 1:30 pm, Garden Room
We read faith-based books and general books through the lens of faith.
Contact Nancy Fuller.
First Families
First Fridays, 6 pm, member homes
Casual gatherings for families with young children to get to know each other. Hosts rotate, dinner provided, small fee for onsite child care.
Contact Lorie Jones.
Fork & Faith
Monthly, Noon, Mullin Life Center
Women of all ages gather for a meal and fellowship.
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Thursdays, 4:25 pm, Virginia Gilmer Room
Practice to live and move pain-free. For all ages and levels. There is no fee, but a freewill offering is accepted. Bring water, a mat, a strap, and a block (if you have one).
Contact Virginia Wood.
Presbyterian Women Circles
These groups meet monthly. For 2025-26 they are studying Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ. All welcome new members.
Tuesday Bible Study
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm, on Zoom
We seek to find the meaning of God’s Word in our lives through open discussion of interpretations and perspectives. Fall study is Minor Prophets.
Contact Jim Hoeger.
Veterans’ Fellowship Group
Members who are veterans meet several times a year. To join the list contact Rev. Doug McLeroy by email or at 336-478-4739.
Women of Faith Luncheons
Second Mondays, noon, Life Center. Lunch includes a guest speaker.
2025-2026 Book Reads
We often borrow sets from the Greensboro Public Library, so check with Nancy Fuller to see what is available.
- September 8 & 9, Appreciate these Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion by Rev. Jill Duffield, who will facilitate.
- October 13 & 14, Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
- November 10 & 11, Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
- December 8 & 9, bring a book to share, give away, and discuss, plus a treat to share.
- January 12 & 13, My Father’s List by Laura Carney, Greensboro’s One City, One Book read for this fall.
- February 9 & 10, the Book of Genesis, facilitated by Rev. Neil Dunnavant
- March 10 combined group, Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South by Diane Flynt, facilitated by the author
- April 13 & 14, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
- May 11 & 12, Shades of Privilege by Jeanne Simkins Hollis & George Simkins
2025-2026 Dates (RSVP deadlines in parentheses)
Lunch is $10. RSVP to Dolly Jennings, email or 336-854-2663.
- December 17 (December 12)
- January 21 (January 17)
- February 18 (February 13)
- March 18 (March 13)
- April 22 (April 17)
- May 20 (May 15)
- June 17 (June 12)
Hearts & Minds: Third Tuesdays, 10 am in Myers Loyalty Room, Smith 242. Contact Betty Jo Forney.
Mary & Martha: Second Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 am in Blair Hagan Room behind Memorial Chapel. Contact B.J. Williams.
Ruth & Namoi: Third Tuesdays, 10:30 am in Blair Hagan Room behind Memorial Chapel. Contact Anne Cox.
Sallie Huss: Second Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 am in Myers Loyalty Room, Smith 242. Contact Gail Derkasch.
Second Mondays at noon in Mullin Life Center. $10, make a paid reservation by the Wednesday prior at the button below, 336-478-4799, or the Welcome Center.
- February 9, Heart Health for Women
- March 9, Matt Hicks, Botanical Gardens superintendent with the City of Greensboro
- April 13, TBA
- May 11, TBA
Resources
We love to read. Currie Library, located in the solarium near the Welcome Center, has books, CDs, magazines and more. Search the collection here for ideas and to see what’s available now. Look under Small Groups, above, for our book club info.
Grow your faith in your own space and at your own pace with these books by our pastors and members.
Appreciate These Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion is the latest book by Senior Pastor Jill Duffield. Video study guides are available. See Jill’s other books here.
Member Chip Bristol writes devotionals, essays, and fiction. Learn more about Spiritual Java, Burning Faith, and his children’s books here.
Rev. Doug McLeroy reflects on his experiences as an Army chaplain and more in On My Believing Days: A Story of Life and Faith.
You can also purchase books from current and previous studies at the Welcome Center desk.
See lectures from Dr. Sandie Gravett, Professor of Religious Studies at Appalachian State and one of our regular teachers, and others on our YouTube channel.
