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.
CURRENT STUDY
- A pastor-led discussion of Unafraid continues. Adam Hamilton’s book explores living with courage & hope amid illness, loneliness, financial insecurity, disappointing others, failure, insignificance, and aging. Led November 2 by Matt Bussell; November 9, Jill Duffield; and November 16, Erin Bowers.
- November 23: Families and children gather in Mullin Life Center to make Advent Wreaths. Advent begins November 30.
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
- October 26-November 16: Biblical Prophecy – Past and Present. In biblical interpretation, prediction and prophecy are very different concepts. Learn why it matters. Led by Samuel Moss, a freelance scholar with an MDiv from Duke University and 30+ years of teaching experience.
- November 30-December 14: What Makes Matthew Special. It is the only gospel to mention the magi and to use the phrase “kingdom of heaven.” It references the Old Testament 130+ times. Learn more about the opening book of the New Testament. Led by Samuel Moss.
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.
CURRENT STUDY
Sandie Gravett, Reading Some of the Most Famous Texts in the Bible. Explore ways to look for new insights in familiar texts.
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
Rev. Dr. Erin Kesterson Bowers, our new Associate Pastor for Christian Formation, starts Sunday, November 2. She will be in both worship services. Welcome, Erin!
150 women will gather January 24 & 25 at Grandover with keynote speaker Niki Hardy, author of God, Can We Chat? Only a handful of spots are left and then we will start a waitlist! Learn more.
The Third Thursday Book Club will launch January 16 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.
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.
- August 20 (August 15)
- September 17 (September 12)
- October 22 (October 17)
- November 19 (November 14)
- 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.
- November 10, Rev. Maria Hanlin on “Living a Life of Joy.”
- December 8, Christmas Program from the Weekday Preschool children.
- January 12, TBA
- February 9, FPC member Traci Turner, a physician with Cone Health Cardiology
- 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.
