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.
From May 24 to September 6, classes will meet at 9 am with worship at 10.
Parents of children and youth alternate Bible studies and parenting topics. Meets in Memorial 304. Contact Yolanda Baxter.
This class is on summer break.
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.
COMING UP
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell
- May 17, led by Neil Dunnavant
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.
COMING UP
- May 17, Rev. Erin Bowers, What Does Paul Say about the Cross?
- May 24, Rev. Matt Bussell, Presbyterians and the Holy Spirit: How this profound relationship shapes our faith.
- May 31, Rev. Newton Cowan, What Difference Does It Make?
June & July: Dr. Sandie Gravett leads The Discipling Journey. Using a pivotal section of the gospel of Mark, uncover essential lessons about what it truly means to be a disciple following Jesus.
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
Summer of Psalms: Erin Kesterson Bowers has put together a day-by-day plan so you can read all the Psalms from June 1 through August 31. Pick it up around campus or get it here.
Movement and Mindfulness: A 10-week program for adults of all fitness levels. Meet weekly to walk in green spaces near FPC, practice a brief self-awareness meditation, and explore ways to create a healthier lifestyle using an Integrative Health approach. Led by FPC member Marianne Harris, Tuesdays through June 9 at 9:15 am, Mullin Life Center.
SUMMER BOOK READS
Rev. Dr. Erin Bowers invites you to dive deep into thought-provoking books. She will facilitate three studies, each meeting once a month. Mark your calendars for this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!
Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) by David Zahl. Consider the idea that you aren’t the only one with problems, and that, in fact, no one has their act together! This is a liberating view of human nature, sin, and grace, demonstrating why the good news of Christianity is both urgent and appealing. Meets Mondays, June 22, July 13, and August 3 at 4:30 pm in the Garden Room.
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by historian Kristin Kobes Du Mezk. The book looks at the evolution of evangelicalism over the past 75 years with a particular interest in the emergence of the idolatries of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism. Meets Tuesdays, June 23, July 14, and August 4, at 5:30 pm in the Garden Room.
Seeing Jesus: Visionary Encounters from the First Century to the Present by Robert Hudson. Learn about people throughout Christian history, from St. Francis to Julian of Norwich to Sojourner Truth to the person who saw Jesus in a coffee cup. Meets Wednesdays, June 24, July 15, and August 5, at 2 pm in the Garden Room.
Small Groups
Circle of Friends
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, Myers Loyalty Room
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.
Book Clubs
Currie Library Clubs: Second Mondays, 10:30 am and second Tuesdays, 1:30 pm, Garden Room. Faith-based books and general books through the lens of faith. Contact Nancy Fuller.
The Third Thursday Book Club, third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, Myers Loyalty Room. Primarily current contemporary fiction and historical fiction. Contact Lisa Witherspoon.
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.
Mahjong Monday
Players of all skill levels are invited to engage in friendly competition and connect with other Mahjong enthusiasts. Contact Sheri Evans.
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.
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.
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.
Currie Library clubs
On summer break. We will post the books for next year soon!
- We often borrow sets from the Greensboro Public Library, so check with Nancy Fuller to see what is available.
Third Thursday club
- May 21, What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
2025-2026 Dates (RSVP deadlines in parentheses)
Lunch is $10. RSVP to Dolly Jennings, email or 336-854-2663.
- 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.
On summer break
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.
