Mercy Presbyterian Church

Sunday School
2025-09-21 09:45 - 10:45 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
For more information about Sunday School for the whole family, see MercyPres.org/Sunday-School.

Men's Study Group (Sundays)
2025-09-21 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for a weekly men’s Bible study on Sunday afternoons.

Contacts:
Vic Ritter
Steve Rudolph

Mission & Members Class 1
2025-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Mission and Members class is for anyone, whether new to our church or attending regularly, who would like to find out more about what we believe as a church and how that shapes our ministry. Even if you are not sure about becoming a member, we would love for you to come.
We offer two Mission & Members classes: one in the fall and one in the spring. Classes meet for 5 weeks. Childcare will be offered as needed.
Register here.

Bedford Plant Info Meeting
2025-09-28 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us Sunday, Sept. 28, at 4pm, to learn more about the Bedford Church plant. We will meet for dinner and discussion at the home of Mike and Emilee Ellsworth.
And mark your calendars for our Bedford plant meetings to be held each 4th Sunday of the month, at the same time and location.
Questions? Contact Richard Brueck.

Homeschool Fellowship Field Trip
2025-10-17 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | VA
For our October Homeschool Fellowship gathering, we will be meeting at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.
Contact Molly Orr for more information.

Men's Pancake Breakfast
2025-10-18 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us for pancakes, toppings, coffee, fruit, and fellowship.

Missions Update
2025-10-26 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The missions committee is excited to host a fall update from your Mercy missionaries on October 26 during the Sunday School hour. All ages are invited!
Please come to learn about what God is doing among the nations. You will hear directly from your missionaries, and we will share a special time in prayer for each of the ministries the Lord has partnered us with.

ChiliFest
2025-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion, 1301 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Join us for an evening of chili and fellowship. This year’s ChiliFest is a chili cook-off! Bring your best chili and see how it stacks up. Dessert and drinks will be provided.
Please bring a side of your choice to share (salads, fruits, vegetables, etc.) along with lawn games, chairs/blankets and some friends who aren’t in church.
Sign up here to bring chili and side dishes.

Youth Fall Costume Party
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States

Bedford Plant Meeting
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for dinner and discussion about our Bedford church plant.
Potluck link here.

Questions? Contact Richard Brueck.

Installation Service: Richard Brueck
2025-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for a special installation service for Assistant Pastor Richard Brueck, who has been hired at Mercy to lead our Bedford church plant.

Seniors' Gathering
2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering, planned for Sunday, November 9, at the church from 3:30-5:00 pm. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming.

Solemn Service of Thanksgiving
2025-11-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Please join us for a solemn service of thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 26, at 6:30 to praise the Lord for His care and provision for us throughout 2025.

Fellowship Dinners Signup Deadline
2025-12-07 | VA
You are invited to enjoy a time of meeting and making friends over dinner during the months of January, February, and March. Participants have several options:

Sign up as a guest and/or host
Host one or more month and attend as a guest the other months

Guests will be matched with a host who determines the date and time to meet once/month, and contacts guests to bring a side dish.
Visit the table in the lobby on Sunday for more information and to sign up (or sign up online anytime at this link) by December 7.

Questions? See contact info below.

Women's Christmas Party
2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Women of Mercy, please join us for our annual women’s Christmas party at Mercy on Sunday, December 7, at 5pm, as we celebrate the joy of the season together! We will be having a potluck, playing games, and will be collecting and assembling hygiene kits for Christian aid ministries.

Please sign up here for an item to bring for our potluck and go over to our Amazon list to purchase items to bring for our hygiene packs.

Youth Christmas Party
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:15 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Our Youth Group will have a Christmas party on December 10th!

Men's Reformed Covenantal Apologetics Class
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Skinner Home
Taught by: Brian Knapp
Location: Skinner home

Christmas Cookie Sunday at Coffee & Community
2025-12-21 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Bring a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies to share during Coffee & Community on December 21, from 9:45-10:45am, in the lobby.

Christmas Eve Service
2025-12-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Our annual Lessons and Carols service will be held on Christmas Eve. The Service of Lessons and Carols is a traditional Christmas worship service reminding us that throughout Scripture there is one story, with one major theme, that centers on one character, Jesus the Christ.

Bedford Plant Meeting
2026-01-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us at 4pm, at the Bedford Moose Lodge, for dinner and discussion about our Bedford church plant.
Potluck signup here.
Future meetings: January 25, February 8, February 22
Questions? Contact Richard Brueck.

Community Group Fair
2026-01-18 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for a special Coffee & Community on January 18, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about some of our community groups. Leaders of new groups and of those looking to grow their current groups will be available to meet you, provide information about their next meeting, and answer questions. Click here for more information about Community Groups at Mercy.

Congregational Meeting
2026-02-01 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for an annual congregational meeting, where Mercy’s elders and deacons will be providing updates on various matters (financial, facility, leadership, staffing, etc.).

Men's Retreat
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07 | Crossroads Conference Center, 2247 Little Piney Rd #6063, Lowesville, 22967, United States
Mercy Men’s Retreat

Come Gather and be Equipped in Christ!
Our Mercy Men’s Retreat for 2026 will be at Crossroads Conference Center (Lowesville, VA) from Friday evening (5pm) through Saturday afternoon (4pm).
The cost is $50 for a cabin bunk room, $75 for a semi-private room, and $100 for a single hotel room.

Register at this link.

Mission & Members Class Begins
2026-02-08 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States

GriefShare
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
13-week program | Begins February 14

Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and lonely. The GriefShare Grief Support Group at Mercy Presbyterian Church offers a safe and caring place to find help, hope, and understanding after the loss of a loved one.
GriefShare is a 13-week grief support program for people who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Each session provides guidance, encouragement, and a supportive community where you can heal at your own pace.
Grief does not follow a set timeline. In this group, you will learn what is normal in grief, what to expect in the weeks ahead, and healthy ways to cope with grief as it changes over time.

More Info: MercyPres.org/GriefShare
Register: Click Here

Moms of Littles Meetup
2026-02-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Moms of Littles, please join us for a casual hang out in the church nursery on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11am, through May 6. This will be a time for kiddos to play with toys together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.

Seniors' Gathering
2026-02-22 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Daryl DeVries invites you to a seniors’ gathering, planned for Sunday, February 22, at the church from 3:30-5:00 pm. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming (view in directory).

Women's Soup & Sourdough
2026-02-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Soup and Sourdough: Monday, February 23, 5:30-8:30 pm, at the Moss Home.
Join us for an easy meal and to learn more about all things sourdough with Ashlee Granger. Ask questions, get feedback, and be inspired! Feel free to bring a sourdough creation to share or trade.
For more info or to RSVP contact Dona Moss (view in directory).

Women's Retreat
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-28 | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Blue Ridge Women’s Retreat

Come join us for a weekend (Thursday evening-Saturday) full of encouragement, fellowship, fun, and great teaching at Rockbridge Alum Springs Camp in Goshen, VA.
Mercy Women will be registering together as a group to attend this Presbytery-wide women’s retreat.
Click here to register by February 9.

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Weekend Theme: Reviving Our Souls: Learning from the Skies and Scriptures
We all long for peace. In our day-to-day lives, we often turn to entertainment, possessions, careers, or politics in search of it. Yet these things frequently leave us feeling more overwhelmed and disheartened.
Thankfully, the Psalms remind us that true peace, peace that revives the soul and brings joy to the heart, is found in the Lord.
At this retreat, we’ll explore how David, through the artistry of Psalm 19, invites us to slow down and behold the power, wisdom, and goodness of God. Together, we’ll reflect on how the Lord is revealed through the world around us, through His Word before us, and how these revelations draw us into deeper worship and lasting joy in Him.
Weekend Teaching Outline:
Lesson 1: Introduction/Devotional
Lesson 2: God Reveals Himself in His World
Lesson 3: God Reveals Himself in His Word
Lesson 4: God Reveals Himself in His Worshippers

Our Speaker: Becky Kiern
Becky enjoys exploring how the good news of God’s grace impacts every aspect of our lives. She is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary (2011), the author of several books, and a practicing RN, specializing in the care of adult cardiac surgery patients. She is currently a doctoral student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and resides in Nashville TN.
https://www.beckykiern.com/

Activities: Climbing wall, ropes course, fire pits, coffee shop, rocking chairs, and more.
