Mercy Presbyterian Church

Homeschool Fellowship
2026-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Homeschool families of Mercy are invited to a monthly fellowship gathering. We usually meet on the third Friday of each month, from 10am-12pm; however, some months we take a field trip, in which case dates/times/locations are subject to change.
Contact Katelin Hobson to be added to the communication group, where updates about each month’s gathering are shared.

GriefShare
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
13-week program | Begins August 22

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 & Register: MercyPres.org/GriefShare

Women's Charcuterie Night
2026-08-22 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship as we craft our own charcuterie boxes to eat or take home!
Bring a friend and RSVP or sign up to bring food here.

Reformed University Fellowship
2026-08-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VA
More info: MercyPres.org/College

Men's Cornhole & Pizza Night
2026-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Men, save the date for cornhole and pizza on Saturday, August 29, from 5-7 pm. We’ll enjoy pizza and playing cornhole on the church grounds.
Feel free to come with a guest. Bring your neighbor, friend or family member. We would welcome meeting them!

Please contact John Homon (view in directory) with any questions.

Fellowship Dinners Signup Deadline
2026-08-30 | VA
You are invited to enjoy a time of meeting and making friends over dinner during the months of September, October, & November. 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.
Sign up at this link by August 30.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Olson (view in directory) or Rick Ulmer (view in directory).

College Lunch
2026-08-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-01-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-02-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
You’re invited to a college student fellowship lunch!
When: Following the 2nd service
Where: Church Lobby
Who: College aged students, friends, and any family as well!

Women's Bible Study (evening)
2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Our Women’s Bible Studies are studying the book of John with Kathleen B. Nielson’s John: That You May Believe study guide (Living Word Bible Studies).
Click here to register for a women’s Bible study.
Our groups will meet from September to April, with a break from Thanksgiving through January and one-week breaks on occasion (leaders will provide study schedules to participants).
Groups:

Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 pm, at Mercy
Beginning Sept. 9
Contact: Melanie Merkle
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am, at Mercy
Beginning Sept. 10
Childcare provided
Contact: Marti Long

The study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Amazon, Westminster Bookstore, and the Gospel Coalition.

Women's Bible Study (morning)
2026-09-10 09:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States

Children's Sunday School Begins
2026-09-13 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
We look forward to a new year of Sunday School, from 9:45-10:45am, beginning September 13 for Pre-K through 12th Grade. (Adult Sunday School begins the following week, on September 20).
Click here to register your child(ren) from Pre-K through 5th Grade.

Community Group Fair
2026-09-13 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 September 13, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about our community groups. Group leaders will be available to meet you, provide information about their next meeting, and answer questions.
More info about each group to come.
Children will meet in their Sunday School classes during this time.

Seniors' Gathering
2026-09-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-11-15 15:30 - 17:00, 2027-01-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2027-03-14 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. You are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above, retired or still working. Please email Daryl DeVries if you plan on coming (view in directory).

Sunday School
2026-09-20 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 Pancake Breakfast
2026-09-26 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for pancakes, toppings, coffee, fruit, and fellowship.

Women's Paint Night
2026-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for a night of painting and fellowship!

Mission & Members Class Begins
2026-10-04 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.

Men's EAT Event
2026-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Mark your calendars for our EAT (Eating and Talking) Event, a time of food and fellowship.
Location: Mission BBQ (Wards Road)

ChiliFest
2026-11-08 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 at the American Legion Pavilion (1301 Greenview Dr., Lynchburg).
Please bring a side of your choice to share (salads, fruits, vegetables, etc.) along with lawn games, chairs/blankets, and friends!

Women's Christmas Party
2026-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 (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 4, at 6 pm, as we celebrate the joy of the season together! More info to come.

Women's Bible Study (evening)
2027-01-06 18:30 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Our Women’s Bible Studies are studying the book of John with Kathleen B. Nielson’s John: That You May Believe study guide (Living Word Bible Studies).
Click here to register for a women’s Bible study.
Our groups will meet from September to April, with a break from Thanksgiving through January and one-week breaks on occasion (leaders will provide study schedules to participants).
Groups:

Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 pm, at Mercy
Contact: Melanie Merkle
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am, at Mercy
Childcare provided
Contact: Marti Long

The study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Amazon, Westminster Bookstore, and the Gospel Coalition.

Women's Bible Study (morning)
2027-01-07 09:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States

Men's Retreat
2027-03-04 - 2027-03-06 | Rockbridge Alum Springs Camp, 170 Spring House Rd, Goshen, VA, 24439, United States
Men’s Retreat

Come Gather and be Equipped in Christ!
In 2027, our men will attend the Blue Ridge Presbytery Retreat at Rockbridge Retreat Center (Goshen, VA).

More information and a registration link will be available at a later date.
