Mercy Presbyterian Church

Seniors' Gathering
2026-03-15 15:00 - 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, March 15, at the church from 3:00-5:00 pm. 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).

Adult SS: Esther Series Begins
2026-03-15 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Esther: God’s Sovereignty & Human Responsibility
March 5 – May 10
Taught by: Stephen Bell
Hillel the Elder, the 1st century BC rabbi who significantly contributed to the formation of the Jewish Mishnah and Talmud, famously remarked that “whosoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved the entire world.” Although the name of God never appears in the Book of Esther, His saving presence is powerfully at work through the actions of his servants, Esther and Mordecai, who respond to God’s call and are used by Him “for such a time as this” to rescue His people from destruction. In so doing, they powerfully prefigure Christ’s unwavering obedience to God’s will and costly deliverance of His people.

Missions Update
2026-03-08 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 an update from several of your Mercy missionaries on March 8 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.

Women's Flower Arranging Fellowship
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us Saturday, March 7th at 10am at our Flower Arranging Fellowship!
Each person will build their own bouquet of flowers to take home. We ask that everyone brings a bunch of flowers or greenery, as well as a small vase. We will deconstruct the bunches to form unique bouquets to take home! We will also enjoy a brunch.
Please sign up here for brunch items to bring in addition to the flowers/greenery.

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.

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).

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
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 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.

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.).

Bedford Plant Meeting
2026-01-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us at 4pm for dinner and discussion about our Bedford church plant.
Future meetings: 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.

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 Christmas Gathering
2025-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Bedford area residents are invited to our Christmas gathering on Dec. 14!
– 4pm: Caroling at the The Elks Home
– 5pm: Fellowship gathering at the Brueck’s
Bring a party food to share (salty or sweet)
Questions? Contact Richard Brueck.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mission & Members Class 5
2025-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States

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

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.

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.

Adult SS: Ten Commandments Series Begins
2025-09-14 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The Ten Commandments
Sept. 14 – Oct. 19
Taught by: Christopher Miller
Join us for our first study of the year. Through our Ten Commandments study, we’ll consider the importance of a Law in becoming a “People.” We will do this by taking a look at the most-well known Laws in the Bible to see what kind of people God wants His People to be. Each commandment shows the way that God wants His People to relate to Himself, to each other, and to the World to establish them as a People.

Community Group Fair
2025-09-07 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 7, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about our community groups which resume meeting that week. Group leaders will be available to meet you, provide information about their first meeting, and answer questions. More info about each group to come. Children will meet in their Sunday School classes during this time.

Children's Sunday School Begins
2025-09-07 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 7.
If you have children from age 0* through 5th grade, please complete this registration form for each child. This will allow us to plan our class rosters and be prepared to serve your children right from the first day.
*Note: Classes start at age 2. Nursery for ages 0-1 will be offered only if there is need expressed via registration.
