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.

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.

Coffee & Community
2026-09-06 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us from 9:45-10:45am for a time of coffee, refreshments, and fellowship in the lobby.
Would you like to help supply refreshments? Contact Steve Kapusta (click to view in directory).

College Lunch
2026-08-30 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!

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).

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.

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.

Hebrews Sermon Series Begins
2026-08-16 | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us as we begin a new sermon series on the book of Hebrews.

Youth Group Kicks Off
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Youth Room, Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, Vir, 24551, United States
Our student ministry exists to gather young people from the Forest area and to disciple them to bear the image of Christ. Youth Group meets most Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Youth Room.

Men's EAT Event
2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 (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)

Summer Cookout
2026-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion, 1301 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Invite an unchurched friend and join us for a summer cookout at the American Legion Pavilion (1301 Greenview Dr., Lynchburg).
Burgers, buns, and chips will be provided. Please bring a side, dessert, or burger topping to share (signup here).

Park Fellowship
2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Women of Mercy, you’re invited to our weekly fellowship time at the park behind the Forest Library. We will be casually meeting up every Wednesday morning through the summer to walk on the trails around the park and to spend time fellowshipping at the playground and pavilion.
Park Fellowship is a summertime gathering and will meet weekly through early-August. All are welcome!

General Assembly Recap
2026-07-19 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
In June, our denomination held our General Assembly in Louisville, KY, and three of our elders were in attendance.
Between services, the elders will update the congregation on all that took place at the General Assembly, highlighting any important changes, and answering any questions you may have about the PCA.

Spivey Farewell
2026-07-05 09:45 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Ben and Kirstin Spivey, and their children, are moving to England to launch RUF Global in London. July 5th is their last Sunday here at Mercy! Come celebrate with us and say goodbyes to this beloved family from within our congregation.
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With nine years of campus ministry experience and a heart to see Christ known among the nations, the Spiveys are excited to start an RUF Global in London, the first RUF ministry in the UK. Partnering with London City Presbyterian Church, they will focus on reaching and equipping the students of London to see them converted and foster future growth in the church in the UK and globally.

Women's Book Club (Lord Bless You - evening club) Begins
2026-06-16 18:45 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
More information about women’s book clubs can be found here.

The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing, by Michael Glodo
Tuesday evenings, 6:45-8:30pm, beginning June 16
Location: Mercy Presbyterian Church (3rd-5th room)
Contact: Linda Waugh (view in directory)

Women's Book Club (Humility) Begins
2026-06-15 18:45 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
More information about women’s book clubs can be found here.

Humility; The Journey Toward Holiness, by Andrew Murray & Donna Partow
Monday evenings, 6:45-8:30pm, beginning June 15
Location: Ruth Magee home (Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg)
Contact: Ruth Magee (view in directory)

Women's Book Club (Treasuring Christ) Begins
2026-06-12 12:30 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | VA
More information about women’s book clubs can be found here.

Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full, by Gloria Furman
Friday afternoons, 12:30-2:15pm, beginning June 12
Location: Jenn Olson home (Peninsular Street, Lynchburg)
Contact: Jenn Olson (view in directory)

Vacation Bible School
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
We are excited to offer VBS this summer, June 8-11, from 6-8 pm!
Registration for VBS is now closed.

Questions? Contact Malerie Huguley (view in directory).

Women's Book Club (Pilgrim's Progress) Begins
2026-06-09 09:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | VA
More information about women’s book clubs can be found here.

Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan
Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:15am, beginning June 9
Children welcome in study
Location: Molly Orr home (Dogwood Lane, Hurt)
Contact: Molly Orr (view in directory)

Women's Book Club (Meaning of Marriage) Begins
2026-06-04 14:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | VA
More information about women’s book clubs can be found here.

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, by Timothy Keller & Kathy Keller
Thursday afternoons, 2:00-3:45pm, beginning June 4
Location: Grace Pettman home (Dowdy Rock Rd, Bedford)
Contact: Grace Pettman (view in directory)

Women's Book Club (Lord Bless You - morning club) Begins
2026-06-04 09:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | VA
More information about women’s book clubs can be found here.

The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing, by Michael Glodo
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:15am, beginning June 4
Childcare available
Location: Mercy Presbyterian Church (3rd-5th room)
Contact: Linda Waugh (view in directory)

Youth Group (at Monkee Joe's)
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | VA
Our youth group is meeting for ice cream at Monkee Joe’s (1190 Perrowville Rd, Forest, VA 24551) on May 27!

New Sermon Series: Trophies of Grace
2026-05-24 | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
New Sermon Series, Trophies of Grace, begins May 24
Each Sunday this summer, we’ll look at one of God’s people in Scripture to marvel at the radical, unexpected, and undeserved love of God, which He showers upon them by His grace… ultimately through Jesus Christ.

Seniors' Gathering
2026-05-17 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 from 3:30-5:00 pm.
You are welcome if you are roughly 55 and above, retired or still working.

Please email Daryl DeVries if you would like to be informed of all events (view in directory).

Sunday School
2026-05-17 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.

Homeschool Fellowship
2026-05-15 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.

Women's Salad & Sourdough
2026-05-12 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Salad and Sourdough: Tuesday, May 12, 5:30-8:30 pm, at the Moss Home.
Newbies and seasoned bakers are welcome to join us on our sourdough journey. An RSVP to Dona Moss (view in directory) would be much appreciated, as would contributions to the evening meal (a salad or sourdough creation).

Women's Tea Party
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Mercy’s annual Women’s Tea Party! The tea party will be at our church building on Saturday, May 9, at 2 pm. Women and girls of all ages are welcome! We will be having a fancy tea party and enjoying some delicious treats.
Please sign up so we know how many to expect! We also need people to sign up to sponsor the decor and china for a table and/or to bring a tea treat to share. We look forward to seeing you there!

GriefShare
2026-05-09 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
2026-05-06 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 at Waymaker Church’s playground (1650 Hooper Rd, Forest). This will be a time for kiddos to play together and moms to enjoy some fellowship.
