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, 2026-04-15 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.

Reformed University Fellowship
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VA

Bluegrass & BBQ
2026-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion, 1301 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Join is for an evening of food, fellowship, and live music at the American Legion Pavilion.
Bring lawn games and a covered side or a desert to share. The church will provide BBQ.
Invite someone without a church home to join us as well.

Men's Baseball & Cookout
2026-04-25 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty University
All Aboard the Flame Train!
Join the Men of Mercy for a unique entertainment event at the Liberty Baseball Flame Train this season!
April 25th; Hotdogs and fellowship at 2pm, game starts at 3pm.
Cost of $7 includes: Flame Train, ticket to the game, and hotdogs/chips/drinks provided by Mercy in a private hospitality area to enjoy the game.
Bring a guest who doesn’t attend Mercy, and their ticket is free of charge!
Registration for this event has closed and tickets have all been claimed. For inquiries, contact John Homon (view in directory).

Blue Ridge Presbytery Meeting
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Quarterly meeting of the Blue Ridge Presbytery, hosted here at Mercy.
All are invited Friday evening at 7pm, as members of our Presbytery come together for a worship service and communion.
You may also consider joining us on Saturday morning to observe the business of the Presbytery as we conduct items of business on behalf of our churches.

Youth Group
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:15 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 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 at 6:30pm in the Youth Room.

Buy Nothing Yard Sale
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us for our Buy Nothing Yard Sale on April 18, where ALL items are free!
Open to the community from 11 am-2 pm.
Donations of lightly used items like clothing, books, kitchen items, tools, and decor are welcomed. Please note everything should be able to fit in a standard car. Contributors get to shop early (10-11 am).
Dropoff times are as follows:

Sunday, April 12: 6-7:30 pm
Tuesday, April 14: 7-8 pm
Thursday, April 16: 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Friday, April 17: 6-8 pm

All leftover items will be donated to local charities.
For more info, see event flyer here.
If you’re interested in volunteering to organize items or help in other ways, please email Jessi Pearson (view in directory) or Tim Magee (view in directory).

Women's Bible Study (morning)
2026-04-16 09:30 - 11:15 (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 Deuteronomy with W. Robert Godfrey’s Discovering Deuteronomy video teaching series and study guide.
Click here to register for a women’s Bible study.

Monday evenings, 7 – 8:30 pm, virtual
POC: Kimberly Hall
Monday evenings, 7 – 8:30 pm, in-person at Erica Fox’s home (Bedford)
POC: Erica Fox
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 pm, in-person at Mercy
POC: Melanie Merkle
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am, in-person at Mercy
Childcare provided
POC: Marti Long

The study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Ligonier and Amazon.

Women's Bible Study (virtual)
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Our Women’s Bible Studies are studying the book of Deuteronomy with W. Robert Godfrey’s Discovering Deuteronomy video teaching series and study guide.
Click here to register for a women’s Bible study.
Groups will meet for 10-11 weeks at the following times & locations:

Monday evenings, 7 – 8:30 pm, virtual
POC: Kimberly Hall
Monday evenings, 7 – 8:30 pm, in-person at Erica Fox’s home (Bedford)
POC: Erica Fox
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15 pm, in-person at Mercy
POC: Melanie Merkle
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am, in-person at Mercy
Childcare provided
POC: Marti Long

The study guide can be purchased online from various retailers like Ligonier and Amazon.

Women's Bible Study (Bedford)
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford, Bedford, VA, United States

Churchwide Work Day
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Mercy Presbyterian Church, 1997 Thomas Jefferson Rd, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Men, women, and children are needed to help with property maintenance on Saturday, April 11, from 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch provided to follow. Bring work gloves, wheel barrows, shovels, step ladders, and seed spreaders if you have them.

Men's Pancake Breakfast
2026-04-11 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.
