Game Nights are Back in 2013!

Mark your calendars now for Game Nights in 2013.  We will be having them the 3rd Thursday of every other month starting in January (the first one will be at Charlotte and Derek Gage's house).  We look forward to seeing you out there on January 17th, more details to come!

Mark your Calendars Now!

Do you ever wonder how your day-to-day job is supposed to connect you with your Christian calling?  

Join Corey Widmer, RCLI, Needle’s Eye, and other Richmonders on

January 18-19, 2013 to help dissect the answer. Common Good RVA is aiming to 

help Christians connect their job with their Christian calling in order to contribute to the common good of our city. 

Details:

January 18-19, 2013

at The Early Center at Union Seminary

Come join Young Adults and others in the Richmond area looking to see how God is using them to further his kingdom through their day-to-day work.

Cost: $40 if you register before December 1^st (scholarships are available through the church if you are unable to afford it), $55 after

http://www.commongoodrva.com/

A Pawn no More...

The Queen of Katwe

An inspiring story of hope discovered in the slums of Uganda

Featuring author Tim Crothers and

Phiona Mutesi, subject of The Queen of Katwe

Thursday, November 29

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Third Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

600 Forest Avenue, Richmond

Coffee and dessert will be served.

Guests will include Robert Katende, Phiona’s mentor, and Rodney Suddith, President of

Sports Outreach International

For more information, please visit Third's website Here.

The Makers Series

Music, Worship and Creative Arts at Third

Friday evening, November 16

7:00-9:00 p.m., Forest Avenue Fellowship Hall

Come consider how we bear God’s image in our creative practices. For this series, we’re pleased to welcome poet Suzanne Rhodes, jazz singer Laura Ann Singh, and artist Erling Sjovold (painting professor at UR), each of whom will dialogue with  the audience and one another about God’s inspiration behind their works. 

Learn more by contacting Mark Sprinkle (683-7383 or mark@marksprinkle.com).

In light of the recent election....

A word from one of Third's pastors, Corey Widmer...

"As your Pastor, I work hard not to make political statements or take political sides. I believe that one of my main callings is to help spiritually shepherd and disciple the people of God in the way of Jesus, so that you can make your own wise and Spirit-led decisions in your public life, including the way you vote.  But I must admit that I have been very heavy hearted and even grieved to see the way fellow believers have handled themselves both leading up to the election and even more so, in the wake of the election’s results. I’d like to offer some gentle reminders that hopefully can help us hold on to what is true in the coming days....keep reading here.

Fellowship Lunch

Join your church family this Sunday, November 11th in the fellowship hall following the 11:05 service for the Fellowship Lunch.  

It is a great opportunity to meet new people in the church and get to share a meal together.  

Interested in going?  It is not to late to register online here.  Or if you would rather there will be a few lunches the day of and you can pay there (but you will not get your pick of sandwich).  Hope to see you there!

Women's Retreat

Calling all Young Adult Women:

Want to get more involved in the Women's Ministry at Third Presbyterian?  Want to meet women of all age groups?  Well this is your chance!

Third Presbyterian's Women's Retreat is on Saturday, November 10th from 8:30AM - 3PM in the Fellowship Hall.   Maye Jepson will be joining us and bringing a message entitled "Life Interrupted."

The Cost of the event is $25 and this includes Lunch and Snacks throughout the day.  For more information, please contact Melissa Lincoln.  

Or Click Here to register.

Friday Vespers

Come on out this Friday to:

Friday Vespers

October 19

7-8 p.m. in the

Forest Ave. Sanctuary.

Music led by

Alex Mejias.

Refreshments to follow, 

and childcare available.

CARITAS helpers

On Monday, October 15th, a few members of the young adult community got together to serve 35 men who are in transitional housing a warm meal for the evening through Third Presbyterian's week hosting CARITAS!

It was a great evening of good food, good conversation, and fun fellowship.  Make sure you are on the YAC email list to ensure your participation at our next event!

CARITAS

Calling all Young Adults!

We are still in need of help with cooking and serving the CARITAS men on Tuesday, October 16th, Wednesday, October 17th, and Friday, October 19th.  If you (your family or your small group) are able to help please contact Ed Satterfield at Eds@thirdpres.org

Introducing Kevin White

You might have seen a new face in the Y.A.C. class at Third, it is none other than Kevin White.  He is a new intern at Third Pres and will be focusing on the young adult community.  Kevin is a full time student at Union Presbyterian Seminary and he, along with his wife and son, have been attending Third for about two years.  We're excited to have Kevin with us!

Join us Sunday Mornings at 9:30 for Sunday School

The Truth Project/YAC Sunday School

Join us as we go through Del Tacket's The Truth Project, a comprehensive course on the relevance and importance of living out a Biblical worldview.  We meet at 9:30 AM in the multipurpose room of the 500 Forest building.  Facilitated by Stephen Jenkins.  

Want more information?  Contact robert.m.cochrane@gmail.com.  

www.thetruthproject.org

Want to see a quick clip, click here!

If people are willing, we often get a group together to grab lunch after the 11:05 service, so check out Sunday School and find out where Lunch is that Sunday!

Basketball

Basketball Sign-Ups

Third Pres has a few basketball teams playing in various leagues this Fall.  If you are interested in playing, email tomb@thirdpres.org

Or simply:

Click here for more information!

Attention Y.A.C. Men

Third Presbyterian Men's Big Breakfast

Join other men of the church for breakfast and a further exploration of "Discipleship Essentials" and discussion on "Stepping Forward to Follow Jesus."  Led by Kenney Grigg.  Saturday, September 29, 8:30 am - 10:10 am.  

Cost is $3.00 for all you can eat.  

Contact tomb@thirdpres.org for information or to register.  Hope to see you there!

Come Worship with us this Fall!

600 Forest Avenue 

Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Schedule

 

Third’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday service in the sanctuary features contemporary worship choruses and great hymns of the faith led by a music team using guitar, cello, and other instruments. The sacrament of Communion is observed weekly.

 

Our 9:30 service in the fellowship hall is contemporary in format. 

 

The 11:00 a.m. service in the sanctuary is traditional, with hymns sung and music led by a choir.

 

An 11:05 a.m. service in the fellowship hall offers a second opportunity for contemporary worship.

 

(Note: On Sunday, September 30, worship will only take place at 11:15 a.m. - a traditional service in the Sanctuary, and a concurrent contemporary service in the fellowship hall.  These services will be followed by an inportant congregational meeting at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall.)

 The same scripture provides the theme for the sermon preached at each service. We invite you to explore the options for worship at Third.

Young Professional's Group

Needles Eye Ministries is taking signups for it’s fifth Young Professionals Group spring workshop.  If you’re interested in discussing identity, vocation, career, and life with other young professionals click the link for more info. 

It runs for 7 weeks on Tuesday nights and is a great discussion group and a good way to meet people who may be able to relate to your current career/life circumstances.

http://needleseyeministries.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/young-professionals-group-spring-workshop-begins-april-24/

YAC Retreat

The Young Adults Retreat is quickly approaching.  Next weekend we will be headed to Sandbridge (Virginia Beach), VA for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and great discussion.  The cost is only $40 per person for all meals and the house rental, if interested you can register here.  Still have questions?  Please feel free to email Laura King at Laking05@gmail.com.  Feel free to invite your friends as well!


Thanks and hope to see you there!

Sunday School this Sunday

Young Adults – Looking for a Sunday School Class?  Please join us Sundays at 9:30am in the Multi-Purpose Room (in the 500 Forest Ave Building) for our Young Adults Community Class led by Stephen Jenkins.  Please contact Ben Wales at benjamin.jay.wales@gmail.com with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Game Night

Just a reminder, Game night is this coming Thursday night (February 16th) at the Cochrane's house (2612 Tracewood Circle, Richmond, VA) at 7pm.  Bring a game or snack to share!  

Chili Lunch

Join other Young Adults this Sunday (Feb 12th) at the Thompson's house (2868 Brixham Drive  Richmond, VA 23235) at 12:30pm for a Chili Lunch.  Just bring yourself and friends, food will be provided.  If you have any questions, you can call them at (804) 239-3519.

Save the Dates

Thursday, Feb 16th--7pm: game night at the Cochrane's (and every 3rd Thursday of the month)

Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18th--Young Adults Retreat in Sandbridge, VA

Sundays -- 9:30am: Young Adults Community Class lead by Stephen Jenkins, meets in the Multi-purpose room at 500 Forest Avenue

YAC Sunday School Kick Off

Young Adults – Looking for a Sunday School Class?  Please join us Sundays at 9:30am (starting February 5th, 2012) in the Multi-Purpose Room (in the 500 Forest Ave Building) for our Young Adults Community Class led by Stephen Jenkins.  Please contact Ben Wales at benjamin.jay.wales@gmail.com with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you there!

God’s Design for Sexuality in an Age of Confusion

Corey Widmer is facilitating a 5 week discussion on God’s Design for Sexuality, details below if you are interested. 

Real Sex: God’s Design for Sexuality in an Age of ConfusionWednesdays, 6:30-7:30, Feb 15- March 14 2012 Teacher/Facilitator: Corey Widmer This five week course will look at how we can live faithful lives when it comes to our sexuality in the confused and over-sexualized society that we live in.  Each class will include some teaching followed by a lengthy time of questions and discussion. The class is appropriate for mature youth and adults. Child care is available.  Some of the topics we will look at include:


- What is God’s design for human sexuality? 
- How do we deal with the immense sexual pressures all around us? 
- How do you express your sexuality as a single or as a married person? 
- What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality?  
- Is same-sex attraction something to be “changed”? 
- How can we care for our friends who deal with same-sex attraction?

“So, what would community be? It would be a group of people who have engaged in this task – like throwing a ring in the mountain of Mordor. Think about community in terms of a fellowship and how Tolkien framed up fellowship. Fellowship was a task – they wanted to get something done.”

—	Living The Gospel in Culture: An Interview with Michael Metzger by Gabe Lyon

Pizza Lunch after Church - Fall 2011

A pizza lunch after church with members of the Young Adults Community!

“The person who loves their dream of community will destroy community [even if their intentions are ever so earnest], but the person who loves those around them will create community.”

—	Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

YAC Retreat 2011

A group shot from the 2011 Retreat in Sandbridge, Virginia.