J-Term 2026
J-Term Offerings - Sunday Morning Faith Formation
“Heart Health”
Teacher: Dr. Greg Hundley, member of First, and the Chief of Cardiology and Director of the VCU Pauley Heart Center
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women across every racial and ethnic group, but today’s advances in detection, treatment, and artificial intelligence are changing the landscape of care. Join Dr. Greg Hundley, member of First, and the Chief of Cardiology and Director of the VCU Pauley Heart Center, for an accessible and eye-opening look at cardiovascular health, emerging innovations, and what each of us can do to care for our hearts and our lives.
Sundays | January 4, 11, & 18
9:15 AM | Chapel
Roads for Dummies
Teacher: Lucy Travers and Lee Hastings
Tips and tricks for highway safety as seen from the perspective of roadway construction and law enforcement. Lucy Travers and Lee Hastings devote their careers to building and keeping our roadways safe. Learn about challenges and strategies from two different perspectives to accomplish the same goal.
Sundays | January 11 & 18
9:15AM | Rec Room
J-TERM OFFERINGS
Revelation on Tap
Teachers: Pastor Derek and Sandy Irby
Join us for “Revelation on Tap,” a creative J-Term Bible study exploring the final and most mysterious book of the Bible. We’ll meet at a local brewery for conversation, community, and fresh insight as Sandy Irby and Pastor Derek lead us through Revelation’s visions of hope and renewal. Fellowship begins at 7PM.; study from 7:30 to 8:30PM.
Preaching 101
Join us right after evening worship for a two-week, behind-the-scenes look at how sermons come to be. We’ll walk through the creative process, the purpose of preaching, and a few “tricks of the trade,” with plenty of space for the questions you’ve always wanted to ask preachers. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into a sermon before it reaches the pulpit, this class is for you.
Sundays | January 11 & 18
6:15PM | Library
Valentine Museum Tour
Join us for a special J-Term outing to the Valentine Museum. This one-hour guided tour highlights the This Is Richmond, Virginia and Sculpting History galleries. For 125 years, the Valentine has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond Stories, making it the only museum devoted entirely to the history and culture of our region.
**Register by January 9**
Paint Night
Host: Presbyterian Women
Come relax and paint with friends on a midwinter Friday evening! We will provide the supplies, an instructor, an image to work from, snacks, and a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic alternative. You provide the desire to relax and enjoy the company of others. Up to 40 may register. The $40 registration fee covers the instructor's fee and supplies.
**Register by January 16**