Sunday Schedule
- 9am: Coffee Fellowship
- 9:15am: Children's Choir / All Sunday School
- 10:30am: Worship, including Children’s Church
- 5 - 7pm: Youth Group
Worship With Us
Sunday Schedule
- 9am: Coffee Fellowship
- 9:15am: Children's Choir / All Sunday School
- 10:30am: Worship, including Children’s Church
- 5 - 7pm: Youth Group
Livestream
In addition to in-person worship, we livestream the worship service beginning at l0:30am each Sunday: Click Here
Calendar of Events
Announcements
2026 REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY FOR SUNDAY These Scripture readings are from the three-year Revised Common Lectionary as provided in the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship (Westminster John Knox Press, 2018). Please be advised that Rev. Patrick Lane's sermons does not always follow each Sunday's Lectionary. Please click on the below link to access the 2026 Common Lectionary. https://bgpres.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Revised-Common-Lectionary-Full-Year_2026.pdf
DEACON OF THE WEEK will be Trudy Burkeen starting Sunday, October 4. Deacons assist the Pastor in caring for our congregation. You may contact them through the church office: 270-843-4707.
BUCK IN A BASKET for Sunday will go to support the Angel Tree Meals. Buck in a Basket Offering is a weekly opportunity to consider contributing during the offering for a particular mission not included in our regular budget.
THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS is studying The Book of Isaiah. Come join us in the Conference Room this Sunday morning. All are welcome.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION CLASS meets on Sunday mornings. This Fall, the class will be reading The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. Join us in the 10th Street Parlor—there will be several copies of the book available to use there.
THE AFTER CHURCH EATING OUT GROUP will meet this Sunday, October 4, at Red Lobster
at 2525 Scottsville Rd. Come enjoy delicious hot cheddar biscuits, a great meal, and—best of all—wonderful fellowship and conversation. We’d love to have you join us!
YOUTH MEALS We need volunteers to provide home‑cooked or purchased meals for our youth during Sunday group meetings. If you’d like to help, the sign‑up sheet is available in the church landing.
MAHJONG SMALL GROUP Season of Mahjong! Want to play? Want to learn? Bring your lunch and invite your friends! The group will gather after worship service on Sundays. Contact Margaret Stein at 270-779-2579 with any questions.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY will begin at 6:00 p.m. We will be studying: N.T. Wright and Michael Bird's book "The New Testament You Never Knew: Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God".
THE FILM CREW will meet in the lobby of The Great Escape Regal Cinema on October 9 at 1:00 p.m. for the showing of Angels and the Badman.
COMMUNITY HOEDOWN will take place on Friday, October 16 in Fellowship Hall, and everyone is invited to join in the fun. This event is sponsored by The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green, and is open to the entire community—whether you’re an experienced dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time. We are asking all participants to bring a side dish and comfortable shoes.
SAVE THE DATE We’re excited to announce that the Housing Authority of BG, First Christian Church, The Presbyterian Church, and Christ Episcopal Church will be hosting Trunk or Treat on October 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church parking lot! We need all who are able to decorate a trunk! We will also need 5 volunteers to serve pizza and lemonade. Can't make it? Bring a bag of candy to the office for others to give out! We will have games, inflatables, face painting, photo booth, dinner, and more for Housing Authority residents and church members. Contact the church office at 270-843-4707 or Lilly.Hunter@bgpres.org for more information. To sign up for the event click on the following link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/10C044AACA92DA3FBC34-66228019-trunk?useFullSite=false
SAVE THE DATE A Fall Festival at Rob Byrd’s farm will take place on Sunday, November 1 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE We will have a WKU Tailgate and Watch Party, November 7 at 1:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER (PLC) has an amazon wish list. “Teachers shape little minds but we can’t do it without your help” Each item helps support our teachers and students by providing classroom materials, learning tools, and supplies that make a big difference in our daily activities. To view the list and choose an item, visit the PLC Wish List today by clicking on the link below—every contribution, no matter the size, helps our little learners thrive!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SQSVIMEVDIPW/ref=cm_go_nav_hz
CHURCH DIRECTORY—You can now access our church directory through an app on your cell phone or tablet. Just click on the link below to go directly to the app to download it on your phone or tablet. Once you download the app, you will be directed to search for the directory of The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green. Just use your email address to gain entry to our directory (you must have your email address that is in the directory to gain access).
Link to app for Android device: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instantchurchdirectory.members&pli=1
Link to app for Apple device: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instant-church-directory/id589542221
LITURGIST NEEDED FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER A signup page is online for Liturgist in the coming weeks. If you are willing to serve one Sunday, please click on the link and sign up for a date: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E49ACAC23A7FF2-layreader
Thank you!
Preaching this Sunday: Rev. Patrick Lane
Sermon: Bread for a Hungry World
CALENDAR
Sunday, October 4
9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School Gathering
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Starts
9:30 a.m. Godly Play
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:45 p.m. Coffee Fellowship
11:45 p.m. Mahjong Group
12:00 p.m. After Church Eating Out Group
5:00 p.m. Youth Group
Monday, October 5
9:00 a.m. GOD/DOG is Love
12:00 p.m. Personnel Meeting
6:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting
Tuesday, October 6
11:00 a.m. Special Care
12:00 p.m. Inspirational Meditation
Wednesday, October 7
7:00 a.m. Breakfast Group
5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:00 p.m. Wed. Evening Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Open Table-College Ministry
Friday, October 9
7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group
1:00 p.m. The Film Crew
Community Events
Art Exhibits in our Fellowship Hall
Current Exhibit: The Sunny 16 Photography Exhibit, now featured in the fellowship hall, will remain on display until July 31.
Preschool Learning Center
Preschool Learning Center (PLC) registration for next year’s classes is now open! Consider mentioning our PLC to any folks you know with children ages 2-4 for next season! Contact Kimberly Watkins at plcdirector@bgpres.org or visit our website to enroll a child for classes next year. Thank you!
Directions on Sunday Parking
The Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Bowling Green, one block from the Square, next to the historic Courthouse on the corner of 10th Avenue and State Street, six blocks from Western Kentucky University. On Sunday parking is available across from the church on 10th Avenue, on the street. and at nearby parking lots. During the week, visitors may park in designated slots in the lot across from the 10th Avenue lobby entrance.
Downtown Bowling Green is popular for its arts, its restaurants and proximity the WKU. The church serves a diverse community of all ages and demographics.