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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

CECELIA MEMORIAL will have their 7th Annual Fall Giveaway this Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.. The event will take place at Cecelia Memorial Presbyterian Church, 716 College St. Bowling Green, KY.   Please contact Lovelyn at lovelynab@yahoo.com; ceceliamemorial1234@outlook.com, text or call 619-368-2103 if you have any questions.

DEACON OF THE WEEK will be Georgeanna Capito starting Sunday, September 20. 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 Living Waters. 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.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRUNCH POTLUCK Potluck season begins!  Please bring your favorite brunch potluck dish this Sunday, September 20. The meal will be served after our worship service in the Fellowship Hall.  We will have a few omelet stations set up to add to your brunch plate.  We will have Rodney Goodman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity BG/WC, in attendance to speak about current and future projects for our community.

THE AFTER CHURCH EATING OUT GROUP will NOT meet this Sunday, September 20. We will join the Habitat for Humanity Brunch Potluck. We will reconvene next Sunday, September 27 at Thai Thai Restaurant, 712 Chestnut St. Thai dishes make good lunch options because they tend to be on the lighter side and incorporate fresh ingredients. Come 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".

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRUNCH POTLUCK The potluck season begins!  Please bring your favorite brunch potluck dish this Sunday, September 20. The meal will be served after our worship service in the Fellowship Hall.  We will have a few omlette stations set up to add to your brunch plate.  We will have Rodney Goodman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity BG/WC, in attendance to speak about current and future projects for our community.

QUARTERLY MOVIE NIGHT Members and Friends, you are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall,  Sunday, September 27, at 5:00 p.m. We’ll be watching Racing Stripes, a fun and family‑friendly film perfect for an evening of fellowship. Come enjoy good company, popcorn, and a great movie. All are welcome — bring a friend and settle in for a delightful night together.

JOINT MISSION WITH BRASS The Presbyterian Church is joining with Barren River Area Safe Space (BRASS) to help prepare one of their homes for new occupants on September 28, likely from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. [this is subject to change]. We will likely be preparing the space by setting up to make the units more "homey" by unboxing new furnishing items, making beds, washing dishes, etc. We can't share the location, as it's confidential, so if you'd like to participate in this mission, please call the office or email Robin or Pastor Patrick.

CREATIVE CREATION Whether you love painting, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, card making, sewing, or any other craft, you’re invited to join our Creative Creations Small Group on September 30 at 6:00 p.m. Come connect with others, share ideas, learn new skills, and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity and fellowship. All are welcome — bring your favorite project or simply come to be inspired.

ADVENT DEVOTIONALS BOOK Christmas in October? Not quite, but that’s when we’d like you to submit your devotional for this year’s book! Michelle Fluit and Erika Solberg will again be collecting your words and pictures to help us prepare for Christmas. The sign-up sheet is available on the landing outside the chapel. The theme this year is “Until the Dawn.” Please send your submission by October 2 to solberg770@gmail.com. For more information, a list of passages to choose from, and guidance on how to write a devotional, contact Erika at the above email or at 270-202-5149.

SAVE THE DATE Get ready for an evening filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit! Our 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.

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: Grace is There

CALENDAR

Sunday, September 20
9:00 a.m.              Coffee Fellowship
9:15 a.m.               Sunday School Gathering
9:30 a.m.              Sunday School Starts
9:45 a.m.              Godly Play
10:30 a.m.            Worship
11:45 p.m.            Christian Ed. Meeting
12:00 p.m.           Habitat for Humanity Potluck
1:00 p.m.              Youth Group
Monday, September 21
9:00 a.m.             GOD/DOG is Love
Tuesday, September 22
10:30 a.m.            Joyful Noise Makers-at Arcadia
11:00 a.m.             Special Care
12:00 p.m.            Inspirational Meditation
1:00 p.m.              CUICHM
Wednesday, September 23
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 Min.
Friday, September 25
7:30 a.m.              Men’s Breakfast Group

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.