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
BUDDY WALK Please join us this Saturday, September 12, for the Buddy Walk at Hot Rod Baseball Stadium. We’ll be proudly promoting the Preschool Learning Center and The Presbyterian Church of BG, and we’d love to have our church family come out, show support, and enjoy a wonderful community event together.
DEACON OF THE WEEK will be Brianna Trickey starting Sunday, September 13. Deacons assist the Pastor in caring for our congregation. You may contact them through the church office: 270-843-4707.
WELCOME We are delighted to welcome Gabby Treju‑Hernandez as our new Nursery staff member on Sunday mornings. Gabby brings a caring spirit, a steady presence, and a genuine love for working with young children. Her commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment will be a blessing to our families and our church. Please join us in welcoming Gabby. Gabby's first day in the nursery was August 30.
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.
THE AFTER CHURCH EATING OUT GROUP will meet Sunday at Sankalp Restaurant, located at 110 Orange Ct. Everyone is welcome to join us for good food, warm fellowship, and uplifting conversation. This group is perfect for anyone who enjoys going out to eat after church and spending time with others in a relaxed, friendly setting.
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".
https://www.signupgenius.com/
CECELIA MEMORIAL –Cecelia Memorial is now accepting donations for this year’s 7th Annual Fall Giveaway. The event will take place at Cecelia Memorial Presbyterian Church, 716 College St. Bowling Green, KY on September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There is a great need in our community, and your generosity can make a real difference. They are collecting school supplies, clothing for young men and women, gently used sports equipment and music items. Every contribution helps meet a genuine need. Please contact Lovelyn at lovelynab@yahoo.com; ceceliamemorial1234@outlook.com, text or call 619-368-2103 for drop-off location. Thank you so much for whatever help you can give. Lovelyn.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRUNCH POTLUCK The potluck season begins! Please bring your favorite brunch potluck dish on 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.
SAVE THE DATE Members and Friends, you are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for our Quarterly Movie Night on 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 and relaxation. Come enjoy good company, popcorn, and a great movie. All are welcome — bring a friend and settle in for a delightful night together.
SAVE THE DATE 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, see the church website or 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 lay readers 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: The Bible and the Billfold
CALENDAR
Sunday, September 13
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. Coffee Fellowship
12:00 p.m. After Church Eating Out Group
12:00 p.m. New Members Class
5:00 p.m. Youth Group
Monday, September 14
9:00 a.m. GOD/DOG is Love
12:00 p.m. Circle 9
5:30 p.m. Finance Ministry Meeting
6:00 p.m. Deacons' Meeting
Tuesday, September 15
11:00 a.m. Special Care
12:00 p.m. Inspirational Meditation
(Cancelled-reconvenes on September 22)
3:00 p.m. Joyful Noise Makers
6:00 p.m. Session
Wednesday, September 16
7:00 a.m. Breakfast Group
5:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:00 p.m. Wed. Evening Bible Study
Friday, September 18
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.