Week of Events
Sunday Morning Worship
Cherub & Children’s Church
Nursery Care
Nursery Care
Childcare is available for infants, crawlers, toddlers and two's in our nurseries for the 8:00 a.m. service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, and 11:00 a.m. services. Nurseries are open from 7:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Please check in your children at the computers in either location - by the Children’s Welcome Center on the first floor,…
Sunday Morning Congregational Prayer
Sunday Morning Congregational Prayer
We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in praying for the ongoing needs of the congregation and the ministries of Fourth Church and for God to be glorified in and through us. We meet in the Prayer Room, # 233B. Questions? Call the Church office 301-320-3600
Operation Christmas Miracle
Operation Christmas Miracle
We're working with Central Union Mission and YoungLives to provide Christmas gifts for children of families in need. Pick up a gift request and tag at the Lower Lot entrance on Sundays, November 27 and December 4, between and after morning services and Sunday School. Drop off your unwrapped gifts at the same table and…
Adult Sunday School – Young Adults
Special Blessings Sunday School
Special Blessings Sunday School
The Special Blessings Sunday School class is designed for people of all ages with special needs. This fall, we'll use the interactive Bible study SeeJesus Bethesda series Unit 4: FAITH to explore how Jesus acts in faith towards his Father. These are memorable lessons to help students understand Jesus’ teachings about faith and how each…
Middle School Sunday School
Middle School Sunday School
We invite all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to join us Sunday mornings in room 102 (just inside the lower lot entrance) for praise and singing with live music, fellowship and Bible teaching. Students are divided into small groups by grade and gender to learn about the Bible together and gain a deeper understanding…
High School Sunday School
High School Sunday School
We invite all 9th-12th grade students to join us Sunday mornings in room 007 (downstairs basement level) for worship and praise with a live band, fellowship and Bible teaching. Students are divided into small groups by grade to learn about the Bible together and gain a deeper understanding of God’s word and who he is.…
Children’s Sunday School for age 2 through 5th Grade
Adult Sunday School – Apologetics: The Christian World View
Adult Sunday School – Apologetics: The Christian World View
Taught by Brad Jefferies. Room 131. This class will examine Scripture in order to understand the theological truths that comprise the Christian worldview so that we might be better prepared to engage in apologetic discourse with non-Christians.
Adult Sunday School – From Shame to Glory
Adult Sunday School – From Shame to Glory
Taught by Kathryn Chamberlin. Room 130A. This class examines the power of shame as a deeply hidden enemy of our soul, looking at biblical ways to live the Christian inheritance of no condemnation.
Adult Sunday School – Confessing Christ
Adult Sunday School – Confessing Christ
Taught by Dirk Rankin and others. Room 132B. Join us for a study of the Confession of Faith of the Calvinistic Methodists of Wales, examining its relationship to the current theological context.
Nursery Care
Nursery Care
Childcare is available for infants, crawlers, toddlers and two's in our nurseries for the 8:00 a.m. service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, and 11:00 a.m. services. Nurseries are open from 7:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Please check in your children at the computers in either location - by the Children’s Welcome Center on the first floor,…
From Tragedy to Triumph: Studies in the Book of Job
From Tragedy to Triumph: Studies in the Book of Job
Taught by Robert Norris and others. The Upper Room. Few Old Testament stories exercise a stronger or more lasting attraction than that of the Book of Job. This class examines the mystery of apparently undeserved suffering.
Nursery Care
Nursery Care
Childcare is available for infants, crawlers, toddlers and two's in our nurseries for the 8:00 a.m. service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, and 11:00 a.m. services. Nurseries are open from 7:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Please check in your children at the computers in either location - by the Children’s Welcome Center on the first floor,…
Sunday Morning Worship in Upper Room
Sunday Morning Worship in Upper Room
All are welcome to come worship our God together in the Upper Room.
Cherub & Children’s Church
Nominating Committee
Family Advent Kit Pick-Up
Family Advent Kit Pick-Up
We will have your Advent Kit ready for pick up under the portico on the first day of Advent, Sunday, November 27, after the 11:00 a.m. service. Kits include a beautiful fresh 12" Advent wreath from American Plant, the metal ring candle holder, and a set of traditional Advent candles. This year the church has…
Bells of the Trinity
Bells of the Trinity
Bells of the Trinity is a handbell choir for students with some musical experience grades 6-12. Students will continue to hone their skills, as well as rehearse pieces for the Sunday worship services and other special services. Room: Handbell Room: 146 Services: HVAC Needed, #13 - Upper Portico
Advent Service Orchestra Warm Up
Advent Carol Sing
Advent Carol Sing
Join us in worship this evening as we prepare for the Advent season with Scripture readings, singing of carols, and music by the Fourth Orchestra.
GriefShare Support Group (online)
GriefShare Support Group (online)
Thirteen weekly support sessions for those grieving the loss of a loved one. To learn more and to register, see the GriefShare webpage at griefshare.org. Email griefshare@4thpres.org for more information.
Men’s Proverbs Study (online)
Men’s Proverbs Study (online)
Led by Steve Liston and Richard Morris. Men of all ages are invited to join this informal study of Proverbs, chapter by chapter, spurring fellowship and deepening our engagement with God’s Word. For more information and the zoom link, email Steve Liston at menproverbs@4thpres.org. More information may be found on the Men's Ministry webpage.
Congregational Prayer (Online)
Congregational Prayer (Online)
All are welcome to join at 5:30 p.m. for a time of praying together online. The link to attend the zoom gathering is provided in our weekly Fourth Update email. To receive the weekly email, go to the bottom right of this page and sign-up under SUBSCRIBE. Questions? Contact Sallie Holdrich at 301-320-1329 or sholdrich@4thpres.org
Fourth Strings
Fourth Strings
Students must be ages 6 and up, and currently taking private lessons in violin, viola, or cello. The ensemble will play in worship twice in the fall and twice in the spring.
Children’s Choir rehearsal
Children’s Choir rehearsal
The Children's choir provides choristers grades 3-8 with vocal training and music theory. The choir rehearses weekly and participates in the Sunday worship service periodically.
Youth Bible Studies
Youth Bible Studies
We encourage 6th-12 graders to attend our mid-week Bible Study, an opportunity for faith, fun, and fellowship. Students are divided by grade and gender, and meet outdoors when weather permits. Students are always welcome to bring friends! Pick-up/drop-off at Lower Lot entrance. Questions? Contact Noel Bradley nbradley@4thpres.org (301) 320-3600 ext.234
Youth Parent Fellowship
Youth Parent Fellowship
On Wednesday night during the youth Bible Studies (7:00-8:00 p.m.), we invite parents to gather for a time of fellowship and a look at the Gospel of Matthew which is what their children will be studying. If you have a younger child involved in the Children's Choir, 6:00 -7:00 p.m., with "down time" from 7:00-8:00…
English Classes
English Classes
Fourth Presbyterian Church invites non-native speakers of English to participate in our English classes held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Classes run from September through May, and cost $40 for the year. Online Registration is open. As instruction is offered at six different levels, please complete a brief placement test and collect your assigned textbook…
English Classes
English Classes
Fourth Presbyterian Church invites non-native speakers of English to participate in our English classes held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Classes run from September through May, and cost $50 for the year. Questions? More details at https://4thpres.org/englishclasses/ or contact mkorossy@4thpres.org.
Middle & High School Pizza Hangout
Middle & High School Pizza Hangout
After Bible Study, students are welcome to hang out and have pizza from 8:00-8:45 p.m. Kids can grab pizza and go or stay until pickup by 8:45 p.m.
MS & HS Band Rehearsals
MS & HS Band Rehearsals
Middle school band rehearsal in room 102 and High school band rehearsal in 007
Women’s Thursday Bible Study
Women’s Thursday Bible Study
Dr. Norris continues in the series on the Book of Psalms. Email klofberg@4thpres.org for more information.
DivorceCare Support Group
DivorceCare Support Group
This Bible-centered support group offers a non-judgmental place of hope and healing from the pain of separation or divorce. To learn more and to register, see the DivorceCare webpage at divorcecare.org. Email divorcecare@4thpres.org for more information.
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Adults with at least intermediate music experience are welcome to join the Sanctuary Choir for rehearsals. The Sanctuary Choir leads the congregation in worship at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services each week, and once a month during the summer. Led by Music Director Ted Bickish.
Middle School Friday Night Club
Middle School Friday Night Club
FNC is a night of fun, food, games and a message for 6th-8th graders (and as many friends as students would like to bring with them) at Fourth. No R.S.V.P. needed. Just come on over and meet up at the Lower Parking entrance. Parent volunteers also needed. For more info, contact MS Coordinator Clay Stevens…
High School Overtime
High School Overtime
Bring your high school friends for a Friday night hangout at different youth family homes this fall. Other dates include Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. Contact Jesse for location.
Senior Class Breakfast
Senior Class Breakfast
Calling all 2023 Seniors to get together for a seniors-only breakfast. Please bring senior classmates as well! For details and location, contact Genna Repich, High School Coordinator grepich@4thpres.org