
Community Thanksgiving Meal Thursday, November 26 | 12-2pm
This gathering is for everyone. Join us in welcoming the community to share in a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings! Whether you usually host a large family, are spending the holiday solo, or simply want to share a meal with friends old and new, we invite you to break bread in community together. Please RSVP below.
Volunteers are needed and donations are welcome! Please reach out to the following coordinators or click on the appropriate buttons.
Food Supply and Serving Team: Email Mike Velardi
Cook Team: Email Tom McEachern
Kitchen Clean Up: Email Roger Davenport
Decorations, Great Hall Clean Up, and Worship Set Up: Email Melissa Ricketts
Hosts and Greeters: Email Cheryl Davenport

NAMI Family-to-Family Class
Wednesdays, 10/28-12/16 | 6-8:30pm | Room 050
The NAMI Family-to-Family Class is a free, 8-week course for loved ones of people living with serious mental health disorders. Learn about self-care, the latest medical information, communication and de-escalating skills, as well as local resources for support. To register, email Neill Blake at programs.namicobb@gmail.com.

Day of the Dads 2.0
Sunday, November 1 | 2-5pm | Home of Chris Stokes
It’s time for ANOTHER Day of the Dads! This event is for fathers of young children (0-6) and dads-to-be to connect in a casual setting. We have the food and beverages covered! Childcare is also available with advance notice. Click here to R.S.V.P. by Sunday, October 25. Please indicate if childcare is needed and include the ages of your children. Questions? Email ShelbyBaxterAndrews@fpcmarietta.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, November 1 | 8am-1pm | Holland Hall
Give the gift of life! Scan the QR code to schedule an appointment to donate blood during our Red Cross Blood Drive. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by mail, earn 200 bonus points toward Blood Donor Rewards, and receive free A1C testing.

Kirkin’ of the Tartan
November 8 | 8:30 and 11am Worship Services | Great Hall
Experience two unique and spirited services honoring the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church. Banners representing the clans of Scotland are carried into the worship services and blessed. Both services will feature music from the Church of Scotland, accompanied by bagpipes and drums. Attendees are encouraged to wear their family colors.
Sign up to carry a tartan/banner in the Gathering Space on 10/4, 10/11 and 10/18.

Fellowship Breakfast: Join us for our next breakfast on November 8th to celebrate Kirkin’ of the Tartan!
Second Sundays | 9:30am | Holland Hall
Enjoy a hot, delicious breakfast between worship services! The cost is $7/per person with a max of $28/family.

Youth Friendsgiving Dinner (Grades 6-12)
Sunday, November 15 | 5-7pm | Great Hall
Join us for a festive gathering of friends and a delicious meal, followed by a mission project. This year, FPC is hosting youth from across the Cherokee Presbytery. Don’t miss it!

Children’s Friendsgiving Dinner (Ages 0-5th Grade)
Sunday, November 15 | 5-6:30pm | Holland Hall
Bring the kids and enjoy a delicious meal amongst friends followed by family game time! FPC will provide the entree and drinks. Families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. The Nursery will be available for children ages 0-2.

Adult Sunday School is Back in Session!
New Seasons | 9:45am | Room 51 | On Hiatus for October, Attend the Exploring Genesis Series
Salt and Pepper | 9:45am | Room 53 | On Hiatus for October, Attend the Exploring Genesis Series
Scripture Seekers | 9:45am | Room 50
Rooted | 9:45am | Room 231 | On Hiatus for October, Attend the Exploring Genesis Series

Children’s Sunday School is Back in Session!
3-4 Years Old: Patton Building | 9:45am | Room 104
K-1st Grade: Speed Building | 9:45am | Room 232
2nd-3rd Grade: Cotten Building | 9:45am | Room 203
4th-5th Grade: Cotten Building | 9:45am | Room 216

Youth Meetings are Back! (Grades 6-12)
Sunday, November 1 | 5-7pm | Youth Room
Sunday, November 8 | 5-7pm | Youth Room
Sunday, November 15 | Youth Friendsgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 29 | 5-7pm | Youth Room

Feed the Youth
Sunday Youth Meetings | 6:15-7:30pm | Youth Room
At FPC Marietta, we believe in building relationships across generations. We encourage our adult members to volunteer with our youth and help guide them on their faith journey. Consider bringing dinner to our Youth Meeting on Sunday evenings. Home-cooked meals or take-out is welcome, and we will cover the cost of the food! Stay for the meeting, share a meal and make meaningful connections. Sign up here.

Presbyterian Women
Sunday Circle: Second Sundays | 5-6:30pm | Glover Room
Monday Circle: Second Mondays | 10am-12pm | Holland Hall
Sunday Circle: Second Sundays | 5-6:30pm | Glover Room
Monday Circle: Second Mondays | 10am-12pm | Holland Hall
Study the word of God, fellowship and build lasting friendships as a member of Presbyterian Women. In addition to a monthly Bible study, the group often engages in mission work and activities that support children.

FPC Men’s Group
Fourth Mondays | 6pm | Glover Room
Develop a deeper relationship with God and other men of faith through Bible study, discussion, prayer and fellowship with the FPC Men’s Group. This fall, the group will welcome FPC Marietta preachers as guest speakers. Meetings will be held on the fourth Mondays of the month from August-October, and a dinner option is available. A Christmas gathering will also be held in early December. For more information, contact John Knox at jdknox162@gmail.com.

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study: Sermon on the Mount
Begins September 15 | 9:30-11:30am | Room 55
Navigate these three chapters in Matthew as they were intended to challenge us to think differently about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. This 9-week study utilizes the “Sermon on the Mount” book by Jen Wilkin (newly revised in 2024). Each meeting will include workbook discussion time, a video and refreshments.

Anchored: A Bible Study for Your 30’s and 40’s
Next Meeting on October 29 | 7:30-9pm | Home of Joel and Aryl Schroter
Bring your own Bible and beverage, as well as an appetizer to share. This year, the group is exploring the book of Mark, using The Gospel of Mark by Amy Jill Levine as a study guide. Young families with kids are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Blaine Clotfelter at blaineclotfelter@gmail.com.
Stay up to date on young adult events happening at FPC Marietta through the Young Adult GroupMe. Email MeriKateMarcum@fpcmarietta.org to join the conversation today!

YA Evenings: There’s Room at the Table
Meeting November 11 | Time and Locations Vary
This monthly social gathering is hosted in the homes of FPC Marietta members. Young families with kids are welcome to attend. Dinner is potluck-style. Bring a dish and beverage to share with the group. For more information, please contact Blaine Clotfelter at blaineclotfelter@gmail.com.
Stay up to date on young adult events happening at FPC Marietta through the Young Adult GroupMe. Email MeriKateMarcum@fpcmarietta.org to join the conversation today!

FPC Marietta Book Club
Second Wednesdays | 6:00-7:30pm | Classroom 53 or via Zoom
Second Wednesdays | 6:00-7:30pm | Classroom 53 or via Zoom
Always looking for your next great read? Connect with fellow bibliophiles at the FPC Marietta Book Club! It meets on the second Wednesday of each month. You can also participate via Zoom. The club will be discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans during the November meeting. To view a complete list of FPC Marietta Book Club selections, click here.

Donate Paperback Books for the Cobb County Jail Library
Donation basket located inside the Gathering Space
Thin out your bookshelves and donate some paperbacks to support our library ministry at the Cobb County Jail. Preferred genres include automotive, fantasy, horror, self-help, African-American authors, Spanish-language and world history. A donation basket is located inside the Gathering Space.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Family Support Group
Third Thursdays | 7:00-8:30pm | Room 51
Third Thursdays | 7:00-8:30pm | Room 51
Meeting on the third Thursday of the month, starting in August, this support group is for families of those on the autism spectrum. Share information, hear from subject matter experts, take part in group discussions, and find school and community resources.
