Be part of Friday Forum 2025-2026!
November 7:
Rev. Dr. Sarah Wiles, BA, MDiv, DMin
She/He/They: Gender Diversity 101
Sarah Wiles became pastor at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church in 2020. She grew up in North Carolina and is a graduate of Wake Forest University, Union Theological Seminary in New York (MDiv), and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary where she completed a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing and Public Theology. Prior to serving BPC, she served churches in Tacoma, WA, and Ann Arbor, MI. She and her husband are parents to twins. She believes firmly in the restorative powers of homemade food, long naps, and laughing until you can’t breathe.
Sarah says, “Our understanding of and language for gender has expanded dramatically in recent years. Join us for an explanation of contemporary thought about gender diversity, current language for various identities, and the common myths and misinformation that are rampant in our society today.”
Be part of our Fall Service Project.
Support the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program and the To Our House Winter Housing Program
· We will collect peanut butter and jelly, and adult backpacks.
· Donations may be made by checks which should be made out to MCEAP.
Be part of our 14 Interest Groups this year!
Check the Interest Group Tab for a complete listing of our interest groups and details about when each one meets.
Download a convenient chart to discover the extensive possibilities available.
Be part of Day Trippers!
(Formerly Travel and Tours)
Registration for the November and December trips is open. Contact Joy Herbert at the Blacksburg Recreation Center at 540-443-1142 or 540-239-1970.
From the Sunshine Committee
Please send a quick note to Phyllis at eschp@vt.edu or Mel at hokies83@vt.edu if you know of a member who needs a card. They will ensure that an appropriate card is sent on behalf of our group.
Share Your Photos
Please have someone in your group take quality pictures of your activities. Group shots are fine, but take some “action” photos, too. Post these pictures on our Facebook page and tell members what your group is doing.
Tawana, our historian, can use these pictures for the annual history book that she creates.
Ride Sharing
If you are interested in ride sharing for VTWC events, email VTWC65@gmail.com.
We will make every effort to connect you with a match.
Sometimes what seems small, may be really big. A jar of peanut butter can mean all the difference for a guest at the To Our House Winter Housing Program. A guest may need to have a noon snack, and a jar of peanut butter and a jar of jelly pull bread equals lunch. If the guest is a diabetic, a few bites of peanut butter can stabilize their insulin levels.
We are also collecting adult backpacks so that the winer housing guests will have a secure and discreet method of transporting their items which cannot remain in the shelters during the day.
Let something small become something big. You may donate jars of peanut butter and/or jelly at the fall luncheon, or you may give checks payable to MCEAP Contact Carol at cjtrutt@vt.edu to coordinate if you are not attending the luncheon.