Parents
Special Event & Guest Speaker
Justin Whitmel Earley
Thursday, January 30 Save the date!
Guest speaker Justin Whitmel Earley, author of books studied this fall in multiple Sunday school classes, will be joining us for a special evening event. Details to be announced.
About our Speaker | Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author and speaker from Richmond, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, as a missionary. Justin earned his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and now runs his own business law practice in Richmond.
He has authored three books, including The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction and Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. He frequently speaks at businesses and legal events on habits, technology and mental health; and at churches and conferences on habits, spiritual formation and parenting. Justin also writes fiction and poetry, and is working on a children's book that will be released in Spring 2025. He is married to Lauren and has four sons – Whit, Asher, Coulter and Shep. Learn more at justinwhitmelearley.com.
Sunday School
Parenting Series: Building Habits of Faith as a Family
Sundays, September 8 — December 8 | 10:05am in Dandridge Hall (upstairs)
Led by the Rev. Sarah Puryear
As a family, regular habits that connect us to each other and to God can be a source of faith, wisdom, and encouragement. In Habits of the Household, author Justin Whitmel Earley shares the practical ways he and his wife have developed habits of faith for their family. We will use Earley’s book to discuss ways our families can stay grounded in the hope and love of the gospel.
Moms' Bible Study
Wednesdays, September 4 — December 11
9:00 – 10:30am in Akers Hall (upstairs) | Led by the Rev. Sarah Puryear
This fall, moms with kids of all ages will learn about prayer by reading biblical stories of conversations with God. Join us we look deeper at Moses encountering God in the burning bush, Hannah pouring out her heart to God at the temple, and Jesus taking time to pray alone during his ministry. We’ll be learning about and practicing different forms of prayer along the way! Our time together will center around warm fellowship, conversation, prayer, and of course, Scripture. This group is a great way to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and get connected with other women in a similar season of life. Please register online for the class and for childcare, if needed. Newcomers are welcome at any time!
Parenting Resources
The Religion of Parenting: The Search for Enoughness and the Relief of Grace
Guest Speaker David Zahl
Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC. Today David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. His most recent book, Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It, appeared in 2019 from Fortress Press.
This event was co-sponsored by St. George’s Church and St. George’s Kindergarten in Nashville, TN.