An Evening with Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson, White House Assistant and CEO of CNN coming to PRUMC Fall 2026.

A decade-spanning story of public service, leadership, and mental health advocacy.

Joined by his wife, Edwina, Tom will share an engaging evening of rich historical reflection, personal testimony, and a look into a remarkable life in public service, journalism, and leadership—from White House Assistant to CEO of both the Los Angeles Times and CNN.

Behind these remarkable achievements, Johnson faced a personal battle with depression. Tom and Edwina will speak candidly about Tom’s lifelong struggle with depression, how they faced it together, and why mental health advocacy matters. Tom’s new autobiography, Driven, candidly chronicles both his professional ascent and his deeply personal struggles, offering a story marked by honesty, insight, and resilience.

Women’s Lunch with Marcy Gregg

Marcy Gregg, artist, author, speaker, coming to PRUMC in Fall 2026.

A story of resilience, identity, and God’s grace.

After a life-altering medical crisis during childbirth caused her to lose 13 years of memory, Marcy Gregg courageously fought her way back to health, identity, and purpose. Today, she shares a message of hope and God’s transforming grace, reminding us that no one is ever too broken to be made whole by God’s love.

Parents Night Out Series: The Anxious Generation

Parents gain insight to navigate challenges of “The Anxious Generation,” then enjoy an evening out.

Join us for a special Date Night Series for parents covering the book, The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt. Each evening begins with a 45-minute presentation and discussion offering practical insights and a biblical perspective on raising resilient, healthy children. Afterward, childcare will continue while parents enjoy a 90-minute date night in the community, complete with discussion questions to help continue the conversation.

Kind30 Kickoff Forum

Move from acts of kindness to a life of kindness.

Kindness is a way of living, a way of relating that makes a powerful difference both in the one who receives this gracious gift and the one who gives it. For some, this virtue flows naturally from their personality and background. Others, who long for it to be an instinctive quality, find it does not come so naturally. Can it be developed? Can this moral trait be incorporated into one instinctive character? The answer is yes, but it requires a process.

That process will be our focus in this presentation. The journey of incorporating the virtue of loving-kindness involves a series of evolving stages:
It moves from random acts of kindness,
to intentional acts,
to intuitive acts,
to a lifestyle of kindness.
Successful navigation of this transformation allows us then to live out of our finest and most caring selves. This will be the focus of our time together. Please join us.
We encourage you to join the movement and to participate in KIND30 during the month of October. For more information and ways to get involved please visit kind30.org.

Grace Filled Grieving Support Group Begins

Find comfort, connection, and hope with others.

Grief affects us deeply “Body, mind, and soul” and healing happens best in the presence of others who understand. Through shared stories, gentle guidance, and compassionate community, we begin to move from sorrow toward peace and hope. If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, join this caring support group led by Martha Tate, LCSW.

Moms Support Group Begins

Faith-centered support for moms of preschoolers.

Join us each week as we gather to share the joys, challenges, and everyday experiences of motherhood. This group is designed for moms of preschool-aged children and offers a welcoming space for encouragement, connection, and faith centered support.

For questions, please contact Emily at emilym@prumc.org.

Mindful Art Course Begins

Experience the benefits of creativity without judgment.

Did you know that one way to increase mental wellbeing is through a practice called Mindful Art? Join 30+ year The Preschool Art teacher veteran Deirdra Alexander for a 4 week exploration of creativity and mindfulness. Mindful Art is the practice of focusing entirely on the sensory experience of creating or observing art without judgment. It combines mindfulness with creative expression to lower stress, regulate emotions, and foster self-compassion. It requires zero artistic talent and focuses purely on the process, not the final product.

Cost $10 for supplies.

 

NAMI Family-to-Family Begins

Support loved ones facing mental health challenges.

If you have family or friends with mental health challenges, The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) provides a course to cope and problem-solve in a non-threatening, anonymous setting, and at no charge. Attendees learn self-care, support resources, crisis management, treatment, and more.
For more information and to register, contact Susan Thigpen at thigpensusan@gmail.com.