Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

Intro to LMPC
2026-01-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-22 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | Conference Room
Are you interested in joining LMPC? For this session, our membership class will run as an adult elective during the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. from January 4 through March 1. Please register on Realm Connect by December 23.

Middle School Tacky Bowling
2026-01-30 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | JHYB
Come to the JHYB for dinner at 6:30, and then we’ll go bowling. Cost includes dinner and shoe rental; bring your own socks. Register on Realm Connect by January 28.

College Lunch
2026-02-01 12:15 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | JHYB
College students, join us for lunch after church in the Jane Harris Youth Building for a time of connection and fellowship.

GriefShare Seminar
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Room 212
The GriefShare seminar will meet Tuesdays from February 3 through April 28. Find comfort and support alongside others. A fee of $20 will cover the cost of the workbook. Please register.

The Marriage Course
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Room 211
Are you ready to renew your marriage? Whether you are newlyweds or have been married many years, the Marriage Course can help you strengthen your communication and grow your relationship. This seven-week course is a video series where each couple sits at their own table and interacts only with each other. The cost is $50 per couple and dessert will be provided. Please register on Realm Connect by February 2.

London Missions Family Event
2026-02-04 17:45 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall
Please join us for an evening of missions family fun as we hear from supported missionaries Chris and Savanna serving in London! We will enjoy food, fellowship, crafts and games while learning more about their important work abroad. Please register on Realm Connect. Regular Wednesday dinner rates apply; dairy-free/gluten-free options available.

Safeguarding Training
2026-02-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-07 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Chapel
The Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop.
This training will explore how chronic, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally, relationally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself, and how the church can become a wiser, safer, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community.
Friday, Feb. 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Chapel)
Introduction to complex trauma (chronic, relational trauma)
Introduction to how trauma impacts lifelong development
Emotional impact: feeling too much or too little
Cognitive impact: executive functioning of the brain
Physiological impact: how the body holds the trauma
Relational impact: how interpersonal patterns can be shaped
Spiritual impact: shaping of worldview, perception of relationship with God
Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Chapel)
What does complex trauma “look like” in the people in your life?
Understanding the complicated emotions, behaviors, and relational patterns associated with complex trauma
What are common triggers for trauma survivors?
What are common coping responses for trauma responses?
How to support complex trauma survivors in a faith community context
Helpful support and potential pitfalls
Vicarious traumatization when supporting vulnerable community members
Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. (High School Room in JHYB)
How trauma impacts lifelong development – emotionally, cognitively, interpersonally, spiritually Trauma examples in a faith community setting
How to help
The Session of LMPC has committed to providing ongoing safeguarding training for the congregation. This year, we’re grateful to welcome Dr. Jana Pressley from the Complex Trauma Treatment Center in Boston for an essential safeguarding workshop.
This training will explore how chronic, relational trauma shapes the whole person—emotionally, relationally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. Dr. Pressley will help us understand how trauma can affect faith itself, and how the church can become a wiser, safer, and more compassionate community of care. Practical application will focus on supporting individuals in the context of the church community.
If you serve, lead, teach, care, or simply want to love others more wisely, this training matters. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness, deepen compassion, and strengthen our calling to love and protect God’s people.
Dr. Jana Pressley, Psy.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist, trainer, and consultant. She serves as Director of Clinical Services at the Complex Trauma Treatment Center-Boston, Co-Director of the Complex Trauma Treatment Affiliates, Founding Faculty at the Complex Trauma Training Institute, and Senior Training Associate of the Foundation Trust. She specializes in the treatment of youth, adults, and couples/families impacted by developmental trauma, as well as providing consultation supporting systems-level implementation of trauma-informed care in community settings and state-wide organizations.
Dr. Pressley is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Richmont Graduate University, where she designed and directed a trauma-based specialization certificate program. She teaches trauma-related courses at the graduate level, and implemented trauma treatment specialization courses and qualitative trauma-focused research labs for multiple graduate programs. Dr. Pressley’s research focuses on the experience of court-involved young adults who have suffered relational trauma in the midst of chronic poverty and community violence, as well as the impact of complex trauma history on adult spirituality and meaning-making. She has authored multiple articles and book chapters on these topics.
Dr. Pressley is also a content developer for www.complextrauma.org, a comprehensive information and resource website for trauma-impacted consumers, families and providers. She is a national trainer and consultant in the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) and Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) complex trauma intervention models.

VIP Valentine's Brunch
2026-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lookout Mountain, GA City Hall
Join us for a cheerful brunch where friends, laughter, and good times come together. Please register on Realm Connect or by calling the church office on or before Monday, February 9.
The VIP group is made up of mostly retired adults (ages 65+) from LMPC and the community who meet bi-monthly for fun and fellowship.

Sacred Studio
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21 | LMPC
*Note: This event has been rescheduled. If you are registered and can no longer attend the new date, please email jocelyn@lmpc.org.
Sacred Studio is an in-town women’s retreat based upon an event at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Birmingham by the same name. “Sacred” means “to connect with God” and “Studio” means “a place to create.” This weekend will attempt to give women the opportunity to do to both through fellowship over good meals, Gospel teaching, and creative workshops (“studios”). Our speaker will be Rachel Stevener; scroll down to find her bio, below.
Cost is $100 and includes two meals, two studios, a dessert reception, and a Sacred Studio notebook. Register on Realm Connect by January 15 and make your studio selections. (If cost is prohibitive, some scholarships are available. Please contact Caroline Scruggs.)
STUDIOS: iPhone Photography, Needlepoint, Ceramics, Collage, Floral Design, Jewelry, Liturgical Prayer, Mindful Movement, Tablescaping, Sourdough, Writing, Watercolors (Read descriptions on all studios here.)
SCHEDULE:
Friday Night
5:30-6:00pm: Doors Open/Check In
6:00-6:30pm: Dinner
6:30-7:15pm: Session #1 with Rachel Stevener
7:30-9:00pm: Studio #1
9:00-9:30pm: Dessert and Artist Reception
Saturday Morning
8:30-9:00am: Doors Open/Coffee
9:00-9:30am: Breakfast
9:30-10:15am: Session #2 with Rachel Stevener
10:30am-12:00pm: Studio #2
RACHEL STEVENER BIO
Rachel Stevener is a pastor’s wife, mother to four daughters, and a singer/songwriter based in New York City. Proud to be a native Chattanoogan, she graduated from Vanderbilt University and got her master’s degree in biblical studies at RTS Charlotte. She loves talking about Jesus and what his Gospel means in our lives, whether over coffee, through writing, leading a Bible study, or in a song. Her most recent music project was an album written through the book of Lamentations, and she has also produced an EP and multiple singles varying in style from Americana to Indie Worship. She loves to run, lead worship, cook, be with people, and hopefully make you laugh.

Women's Winter Supper
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Various Homes
These fellowship dinners, hosted in individual homes, are a great opportunity to connect with women across various ages and stages of life. Invite your friends and neighbors! Register on Realm Connect by February 19. If you are interested in hosting one of our Women’s Suppers, please email Caroline Scruggs (caroline@lmpc.org)

Youth Communicant Class
2026-02-27 18:30 - 2026-03-01 10:45 (America/New_York) | JHYB Middle School Room
This class is for youth in grades 6-12th who are interested in joining LMPC and will be held February 27-March 1: Friday evening, Saturday morning, and Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday School hour. Please register on Realm Connect by February 20. Email Margaret Compton with any questions at margaretcompton@lmpc.org.
If you are considering LMPC membership, please complete the Statement of Intent form.
The communicant’s process for elementary students is a different structure. If your elementary child is asking questions about church membership, please contact Jocelyn Christie at jocelyn@lmpc.org.

Q&A Panel: Why India?
2026-03-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall
Join us for a time of Q&A as we explore God’s work in India through our partner, Mission India.

Men's Breakfast: Stories from the Field
2026-03-03 06:45 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | JHYB
Gather for a meal and time of fellowship to hear stories from Mission India. No registration is required.

Missions Luncheon: Prayer & Persecution
2026-03-03 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall
Enjoy lunch and time with our guests from Mission India. Please register on Realm Connect. There is a suggested donation of $5 to attend the lunch, accepted at the door.

Family Dinner: What's Next?
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall
Join us for this family event where we’ll learn about what’s next for India as we conclude our World Missions Conference. Please register on Realm Connect; regular Wednesday dinner costs apply. Nursery is provided.

Middle School Girls Retreat
2026-03-13 18:00 - 2026-03-14 10:00 (America/New_York) | JHYB
We will enjoy an overnight retreat at the Jane Harris Youth Building! Packing list: Bible, journal/notebook, sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad, clothes for overnight and toothbrush. Please register on Realm Connect by March 11.
