The best way to learn about Presbyterians is to join one of our classes - especially the "Curiosity Class" for people who are interested in learning more about Second Pres, about Presbyterian beliefs and priorities, and membership commitment to this congregation. We also have some short essays and a book or two to introduce you to our heritage and personality. Call the church or email us.

Want to know more about Presbyterians? Try here...

• "Presbyterian 101" is a good place to start on the PC(USA) web site.

• What Presbyterians Believe gives you a place to see our ideas about being part of the whole church of Jesus Christ.

• Presbyterian Church (USA) will show you about our denomination, our history, the way we are governed, what we believe, and lots of other information.

• Mid-Kentucky Presbytery is the regional area of Presbyterian Church who work together in mission, learning, and worship.

• The Presbytery Resource Center is right here in town. Give them a call for all kinds of spiritual resources, teaching guides, just good books and videos.

• Presbyterian Outlook is an independent, weekly magazine with news about the world and about the church for thinking Presbyterians. The web site has lots of what is in the magazine.

• Presbyterians Today is a monthly publication for members of the Presbyterian Church. It has some helpful, interesting information that will grow your faith and challenge your thinking about real living.

Reading different perspectives - sometimes conflicting ones - can really grow faith that thinks its own way. Presbyterians try to avoid "labels" and then end up using them Try exploring these suggestions...

• Christian Century magazine is styled as a more progressive and provocative weekly publication about news and issues in mainstream Christian and religious life in America.

• Christianity Today is usually considered a more traditional and conservative parallel to Christian Century.

• The Covenant Network is a group of Presbyterian churches that many would describe as "liberal." They advocate changes in the Book of Order on ordination and other issues.

• The Presbyterian Coalition is a group of Presbyterian churches many would describe as "conservative," and take positions on a number of issues that advocate change in Presbyterian life to positions that are more conservative on theology, Biblical interpretation, abortion, and political involvement.