PCA Young Adults of Central and Northern Virginia

Where can PCA young adults (ages 23–35) meet others who share the same values and beliefs—for fellowship, fun, connection, and possibly deeper relationships? We organized this group to provide a space for PCA young adults to meet one another. 

Young adults in many PCA churches often face challenges in finding simple fellowship. While many churches are excellent in providing hospitality and care, there’s often a need for opportunities to connect with other young people outside our local congregations—especially for singles during weekends when loneliness may be more deeply felt. 

On the one hand, many of us love our churches but find ourselves to have fewer younger people or singles. On the other, we don’t want to leave our congregations to join a larger church that seems full of younger people, especially when we are committed to the rich doctrine, godly piety, evangelistic fervor, and reverent worship that mark the PCA. 

That’s why we’ve put together this group. 

Our Mission  

We are a regional, event-driven group for connecting PCA young adults through fun activities and new relationships. 

Let’s highlight a few key aspects of our mission: 

Fun Activities and New Relationships  

Our goal is to create a light-hearted, pressure-free atmosphere where friendships can flourish and connections can grow naturally. Everyone is on their own timeline (or may have no timeline at all), and that’s okay. This is not a dating group—though we unabashedly desire that dating, courtship, and even marriage may grow out of it.  

We Are from the PCA  

We intentionally invite singles from PCA churches in Central and Northern Virginia. 

Note: This is not an official ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America, but a gathering of individuals who are part of PCA churches. We have no formal denominational connection. 

The PCA is a denomination rooted in the authority of Scripture, with a doctrinal tradition grounded in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms. The PCA holds to distinct theological convictions, including Covenant Theology, Calvinism, Presbyterian church government, traditional marriage between a man and a woman, and complementarian gender roles. 

While this group does not exist to teach doctrine, we believe these theological commitments matter. Most participants are here with the hope of building relationships that strengthen these convictions, not detract from them. People from outside the PCA are welcome to join us, but this is our self-conscious identity. 

Shepherded and Supported  

One of the advantages of being part of the PCA is the support of connected pastors and elders. We encourage pastors to help us spread the word and share upcoming events with the singles in their churches. 

We maintain our identity as a PCA group by having at least one elder on our planning team. Currently, Pastor Sean Whitenack of New Life in Christ Church in Fredericksburg, VA, serves in this role. Our team is committed to meeting monthly for planning and prayer. 

We Are Regional  

This group began in Fredericksburg, VA, with a vision of connecting PCA young adults within roughly 60 miles—including Washington, DC to the north, Richmond to the south, Charlottesville to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. 

Why regional? Many relationships today begin online, but we want to offer something different—a personal, organic, relational space. We want to connect young people who are looking for new friends that they can connect with in new places. Many have grown weary of filtering through countless online profiles, only to find mismatched priorities or beliefs. We aim to build a relational pool rooted in real-world fellowship. 

Our region is full of godly young adults—but many of us don’t know each other yet. We hope to help change that. 

We Are Event-Driven  

This group is not meant to replace small groups, Bible studies, or church services. Our focus is simple: fellowship through shared experiences. While we may occasionally have short devotions or prayer, our emphasis is on fun monthly activities. 

Events we’ve planned include: 

We also affirm that participants should remain active in their local churches. This is not a substitute for meaningful church involvement. 

We Are for Young Adults  

For the purposes of PCA Young Adults of Central and Northern Virginia, a young adult is generally someone between the ages of 23 and 40 who is in a stage of life marked by relational flexibility and personal formation. This includes: 

This season of life often includes transitions in vocation, relationship, and spiritual maturity. Our goal is to foster connection, encouragement, and growth during this unique time—whether someone is seeking friendship, pursuing marriage, or deepening their walk with Christ in their current stage. 

By “singles,” we include: 

We believe in the redeeming grace of God and encourage anyone who is divorced to work closely with their church leadership when considering whether a new relationship or marriage is biblically appropriate (cf. Matthew 19:9; 1 Corinthians 7:10–15). 

Want to Join Us?  Contact Pastor Sean Whitenack at sean [at] nlicc.org and he’ll help connect you to our group and events.