Cornerstones At Fourth is a community of individuals 50+ years of age. Fourth Church members, nonmembers, community members, and adults of all ages are welcome!

We offer opportunities to meet with new and old friends for fellowship, dinner, and thought-provoking programs on topics ranging from arts and culture to health care to science and technology to current events.

We convene in person at 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday of every month except January, July, and August at Fourth Church. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:30 pm.

Gatherings include a meal, presentation, and conversation. (The fee is $30.00 to cover the dinner and speaker costs.)

To learn more about how you can become involved with Cornerstones or to sign up for the newsletter, please reach out to Nanette Sawyer.

Friday, October 3 • 5:30 p.m.

Classic Movies That Speak to our Time: Meet John Doe

Speaker:  John Clum

Borwell Dining Room
Cost: $30 Dinner and Speaker; $10 Speaker Only
Register here

Frank Capra’s 1941 hit film Meet John Doe, captured the anxieties of many Americans right before World War II.  Its picture of Fascism exploiting Populism resonates with many current anxieties, and its celebration of community offers a possible solution to our divided nation.  John Clum will talk about what Meet John Doe meant in 1941 and how it might relate to our own time. 

Meet John Doe can be streamed free on YouTube.

John Clum taught at Duke University for more than 40 years. He is founder of the Duke University Drama Program, now the Department of Theatre Studies. He taught courses in acting, dramatic literature, playwriting, and the history of theatre and film at Duke University. He has directed nearly 100 productions ranging from Shakespeare to premieres of contemporary plays to opera and musicals. Professor Clum has written 11 books and 75 essays on modern and contemporary drama, musical theatre, film, television, and opera. He is now President of the Edward Albee Society; he has been elected a Lifetime Member of the College of Fellows of American Theatre.

Professor Clum currently teaches “Stage and Screen,” a weekly class offered by the Center for Life and Learning of Fourth Presbyterian Church.

Friday, November 7 • 5:30 p.m.

Facing Our Discomfort with Trans and Non-Binary Relatives & Friends

Speaker:  Reverend Beth Brown, Pastor, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church

Dr. Brown, speaking as the mother of a trans child and friend and colleague of trans and non-binary siblings, shares her personal story of moving from fear and grief to a place of love and welcome.

Friday, December 5 • 5:30 p.m.

Christmas Sing-a-Long

Pianist:  Doug Cleveland, Interim Organist and Director of Music, Fourth Church

Even if you think you can’t sing, join us for a fun evening of music and holiday songs! Songbooks are provided. 

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