Rooted in Faith, Renewed in Mission

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots."

Have you ever wondered about the stories of your ancestors? Do you want to preserve your family’s legacy for your children and grandchildren? Join us for a special genealogy session designed to help you uncover the branches of your family tree.

Renate Yarborough Sanders is a distinguished genealogist, educator, and speaker specializing in research methodology, with an emphasis on African American ancestral research. A retired educator (who still loves to teach), she leverages her instructional background to provide genealogy education for institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, and individuals. Her extensive leadership includes serving on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Genealogical Society and holding various roles within the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society (AAHGS), including member of the National Editorial Board and Vice-President of the Hampton Roads Chapter

Genealogist Renate Yarborough Sanders will share the basics of getting started with family history research, with an informative 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session. In this session you will learn: 



• How to start your research using what you already know.
• Tips for interviewing relatives to capture and preserve their stories.
• An introduction to the essential records used in family history research.

We ask that you fill out whatever information you already have and bring it with you to the presentation. This will help you get the most out of the Introduction to Genealogy Research session. Please download the forms below, complete them, and bring them with you on June 14, 2026.