We invite you to join us for any of our worship services, mission opportunities, concerts, classes, events and activities at Village Presbyterian Church this Christmas season.
Stephen Ministers are here to offer support this season
Do the holidays seem extra challenging this year? Are you or someone you know struggling with loneliness, anxiety, grief, financial strain, job loss or other unexpected life challenges? If so, you don’t have to face it alone. Village Church’s trained, compassionate and caring Stephen Ministers are ready to listen, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support. A Stephen Minister is available to meet confidentially with you (in person or by phone or video chat). For more information, contact Rev. Melanie Hardison at 913-671-2367 or melanie.hardison@villagepres.org.
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Advent Sermon SeriesAdvent Sermon Series: Hopes and Fears of All the Years. Christmas angels always tell us, “Do not be afraid!” We wish it were that easy. As we draw near to this Advent season, there is war in Ukraine. We witness destructive fires and storms that have left entire communities wiped off the map. In our own city, domestic violence shelters are full. Gun violence is at a record level. Truth is under assault and COVID lingers. Most of all, it seems we are living against each other, rather than for each other.
Of course, 2022 is not unique. Fear is always in the atmosphere. The angel is not ignorant of that reality, but the angel knows redemption has come, which means no hurt is so deep it cannot be healed. No life is so broken it cannot become beautiful. No burden is so heavy, it cannot be overcome with blessing. The angel is brimming with hope because the love of God took on skin and was born for you. No matter what has happened, the love of this season is for you. It will meet you wherever you are. It is a holy love that calls you by name. So, in a frightening world, do not be afraid. |
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The Village StarNow-Jan. 6 at Mission Campus. It’s back for the third year. Our 3D illuminated Village star will be on the front lawn of the Mission Campus from Thanksgiving weekend through Epiphany, Jan. 6, 2023. Come journey to the star that proclaimed Christ’s birth to the whole universe. Remember the wonder and glory of the Christmas story and your part in it.
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Advent Video DevotionalsNov. 28-Dec. 4. As we wait together for Jesus Christ to be born, join us each day (Monday through Saturday from Nov. 28 through Dec. 24) for a short video devotional offered by our pastors. Sign up to receive these emails.
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Decorate the Hat, Mitten & Diaper treesDec. 4-24 at Mission Campus. We invite you to put hats, mittens and diapers (all sizes including adult large and XL) on our under our Mission Campus Christmas trees so that we can offer them to families served by the Village Food Pantry & Clothes Closet. Trees will be in the Welcome Center and at the south entrance.
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Holiday Worship Services
Join us for holiday worship services at our two church locations.
Dec. 24
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Mission Campus3 & 5 p.m. Children & Families Worship Services with the Gathering Band
7 & 9 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Services 11 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion *Child care is available for the 5 and 7 p.m. services. Christmas Eve services will be livestreamed. |
Antioch Campus5 p.m. Family Worship Service
7 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion |
Dec. 25
Christmas Day Services
Mission Campus10 a.m. - Rev. Tom Are preaching
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Antioch Campus9:30 a.m. - Rev. Tim Soule preaching
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Jan. 1
New Year’s Day Services
Mission Campus10 a.m. - Rev. Melanie Hardison preaching
Get your 2023 Star Word. Star Words are paper or wooden stars featuring one word related to our spiritual life in Christ. Simply draw a star out of the basket (rather than hunt through the basket for a word you like) and thus let the word choose you. The idea is to journey with your word through the coming year—to notice where it shows up, how it moves your heart and the ways it brings you closer to God. Anyone unable to come to the church in person is welcome to email Rev. Melanie and she will draw a Star Word for you. |
Antioch Campus9:30 a.m. - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaching
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