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Christmas Favorites Duo Recital7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Mission Campus Sanctuary Join Village Players leader and violinist Destiny Ann Mermagen for a fun Christmas kick-off concert with pianist Tatiana Tessman. Free admission. Come for the Welcome Center at 6:30 p.m. for a pre-concert meet/talk with Destiny and enjoy a Christmas-themed reception with appetizers and a special Christmas drink created. RSVP for the reception by emailing destiny.mermagen@villagepres.org. |
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Advent Family Workshop2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 - Mission Campus
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 - Antioch Campus Don’t miss our traditional family activity to prepare for the birth of Jesus. There will be craft stations for all ages, cookies, popcorn and more. Lunch will be provided at the Antioch Campus workshop. We are asking families to pre-register for our Mission Campus Advent Workshop so we know how many crafts to prepare. |
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Faith & Grief Support Gathering"Birth and Death in One Week"
Guest Speaker: Ginny Miller noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Friendship Hall - Mission Campus What lessons about lie, death and grief might we discover when we look back at a chaotic week of both joy and heartbreak over 40 years ago? That's what guest speaker Ginny Miller will discuss at our next Faith & Grief support luncheon. A copmplimentary box lunch is provided. Pre-registration is helpful but not required at faithandgrief.org/gatherings. |
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Presbyterian Women Advent Celebration6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6
Mission Campus Sanctuary & Welcome Center All in our community who identify as women are invited to Village Church for the annual Advent Celebration "Women. Together. In LIGHT." We’ll experience God’s message through scripture, women's stories, music and prayer. The PW Advent Celebration beneficiary is Veronica’s Voice, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the fight for freedom for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, including human trafficking. Light snacks and beverages will be served in the Welcome Center. There is no charge to attend. We do ask that you register as we plan for food and beverage. Register by Nov. 29. |
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2nd Thursday Recital with the poco Rezound! Handbell Ensemble12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8
Mission Campus Sanctuary. The ensemble presents a lively sound blending the unique timbres of Schulmerich handbells, Petit & Fritsen bells, Malmark handchimes, Whitechapel bells and Mass-Rowe bells. Admission is free. |
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The Kicks Band presents “A Big Band Christmas"7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9
Mission Campus Sanctuary Go BIG - celebrate Christmas with one of Kansas City’s favorite big bands and Village Church trumpeter Stan Chappell and bari-sax player Bob Coleman. Free admission. |
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Service of Remembrance3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11
Mission Campus Sanctuary Share gratitude for loved ones who have died at this service. If your loved one passed away during 2022 and Village Church was informed, his or her name will be included in the program. |
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Christmas Dinner5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14
Friendship Hall - Mission Campus Our menu is honey baked ham, potato gratin, green beans, rolls and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children. Purchase dinners by noon Monday, Dec. 12, at villagepres.org/wednesday-family-dinners, or call Karen at 913-262-4200. |
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Community Messiah Sing-Along7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16
Antioch Campus Sanctuary Join us for Handel’s “Messiah.” Audience participation welcome but not required. Admission is free. |
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Morning Stars Children’s Music presents
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Tidings of Joy Concerts3 & 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18
Mission Campus Sanctuary Join the Village Choirs and the Kansas City Wind Symphony present the annual Christmas concert. Enjoy new arrangements of “Carol of the Bells,” “The Holly and the Ivy” and “In the Bleak Midwinter,” plus classics like the Russian Christmas Music. A free will offering will be collected for our Signature Mission: Reconciliation Services Therapy & Case Management Expansion. Admission is free. The concerts will also be livestreamed at villagepres.org/online. |
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Christmas Eve Services at the Mission CampusChildren & Families Worship - 3 & 5 p.m.
Candlelight Worship - 7, 9 & 11 p.m. Child care is available for the 5 and 7 p.m. services only. All services will be livestreamed at villagepres.org/online. Christmas Eve Services at the Antioch CampusFamily Worship - 5 p.m.
Candlelight Worship - 7 p.m. Child care is available for both services. |
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Get Your 2023 Star WordJan. 1 and 8 in Worship
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: melanie.hardison@villagepres.org. |
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I Have a Dream (Home) Action & Celebration Event Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14
Mission Campus Sanctuary & Welcome Center As part of Prairie Village’s campaign to better know and welcome our diverse neighbors, STAND Up for Black Lives+ Prairie Village, the city of Prairie Village Diversity Committee, the Johnson County NAACP, and Village Church are sponsoring the Second Annual Prairie Village “I Have a Dream [Home]” Action & Celebration event honoring the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Refreshments will be provided, and live jazz music will be performed. Admission is free. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register. The program will also be livestreamed at villagepres.org/online. |
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Prairie Village Community Blood Drivenoon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24
Rooms 132 & 133 - Mission Campus Gift the gift of life. Sign up to donate by clicking here. Walk-ins are also welcome. Contact Ann Colston at 913-461-1791 for more information. |
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Light Eternal Concert Dedicated to Mark Ball3 p.m. Sunday, April 30
Mission Campus Sanctuary This concert was originally scheduled for the spring of 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID pandemic. The Village Choir and More Love Chorale will perform a beautiful ‘Requiem’ by James Bingham and the healing ‘Echorus’ by Philip Glass. Admission is free. An offering will be taken for the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. The gift will be given in memory of Mark Ball, former Village Church music director, who passed away in 2019. |
