UPCOMING EVENTS

Celebrate the Advent Season with Village Church, Wherever You Are

This Advent Christmas Season will be one to remember and in some ways one we will likely want to forget. Our rhythms and traditions may be disrupted or amended, but at Village Presbyterian Church we are preparing moments of meaning for you. This is the truth: the light shines in the darkness. Hope can be trusted, and love is the power that heals. Join us for Advent season as we celebrate the love of God that is alive in the world.
— Rev. Tom Are, Jr., senior pastor

Congregational Meeting
1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, by Zoom

The Village Church Session has called for a congregational meeting to be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, by Zoom. Rev. Tom Are, senior pastor, shares the details in his eNote. Sign up to receive the Zoom link by CLICKING HERE.

Why the Incarnation Matters
Taught by Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka via Zoom
10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 13

​The very idea that God would become human flesh in the form of a baby is what C.S. Lewis called the “central miracle of the Christian faith,” greater even than Jesus’ resurrection on Easter morning. That is why the Christian year officially begins with the season of Advent – the season of waiting for Jesus’ birth. All are invited as Rodger leads an exploration of the meaning and importance of the miracle of the incarnation. Contact Laura.hobbs@villagepres.org to register.

Faith & Grief Virtual Support Gathering
Noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, by Zoom

On Dec. 1, our guest reflection is from Alice Kroh, “Grief in a Time of Celebration.”. Alice explains, “When I was twenty weeks pregnant with twins, I learned that one of my baby boys, Gabriel, no longer had a heartbeat. The loss was very public because I was far enough along that we had shared the news and felt very certain that all would go well. I will share the journey that I shared with my family and friends as we all mourned and tried to find joy.” Join us to hear Alice’s story and share your own experiences, if you are comfortable doing so, in our on-line conversation. CLICK HERE to register

Christmas Carols: Then and Now
Hosted by Ryan Main and Dr. Jan Kraybill
2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays in December via Zoom

Learn the story behind some of your favorite carols, ending with a unique modern arrangement of each song. Open to all, whether you are a musician or a Christmas music aficionado. Email ryan.main@villagepres.org to receive the Zoom link. We'll meet from 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 1-22.

Presbyterian Women's Online Advent Celebration
7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1

This year our PW Advent Celebration will be a participatory streaming event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. Village Church women pastors (from both current and recent years), will offer words of Christmas joy. Our online event will also include songs with Dr. Elisa Bickers and other musicians, as well as communion. It will be a holy experience infused with lots of holiday cheer! The PW Advent Celebration will be broadcast on www.villagepres.org/online and the Village Church main Facebook page www.facebook.com/villagepres. It will also be available “on demand” to watch at your convenience at www.villagepres.org/pw.

Tech Talk with Tony Liu
​7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, via Zoom

Scheduling and recording Zoom meetings benefit both the attendees and those unable to attend. Tony Liu will discuss Zoom features a Host can use, such as using an online calendar to schedule a meeting, recording and editing the meeting, storing the meeting within the Cloud and sharing the link to the recorded meeting via email. Email Tony at anthonygreeneliu@gmail.com to register.
 
 

Remembrance Service
4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 - Online

This year’s Remembrance Service will be available online at www.villagepres.org/online. This annual worship experience provides an opportunity for members of the Village Presbyterian Church community to remember those who have died and are missed during the holiday season. The service always lifts up the names of church members who have died during the previous year. All worshipers are invited to have a candle or candles available that they can light at home during the service, as collectively we will light candles to remember our loved ones and others who have died.

Second Thursday Online Recital with Guest Artists Roger Wilder and Mark Strozier
​12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10

Jazz pianist Roger Wilder and jazz flutist Mark Strozier will present a program of seasonal jazz. FREE with online offering for Harvesters
The recital will be broadcast on 
1. villagepres.org/online - look for the button under the livestream screen RECITAL BROADCASTS
2. the Music Ministry Facebook page @VillageChurchMusic
3. the Music Ministry YouTube channel

Second Saturdays: KC Christmas Lights Tour Kit
​9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 - Village on Mission South Parking Lot

Come by the south entrance of Village on Mission from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, to grab a “Christmas Lights Tour Kit” – complete with a holiday playlist, hot chocolate for the family and a map of the best neighborhoods of holiday lights in KC!

Village on Antioch Online Children's Christmas Pageant 
Sunday, Dec. 13

The pageant will be presented by the families of Village on Antioch live online at noon on Sunday, Dec. 13. More details to come.

Taizé Worship: Readings, Prayers, Music and Silence
7 p.m.  Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Online

​Join Elisa Bickers, Matthew & Laurel Schaich and a Village Church pastor for a short, but special reflective time of worship. Taizé will be broadcast at villagepres.org/online, the Village Music YouTube channel, and the Village Music Facebook page @VillageChurchMusic.

Parking Lot Pastoral Care
4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16
South Parking Lot - Village on Mission

Pastor Melanie or Pastor Sally will be parked in the south parking lot of Village on Mission for pastoral visits. They will be masked, socially distanced and ready to talk with you during curbside dinner pickup hours (4:30-5:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Dec. 16 weather permitting).

Tidings of Joy
20th Anniversary Motion Picture
3 & 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20

Don't miss the warmth, joy, and adventure of our highly anticipated 20th anniversary “Tidings of Joy” broadcast. This inspired and imaginative performance will involve Village children and adults in a short "feature film" that your whole family will enjoy. A retiring offering will benefit Literacy KC, our Village Church Signature Mission for 2021. The concert will be livestreamed on villagepres.org/online. 

Curbside Pickup Wednesday Family Meals 
Village on Mission North Parking Lot

 Village Church on Mission is offering curbside pick-up home-cooked family meals on Wednesday evenings. The cost is $5 per person. Order your meals by noon on Mondays. Meals are available for curbside pick-up from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the north entrance. CLICK HERE to order and pay for meals online. Please note: there will be no dinner on Nov. 25 with Thanksgiving the following day. 

Growing Through Grief Class
9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 10, 2021
At Village on Mission

​Growing through Grief is a five-week series that supports those on this journey who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The first session in 2021 will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 13 through Feb. 10, in Rooms 132 & 133 at Village on Mission. The series is offered at no cost and includes your own copy of the book, “Understanding Your Grief–Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart,” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Registration is required; contact Linda Alley at 913-671-2327 or linda.alley@villagepres.org.

Tech Help from Computer Ministry

As we are relying more and more on technology for worship and connecting with others, if you are needing patient, caring, expert help, our computer ministry team is here for you.  Email Dee Couch at  deecouch@kc.rr.com or call Laura Hobbs at 913-671-2323 and they will put you in contact with a member of our Computer Ministry team to assist you.