Weekly Word

The Theology of K-Pop Demon Hunters: June 7-21

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is a 2025 American animated musical. The story follows a K-Pop (Korean popular) girl group named HUNTR/X, who lead double lives as demon hunters. The film began streaming on Netflix in June 2025 and became the most watched original title in Netflix history with more than 500 million views. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” received acclaim for its animation, visual style, voice acting, story, and music. In this sermon series, we will explore the themes of good and evil, shame, identity, and the power of community.

Our WiFi password has changed

Best practices suggest that we should change our WiFi password occasionally. The new password is posted in a dozen places around our buildings—or ask a staff person for help.

Summer schedule starts May 31

We are moving to one morning worship service beginning May 31 at the Mission Campus at 10 a.m. After worship, we are hosting half-hour ‘Summer Socials’ in Friendship Hall for people of all ages through July 26. There will be treats and different programming each Sunday. The Gathering worship service will still occur at 4 p.m. each Sunday.

Serve

Antioch Community Garden – We will be weeding and harvesting our vegetables soon and could use your help. Get outside and make a difference! Email Lisa Kelley if you are interested.

Blood Drive at Antioch – 2-6 p.m. Thursday, June 25. The Community Blood Center will roll their blood-mobile mobile bus to our parking lot since Fellowship Hall is under construction. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments preferred; register HERE.

Village Serves – Ride along to help deliver meals to those in need June 8-12. On June 27, help sort and organize at Front Porch Alliance. Both activities are kid-friendly! Learn more about these, or other monthly opportunities, HERE.

Food Pantry – Help us stock our shelves with nonperishable packages of fruit or fruit juices. The Clothes Closet needs men‘s pants as well as summer clothes for all.

Donate A Bike! In May and June, we are collecting bikes to donate to Front Porch Alliance. Someone will fix them up (as needed) and then they will go to children by the end of the summer. Bikes can be dropped off at the South Entrance at the Mission Campus. Email Pastor Zach with questions or for more info.

Engage, Grow, Celebrate

Seniors Afternoon – 1 p.m. Friday, May  29, Welcome Center (Mission Campus). Enjoy games and social time with other seniors. Bring your own board games, learn to play canasta, and spread the word! Questions: Deana Petty.

Trivia Night Fundraiser – 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Friendship Hall (Mission Campus). Hosted by Village for Gun Sense and Grandparents for Gun Safety. Come on your own ($30) or assemble a team of six ($175) and compete to be crowned trivia champs! All monies raised will go toward gun locks to make our community safer. Register HERE. We are also encouraging folks to wear orange to worship on May 31 and to participate in the city-wide rally at 9 a.m. on June 6 at the Alvin Brooks Justice Center at Rockhurst University.

New Member Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, Room 232 (Mission Campus). If you’re interested in becoming a member of Village Church, you’re invited to lunch! Childcare is available. Register HERE.

Village Golf – 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 8 at Adams Pointe Golf Course in Blue Springs. Cost with cart is $50 including a warm-up bucket of balls. All men and women golfers are invited. RSVPs needed by May 26; email Brad Steil.

Prairie Village’s Sixth Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration – 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Harmon Park Pavilion. This year’s celebration is designed as a family reunion-style gathering—a time to come together in community, connection, and joy. Dinner will be catered by Holy Smoke BBQ and served at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event—all are welcome!

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Summer Lighthouse – This Sunday, May 31, at 10 a.m. is our first Summer Lighthouse at the Mission Campus! Kids age 5 to 6th grade will check-in outside of the Sanctuary and stay with their families for the start of worship. Lighthouse teachers will walk kids up to Room 307 where parents can pick up after worship.

Family VBS – Three evenings; three opportunities to grow in faith together as a family at 6 p.m. on June 4, 10, and 15. And dinner is included! Read more here and sign up.

Congregational CARE

Home Communion – Sunday, June 7 is our next Home Communion date. If you are interested, or know someone who’d like to receive this sacrament at home, contact Desiree Keyes to be added to our list.

Monthly Grief Support Group – 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Room 232 (Mission Campus). Anyone on the grief journey is welcome at this professionally facilitated support group. A Prairie Sky Counseling therapist leads the conversation on first Tuesdays.

music ministry

The Houston Boychoir – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Mission Campus Sanctuary. The Houston Boychoir will perform their summer concert program. Free admission. The choir will also sing in worship on Sunday, June 14 at 10 a.m.

Presbyterian women

Mahjong Mondays – 6:30-8 p.m., June 8, (Room 230, Mission Campus) and June 15 (Antioch Campus). Join us to play Mahjong each month.

Summer Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9, 23, and July 7 in Room 8 (Mission Campus). We will read, “The Next Right Thing,” by Emily P. Freeman. Let’s learn simple, soulful practices for making life decisions. Sign up HERE.

youth ministry

Intern Meet & Greet – Our summer interns arrive this week! Stop by from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 28 in Room 232 (Mission Campus) to hang out, enjoy snacks, and get to know the interns who will be serving with our students this summer.

green tip of the week

Fan Facts – Ceiling fans do not lower a room’s temperature, but they do make you feel cooler by creating a wind-chill effect. Save energy, and dollars, by using fans only when the room is occupied.