Weekly Word

A New Covenant

Pastor Rodger finished the current sermon series Sunday, June 21. Just as Rumi is freed from shame and finds a new honmoon in “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” one that does not demand that we hide ourselves, Jesus Christ offers humankind a new covenant. The new covenant lets us shine as the lyrics from the song, “Golden,” tell us. And it is not just for one, but for all of creation. If you missed any of these sermons, find them HERE.

Our next series, “Words of Faith,” begins June 28. Words matter. How we speak about our faith matters. How we describe what it is we do and do not believe matters. Our pastors will explore different words of faith in hopes that we might broaden our vocabulary and deepen our faith.

Thank you – from Village for Gun Sense

Your attendance and enthusiasm helped make our Trivia Night on June 4 a giant success. There was a full house of 32 trivia teams in Friendship Hall and we raised almost $10,000 to go toward distributing free gun locks (among other efforts) to help make communities safer. Village for Gun Sense will meet at the Antioch Campus on Monday, July 13 at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Questions? Contact Jan Zimmerman. Learn more about our partner organization, Grandparents for Gun Safety, HERE.

Serve

Save a Life at Antioch – 2-6 p.m. this Thursday, June 25. The Community Blood Center will roll their bloodmobile to our parking lot. Donors get a free Royals T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments preferred; register HERE. Use group code EH52.

Village Serves – On Saturday, June 27, all are invited to help sort and organize kits for neighbors in need at Front Porch Alliance. This service opportunity is best suited for ages 8 and up. Learn more about these, or other monthly opportunities, HERE.

Serve a Meal at Cross-Lines – Every other month, Village Church serves a meal to 100-150 people at the Cross-Lines Kitchen. Join us on Friday, July 10, to serve lunch to our neighbors in need. Learn more and sign up HERE.

Antioch Mission Projects – The Antioch Mission Committee wants your gently used books! All children’s books will go to Front Porch Alliance, and all adult titles will go to Uplift. There will be collection boxes in the Narthex all month. We also need community garden helpers and produce pickers. Contact Lisa Kelley.

Engage, Grow, Celebrate

Seniors Afternoon – 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, Room 230 (Mission Campus). Enjoy games and social time with other seniors. Bring your own board games, learn to play canasta, and spread the word! Questions? Email Deana Petty.

Men’s Breakfast Gathering – 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, Room 230 (Mission Campus). Enjoy breakfast, fellowship, and a presentation on Stephen Ministry. Suggested donation is $8.

Village Golf – 9 a.m. Monday, July 13 at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course in Shawnee. Fee is $49. RSVP to Brad Steil by July 6.

Theology Beer Camp 2026 – 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8–Saturday, Oct. 10 at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, MO. Theology Beer Camp is a unique three-day conference that brings together theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Read more and register HERE.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Bravo! Did you miss the kids’ music & drama camp performance of “Are We There Yet?” Find it on YouTube and check out the photo album on Facebook. This was Jenny Hull’s 20th year of directing children’s musicals at Village Church!

Congregational CARE

Grief Support – Join others who are facing the challenges of grief at a monthly support group. A Prairie Sky counselor facilitates on the first Tuesday of each month in Room 232 (Mission Campus) at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

music ministry

Sing with our Summer Choir: Sundays July 12, 19, and 26. Rehearsal begins at 9 a.m. in the Mission Campus Chapel. We will learn the morning’s anthem together and sing from the chancel steps. No robes, no folders. New singers welcome!

Presbyterian women

Summer Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 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.

Social justice

“Libertad” Art Show – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Friday, July 26 at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Come see a traveling exhibit showcasing art made by children living along the U.S.-Mexico border. Then, save the date of Aug. 23 (9 a.m., also at Southminster) for a conversation with Marina Forero of Frontera de Cristo about her work with children at the border.

Young ADults

Let’s Serve – On Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, we will serve with other Village Church folk at Front Porch Alliance.

youth ministry

The youth who attended the Montreat Youth Conference in North Carolina returned to Kansas City on Saturday. The summer 2026 theme is “Wonder & Wander.” We are grateful to the interns and staff who shepherded the all-girl group during a week of challenge, growth, faith-building, and fun!

green tip of the week

Laundry Tips – Wash clothes in cold water. Nearly 90% of a washing machine’s energy goes toward heating water. And always run full loads to maximize efficiency.