Weekly Word

Welcome, new senior associate pastor: Rev. Dr. Diane Janssen Hemmen!

After more than 10 months, the search is over. Learn more about Diane, her background, and her family in this blog post.

A thank-you note delivered to the Village Food Pantry:

“I made meals today with ground beef, tortillas, cheese, green chiles, and salsa. We were able to have this meal tonight plus three pans to freeze. Thank you so much! Please send my gratitude to your volunteers and church. I appreciate you so much. Because of you, my kids and I are able to eat healthier meals. We love PB&Js, but this hot meal is going to be amazing!” –Food Pantry client

Serve

Habitat KC’s Women Build – 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Join Village women to help other women build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. Tools, guidance, and lunch provided. Email Lisa Harrison by Aug. 20 to register—a few spots remain.

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – It’s cereal month! Cold and hot cereals are always needed. In the Clothes Closet, think back-to-school wear for kids. Thank you!

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

Kickoff Sunday Social – Sunday, Sept. 7 after all services. Linger after worship for a special treat and conversation.

Wednesday Family Dinner Kickoff! Dinners are back, 5:30-6:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 10. Join us for hamburgers and brats in the Welcome Center. To register for dinner, click HERE. (RSVP HERE to volunteer and eat free!)

Village Church Golf – 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Eagles Landing in Belton, Missouri. Course fee is $40. RSVP by Aug. 29 to Brad Steil.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Village U – The Fall 2025 catalog will be available and registrations will open on Aug. 24! From Christian Life to Mind & Body, there is something for everyone!

Men’s Breakfast Gathering – 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Heritage Dining Room (Mission Campus), $8 suggested donation. Jim Bolton will discuss the Village Church Energy Audit.

international ministry

Hit for Haiti is Saturday, Oct. 4 – Come for the 5th annual pickleball and tennis event benefiting Higgins Brothers Surgicenter—the only functioning medical center near Fonds-Parisien, which serves about 1,500 Haitian patients each month. Learn more and sign up to play HERE.

music ministry

Village Voices Fall Retreat – All students in grades 7-12 are invited to the fall retreat from 1-9 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 23. Come for singing, games, worship, food, and more. Contact Josh Maize to sign up.

Organ Recital – 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Hear world-renowned organist Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler’s free recital titled “Organ Music of Eastern Europe and the Americas” in the Mission Campus Sanctuary.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Come listen to Bill Tammeus – at Faith & Grief at noon on Wed., Sept. 3 at Visitation Catholic Church. Bill will share his personal stories from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Register HERE; lunch is provided.

Presbyterian Women

Coffee & Connection – 9-10:30 a.m., this Saturday, Aug. 23, Room 232, Mission Campus. What’s new at Village for women? Where can I plug in? Come find out while enjoying coffee! All women are invited.

Quarterly Book Club – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Antioch Conference Room. We will discuss “A Slender Thread,” by Katharine Davis.

Lots more in store in September and beyond! Check out the newest issue of the PW Messenger.

young adults

Theology on Tap – 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Come to City Barrel (120 East Gregory Blvd.) for good beer and great theological conversation.

Y.A.M. (Young Adut Ministry) Night – All 20s and 30s are invited every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. starting Sept. 10. We’ll enjoy dinner followed by games, Scripture, and connection. Come as often as you can; we’d love to have you!

Youth ministry

Confirmation Registration is Open – The class begins in September, focusing on the building blocks of faith and offering 9th grade (and older) students the opportunity to become a member of the church. Register HERE.

green tip of the week:

Check and adjust your refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Keep them set at the recommended temperatures. *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.