Lighthouse Letters
love God. love people. pass it on.
September 2025
A Message from Brooke
Hello Lighthouse Grown-ups,
Happy Fall! I hope you and your family are settling into the new rhythms of the school year. We are so excited to kick things off in the Lighthouse (and the whole church) September 7th. After the 9 a.m. service, there will be special treats in the Welcome Center to celebrate our fall kick-off (and a special scavenger hunt for Lighthouse Kids leading them to these treats!)! Hope to see you there!
This fall ushers in a new season for me. I am going back to school! I have been prayerfully pondering going to seminary for many years and the stars have finally aligned. With three of my kiddos out of the nest and a very busy senior in high school, the time feels right. I will (very happily!) continue with my job at Village as I embark upon this new learning.
I am attending Iliff School of Theology (hybrid program) out of Denver. I will learn from afar except for one week in the fall and one week in the spring. My daughter, Kira, just got a job as a nurse at Denver Children’s Hospital so I will get a little family fun in as well. And it’s no secret how much I love those mountains…so a little more time with my Colorado buddies on a bike, paddleboard or snowboard will never disappoint!!!
I look forward to bringing my new learnings back to Village and our ministry!
Can’t wait to see you soon!
Brooke
brooke’s books
Falling Upward
Need something to add to your reading list? Check out another one of Brooke’s favorites, “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” by Richard Rohr. Happy reading!
Mark Your Calendars!
World Communion Sunday, 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 5: The morning will begin with a special lesson on communion with Rev. Maggie Johnson Phillips for our elementary Lighthouse kids. After the lesson, we will join our grown-ups in the sanctuary to share in communion together. We hope you will join us! Please note: We will have regular check-in on 3rd floor but will dismiss from the sanctuary with grown-ups (Preschool kids will remain in Room 106 and may be picked up after the service).
Food Truck Festival, 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5: Celebrate fall with your Village family with gourmet food trucks, live music & games. Located in the north parking lot of Village on Mission.
3rd Grade Bible Ceremony & Reception, 9 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 9: Mark your calendars for the Third Grade Bible Ceremony! Join the third-grade class as they receive their own Bible at the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov 9. A reception in Friendship Hall for families of third graders will immediately follow the service. Registration details coming soon.
Advent Family Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6: Don’t miss our traditional family activity to prepare for the birth of Jesus. There will be craft stations for all ages, cookie decorating, popcorn and more. Stay tuned for information about registration.
Meet Our Team
Meet Brooke
Brooke loves the mountains…especially when combined with a bike, paddle board, snowboard, family and friends! She also loves acting goofy, not taking life too seriously, and finding her people. She’s the mom to 4 kiddos, a dog, and many Lighthouse kids who have adopted her as their 2nd mom…or big sister…or babysitter. Brooke lives our mantra: love God. love people. pass it on. She brings that energy to our Sunday morning Lighthouse, where kids leave filled with God’s love.
Meet Kate
Kate is our organizer, task master, knower-of-all things Village, and rememberer of names long-forgotten. She is our go-to for crafting group emails and coordinator of baptisms for those sweet Village babies. She’s an avid reader, a HUGE Jayhawk fan, lover of music and theater, and mom to two kiddos and a puppy. She is gifted in interpreting God’s word and enjoys preparing lessons that allow our Lighthouse kids to find their own meaning and understanding.
Meet Kenyon
If you like ill-timed jokes that break up awkward silences, Kenyon is your go-to person. She loves all things funny, spending time with friends, being a boy mom, the KU Jayhawks, and watching all types of movies. Better late than never, she’s discovered a love for writing and creating (being a boy mom provides ample material). She also loves spending time with the Lighthouse kiddos, learning alongside them as they discover their love for God.
Meet Kevin (aka Dino O’Dell)
Here’s what we all know about Kevin: the man can sing. Moreover, he can entertain. Further yet, he teaches without kids knowing they’re actually learning! All while simultaneously wearing jorts. And, if that’s not enough to convince you of this man’s amazing talents, he’s also a video producer. The responsibility of being our lead musician, producing fun and entertaining videos, and leading our 6th graders on Lighthouse mornings rests firmly on his shoulders. And, he still stands tall. The man. The myth. The legend. Kevin “Dino O’Dell” Dolan.