Kickoff Sunday is Sept. 7!

KICKOFF SUNDAY is the day when many of our fall programs, classes, and activities resume. Here’s what you can expect on Kickoff Sunday, Sept. 7:

• Adult Sunday Morning Classes begin at Mission Campus (classes at Antioch begin Oct. 5). View the full list of offerings here or in the Village U catalog.
• Lighthouse Kids begins (9 a.m. at the Mission Campus; 9:30 a.m. at Antioch). Children in grades K-6 are invited to the first Sunday School of the semester. At the Mission Campus, meet in Room 309 after Lighthouse for a “Snack and Seek” scavenger hunt to celebrate Kickoff!
• You’ll see the choirs back in the chancel at both campuses.
• Stay after all services for food and fellowship (at both campuses). At Antioch, we’re having a potluck, so feel free to bring a dish to share.
• If you’re at the Mission Campus, take a look in the back of your pew and take the Time and Talent Pledge, which lists a few of the ways you can serve your church family this fall.
• All Youth Kickoff is at 6 p.m. (for all youth grades 7-12 and their families). We’ll share a meal, talk about what’s ahead, and explore ways families can get involved.

Kickoff doesn’t end on Sunday! Weekday programs begin after Kickoff Sunday as well. Read on to see what else is starting up:

• Presbyterian Women Circles (Bible Study Groups) begin Monday, Sept. 8 at Antioch Campus, and Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Mission Campus. This year’s study is “Finding Resilience, Joy and Our Identity in Jesus Christ” by Rhashell Hunter. There are a variety of different meeting times and locations available. If you’re interested in joining a circle that fits your schedule or finding out more about this year’s study, contact Dee Couch.
  
• Young Adult Ministry programs begin on Wednesday, Sept. 10 with Parents Group at 9 a.m. and Y.A.M (Young Adult Ministry) Night at 5:30 p.m. See the full list of upcoming Young Adult programs and events.

• Wednesday Family Dinners start Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Mission Campus. Sign up for dinner here.

• Chancel Choir and Bell Choir rehearsals begin at the Antioch Campus on Wednesday nights (rehearsals of Mission Campus music ensembles begin the week prior).

• 40s/50s Ministry Kickoff Social at Strang Hall: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. All in their 40s and 50s are invited!

• Village Connect Small Groups begin Sunday, Sept. 21 at Mission Campus before/after services – stop by the Welcome Center to find out about this year’s study and to sign up to join a group! This year’s Village Connect series, written by our own Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, is “Jesus’ Beatitudes: Blessings for Our Life Today.” Questions: . Young Adults can sign up for a Connect Group here.

• Village U classes begin. Go to the catalog and browse all the fall semester offerings, like Coffee & Conversation, Gentle Yoga, computer courses, conversations on immigration, classes taught by Dr. Bickers and our new pastor Rev. Dr. Diane Janssen Hemmen, and a seminar on “The Culture Wars that Helped Create America.” Registration is open!

• Youth Ministry programs begin. See the full list of weekly programs here. (Youth Sunday School classes start Sept. 14).

We’re excited about our fall opportunities for ministry and fellowship! To see all events, go to our calendar.