Weekly Word
Summer worship schedule starts May 31
If you come to church May 31 at 9 a.m., there will be no worship happening… yet! We are moving to one morning worship service this summer 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. It will be a time to talk about the sermon, learn something new, enjoy a beverage and a snack, and strengthen relationships. There will be different programming each Sunday. The Gathering worship service will still occur at 4 p.m. each week.
Commitment to Community
Last, but not least! In worship Sunday, Pastor Rodger preached about our commitment to others in the last sermon in the “Second Mountain” series. He tied Luke 14:7-14 (the parable about where guests are seated at banquets) to the notion that relationships are sacrificial, not transactional. We don’t offer hospitality to others so that they may return the favor. Our faith calls us to move past individualism toward altruism. If you missed a sermon in this series, find them all HERE.
Village church‘s reach
Beyond our walls
Last week, Lisa Harrison, site coordinator at the Antioch Campus, received a phone call from a woman in Phoenix, Oregon (population 4,500) who wanted to tell us how much she appreciates Village‘s online worship services. In particular, she shared how much she and the six-person congregation at First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix (pictured right) enjoyed Pastor Rodger’s sermon on Mother‘s Day. This small congregation, which is part of the Cascade Presbytery, worships online with us every week. First Phoenix Church may be small, but they are mighty; they operate both a food pantry and a clothes closet. We are so grateful to our Communications and AV teams who make the online worship experience so rich and meaningful for people far beyond Kansas City!
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.
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
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. RSVP to Carol Solenberger.
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.
Ice Cream Social – 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 12, Mission Campus. Save the date for the 51st annual Ice Cream Social!
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Navigating Transitions: Exploring Practical Tools to Navigate Change with Courage and Grace – 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Room 132, Mission Campus. Drawing upon Dr. Linda Burks’ recent work, we will explore tools for clarifying what truly matters to you, embracing change, and welcoming what’s next. Register HERE.
Men’s Breakfast Gathering: Personal Bible Use – 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, Room 230 (Mission Campus). Enjoy breakfast and fellowship while we listen to a panel discussion on how the Bible is used. Donation suggestion $8. Pay in person or online when you register.
25th Anniversary Meneilly Visiting Scholar – Did you hear? Our 2027 visiting scholar will be Episcopal priest and New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor. Save the dates of April 17-18, 2027. Read more about this celebrated author and speaker HERE.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
May 24 is a Family Worship Sunday – No Lighthouse Kids due to the Memorial Day holiday. Worship together as family. Join us next Sunday, May 31, at 10 a.m. for 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.
Preschool Teachers Needed – The Mission Campus Preschool is looking for part-time, 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old preschool teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Contact Sarah McKee for more information (913-671-2338).
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.
music ministry
Te Deum – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Mission Campus Sanctuary. Te Deum presents “Remembrance and Comfort.” This program honors the resilience of the human spirit and provides a space for remembrance and healing. Tickets can be bought HERE.
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 about 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 all summer.
Youth Week is June 1-5! Kick off summer with a fun-filled week of activities and community. This year’s lineup includes World’s of Fun, pickle ball, volunteering, a beach day, and more! Register and learn more HERE.
green tip of the week
Switch your fans! To make your fans more energy efficient, switch their rotation when the seasons change. During spring/summer, fans should rotate counterclockwise to create a direct, cool downdraft.
Worship Times
MISSION CAMPUS: 9 and 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) and 4 p.m. for the Gathering service (Friendship Hall) Sundays
* SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS MAY 31: 10 a.m. (Sanctuary) and 4 p.m. (Friendship Hall) Sundays
ANTIOCH CAMPUS: 10 a.m. Sundays
Nominations Needed
We are seeking nominations for elders, deacons, the personnel committee, and the nominating committee for next year. Send any suggestions (or self-nominations) to Laura Hobbs.
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