The Weekly Word

Young Adults Attend the Manna Retreat

Along with Rev. Maggie Johnson Phillips, ten young adults from Village Church traveled to Montreat, North Carolina in late January to meet with about 90 other Presbyterians at the Manna Retreat—and to ask big questions, engage in deep conversations, laugh without abandon, and remember that in every single season that we belong to God. We hope more people will join us in January 2026!

New Sermon Series Begins Sunday, Feb. 9

”Saying What We Believe: The Apostles’ Creed” 

In the early years of the church, Christians struggled with what to believe. Several controversies arose over whether Jesus Christ was truly the son of God and what his death and resurrection meant. Around 180 C.E., Christians developed an early form of the Apostles’ Creed to refute some of these controversies and to clearly state what we believe. When people sought to join the church, they recited this creed as their statement of faith at their baptism. While the creed is one of the earliest expressions of Christianity, it still holds great meaning and power for our lives today.  

Serve

Food Pantry – Celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ attempt for a ‘3-peat’ by supporting the SOUPER Bowl! On Feb. 9, bring cans of hearty soups to church. Food pantries across the country have participated in this tradition for 35 years. Or make a donation to the pantry and we’ll do the shopping.  The Clothes Closet would love donations of warm blankets.

Looking for the Perfect Valentine’s gift? – The Dominican Republic Medical Partnership has you covered with bags of Santo Domingo coffee ($15) and organic chocolate bars made with Dominican cocoa ($6). Stop by the Welcome Center Feb. 9 between morning services. Gifts will be wrapped with Valentine’s ribbon. For orders, email Lora Garrison.

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

music ministry

2nd Thursday Recital featuring Rachel Priest, soprano – 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Mission Campus Sanctuary. Please join us for a noontime recital with a short reception afterward in the Welcome Center to meet the artist. Free admission.

The Gesualdo Six presented by Friends of Chamber Music – 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Mission Campus Sanctuary. Tickets at chambermusic.org.

young adults

Young Adult Connect Groups – Interested in a small group that gathers once a month for a meal and Bible study? Connect groups are no more than eight people who are in a similar life stage who can grow in faith and life together. Fill out this form to join a group!

Moms Group – 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Moms and their littles are invited on the second Wednesday each month for our new Moms Group. Meet us in the Young Adult space (Mission Campus) for faith, fellowship, and food. 

adult faith formation

Gun Sense Series – Village for Gun Sense is hosting a series of classes, “Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: Conversations on Gun Safety.” The next one is about reducing suicide risk: Monday, Feb. 10 from 10-11 a.m. in Room 307, Mission Campus, with Dr. Shayla Sullivant, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Childcare available. Learn more HERE.

Meneilly Visiting Scholar – Save the dates of Feb. 28 and March 1 for our lecture series featuring Dr. Liz Bucar, professor of religion, Northeastern University, Boston. She believes religion is always part of our conversation even when we may not realize it, so we ought to pay closer attention to what’s being said and who’s doing the talking. Dr. Bucar’s program, “Stealing my Religion,” will be live-streamed. It is free, but please register HERE. 

Sound Bath & Meditation at Antioch Campus – with Dorothy Tannahill-Moran, certified sound therapist. The upcoming dates are: Thursday Feb. 20, Tuesday March 18, and Thursday April 24 (6:30-7:45 p.m.) in Fellowship Hall. Contact Lisa Harrison to register! Walk-in guests are also welcome. Bring $15 and a mat or blanket with you. 

youth Ministry

Summer Trips are Coming! Later this month registration will open for a mission trip to Seattle (for students who have completed grades 7-12), our annual journey to Montreat (for completed grades 9-12), and a middle-school float trip (for completed grades 6-8). More info to come HERE.

Children & family ministry

Got little ones? Preschool enrollment (and Kids Day Out registration) is happening now at both the Mission and Antioch Campuses. Learn more HERE. Questions? Contact Sarah McKee regarding the Mission Preschool and Paula Benefiel at the Antioch Preschool.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Trauma 101; Understanding Trauma and Its Impact – 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, Room 126, Mission Campus. Learn about trauma and its effects on the brain and body with Jen Wewers, MDiv, executive director of Prairie Sky Counseling Center. She will explore how trauma influences behaviors and relationships—offering insights to deepen empathy for oneself and others.

Faith and Grief Meets Feb. 5 – Terry Sweeten is our guest speaker this Wednesday at noon; she will talk about losing her husband, navigating her grief, and finding love again. Note: Faith and Grief meetings have moved to Visitation Catholic Church. Questions? Email Linda Alley or call 913-671-2327.

green tip of the week:

Air leaks around the attic hatch are common, and they increase your electric bill. If the area below your attic hatch is cold in winter and hot in summer, it means you’re paying to warm or cool air that’s escaping into the attic. Consider installing an attic access cover. *Village Presbyterian Church is certified as an Earth Care Congregation.