The Weekly Word

Team Spirit at the Child & Family Devlopment Center (CFDC)

The CFDC celebrated Super Bowl LIX with a Spirit Week. On Monday, the kids wore mismatched attire. On Tuesday, the staff and kids came in with crazy hair. On Wednesday, they dressed as Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce. Thursday was “hat day.” On Friday, they encouraged everyone to participate in an all-school Red Friday and group photo (above) and enjoyed a “tailgate” lunch with Coach Andy Reid’s favorite: cheeseburgers! The little ones were also treated to Kansas City Chiefs-themed cookies for their Friday snack. Win or lose—We love our city and our staff and students at the CFDC!

An Important Note from Our Session

Responding to Jan. 20, 2025 Executive Order

On Monday, Feb. 3, the Village Church Session approved a policy in response to the Executive Order “Protecting American People Against Invasion” and the new reality that churches are no longer viewed as protected spaces. This policy authorizes members of the Executive Team, the director of the Village Church Food Pantry, and the director and business director of the Village Church Child and Family Development Center to act on behalf of Village Presbyterian Church in any official capacity with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. There will be further training for these persons and all staff. We do not expect ICE agents to enter our buildings but it is best that we be prepared. Bottom line? All persons are welcome and safe with us, period. Read the full statement and policy HERE.
  

Serve

Cross-Lines Volunteer Opportunity – Every month, Village Church serves a meal to 150-250 people at the Cross-Lines Kitchen—an outreach for people experiencing homelessness. Jim Bolton coordinates the Mission Campus team while Laura Assyia manages the Antioch group. Join us on Friday, March 14, to serve lunch to our neighbors in need. Learn more and sign up HERE or email Jim Bolton.

Emergency Assistance – Each month Village provides rent and utility funds for those in need. This service keeps people housed and warm during these winter months. If you’d like to give to this amazing ministry, you can donate online. Know someone in need? Email to find out more.

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

music ministry

CANCELED: 2nd Thursday Recital featuring Rachel Priest – We regret to share that we canceled this Thursday’s recital while Rachel Priest recovers from an illness. We hope to reschedule; please stay tuned.

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

Presbyterian women

Save the Date: Celebration of Faithful Women – 5:30 p.m. April 8 in Friendship Hall, Mission Campus. All women are invited to attend as we honor the faithful service of Joy Biard, Georgia Klein, Lisa Harrison, Susan Satterlee and Marvie Sneegas.

young adults

To celebrate Black History Month, we are heading to Vine Street Brewing Co. (2010 Vine St. Building 2A, KC, MO 64108) from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 to support Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery. We’re bringing our own trivia game to play while we enjoy this can’t-miss Kansas City spot!

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!

adult faith formation

Meneilly Visiting Scholar – Register now for our two-part 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 also be live-streamed. It is free, but please register HERE. 

The Men’s Group at the Antioch Campus invites others to join them as they visit the Johnson County Museum (87th and Metcalf) on Saturday, March 1, from 10-11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at Strang Hall. Museum admission is $6, or $5 for seniors. For those who wish to carpool, meet at Antioch at 9:30 am. Sign up in the Antioch Narthex, call 913-681-8180, or HERE.

Sound Bath & Meditation – 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, Antioch Campus. 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! Registration will open later this month 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

Our Village Preschool turns 50! Help us celebrate half a century of nurturing young lives. Send photos of your time at Village Preschool to Lisa Wright (please include the year). Then join us for an open house from 5-7 p.m. April 4—alongside the annual Art & Hors d’oeuvres event.

Got little ones? Preschool enrollment (and Kids Day Out registration) is happening now at the Mission and Antioch Campuses. Learn more HERE. Questions? Contact Sarah McKee regarding the Mission Preschool and Paula Benefiel at the Antioch Preschool. It is also time to sign up your kids for our awesome summer camps and programs — think: music & drama camp, Family VBS, science and art pop-ups and more!

Pastoral care & Counseling

Flower Ministry – Ever wonder what happens to the flowers after Sunday services? A team of volunteers creates smaller arrangements that are delivered to church members who could use some cheer. We are currently in need of deliverers! If interested, contact Pamela Schneider for more information.

green tip of the week:

Don’t let your home’s air escape! Weatherize all windows and exterior doors to help keep your home comfortable. Updated weatherstripping will prevent energy loss (and save you money). *Village Presbyterian Church is certified as an Earth Care Congregation.

Giving