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Classes
Come as you are any week to these mid-sized groups where you can meet a variety of people and grow as a follower of Christ. Classes predominantly happen on Sunday mornings and some happen midweek. Teaching series range from a handful of weeks to a few months.
Small Groups
Make new friends as you learn to live your faith with a small group of people. Committing to gather for Bible study and prayer creates a place to care for each other’s life experiences as you grow in Christ. New groups form in the fall, new year, and spring. Some groups meet on a short-term basis, and others are ongoing.
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Sunday Classes & Small Groups
Foundations Class
Participate at 9:00-10:00 AM or 10:30-11:30 AM
The Foundations class is a community with open hearts, open minds, and open doors, seeking Jesus’ guidance for our lives. Grow your roots in Christ with practical insights for how we can love God and love one another. The lessons in Foundations enhance your understanding of scripture using prominent Christian books as a resource to engage in thoughtful discussion. This fall, Foundations will discuss Dan White Jr.’s book “Love Over Fear.”
Beyond Basics Class
9:00-10:00 AM
This is a community that strives to better understand Scripture, build community, and support one another with prayer. Join any week for an in-depth and approachable examination of a book of the Bible. This fall, the class will study the Book of James, exploring “Faith that Works.”
Perspectives Class
10:30-11:30 AM
Perspectives is a discussion forum that examines current and sometimes controversial topics through the lens of Scripture, with the aim of being salt and light in our divided culture. Each week is a welcoming conversation that helps us wrestle with tough questions so that we are better able to represent Christ. Beginning December 8th, the class will host conversations on what it means to know that God is with us. Conversation starters will be based on the stories written by pastors and various people from the congregation in VPC’s 2024 Advent devotional. There is no prep required as the stories will be read aloud in class.
New Small Group Bible Study for Parents of Young Children
10:30-11:30 AM, every other week, September 15 – December 8
Hey Parents! Chris Ryan and Alexis Crawley here. We’re newish to VPC, have a rising kindergartner and a first grader at home, and have been trying to figure out how to make time for Bible study and making friends at church. Give this group a try with us as we figure out how we can make it happen in this season of life. Your kids can join VPC’s childcare and kids’ programs while we get into God’s Word together.
Parent Connect
10:30-11:30 AM
Make friends at church and get some great advice for your parenting journey while your babies, kids, and teens enjoy their own community with the programs happening for them on Sundays at 10:30. This fall, the group will gather to connect on a variety of parenting topics related to creating a thriving household. Lessons and conversation will consider timeless advice from the Bible alongside information from new psychosocial research projects.
Apprentices Class
10:30-11:30 AM
Come explore how you can imitate Jesus Christ in your relationships, worldview, and everyday tasks with a community that highly values learning from each other’s insights. The class conversation is rich as is the desire to grow in following Christ. During the season of Advent, the Apprentices community will study Martin Luther’s Christmas Book. This timeless classic portrays the human realism of the Nativity, and reminds us that keeping Christmas is a year-round mission of caring for those in need.
Sermon Scripture Inductive Study
10:30-11:30 AM
Join this friendly class to take a closer look at the sermon Scripture, exploring how it matters to your life through reflection, sharing insights, asking questions, and turning to the text to answer the group’s questions. This simple method of inductive study is easy to follow and interesting! Each week brings a new Scripture to explore, so check out the group any time as you can.
Midweek Classes & Small Groups
The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM at VPC, or Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM online
Both Groups Start the First Week of October
For the exhausted, the hurting, and the faithful, The After Party is a six-session class that helps reframe our political identity away from the “what” of political positions and toward the “how” of being centered on Jesus. What Christians advocate for in politics is diverse. We disagree. Yet, we can find unity in how we discuss the issues we care about the most. In today’s political environment, faithfulness to a biblical how of political engagement shines as a radical challenge to both the Right and the Left. If you worry about what political polarization is doing to your community, your family, and your own well-being, The After Party will transform your political imagination. It’s time for us to go beyond party politics and, as Christians, get ready for the true “party” yet to come—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb.
(The After Party will also be available at two group times on Sunday that are hosted by the Perspectives Class. The more information button will provide information on all After Party group opportunities.)
Monday Night Men’s Group
Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM at VPC and Online
We are guys of all ages coming together to study, grow, share, and care for one another and serve the community in which we live. We meet on Monday evenings to hear testimonies and teaching in a large group setting, then break into small groups for discussion and prayer. Pizza and popcorn are served for dinner each week so you can come straight from work if you need to. There is no homework, and you can join any week.
This fall, Pastor Robert Austell will teach a series on the 10 Commandments, using Psalms, Jesus’ teaching, and one of the confessions of the church to explore these “rules to live by” that God gave His people. We will not only look at what is prohibited, but what is positively commanded, and what that looks like in the heart as well as in daily life. Combined with personal testimony and small group discussion and accountability, Monday nights are a real opportunity for blessing, encouragement, and growth!
Monday Night Women’s Bible Study
Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM at VPC and Online
The women’s Bible studies are back this fall with teachers Kim Pattianakotta, Currie Renwick, and Meghan Reeves eager to bring you a series they’ve created – Strength in the Struggle: How Jesus Releases Us From Fear and Uncertainty. This empowering Bible study delves into the Gospel of Mark to reveal how Jesus gives us strength to face our fears and the unknowns of life. While the world may offer temporary relief, Jesus Christ provides lasting hope and courage. Through this study, you’ll enrich your understanding of how to trust God, apply Scripture to your life experiences, and embrace the divine strength that Jesus offers. Join us and seek the confidence and peace that come from a steadfast faith in Him.
At the women’s Bible study, you’ll find a supportive and encouraging group of women of all ages ready to get to know you as they get to know the Bible. The group begins with a large group teaching, then splits into smaller groups for discussion and prayer. There is no homework, and you can join any week.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 AM at VPC and Online
The women’s Bible studies are back this fall with teachers Kim Pattianakotta, Currie Renwick, and Meghan Reeves eager to bring you a series they’ve created – Strength in the Struggle: How Jesus Releases Us From Fear and Uncertainty. This empowering Bible study delves into the Gospel of Mark to reveal how Jesus gives us strength to face our fears and the unknowns of life. While the world may offer temporary relief, Jesus Christ provides lasting hope and courage. Through this study, you’ll enrich your understanding of how to trust God, apply Scripture to your life experiences, and embrace the divine strength that Jesus offers. Join us and seek the confidence and peace that come from a steadfast faith in Him.
At the women’s Bible study, you’ll find a supportive and encouraging group of women of all ages ready to get to know you as they get to know the Bible. The group begins with a large group teaching, then splits into smaller groups for discussion and prayer.
Time in the Word for Dads Online
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM Online
What’s driving your daily life amidst competing priorities? This online small group for dads with children and teens is a weekly time to recharge your faith and encouragement to live it. Join group leaders, Lyle Kellman and Vernon Joyner—experienced dads who get where you’re at—to read Scripture, discuss its impact on life, and consider how to apply it to family and faith. This fall the group will study a series based on 2 Corinthians called “Rethinking Authentic Christianity.”
Faith in Ordinary MOMents Online
A Monthly Group for Busy Moms Led by Pastor Hope Lee
Once a month, Sep-May, 8:30-9:30 PM Online
Some of the busiest people are moms! God holds a special space for the women who juggle all of the stuff of life and still seek to know Him. If you have kids in kindergarten-college, join Pastor Hope Lee for a monthly study and discussion that will encourage your faith. Most meetings are online on Thursdays and a few are in-person on Fridays. Click the button below to see the schedule and more information.
Seniors Small Group
Wednesdays, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at VPC
This seniors group is beginning a new season of weekly Bible study and invites you to join them! Group leader Barbara is a fantastic facilitator of discipleship discussions and uses a variety of resources to guide the group to grow in faith – Scripture studies, video studies, and articles are common. And feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy Bible study together over a meal.
Interested in Hearing About Additional Groups?
Kim Pattianakotta, the Director of Adult Discipleship, is happy to talk with you about possible class and small group opportunities. The groups listed on this page are new or currently inviting more participants, though there may be another group that is a fit for you.
Special Needs Friendship Class
The Friendship Class for Special Needs Adults
Sundays, 9:00-10:30 AM (Class and Bells)
Members of this inclusive community for adults with and without intellectual disability get to know each other better as they get to know Christ. No matter what you believe, or how you express it, you always have a friend here! Join the class during the 9:00 AM worship service for a lesson about the sermon, and we hope you’ll stay until 10:30 to learn how to make music with us using our hand bells and chimes.
Resources
Free Video Bible Study Subscription
VPC has purchased access to over 20,000 streaming videos to support you on your spiritual journey. Whether working on your own personal Bible study, leading a small group, supporting a meaningful use of media with kids, doing a study with your family, or looking for a teaching illustration, one of these engaging and informative videos will meet your needs. Think Netflix streaming for Christians! Sign up for your free account.
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