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Men's Retreat
Take massive action. Step away. Step into brotherhood.
Last year, 50 men gathered at Mount Hermon for our first retreat with the theme Keep Your Garden. It was honest, intergenerational, and surprisingly powerful: elders and younger men alike teaching, sharing, and hanging out together.
This year we’re building on that foundation. Expect solid teaching from Mike Laine, Kent Laws, Steve Johnson and others, plus space to reflect on themes from both Scripture and Morgan Snyder's book Becoming a King. No prep required—just showing up is enough. You’ll find authentic fellowship, great food, a T-shirt and swag included, and plenty of free time to enjoy downtown Santa Cruz or the beach.
Details
Cost: $300 (covers lodging, meals, a T-shirt and swag)
Location: Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center
Scholarships: Contact Dane at dane@vc.church
Sisterhood Night
Join us for Sisterhood Night!
Sisterhood Night, previously called The Well, is a gathering for women from every generation and we would love to have you there!
We are excited to welcome guest speaker Julie Fowler, who will share a message about our God who sees and knows us. Julie Fowler is an author, speaker, pastoral care leader, and the executive director of Julie Fowler Ministries, a nonprofit devoted to helping women discover God’s comfort and hope. Out of her own journey through waiting and loss, Julie has become passionate about encouraging women with the truth of Scripture and the assurance that God sees them in every season.
She is the author of two Bible studies and has spoken for MOPS International, The NEST, and on several podcasts including Don’t Mom Alone and Connected Families. For over 20 years, Julie has been equipping women and churches to walk alongside those who are hurting with grace and truth.
Julie and her husband live in Dallas, Texas, and are the parents of three children.
Details:
Doors open at 6 PM and the event starts at 6:30 PM.
Looking for dinner plans? We're encouraging women to eat dinner together at one of three nearby Pleasanton restaurants: Brava, Sultan's, or Porky's. For those who would rather eat at VCC, we will have Panera catered for dinner.
Contact fiona@vc.church with questions.
Deck the Halls
Let’s Deck the Halls! On Sunday, November 23, right after the 11 AM service, we’re kicking off Advent with Christmas cheer, lunch, and family fun as we decorate VCC for the season.
Whether you’ve got an eye for décor or love spreading a little Christmas cheer, come share the joy and help us make our church home a warm and welcoming place for Christmas!
Kids & Disability Ministries Christmas Party
Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! VCC Kids and Disability Ministries are coming together to host a Christmas Party filled with festive fun, community, and joy. This is a family event (no childcare provided), so gather your loved ones and join us as we celebrate Christmas together!
Whether you volunteer or have students in our ministries, you and your family are warmly invited.
Surviving the Holidays
If you are experiencing grief or loss, the holiday season can be painful.
We'd like to invite you to a special time of support and prayer following the 11 AM service in the Fireside Room. GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a wonderful place to find comfort and care in God's love with others walking through grief.
Please register for the event, and contact dane@vc.church with any questions.
Spiritual Direction
Together, we'll explore spiritual direction and other forms of spiritual companioning through teaching, testimonies, and an opportunity to practice. Learn how to discern when spiritual direction might be helpful, and discover next steps if you’re interested in receiving or learning to offer this kind of care. Lunch provided! Join us in the Fireside Room.
Contact fiona@vc.church with questions.
Connection Point
Are you new to VCC or looking for ways to get more connected?
We’d love to invite you to Connection Point, a casual and welcoming gathering designed to help you feel at home at Valley Community Church. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet some of our pastors and staff, hear more about who we are and what we believe, and ask any questions you might have about our ministries, events, or how to get involved. We’ll also take time to get to know you and hear your story because building meaningful connections is at the heart of what we do.
Whether you’re just checking us out or ready to take the next step in your faith journey, Connection Point is a great way to start. Click the button for more details and to save your spot—we can’t wait to meet you!
Baptism Sunday
Baptism is a powerful symbol of new life. It’s a way to publicly declare the transformation God has already begun in you—marking a step of faith, obedience, and belonging in His story. If you haven’t been baptized yet, we invite you to take this step.
Sign up for one of our upcoming baptisms, and we’ll walk with you through the journey. A baptism class is held two weeks before to help you understand its significance and prepare for this meaningful moment (Matt. 28:19, Acts 2:38–41).
Ready to take this step? Sign up today!
Kidz Konnection Point
Are you new to VCC Kids or looking for ways to get more connected? We’d love to invite you to Kidz Konnection Point—a fun and welcoming gathering designed for kids and their families to feel at home in our VCC Kids ministry.
It’s the perfect chance to meet some of our kids' team leaders, hear more about what we do on Sundays and throughout the year, and learn how your family can get involved. We’ll also take time to get to know you and your kids because building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re brand new or ready to take the next step, Kidz Konnection Point is a great place to start.
We’ll meet in the Gathering Place under the Pergola right after the second service. We can’t wait to meet you and your family!
Night of Worship
Kick off the new ministry season with an evening set apart for prayer and worship. We will gather for dinner in the Gathering Place at 6PM and then begin our Night of Worship at 6:45PM for an extended time of worship as we launch our mid-week gatherings for the fall.
Come ready to celebrate what God has done, lean into what He’s doing now, and ask Him to move powerfully in the months ahead.
Annual Business Meeting
You’re invited to our Annual Business Meeting, a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness and look ahead together. During the meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your elder nominees, hear more about the strategic initiatives for FY26, and listen as Pastor Heath shares what God has laid on his heart for the coming year. We’ll also provide ministry updates, and copies of the Annual Report will be available.
Membership Class
Are you new to our church and looking to get more involved? Join us for our Covenant Membership class! At VCC, membership means being part of a family, living out your faith together, and supporting one another.
Our next class is on Sunday, August 24 at 12:45PM in the Hall. Lunch is on us, and VCC Kids Ministry will be available to care for your children.
Sign up below and take the first step towards becoming a cherished member of our church family.
Men's Light Night
Men’s Light Night: Becoming Like-Hearted
Campfires • Sausages • Brotherhood
Most of us want brotherhood—but what we actually have is a group chat and a calendar that says otherwise. We long for connection, but we’re tired. Overloaded. Stuck. What if the answer isn’t more hustle, better time management, or a perfect system?
There is an answer. This month’s Light Night is inspired by Morgan Snyder’s Becoming a King, and the idea of becoming like-hearted—not just like-minded or like-scheduled. Like-hearted men walk in the light together, fight for one another’s gardens, and refuse to settle for surface-level friendship.
Expect cornhole and games, campfires, grilled sausages, and a short word to stir your heart. You’ll leave full—but more importantly, connected.
$10 | Bring your own camping chair and a friend. Let’s build something real.
Lunch & Learn w/ the Talleys
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn as we hear from Melinda Talley, a longtime VCC mission partner serving in Málaga, Spain with Novo. Her heart is to create safe, Spirit-led spaces where Spaniards can encounter Jesus—through spiritual companionship, healing prayer, creative discipleship, and practical acts of love in her neighborhood.
You'll be encouraged by her stories of walking with not-yet-believers, nurturing new leaders, and awakening a generation to join God’s redemptive work in Málaga and beyond. Whether through coaching, counseling, marriage resources, or everyday conversations over coffee, the Talleys are living out the Gospel in powerful, everyday ways.
Come be inspired—and discover how you can pray for and support what God is doing in Spain. Lunch is provided!