Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 9:30am | Rev. Jim Cochrane

Click the "Prayer Request" button to: 1) fill out our Virtual Friendship Pad (this lets us know who is joining us online) and 2) let us know if you have a joy or concern to share with the congregation and/or Pastor Jim.

Valley Community Presbyterian Church has partnered with Beacon for over 19 years to create affordable, supportive, and equitable homes for individuals, families, and youth most impacted by homelessness, ensuring that all have a place to call home. Chris LaTondresse, President & CEO of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, will share the impact of the church’s generous gifts, speak to Beacon’s vision for expanding and sustaining housing opportunities in Minnesota in the coming years, and invite your participation in Beacon’s mission and current initiatives.

Gain a deeper understanding of hospice care in this adult education class, where you'll explore key aspects of end-of-life support. Learn how hospice care professionals offer compassionate care and navigate the emotional challenges faced by patients and their families. | What is hospice? | Services hospice offers | Qualifying for hospice | Symptom management | DME, HCD, Living Will, Financial POA, Medical POA | Family as caregivers | What hospice can not do | How to get started

Valley has been a long-time supporter of this crucial service coordinated by our community partners at Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP). We are currently looking to add drivers to the roster. Please reach out to GAIL SMITH if you can help on the 3RD THURSDAY or MARGE THURSTON if you can help on the 4TH THURSDAY. Contact info in Breeze, the Directory, or call the Valley office.

We will gather for dinner at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall, then come together for a time of singing, praying, listening for the Word, and discussion in small groups. The topic will be different each week, so you are guaranteed to come away with something new every time you come! Members are encouraged to bring sides and desserts! Last names A-L Dessert | M-Z Side dish

Join us for the April Fridays in the Valley concert benefitting the Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. Fridays in the Valley presents a splendid evening of music with The Bernstein Players. | Fridays in the Valley concerts are free and open to all. There will be a free will offering to benefit the Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. For more information about this charity, please visit: https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/ | Concert Program and livestream will be available the day of the concert. To livestream the concert and download the concert program, visit the Valley website.

Join us for Palm Sunday worship! We'll dedicate fish banks and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offerings and enter Holy Week together.

Join us for Maundy Thursday worship. A quiet, dark, reflective service focused on the night of Jesus's arrest. Communion will be shared.

Join us for one of our favorite spring family traditions! The Easter Egg Hunt will begin PROMPTLY at 11:00 am with a brief welcome. We'll search until we've found every last egg and then we'll gather in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and cookie decorating. Hope to see you there! All are welcome. Please invite and share with friends, family, and neighbors.

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! You are invited to join us for worship on Easter Sunday at 9:30 AM! We come together in community to celebrate that Hope is ALIVE!