Fall at Valley

Fall Kickoff Week: Sept. 7-13

This page is your complete guide to everything happening this fall as another season of ministry begins.  We encourage you to glance through this page and make your plans for the fall. We'll highlight a few things at the top. Then scroll through or just jump to the area you want using the menu bar. Don't forget to pick up a "Fall at Valley" brochure at Connect Point before or after worship this weekend.

FALL AT VALLEY: TOP THINGS TO KNOW

Sermon Series: "Follow Me"

Beginning with worship services September 7/8, we embark on a nine-month sermon series journey through the book of Mark. In September, we'll learn what "Follow Me into Community" means for each of us. We look forward to seeing you at worship each week this fall. Click here to go to our Worship Resource page for sermon information and helpful worship links.

Community Group Experience

ver a six-week period, five sessions of Community Group Experience will gather weekly to explore why community is important, familiarize everyone with Group Life at Valley, and find the group (existing or new) that's right for you.

If you're already in a Community Group: Check with your Group Leader if you're unavailable to sign up for the time slotted for your group during the six weeks. Your regular group time will resume in October. 

If you're not in a Community Group: Sign up for Community Group Experience; get to know leaders and other group attenders to find the community that's right for you and your schedule.

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Midweek Ministry: Kids and Students

Valley Kids Clubs (for boys and girls ages 1-4) gather Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., beginning September 10. Annual cost is $45. Register here:

Boys Club Registration GIRLS CLUB REGISTRATION

Valley Students Wednesday gatherings begin September 11 at 7 p.m. Our three groups are Root56 (grades 5-6), RIOT (grades 7-8), and Synergy (high school). No registration required.

DivorceCare, GriefShare start September 9

These Care Groups consist of 13-week sessions offered twice each year. Head to the Valley Care page for more details on these classes. Sign up for either Care Group using the buttons below. DivorceCare begins September 9 at our Valley Simsbury midweek gathering space; GriefShare begins that same night at the church.

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Fall Special Events

Congregational Meeting and Dinner

September 29: This all-church gathering and celebration starts with a free dinner and will include important church updates, including results of our congregation-wide Spiritual Growth Survey. Make plans to join us at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 29. Childcare is provided. No RSVP required.

Membership Class

October 28 and November 4: Learn all about our church and beliefs, and take an important "Next Step" with Jesus by becoming a member! Click here to sign up.

Baptism Class

November 4: Ready to go "all in" by following Jesus' command to be baptized? Attend our baptism class to discover if this is your "Next Step" as a follower of Jesus. Click here to sign up

Valley Dinners

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Sharing a fresh meal is a great way to connect with your church family. Beginning September 10, we offer dinner Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 6:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For prices and menus, go to our Dinners page.

Community Groups

Start Here: Community Group Experience

Community Group Experience is a new six-week introduction to Group Life at Valley. There are five different sessions to choose from, and you can attend any session in any week. After Community Group Experience, existing groups will start to meet again and new groups will begin. 

SESSION SCHEDULE

  • Saturdays at 6:15 p.m. beginning September 7 (no childcare available)
  • Sundays at 9 a.m. beginning September 8
  • Sundays at 10:45 a.m. beginning September 8
  • Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning September 10
  • Fridays at 6 p.m. beginning September 13

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What is a Community Group?

Community Groups are the primary ongoing groups for disciple-making at Valley. They meet regularly to connect relationally, for intentional spiritual growth and development.

New Community Groups form in September and January, meeting weekly either at church or in homes. All Community Groups take a break for the summer.

Why Community Groups?

Belong: God designed us for relationships, and groups give us a place to know others and to be known ourselves. Life is full of highs and lows, and communities create authentic relationships, so you don’t have to walk through these alone.

Become: Wherever you are in your journey of faith, communities will give you space to ask questions and consider your next step. We’ll grow together in what it means to follow Jesus. 

BLESS: The overflow of life-giving relationships is impact on our communities. Together, we will consider the opportunities in our lives to make a difference and impact our world for Christ.

Equipping Classes in October

Equipping Classes are temporary or seasonal, offering short-term opportunities for continued learning to discover God, explore Christian life, and find purpose. Consider attending a class as a first step toward connection, or as a supplement to your ongoing Community Group to explore a topic relevant to your faith journey.

How to Join

Equipping Classes begin in October, when the Community Group Experience is over.

Registration, dates, and sign-up information will appear here and on the "Find a Class" page.

For Men and Women

Cost of Discipleship

Jeff Partridge will host this Equipping Class on Sundays at 10:45 a.m.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Loving Saints)

Pastor Skip Eggimann will host this Equipping Class at 9 a.m.

ESL Class

This Equipping Class is designed for adults for whom English is a second language, and will meet Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Community Bible Study

Thursdays AT 9:15 A.M. | SANCTUARY

Community Bible Study is a national organization with a local chapter hosted at Valley.Come be a part of the change that happens when we study God's Word in community! You'll participate in weekly small group discussions and enjoy our class teaching. Children's classes and online groups are also available. Use this special registration form to sign up for this ministry:

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Just for Women

Precept Bible Study

This Equipping Class for women, facilitated by LuAnn Turbiak, will take place on Tuesday mornings.

MomCo

MomCo is a national organization with a local chapter hosted at Valley. It's a community of moms who encourage, support, and love each other like family. Registration information coming soon. 

Just for Men

Men @ Dawn and Men @ Night

These Equipping Classes just for men will take plaxe Tuesdays. There will be separate sessions at 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Care Groups

Care Groups are ongoing or short-term opportunities for people to gather and cope with the various trials and hurdles of life. Each Care Group is Christ-centered with the goal of providing comfort, encouragement, healing, and hope. See the details under each Care Group area for details and how to sign up.

Celebrate Recovery

Weekly Gatherings

WEDNESDAYS AT NOON AND THURSDAYS AT 7 P.M.

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical, balanced program that helps people overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery is based on God's Word. For the Thursday evening session, you're invited to a free pizza dinner and fellowship at 6:15 p.m. before the 7 p.m. meeting. Celebrate Recovery is free; no registration is required. Click here to learn more.

Annual Celebration Night

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Everyone is invited to our Seventh Anniversary Celebration, which begins with free dinner at 6 p.m. and a program starting at 7 p.m. Come hear amazing testimonies about how God is working in the lives of people dealing with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. You'll be inspired! The entire night is free, and no RSVP is required. Dinner is in Fellowship Hall; the program is in The Venue.

Step Studies

TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Step Studies provides a more focused, personalized forum for taking next steps in your Celebrate Recovery journey. There are separate studies for men and women on Tuesdays at 6:30 beginning September 17. An additional women's Step Study on Saturdays begins September 21 at 9 a.m. Cost is $20. For more information or to sign up, contact Valley Care at 860.673.6826.


Coping With Cancer

Coping With Cancer Details

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, AT 6:30 P.M.

This Care Group is for people fighting cancer as well as family or friends assisting someone dealing with cancer. Get encouragement, support, and tips to help you in your cancer journey. Our next gathering is September 5 in Room 209. The Care Group is free, and no RSVP is required.

Praying For Your Prodigal

Praying For Your Prodigal Details

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10:10 A.M. | ROOm 337

This Care Group is for people who want to join together in praying for a friend or family member who has not yet discovered the life-changing love of Jesus. We meet in Room 337 right after the 9 a.m. worship service; our next gathering is September 22. The Care Group is free, and no RSVP is required.

DivorceCare

DivorceCare Details

13-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MONDAY, sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
valley simsbury headquarters (3 mill pond lane, simsbury)

Those who have experienced separation and divorce will tell you that it was one of the most painful and stressful experiences they've ever faced. It's a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you may never have encountered before. This 13-week Care Group will help. We meet at Valley Simsbury Headquarters (3 Mill Pond Lane in Simsbury)

Cost is $15. Registration is required: 

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GriefShare

GriefShare Details

13-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MONDAY, sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. IN ROOM 206

GriefShare is a 13-week care group at Valley designed to help people who are mourning the death of a family member or friend. Often, others want to help you cope with your loss but simply don't know how. GriefShare is a group of people dealing with loss that meets weekly to share experiences and tackle tough challenges together.

Cost is $20. Registration is required: 

SIGN UP FOR GRIEFSHARE

Friendship Community

Friendship Community Details

Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Friendship Community is a growing Care Group that provides a warm, nurturing, fun enironment specifically for adults with diverse abilities -- and their families! For more information or to register, email Mary Swank at  or call Valley Care at 860.673.6826. 

Friendship Family Support Group

THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6 P.M. in Fellowship Hall

This Care Group is for parents or caregivers of people with diverse abilities. Our next gathering is September 19. No registration required; you do not have to be associated with Friendship Community to attend.

Hearts With Hope

Hearts With Hope Details

SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:30 p.m.

Hearts With Hope is a care group for moms who have lost a child. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month, beginning September 12, in Room 209. Come ready to share, if you're willing, and listen as others share their stories. There's no cost, and no registration is necessary.

Legacy Builders Lunches

Monthly Lunch Details

THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT NOON IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

We're back! Adults in the "third third" of life are invited to join in for fun, food, and fellowship. Donations are appreciated but not required. Our first lunch is September 19 at noon in Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by contacting Mary in the Care Ministry office at 860.673.6826 or

"Hands-On" Serving

Faithful Hands

SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AT 7 A.M.

Faithful Hands is a group of men that serves single mothers, widows, or any other person needing help by providing practical handyman services. The group meets in Room 206 for an hour on the second Saturday of each month to connect with members, build relationships, and review the list of work items. They then spend two hours with their care receivers, assisting with household and/or yard work, building relationships as they serve. Our next gathering is September 14. For more information, contact Valley Care at 860.673.6826.

Helping Hands

TIMES AND LOCATIONS VARY

Helping Hands is a group of women who provide short-term assistance to those who need help with small projects such as cleaning and organizing, grocery shopping, and other errands. For more information, contact Valley Care at 860.673.6826.

Nourish and Nurture

Nourish and Nurture Details

FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH,  AT 9 A.M., FAMILY ROOM

For many women, the early weeks and months of motherhood can be challenging and isolating. The group provides  education and encouragement with the goal of healthy moms and healthy babies! Lactation Consultant Julie Tower will facilitate the group, which is open to all moms with babies up to one year old (breastfeeding, combo-feeding, bottle-feeding) and expecting moms. No registration is necessary. Our next gathering is September 6. For more information, contact Julie at  .

Line Dancing

Line Dancing Details

TWO FRIDAYS EACH MONTH  AT 19 A.M. IN ROOM 305

Everyone is invited to our Line Dancing sessions, which usually occur twice a month on Friday mornings. Contact Valley Care at 860.673.6826 for details and dates.

For Kids (Infants-Grade 4)

Sunday Mornings

Sunday is a great time for your child to come to know and follow Jesus! All of our age-appropriate environments, including our Nursery and Family Room, are sanitized and staffed by trained, background-checked volunteers dedicated to providing an amazing interactive experience for your child.

You don't need to register in advance; just head to the Valley Kids Welcome Desk when you arrive at church, and we'll get you signed in.

Saturday at 5 p.m.: Our Family Room is open for your use. 

Sunday at 9 a.m.: Age-appropriate environments for infants-Grade 4.

Sunday at 10:45 a.m.: Age-appropriate environments for infants-Grade 4.

Valley Kids Clubs

A NEW YEAR OF KIDS CLUBs STARTS SEPTEMBER 10

Welcome to Valley Kids Clubs, a weekly gathering for boys and girls in Grades 1-4 where friendship, faith, and fun activities abound. School can be pressure-packed and sports teams can be ultra-competitive. Where can kids go to just be KIDS, meet in a safe space, and grow in faith -- all in a friendly environment? Led by Valley staff and trained, background-checked volunteers, we welcome all kids from our neighborhoods, regardless of your church or faith background. Over the years, thousands of kids have called Tuesday nights at Valley their treasured “club time.” Come check it out Tuesdays at 6:15 beginning September 10. The cost is $45 for the entire September-May program.

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Parent-Child Dedications

Parents, declare your intention to raise your child in the ways of the Lord -- and receive a promise of support from the congregation. The Dedication class is October 20. Dedications will take place at worship services November 16/17.  To sign up or get more information, email Michele at  

First Grade Bibles

We are excited to present kids in first grade with their very own Bible! The presentation to first graders and their families will be Sunday, September 29, at 10:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. For more information about how you and your first grader can participate, ask a the Kids Check-in Desk or call Valley Kids at 860.673.6826.

Kids Baptism Classes

If your child is in third or fourth grade and is a follower of Jesus, they may be ready to take the next step of baptism! There's a two-session preparatory class, October 28 and November 4, and at least one parent must attend each session with their child. Baptisms will take place during our special Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday night, November 26. For more information, ask any Valley Kids staff member. Click the button below to sign up.

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For Students (Grades 5-12)

Sunday Morning Classes

Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Sunday morning middle school classes will take place at both the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services, in Room 305, beginning September 8. No registration is required.

High School (Grades 9-12)

Beginning on September 8, high school students will gather Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Café or “Foundations.” This weekly gathering will focus on building our faith on the foundation of a personal relationship with Jesus. Students will learn from Scripture and be challenged to develop a personal time with God. We’ll highlight specific verses, explain those verses, apply them to our lives, and respond with action. No registration is required.

Wednesday Night Gatherings

Our popular Wednesday night student programs resume September 11! The gatherings begin at 7 p.m. and no registration is required. We can't wait to see your kids grow in faith, make new friends, and have a ton of fun along the way.

Root56: Weekly gathering for students in Grades 5 and 6

RIOT: Weekly gathering for students in Grades 7 and 8

High School Synergy and Growth Groups: Weekly gathering for students in Grades 9-12. Sites alternate between all groups gathering together at church, or with their group leaders offsite.

Special Fall Events

Grades 5/6: Nerf Night on October 11! Details and registration coming soon.

Grades 7/8: Special event on October 12. Details and registration coming soon.

Grades 9-12: Special event on October 12. Details and registration coming soon.

Students serving: There are monthly opportunities for students to serve in Valley Students. Contact your group leader or a Valley Students staff member for details.

Valley Outreach

World Outreach Weekend

"Worthy Cause; Worth the Cost"

World Outreach Weekend is November 9/10, and we're excited to introduce this ministry year's theme: "Worthy Cause; Worth the Cost." We'll have a special guest speaker at worship, and other events that weekend as we lean into helping to fulfill the Great Commission. Get ready to go "across the street and around the world" with the Gospel! WOW details will be announced in October.

Learn More About World Outreach

Become a missionary Prayer Partner, give to the World Outreach Fund, and learn about short-term mission trips at our Valley World Outreach page.

Local Outreach

Foster Care Movie Night

Valley’s Foster Care Team invites you to attend a movie night September 27 at church. We’ll watch “Possum Trot” and share more about the Foster Care Team. Stay tuned for details.

Learn More About Local Outreach

Survey all of the local organizations we partner with as we share Jesus in our communities and with our neighbors! Click here to go to the Valley Local Outreach page.