Guide to Fall at Valley

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

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Some Equipping Classes begin at certain times of the year; others are ongoing. Click the button below for a list of all of our classes.

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Gather Moms

This Equipping Class is for moms of all ages/stages -- from moms of newborns to empty-nesters. We'll meet on the first Monday of the month beginning Oct. 6 from 9:30-11 a.m. Moms of preschoolers will also meet on the third Monday of the month for extra support and equipping. Sign-ups coming soon.

Legacy Builders

This Sunday morning Equipping Class, taught be Pastor Skip Eggemann, is for adults in their "third third" of life. Our first gathering will be at 9 a.m. on Oct. 5.

Friendship on Sundays

Part of Valley's Disability Community, Friendship on Sundays offers a nurturing, safe environment with disabilities to encounter God through His Word. All ages are welcome; we gather at 10:30 a.m.. For more information about this Equipping Class, contact Mary Swank at  .

Weekly Gatherings

WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 A.M. 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.

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. An additional women's Step Study is on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Cost is $20. For more information or to sign up, contact Valley Care at 860.673.6826.

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 October 2 in Room 209. The Care Group is free, and no RSVP is required.

DivorceCare Details

13-WEEK SESSION CONTINUES MONDAYS at 7 p.m.
PATHWAY CHURCH (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 the hub for Pathway Church (3 Mill Pond Lane in Simsbury)

Cost is $15. Registration is required: 

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GriefShare Details

13-WEEK SESSION CONTINUES MONDAYS 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: 

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Seminar: Surviving the Holidays

SUNDAY, NOV. 9, AT 3 P.M.

If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, come to this special GriefShare seminar for support and advice from others who know similar grief. Cost is $10. Registration coming soon.

Friendship Community Details

Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Friendship Community is an Equipping Class that provides a warm, nurturing, fun enironment specifically for adults with diverse abilities -- and their families! Friendship Community is part of Valley's Disability Community. For more information or to register, email Mary Swank at  .

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 11, 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.

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 next lunch is Oct. 16 at noon in Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by contacting Caroll in the Care Ministry office at 860.673.6826 or  

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.

Healing Prayer Service Details

MONDAY, OCT. 6, AT 6:30 P.M.

Suffering from a physical or emotional condition? Receive prayer, anointing, and support from Valley Elder and leaders at this special service. We gather together at 6:30 p.m. in Room 209. Click the button below to reserve your spot

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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 10:30 a.m.: Age-appropriate environments for infants-Grade 4.

A NEW YEAR OF KIDS CLUBs HAS BEGUN!

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. Come check it out Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Valley Kids Clubs are free this year! But please register your child using the links below.

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Valley Kids is forming a Kids choir! Rehearsals will be Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Contact Eve at for more information.

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 this fall. Baptisms will take place during our special Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday night, November 25. For more information, ask any Valley Kids staff member.

Grades 5-6

Sunday morning mclasses for students in Grades 5 and 6 will take place at both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, beginning September 7 in Room 207. No registration is required.

Grades 7-12

Age-appropriate classes for students in Grades 7-12 will be held Sundays at 10:30 a.m., beginning September 7. No registration is required.

Our popular Wednesday night student programs resume September 10! The gatherings begin at 6:30 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.

More special events coming soon!

Young Adults Worship Nights

Our next Young Adults Worship Night is Friday, Oct. 24. Details will be announced soon.

Oct. 17: Young Adults Pumpkin Night

It's a night of creativity ... and chaos? Bring your pumpkins, paints, carving supplies, and/or fall crafts. We'll gather in The Venue for everyone to paint/carve pumpkins or do fall crafts. Outside, we'll also have an area for those with an undeniable urge to smash their pumpkins! Coffee and cookies will be provided. Feel free to bring other fall snacks to share. It all gets started at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. Free; no RSVP needed.