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.

Looking for a Community Group to join? "Help Me Choose" is an easy, helpful introduction to the many options this fall. We have six "Help Me Choose" sessions, right after each Worship Service on Sept. 19, 20, 26, and 27. Come discover the group that's the best fit for you!

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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, including links to sign-up forms if applicable.

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Sundays

Legacy Builders (OWLS): This 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 Sept. 20. No sign-up required.

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  

Life With Jesus: This exciting new Equipping Class is a nine-week exploration of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him! The class is designed primarily for new believers or those seeking Jesus, but all are welcome. We start Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $6; registration will open soon.

Reading "The Pilgrim's Progress": Come discover why this classic novel of Christian allegory still resonates, nearly 250 years after it was published. This eight-week class begins Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Book cost is $12; registration will open soon.

Mondays

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. 5 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.

Tuesdays

Men's Classes: Separate Equipping Classes just for men will take place at 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the church. Details and sign-ups coming soon.

Women's Class: The "Precepts" class will meet at 9:30 a.m. this fall. Details and sign-ups coming soon.

Wednesdays

English as a Second Language: Learn or improve your English skills at this free Equipping Class! The first gathering is Sept. 23 at the Town of Avon Senior Center, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-ups coming soon.

Thursdays

ESL Bible Study and Book Club: Learn or improve your English skills while studying the Bible! The Equipping Class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Sign-ups coming soon.

Annual Celebration

THURSDAY, OCT. 1, AT 6 P.M.

Hear amazing stories of how God is at work in people dealing with their hurts, habits and hang-ups! Our Ninth Anniversary celebration is Oct. 1 and begins with dinner at 6 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. You do not need to have attended Celebrate Recovery to participate in the celebration! Free; no sign-up required.

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.

Step Studies

TUESDAYS AT 6 P.M., BEGINNING SEPT. 22

Step Studies provides a more focused, personalized forum for taking next steps in your Celebrate Recovery journey. You do not have attended Celebrate Recovery to participate in Step Studies. Cost is $20. For more information or to sign up, contact Valley Care at 860.673.6826.

DivorceCare Details

13-WEEK SESSION BEGINS SEPT. 21 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 Pathway Church Ministry Hub (3 Mill Pond Lane in Simsbury)

Cost is $20. Registration is required: 

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GriefShare Details

13-WEEK SESSION begins sept. 21 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. 1, 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

Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Friendship Community is a Care Group 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

kickoff dinner sept. 10 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 with a special kickoff dinner and gatherring September 10 in Room 209. Come ready to share, if you're willing, and listen as others share their stories. No cost and no sign-up required. For more information, emaiol Caroll at  

Monthly Lunch Details

KICKOFF LUNCH OCT. 15 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 the third Thursday of each month, beginning Oct. 15. Please RSVP by contacting Caroll in Valley Care office at 860.673.6826 or  

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 Check-In Desk when you arrive at church, and we'll get you signed in. Here's the schedule beginning Sept. 20:

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 STARTS SEPT. 16

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 ELSE 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, but registration is required. Use the links below to sign up!

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sign up for boys club

FIRST REHEARSAL SEPT. 20 AT 10:30 A.M. IN THE VENUEV

Valley Kids Choir begins its second year with a rehearsal on Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in The Venue. The choir is for any child in Grades 1-6. The choir performs in worship services and other opportunities throughout the year. No experience required! Parents, please note that this is NOT a drop-off event; parents must remain in the church building during rehearsals. No sign-up required. Contact Eve at for more information.

OCT. 30 FROM 6 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT

It’s a fall fair for preschoolers-Grade 6 and their families! We’ll gather in the church parking lot Oct. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. We'll have tons of games, treats, and cider -- provided by a lineup of imaginatively-decorated cars! Free; no RSVP required. This is a perfect opportunity to invite a friend to church! We'll be looking for adults to participate to make this event memorable -- more information soon on how to volunteer your vehicle!

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 20 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 20. No registration is required.

Our popular Wednesday night student programs resume September 16! 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.

We are so excited for our Valley Students Fall Retreat at Camp Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH! We plan to play lots of games such as Capture the Flag and paintball,; swim in the indoor pool; and hang out around the campfire.  Also, we will have time to worship and hear from God's Word. Our theme this year is "Anchored" and we’ll look at establishing our faith based upon Ephesians 4. 

The cost is $190 per student. Registration will start soon.

We'll be gathering at the church to decorate, carve, and have a generally gourd time together! More information coming soon; meanwhile, save the. date of Oct. 30! Young Adults events are for anyone age 18-30.