In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemporary. While he reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), he wonders how the church, the body of Christ, can give a compelling and imaginative witness to Jesus today. In this sermon series, we will explore what Sweet calls the "EPIC" church: Experiential, Participatory, Imagistic, and Communal.

"For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." –1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Sunday service times are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. at the Mission Campus in Prairie Village, Kansas, and 10 a.m. at the Antioch Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. If you are unable to attend in person, you can worship online at villagepres.org/online.

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In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemporary. While he reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), he wonders how the church, the body of Christ, can give a compelling and imaginative witness to Jesus today. In this sermon series, we will explore what Sweet calls the "EPIC" church: Experiential, Participatory, Imagistic, and Communal.

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villagepres.org
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913-262-4200
Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org
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YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch
To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemporary. While he reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), he wonders how the church, the body of Christ, can give a compelling and imaginative witness to Jesus today. In this sermon series, we will explore what Sweet calls the "EPIC" church: Experiential, Participatory, Imagistic, and Communal.

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913-262-4200
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To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

In his book "Postmodern Pilgrims," Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemporary. While he reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), he wonders how the church, the body of Christ, can give a compelling and imaginative witness to Jesus today. In this sermon series, we will explore what Sweet calls the "EPIC" church: Experiential, Participatory, Imagistic, and Communal.

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This summer, we have been growing together by going together, both near and far: from the mountains of North Carolina, to the heart of Chicago, to Missouri's Elk River. Through it all, God has been present, shaping us as we grow together in community. Today, our youth will lead us in worship and share how they have journeyed alongside one another this summer and experienced God’s presence along the way.

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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka preaches on stories of Jesus’ life using clips from "The Chosen," the first multi-season television series based on the gospel stories.

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For the next two Sundays, Aug. 10 and 17, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will preach on stories of Jesus’ life using clips from The Chosen, the first multi-season television series based on the gospel stories. Aug. 24 is Youth Sunday, where our young people plan and lead worship. And on Aug. 31, Labor Day weekend, we will enjoy a hymn sing featuring favorite songs of our faith. The clip from this sermon is from The Chosen, season 3 episode 8, titled "Sustenance."

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Today, Rev. Melanie Hardison preaches at all services as she concludes her ministry at Village Church and prepares to embark on her new call to serve at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

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