Our Christmas Eve Gathering will be on Friday, December 24 at 6pm.
It will be a fun time of singing Christmas carols, listening to Scripture readings, hearing children's Christmas story, and a candle lighting. Following the service there will be refreshments, so bring a plate of Christmas cookies. We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with you! See you there!!
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Us
We would like to invite you to our gathering on Sunday, July 4, from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Instead of our regular worship gathering, we will be hosting a fun, family-friendly gathering that will include activities for children and a barbecue for the entire family. Feel free to invite family and friends!
There is no need to RSVP. Come as you are and join us as we celebrate the Fourth of July together.
For more information, please click here to email us.
Join Us for Easter!
Outdoor Easter Celebration on Sunday, April 4 at 10am
We will be having our gathering outdoors on the field at the VLC campus. Please consider inviting family and friends to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with singing, fellowship, and an inspiring message of hope and love.
Like our other gatherings, it will be socially distanced with masks required. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be having an Egg Hunt or refreshments after the service. Regardless of the limitations, we are grateful for the opportunity to gather to worship and celebrate all God has done for us in Christ. We look forward to seeing you then!
We plan to stream the gathering to YouTube Live for those who are not able to join us in person. Click here to join us on YouTube.
In-person Gathering Begin this Sunday at VLC.
As you may have heard, Santa Clara County has allowed churches to gather in-person indoors.
Here is what you can expect.
Our worship gathering will start at 10am.
It will be a socially distanced gathering.
Our singing time will be outdoors.
Masks will be required.
We will provide hand sanitizer at the door and will do a temperature check before entering.
We will continue to broadcast our gathering on Zoom and YouTube Live. Links are updated weekly on the VLC homepage.
Everyone who feels comfortable joining us may do so.
If you are in a high-risk category, it might be advisable for you to stay home.
If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay at home.
(Symptoms are: Cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. Fever or chills. Muscle or body aches. Vomiting or diarrhea. New loss of taste or smell.)
We are grateful and excited to gather together with you at the VLC campus this Sunday, February 14, at 10am.
Online Sunday Worship Gatherings
Due to the realities of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we will continue to meet online for the foreseeable future. We would love to have as many people as possible join us online for our Sunday Worship Gatherings. We broadcast live via Zoom and YouTube. The addresses for these broadcasts change weekly. We post them on the homepage of the Valley Life Church website. We also send them out via weekly emails. Please click here to subscribe to our mailing list. If you have any questions regarding our Online Worship Gatherings, please email Brook Fonceca by clicking here.
Thank you for your interest in our Online Sunday Worship Gatherings. We hope to see you there!
To view recent Online Sunday Worship Gatherings, click here.
Online Christmas Eve Gathering
Join us for an Online Christmas Eve Gathering will be on Thursday, December 24 at 6pm.
Due to the State and County Stay at Home order issued on Friday, December 18, 2020, we have decided that it would be prudent to cancel our in-person Christmas Eve gathering. We will still broadcast the gathering on Zoom and YouTube Live.
Our Online Christmas Eve Gathering will be a fun time of singing Christmas carols, listening to Scripture readings, and candle lighting.
We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with you!
VLC Community Retreat 2020
Update: This year’s Community Retreat has been canceled. The Health Department is not allowing Camp Koinonia to reopen in June due to the safety precautions regarding COVID-19. Thanks for understanding.
Getting Away, Slowing Down, and Enjoying Life Together
Friday – Sunday, June 5-7, 2020
We will be gathering again at Camp Koinonia. This is a wonderful time to hang out with your church family on the beautiful Koinonia campus, nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains.
If you are going to the retreat, here is some information you might find helpful.
Register and pay for the retreat. (Coming Soon!)
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Karnes.
Christmas Eve Gathering 2019
Our Christmas Eve Gathering will be on Tuesday, December 24 at 6pm.
It will be a fun time of singing Christmas carols, listening to Scripture readings, hearing children's Christmas story, and a candle lighting. Following the service there will be refreshments, so bring a plate of Christmas cookies. We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with you! See you there!!
VLC Community Retreat 2019
Getting Away, Slowing Down, and Enjoying Life Together
Friday – Sunday, June 7-9, 2019
We will be gathering again at Camp Koinonia. This is a wonderful time to hang out with your church family on the beautiful Koinonia campus, nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains.
If you are going to the retreat, here is some information you might find helpful.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Karnes.
Men's Camp
The theme for this year’s Men’s Camp at Old Oak Ranch is KNOWN: Identity, Calling, Legacy. We pray you consider joining us for worship, fellowship, teaching, and outdoor activities. For more information, click here to view the registration packet. For questions please contact Aaron Redshaw.
When: May 17-19, 2019
Where: Old Oak Ranch
Cost: See registration packet here.
A Family Easter Celebration
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 10AM — 12PM
Easter is a time of celebration! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to invite all our Santa Clara neighbors to join in with us.
Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This gathering is a family friendly church service with live music, dance performances, goodie bags for the kids, and refreshments for everyone after the service.
WE WILL BE GATHERING OUTSIDE, SO PLEASE COME PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER.
Our hope is that as you join us, you will not only enjoy yourself but will experience God’s love as we spend time celebrating the new life offered to us all in Jesus Christ.
Women's Style Party
Do you ever struggle with getting dressed every day? Is this the right color for me? Does it fit my body shape? Is it right for my lifestyle? Should I even care about what I wear at all?
Join us on Saturday, January 26th, from 10:00-2:00 as Kim Nowlin of, A Fashioned Life, brings her Style Party to Valley Life Church and Santa Clara Christian School. This informative, interactive, and FUN session, will encourage you to embrace the woman God fashioned you to be and to create a wardrobe that reflects your true, unique style.
What you'll take away:
Your personal Color Code--what colors are best for you
How to dress your body type using the BOD-X System
Discover your Style Personality--including the best places to shop for your Style Personality
How to accessorize any outfit
How to create a wardrobe the works best for your lifestyle
When: Saturday, January 26th
Time: 10:00-2:00 (Check-in begins at 9:30, lunch included
Cost: $15 per person
Where: Valley Life Church Auditorium (Bldg. F)
3421 Monroe Street, Santa Clara 95051
For more info, visit www.kim-nowlin.com.
Click here for a printable flyer.
VLC Year-End Giving
Did you know that all donations given to VLC and Santa Clara Christian School are tax-deductible? If you are in the financial position that would benefit by giving charitable donations, please consider VLC or SCCS. You can give directly in the offering basket in the back of the auditorium, you can give online through valleylife.org, or you can set-up matching donation through your employer if they offer it.
Christmas Eve Gathering
Our Christmas Eve Gathering will be on Monday, December 24 at 6pm.
It will be a fun time of signing Christmas carols, listening to Scripture readings, hearing children's Christmas story, and a candle lighting. Following the service there will be refreshments, so bring a plate of Christmas cookies. We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with you! See you there!!
Thanksgiving Together Worship Gathering
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, we will celebrate Thanksgiving together as a church family. This is a refreshing time of celebrating God's goodness, faithfulness, and love in our lives.
We will conclude our time together with a shared Thanksgiving meal. You can sign up online by clicking here to let us know what food you will bring to share. Thank you!
New Year's Eve Worship Gathering
Come join us on December 31, 2017, at 10am to finish the year with encouragement, prayer, and fellowship. We look forward to starting the new year together with you!
Christmas Eve Gathering
Our Christmas Eve Gathering will be on Sunday, December 24 at 6pm.
It will be a fun time of signing Christmas carols, listening to Scripture readings, hearing children's Christmas story, and a candle lighting. Following the service there will be refreshments, so bring a plate of Christmas cookies. We look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with you! See you there!!
Note: We will not be gathering on Sunday morning, December 24.
Please enjoy the morning with your family!
Thanksgiving Together Worship Gathering
On Sunday, November 19, 2017, we will celebrate Thanksgiving together as a church family. This is a refreshing time of celebrating God's goodness, faithfulness, and love in our lives.
We will conclude our time together with a shared Thanksgiving meal. Sign-up sheets for Thanksgiving food will be available at our worship gatherings. You can also sign up online by clicking here. Thank you!
Operation Christmas Child 2017
Shoebox Gift Packing Party and Collection Event
Sunday, November 12
Update: We provided 280 boxes this year!
80 from VLC and 200 from SCCS
For the last few years, Valley Life Church and Santa Clara Christian School have been partnering with Operation Christmas Child to provide shoebox gifts to children in developing countries, so that they can have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas and hear the story of God's love through Jesus. Our goal, between SCCS and VLC, is to provide 450 shoebox gifts. Our goal as a church family is at least 100 boxes.
This year we invite you to either pack shoebox gifts at home, pack shoebox gifts together with us on Sunday, November 12, or both.
On Sunday, November 12, we will be collecting and packing Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at our worship gathering.
For shoebox gifts you pack at home:
- Go to www.operationchristmaschild.com for guidelines and ideas.
- Please include a check for $9 made out to Samaritan's Purse
(OCC on the memo line) for each box you bring in or pay online at www.operationchristmaschild.com
For shoebox gifts we pack together on November 12:
- We are collecting items to go in the shoebox gifts.
Please sign-up to let us know what you would like to bring to contribute to the packing party. Please bring items in bulk if possible. There are suggestions for quantity on the sign-up sheet. - Sign-up is available at the Information Table or online at
bit.ly/OCCPackingPartyatVLC - Each box we pack at the Packing Party will need a sponsor. Please be prepared to pay $9 for each box you pack.
- Our focus will be the 5–9-year-old age group for our packing party. If you want to provide a shoebox gift for a younger or older child, please pack that at home with your family and add it to the collection on Sunday, November 12.
Please visit the Operation Christmas Child website for ideas and instructions on packing a shoebox gift. Thank you for your generosity and participation in helping children in need experience the love of Jesus.
www.operationchristmaschild.com
LOVED – A Women's Retreat
"I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself." Jeremiah 31:3, NLT
Our district of Foursquare churches is hosting a Women's Retreat at Old Oak Ranch, October 13-15, 2017. The theme is Loved. This retreat is an opportunity to know, experience, and live into Father God's love for you. If you are interested, please click here to download the registration packet. VLC is hoping to take a group of ladies to this weekend retreat, October 13-15, 2017.