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Supper Clusters
Sign-ups will continue through November 25 in Fellowship Hall after Worship  
It's time to begin our Supper Cluster sign-up for 2019. Stop by our table in Fellowship Hall after worship to find out more about the Supper Cluster program, sign-up, or drop off your already completed form. You won't want to miss out.
The next Music in the Valley concert is The Sonoran Bells
November 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
This ensemble is the first of its kind in the Tucson area, and they are not only fun to listen to, but to watch as well! Don’t miss out on this wonderful program of flashy hand bell music.  
Ready to Become a Stephen Minister?
Valley Presbyterian Church will be training another class of Stephen Ministers beginning January 4, 2019.
​If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, and are interested in becoming a part of this exciting ministry, get your application in before the Friday, December 14 deadline! There will be a table in Fellowship Hall after the service today and the 18. Or talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders now to schedule an interview: Patti Bright. 305-3275, Gayle Tompkins, 399-3500, or Helen Phillips, 777-8027. Thank you.
The Youth On Their Own MINI-MALL 
Students will be shopping for needed supplies before both Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks and the current stock of items is very low. Priority needs include: Canned Pasta, Fish, Chicken, Chili, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Breakfast Bars, Jerky, Nuts, and Shampoo/Conditioner. There is a box in Fellowship Hall for any donations.
​Thanksgiving Dinner
1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November  22nd, at Valley Presbyterian Church.
No tickets needed, but sign-up will be required. Sign-up in Fellowship Hall today or at the office. No charge for the meal, but donations are always appreciated.

Ongoing

Taizé is back!
First Wednesday of each month in the Spiritual Life Center.
If you have not experienced Taizé worship, please come for a service of beautiful music, candlelight, prayer and scripture.
The History of the Bible:
Fridays 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Classroom 1
​From the Disciples through the Dawn of the Reformation with Professor Luke Timothy Johnson. This NEW class will meet on Fridays from 1:30-3:00 and starts on November 2nd. For more information, contact Grant Stitt at 520-396-3549.
Adult Sunday School
Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in classroom 5
Each Sunday's discussion topic will be the day's sermon scriptures.
Children’s Sunday School
Children begin their morning in worship. After the Youth Chat, children grades 1-6 go to classroom 3 for a lesson by one of our wonderful teachers. (There is no Children’s Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month.)
Deacon Food Bank Sunday
Every first Sunday of the Month
Please bring food or monetary donations and place them on the cart in Fellowship Hall. All your donations are very much appreciated by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Prayer Ministry
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Sweet Family Room 
​The Prayer Ministry group meets once a week to pray for our church, our people, our families and friends, and the list goes on and on. Anyone who feels a call to pray for our church and community are welcome to join us.
Noisy Offerings
The Mission Outreach Committee conducts the Noisy Offering, which is collected on the 5th Sunday of the month when they occur (4 times per year) during announcement time just before Sunday worship. Members of the Mission Outreach Committee pass metal buckets among the congregation to collect their loose coins. The sound – it’s loud! - of those coins dropping into the buckets make this a truly “Noisy Offering.” The money collected is then counted by committee members and the funds are sent to the specific organization chosen by the Committee from the Committee’s list of organizations supported by Valley Presbyterian Church. To find out more about these missions and the others VPC supports, visit the mission page on this site or pick up a copy of VPC Mission Outreach 2016 guide at VPC. 
Trouble Hearing in Worship? 
VPC has hearing assistance systems in both the Sanctuary and the Spiritual Life Center! If you have hearing aids with the “T-coil” technology, there are loops to allow our receivers (available at the entrances) to feed directly into your own devices. Otherwise, we have over-the-ear headsets available – and, if you prefer, you can use your own “earbuds” or other headphones with our receivers. Don’t forget that sound quality varies throughout the Sanctuary. With a space that large, there are bound to be areas that are less “live” than others. Try another seat! You just might meet a new friend.
JAG REPORT
The Session has received the Journey Ahead Group Report which is the result of several months of conversations and listening forums with members, committees, pastors and staff. A number of recommendations have already been approved, some have been referred to a committee, and many others are in consideration by the Session. You can read the report HERE.
Pastor/Head of Staff Position Description
The Session has approved the new Pastor/Head of Staff position description for the future new pastor at Valley. You can read it HERE.