by Andy Wall | Jan 7, 2024 | Articles
In times of fear and uncertainty, we tend to reach for time-tested and well-worn truths that bring us comfort and assurance. I think many of our favorite Bible verses fit this scenario. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” “Cast all your anxiety...
by Andy Wall | Dec 24, 2023 | Articles
Merry Christmas, dear friends! This Advent season, we’ve been meditating on Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Tell all the truth but tell it slant,” as we’ve explored the stories of Isaiah 9 (the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light), Mark 1 (John the...
by Andy Wall | Dec 17, 2023 | Articles
“We have to choose our hard: Relationships are hard, being lonely is hard. Marriage is hard, divorce is hard. Being financially responsible is hard, being broke is hard. Communication is hard, not communicating is hard. Getting an education is hard, living without an...
by Andy Wall | Dec 10, 2023 | Articles
Advent n. 1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival. 2. the coming of Christ into the world. 3. a season (including four Sundays) before Christmas, commemorative of Christ’s coming. Now that we’re reached the final weeks of 2023, you may find yourself as...
by Andy Wall | Dec 3, 2023 | Articles
Tell all the truth but tell it slant — Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind —.” – Emily Dickinson...
by Jack Williamson | Nov 26, 2023 | Articles
It feels like I have spent half my life as a minister for the Conejo Valley Church…that may be because I have. When my family moved to Thousand Oaks, I was 30 years old, Tami was 29, Brendin was not quite 3, Caleb was soon on the way (but we didn’t know it) and Alicia...
by conejochurch | Nov 19, 2023 | Articles
[Note: This November, I’ve invited members of our vision team to share their reflections on parts of Conejo’s 20-year vision description that are especially meaningful to them. This week, John Downey shares on “being actively equipped for service.” Andy Wall] When we...
by Penny White | Nov 12, 2023 | Articles
This past February many in our community met together to reflect, pray, and envision our Conejo Church’s future. As an introvert, the idea of gathering for an afternoon of rotating small group discussions for 2 hours was daunting. I was quickly relieved as the groups...
by conejochurch | Nov 5, 2023 | Articles
[Today’s article was written by Brittany Joyner, member of the CVCC Vision Committee] Our rejuvenated vision for CVCC is a call to action. An energizer, a dreamer, a full-frame picture. The little details are what you don’t see in this large-scale...
by Andy Wall | Oct 29, 2023 | Articles
“The Conejo Valley Church of Christ seeks to be a thick intergenerational community of reciprocal love and grace, embodying the Christ-centered, Spirit-led character, and durable unity of the church in times of harmony (Acts 2) and of discord (Acts 15). When we...
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