We are thankful to be present with one another and in community again. We invite all to recommit to being present with this church family for Bible classes and worship on a weekly basis in 2025. Your presence, thoughts, journey of faith, and encouragement matter to this body of believers! Masks are welcome but not required. We look forward to worshiping, learning, serving, and growing as a part of Christ’s family in the Conejo Valley this year. Let’s make commitment to God and God’s community a priority this year.
Crafty Women. CVCC Women of all ages are invited to spend 4-6 hours together once per month at the church building. Enjoy an extended time of deepening friendships with one another while making progress on current craft project(s) or hobbies of choice.
The next Crafty Women Event of 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, beginning at 12pm.
Youth Ministry Family Potluck: A Youth Ministry Family Potluck is scheduled to follow the worship service on Sunday, January 26. This will be a time for parents, teens, and leadership to share a meal and work through details involving calendar items, events, classes, service projects, and preparation for the summer mission trip. Plan to be present to be part of the discussion and planning as we need to work out details, divide jobs, and aim for a wonderful 2025 together!
Hiking Trails Ministry. The Conejo Hiking Trails Ministry hikes once per month (the third Saturday) in the Ventura County area. Hikers of all levels are welcome. The focus is fun, faith, fitness, friendship, and fellowship while enjoying the beautiful gifts that God has given us in the areas that surround us.
Details for each month’s hike will be shared through the weekly Family News bulletin and through the CVCC FB page.
January 18 — Carpinteria Seal Rookery; beginning at 10am
March 22 — Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura. Hikers will meet at the toddler playground at 10am. This hike is good for all ages (babies and strollers welcome)!
Children’s Ministry Valentine’s Day Activities. Our CVCC children are leading the church in an effort to provide loving notes to senior citizens in our area. All ages are invited to join them in the Children’s Worship area and create notes of encouragement. Or, if you prefer to make cards at home to share, please be sure to get your creations to Haylie by Sunday, February 9. Everyone benefits from words of love and encouragement!
Moms Better Together. This group is designed for moms of all ages and life stages. Moms are invited to gather at the church building from 5:45 to 7:45pm to share a meal and have time to encourage one another.
Because a meal is provided, it is important that those who want to participate RSVP. To help the planners know that you plan to come, click RSVP MBT FEB2025.
Bowls of Hope. Mark your calendars! The Fourth Annual Bowls of Hope painting party to support Many Mansions has been scheduled to take place at the CVCC building on Sunday, March 9 from 3pm-5pm. Each person will paint a bowl that will be glazed, fired, and displayed at Many Mansions’ upcoming fundraising event. Please sign up at MM Bowls of Hope painting party by Thursday, March 6, so that we will have an accurate count for this event. This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon helping others while having fun with friends and creativity!
Preparation for Summer Mission to Mexico. There are several deadlines, requirements, and meetings for those who plan to participate in the summer mission trip with the Youth Group to Mexico.
- All students and adults who plan to travel to Mexico this summer to build a house for a family must have a passport. Please start this process as soon as possible. The process can take several weeks.
- Mission Trip RSVP Deadline: March 2
- Mission Trip Fundraiser (Bingo Night): April 27
- Mission Team Meetings: February 23, March 23, May 18, June 21
Printable Mission Preparation Meetings and Deadlines Flyer
HS Winter Retreat. Members of the youth group who are currently in grades 8-12 are invited to a weekend in Big Bear for rest, group building, and spiritual refreshment. This year, the retreat is set for Friday, March 14-Sunday, March 16. The theme for this year’s retreat is “Contentment.” Watch for additional details in upcoming emails and editions of the Family News.
Women’s Day 2025. “A Mosaic of Love: Embracing Our Differences To Create Unity in Christ.”
God gives us unique talents, strengths, opinions, and experiences and then calls us to live and work and love together. Can we learn to disagree better so we can be a better version of God’s body in the Conejo Valley? Come spend a day worshiping and learning how to strengthen our bonds of love even as we honor each other’s distinctive role in God’s kingdom. Kindy De Long will be our featured speaker. Join us on Saturday, March 15. We will begin at 9am and wrap up by 4pm. Lunch and a light breakfast will be included. Please register for Mosaic of Love by March 9.
40-Day Spiritual Adventure. Each year, we take the 40 days leading up to Easter to focus more on service and sacrifice as we prepare for the celebration of Easter. This year’s 40-Day adventure begins on Sunday, March 9.
Ideas for specific ways to engage more deeply in service or personal reflection during the days leading to Easter will be available through the 40-Day Commitment Sheet.
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