Birthday Sundays
First Sunday of each month
In the welcome given at the start of worship, we hear words that celebrate the presence of all who gather. We hear words that affirm how each of us matters. We matter to the church, and we matter to God. That is worth celebrating and we will do so with song and cake immediately following Worship at the start of fellowship hour the first Sunday of each month. Please email Rev. Stacy at: stacy@wellesleyvillagechurch.org the week before and/or write your name on the poster in Village Common Sunday morning so that we can celebrate the gift that you are!
Village Church Walking Group
Mondays at 9:30 AM, Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley
We are a group of singles and couples, who gather weekly, weather permitting, for a walk in various locations, currently at the beautiful Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley. Won’t you join us? Email at Christina.oliver20@gmail.com to receive a weekly email for location details and confirmation or cancellation, pending weather.
Seniors Connect
First Tuesday of the month
Seniors connect via Zoom. This is a time of connection and conversation. All are welcome. Our wondering question “What’s growing in you?” Please email Rev. Stacy Swain at: stacy@wellesleyvillagechurch.org to learn more.
Village Table Wellesley – a meal program hosted by Village Church
Bii-weekly at Village Church in Wellesley, downstairs in our Village Hall Kitchen
How can YOU get involved with Village Table Wellesley?
We are a vibrant team of multi-generational volunteers, preparing and delivering over 700 meals each month with love, offering both nourishment and dignity to those who are food insecure. Please see our volunteer interest and donation forms in Enews.
Follow & Like on Instagram: @villagetablewellesley or on Facebook: @villagetablewellesley or EMAIL: info@villagetablewellesley.org
Prayer Shawl and Baptismal Blanket Ministry
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30, Zoom & First Sunday of each month after worship
Calling all knitters and crocheters! You are invited to join in a special ministry to create prayer shawls and baptismal blankets. This is a rewarding way to use your creative hands, as well as help the church be ready when needs that arise. All materials and patterns will be provided and help given as needed. Please contact Bobbie Hayes (781-400-1333) for more information.
Engaging the Spiritual Life (Formerly Known as the Richard Rohr Study Group)
Thursdays, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, via Zoom
Start your Thursday mornings with a time of meditation and thoughtful discussion, using Richard Rohr’s daily meditations from the Center for Action and Contemplation as our guide. We begin with a brief period of meditation, then dive into deep reflections together, exploring spiritual growth and contemplative practices. All are welcome to join this meaningful midweek gathering as we deepen our faith and connect with one another. For the Zoom link or more information, please email Tom Porter at twporter9@gmail.com.
Village Church Moms
October, 14th, 7-8:30pm at the home of Jane Amara
We are a “come when you can” kind of group, welcoming moms of all ages for monthly gatherings, usually in someone’s home for wine, dessert and conversation. It is a great way to meet other moms from our church. Contact: megsteere@hotmail.com to learn more.
Village Church Dads (Usually the third Tuesday of each month, various hours)
All Dads welcome! Upcoming dates and locations:
- Tuesday, October 14th, @ 7PM- Jem Bayulgen’s Home, 264 Wellesley Ave, Wellesley, MA
- Tuesday, November 18th, @ 7PM – Ed Berger’s Home, 6 Amherst Rd, Wellesley, MA
- Tuesday, December 16th, @ 7PM – Lockheart
Please email getinvolved@wellesleyvillagechurch.org to learn more & sign up.
Village Church Men’s Book Group
Meet monthly in the Wellesley church Parlor and on Zoom
Please email John Snyder at john.snyder234@gmail.com or Bob Glowacky at wilsonglowacky@comcast.net to learn more and join us.
Upcoming dates:
- October 18, 2025: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
- November 22, 2025: The False White Gospel by Jim Wallis
- January 3, 2026: Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn
- February 21, 2026: Coming Up Short by Robert Reich
Village Churchmen
Meet up monthly on third Thursdays, on Zoom. Please email getinvolved@wellesleyvillagechurch.org to sign up.
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Would you like to enhance your online worship experience with a
copy of our New Century Hymnal for home use?
“Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above”
~Pilgrim Hymnal
Music is one way we connect as a Christian community through time and space. Whether you worship with us online regularly or occasionally, we understand the importance of having the hymnal to hold in your hands just like those in our sanctuary. This can serve as a physical reminder that, while singing, we are one together.
If you’d like to receive a copy of this hymnal for home use, please let Christine Toppin know so that she can make arrangements to get a copy to you. Email Christine at: christine@wellesleyvillagechurch.org.