Valley Presbyterian Church

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Valley Presbyterian Church has an international reputation as a destination wedding setting, but for some 350 people in the Bay area, it’s more than a wedding, or even a Sunday, destination: it’s our home. Because of our proximity to Stanford and Silicon Valley, a lot of us work in academia or technology. Because of our love of and passion for the arts, many of us are working artists, writers, and musicians – or aspiring to be! We follow Christ in the teachings of the Reform tradition (PCUSA), though individually, our paths vary. What we share is a longing for God, a connection to the communit...

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Easter Sunday Service 15.04.2024 17:10

Jenny preaches on Easter Sunday.

3.17.24: Streams of mercy never ceasing 19.03.2024 25:15

This week guest preacher, Nate Millheim preaches on, "Streams of mercy never ceasing".

3.10.24 Message: Jesus sought me when a stranger 19.03.2024 33:47

Jenny preaches on, "Jesus sought me when a stranger" an our worship team sings!

2.25.24 Message: Prone to Wander 27.02.2024 40:47

This week Jenny gives a sermon entitled, "Prone to Wander". Aisea gives a beautiful spoken word and leads our music for the week. Be well.

2.18.24 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 20.02.2024 27:45

This Sunday Jenny reflects with the congregation over one of Rembrandt's most know paintings, The Return of the Prodigal Son.

2.11.24 Message: Becoming Belonging 14.02.2024 33:47

This Sunday Pastor Jenny preaches on "Becoming Belonging".

2.4.24 Message: "Beyond" by Jenny Warner 07.02.2024 25:15

For the first week of Black History Month Jenny preaches on the topic, "Beyond". she interviews a member of the church on her experience meeting MLK while on a flight to Chicago. Our worship team sings "Heal Us" in response.

Jenny Warner 1.21 Message 07.02.2024 23:00

This Week Jenny preaches on the scripture

Bringing Back by Nate Millheim 1.28.24 Message 07.02.2024 29:13

This week guest preacher, Nate Millheim preaches on the topic, "Bringing Back". Our music is from our worship team.

Beloved by Jenny Warner 1.14.24 Message Valley Presbyterian Church 07.02.2024 31:36

This week's sermon, "Beloved" is from Rev Jenny Warner. Music by Aisea Taimani & Kate Lamont

Where Two or More Are Gathered: The Sacred Art of Relationships with Caryl and Jay Casbon - 1.7.24 07.02.2024 42:18

This week, guest preachers Jay and Caryl Casbon preach on the topic, "Where Two or More Are Gathered: The Sacred Art of Relationships".

"Collect Connection" Jenny Warner 6.11. 2023 13.06.2023 21:34

Pastor Jenny launches the summer series about finding authentic connection, we’ll explore stories of Jesus gathering, healing, forgiving and breaking boundaries of who’s in and who’s out. What might it mean if we were to measure our lives in authentic connection? What if connection is the way the world changes?

May 7, 2023 Jenny Warner "Receive" 09.05.2023 18:56

May 7, 2023 Jenny Warner "Receive" by Valley Presbyterian Church

VPC Worship 3.5.2023 06.03.2023 36:15

Aaron Niequist visits VPC to lead music and teach the Prayer of the Examen. Nate Millheim sharing his experience with the Prayer of the Examen. Chancel Choir singing "Take My Life." aaronniequest.com valleypreschurch.org

VPC Worship 2.26.2023 02.03.2023 30:13

David Cropper shares his experience of practicing Lectio Divina. Pastor Jenny invites us to clear space for God this Lent. The Chancel Choir offers a beautiful sung invitation to "Come to me". Find more at valleypreschurch.org

"Walking the Way of Peace" with Shane Claiborne 25.02.2023 39:23

Shane Claiborne speaks at VPC on February 19, 2023. Read his latest book, Rethinking Life or find out more at shaneclaiborne.com Aisea Taimani is a local musician. Find more of his music at https://minorislands.bandcamp.com

All In Once Voice... Reflections on Colossians 4, Jenny Warner preaching 29.08.2022 18:26

Jenny concludes her sermon series on Colossians by focusing on the power of friendship. If you'd like to read a transcript of this sermon, please visit jennywarner.com/blog valleypreschurch.org

"All Together" Colossians 3:1-17, a sermon from Jenny Warner 21.08.2022 20:50

Our faith calls us to live for the common good, in authentic community with each other. As we grow in faith, we change and release the lesser allegiances and identities that divide us. How do we create eco-systems that foster our transformation?

"All the Power" 10.08.2022 19:29

A sermon by Pastor Jenny Warner, from Colossians 1.

The Way of Jesus: Holy Interruptions 10.08.2022 21:48

A sermon from Nate Millheim, pastor, spiritual director and coach from Oakland, CA

All the Light: Colossians 1 11.07.2022 10:31

Naomi Kinsman offers this morning's message on Colossians 1:1-14. Naomi is our Curator for NextGen at VPC.

2022 - 07 - 03 10 - 41 - 20 04.07.2022 10:31

On this 4th of July weekend, Pastor Jenny invites us to kinship as the value that will take us forward into the future.

"Rise and Sine" June 26, 2022 27.06.2022 17:40

Jenny Warner preaches the last sermon in our series, "Why It Matters: Building a More Loving World." Also, enjoy Maryliz Smith's piano response at the end of the message.

June 19, 2022 "Midwifing Hope" Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty 20.06.2022 37:16

"Every day our hope grows deeper. People must have hope." Hear the view from a national perspective as Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty preaches this morning. Lee is the Senior Director, Theological Education Funds Development for the Presbyterian Foundation and is visiting from Louisville, Kentucky. He also is a very dear friend of Pastor Jenny. Lee is a man of vision and deep encouragement. You'll leav...

A Brave and Bold Space: June 12 at VPC 13.06.2022 18:44

This is the second in our series "Why It Matters: Building A More Loving World." This is a sermon from Pastor Jenny setting the vision for our future as a faith community.