Join us for a fun-filled concert with Stephen Lynderd. Stephen is no stranger to Venice Presbyterian Church. Born and raised in New York, Stephen completed a M.M. in Music Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park. During a pursuit of Doctoral work in New York, Stephen picked up and moved to Dallas, TX where he worked in the music ministry of a large church and founded The Jazz Package, a versatile collection of musicians who still work together today. Following some time in California, Stephen settled in Chicago,  where he worked as a church music director, freelance musician and recording artist.  Stephen and his wife Deborah now live in Lexington, KY where he serves on staff at Tates Creek Presbyterian Church.

Tickets are $15 cast at the door. Doors open at 6PM.

2024 Winter Bible Study with Jennifer Speer

No Fee and nor registration required.

Outdoor Christmas Eve Service with Communion

Sunday, December 24, 3 pm

This informal service – in the beauty of God’s creation – will feature and the sacrament of communion, acapella singing of Christmas carols, and a special interpretation of “The Night Before Christmas” by Pastor Chris. Worshippers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, and we will gather around the church bell tower. (Extra chairs will be provided for those who do not have their own chairs.)

Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Services

Sunday, December 24, 10 am and 5pm

Our 10 am and 5pm services will be identical - featuring a Christmas message, the lighting of candles, and traditional Christmas carols accompanied by choir and pipe organ.  

Outdoor Christmas Eve Service with Communion

Sunday, December 24, 3 pm

This informal service – in the beauty of God’s creation – will feature and the sacrament of communion, acapella singing of Christmas carols, and a special interpretation of “The Night Before Christmas” by Pastor Chris. Worshippers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, and we will gather around the church bell tower. (Extra chairs will be provided for those who do not have their own chairs.)

Jazz Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 24, 7pm

Our 7pm service will feature the lighting of candles, Christmas carols led by the VPC Jazz Ensemble, and a special interpretation of “The Night Before Christmas” by Pastor Chris.

The Christmas Eve Services (10 am, 5 pm and 7 pm) will be live-streamed and posted on the Venice Presbyterian Church YouTube channel.

Give theGift ofGiving

This holiday season, make your gifts count twice! Join us at the Alternative Gift Market, where every purchase is a pledge to make the world a better place.

Date: Sundays, December 3 and December 10

Location: Fellowship Hall

Time: immediately following Sunday’s worship service

Come, browse our Mission Partners, and find the perfect cause to support in honor of your friends and family. Every donation comes with a beautiful card of thanks and designating the specific mission(s), ready to be gifted to your loved one. Enjoy a cup of coffee, holiday treats, and Christmas music while you "Shop".

Celebrate the spirit of giving in a unique way. Let's make a difference together at the Alternative Gift Market!

Annual Christmas Concert

Venice Presbyterian Festival Choir and Orchestra

Family-Friendly Concert

Free, Our Gift to the Community

Two performances

Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 9 at 2:30 pm

Young people can conduct the orchestra following the program.

Venice Presbyterian Church

825 the Rialto, Venice, FL 34275

Annual Christmas Concert

Venice Presbyterian Festival Choir and Orchestra

Family-Friendly Concert

Free, Our Gift to the Community

Two performances

Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 9 at 2:30 pm

Young people can conduct the orchestra following the program.

Venice Presbyterian Church

825 the Rialto, Venice, FL 34275

Give theGift ofGiving

This holiday season, make your gifts count twice! Join us at the Alternative Gift Market, where every purchase is a pledge to make the world a better place.

Date: Sundays, December 3 and December 10

Location: Fellowship Hall

Time: immediately following Sunday’s worship service

Come, browse our Mission Partners, and find the perfect cause to support in honor of your friends and family. Every donation comes with a beautiful card of thanks and designating the specific mission(s), ready to be gifted to your loved one. Enjoy a cup of coffee, holiday treats, and Christmas music while you "Shop".

Celebrate the spirit of giving in a unique way. Let's make a difference together at the Alternative Gift Market!

This year, our very own Carolyn Stephens will delight us with a selection of our favorite Christmas music on the piano while we enjoy tea sandwiches, sweets, and tea with our friends. We'll all have the opportunity to sing along with some of our favorites. The annual tea is made special by those of you who decide to host a table. Each table hostess, along with a helper of her choice, will decorate her own table, bringing her dishes, napkins, silverware, table decorations, and tablecloth. We have Christmas tablecloths in a variety of colors you may borrow, as well as silver tea sets (including a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, & lemon bowl). This year, we will be presenting prizes for the best-decorated table in the following categories: Religious, Vintage/Antique, Contemporary, Whimsical, Elegant, Animal-Themed, Coastal, Ethnic/Heritage, and Other. Our guests will pick the best in each category as they visit and tour the tables.

December 2, 2023, 2 PM - 4 PM

$25 / Fellowship Hall

Sign up to hostess a table of 8 people. Call Kathy Wood-Sempier 941-539-4604.

Tickets will go on sale Sundays in the Glass House on November 12, 19 & 26th.

“Gratitude is the Attitude”

GRAND PALM SOCIAL CLUB

1900 OBSERVATION BLVD.

VENICE, FL 34293

RESERVATION INFO CONNIE SAYERS 404-216-6568

10th Annual 

Make A Difference Day

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
8 AM to 11 AM

Venice Community Room

Fire Station#1

112 Harbor Drive

Make a Difference Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of October, on October 28 this year. If you have ever wondered if your actions can make a difference, the answer is yes. And if you have wondered where to start, the answer is Make a Difference Day. We come together to volunteer, raise funds, offer support, and learn about the most urgent needs of our society. You don’t have to join an N.G.O. or travel to another country — you can start by cleaning your own backyard (literally and figuratively) because volunteering is all about becoming the change you wish to see in the world. 

Groups: please register with Jim Foubister at jimfouby@gmail.com, 941-223-1771

Email shirt sizes for your group by October 16, 2023

Your captain can pick up shirts and park assignments, between 10 AM & 11;30 AM, Thursday, October 19, 2023

T-shirts, gloves, & water provided.

Everyone is welcome to
“Make A Difference”

https://fca.regfox.com/2023flcelebrityscramble

Everyone is welcome to join us for a complimentary pancake breakfast in support of the walkers. Participation is not required.

Join us for a powerful night of faith and inspiration at the Fields of Faith event! This free event is taking place on October 11th at 6 pm at North Port High School Stadium.

At this gathering, students from across the community will come together to share their faith stories and inspire one another. This is a peer-to-peer movement where thousands of students from across the nation gather to apply the Word of God as their game plan for life.

With food, music, and a powerful message, this is an event you won't want to miss. Enjoy a delicious meal provided by the Gospel Grillers while being uplifted by inspiring stories and positive vibes.

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to be a part of something truly special. RSVP now and be ready to be inspired by the message of faith and unity.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fields-of-faith-nphs-tickets-710816480227

Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, accompanists and sidemen in South Florida.

Zach is currently involved in several significant musical projects as both a leader and a sideman, such as his state-funded Floria “Jazz Access Tour”, an outreach program that provides underserved communities ands schools in Florida with world-class public performances and education programs.

Tickets available at GCHFA.org or at the door.

Learn some handy safety tips, including important safety items around VPC. Enjoy extra goodies in the Glass House and meet our amazing Safety Team. Know more about about the layout of the church, our exits and fire extinguishers. A map will be available for you.

National Day of Prayer: James 5:16B

“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

National Day of Prayer will take place in the chapel of Venice Presbyterian Church from 8 AM - 8 PM on May 4th. We invite all to join us.

9:00 am – Prayer for the Nation

12:00 pm – Prayer for the Community

5:00 pm – Prayer for the World

8:00 pm – Prayer & Communion

Are you longing to pray in a way that you really see results for someone dear who does not know the Lord, for example? Or for children or grandchildren who seem to be making some seriously wrong choices? Or do you feel like you keep saying the same sort of thing in your prayers so your prayer life feels boring? Would you like to learn new ways to pray that help you to experience God’s presence more powerfully? If so, join us at our 2023 VPC Women’s Retreat where we will focus on learning to pray with power!

The price includes a light continental breakfast, lunch, and retreat materials.

RETREAT CONTACT INFORMATION

Shelia Cunningham, 4sheliac67@gmail.com(941) 303-5146

Outdoor Jazz & Picnic

Featuring Fusion

April 15, 5 -7pm

Free Concert

Food Trucks

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a beautiful early evening on the lawn.

We've missed our Christmas Tea again this year due to hurricane damage to the Fellowship Hall. So, come celebrate the beautiful spring season with friends & family. Enjoy catered sweets and scrumptious finger sandwiches along with piping hot tea while being entertained by Venice’s own, Erinn Abu.

Tickets go on sale Sundays (February 26 - March 19)following worship on the patio or online.Tickets are NOT available at the door.

Kathy Wood-Sempier, 941-539-4604 / kathywood1221@gmail.com

It is with great excitement that we invite you to join us in celebrating the 70th birthday of our beloved church. This will be a night of good food, great company, and fond memories as we reflect on the many blessings and milestones we have achieved over the past seven decades and look forward to where God is leading us. Whether you're a long-time member or a newcomer, we hope you will join us for this celebration. Let's come together and give thanks for the rich heritage and vibrant, Christ-focused community of our church. See you there!

We will begin a series of conversations on the Holy Spirit, building on the recent sermon series about the Spirit and the Spirit’s work in bringing revival. In a worshipful atmosphere, we will explore each Wednesday evening what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit’s nature and work. We will focus on how each of us can know the Holy Spirit and be filled with Holy Spirit – who frees, equips, and empowers people for a more abundant life. Some of the questions we will consider include:

• Who is the Holy Spirit and how does the Holy Spirit impact our life?

• How does the Holy Spirit relate to God the Father and to Jesus Christ – and why does it matter to believe in a Triune God?

• Where is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

• How was the Holy Spirit involved in the life and ministry of Jesus?

• How do Reformed Christians understand the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

• How can we be filled with the Spirit – and is there a reason for suspicion? 

• Were the supernatural gifts and manifestations of the Holy Spirit only for the early church, or are all the gifts and manifestations of the Spirit still operative today?