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March and April 2023

East Bower Cider Hangout 

Friday, March 24th, 7p
East Bower Cider Company, Raleigh

Kick off your weekend and stop by East Bower Cider to hang out. This is a great chance to not only meet new people but it will also provide a great opportunity to bring your friends along to a very casual Vintage event. Whether you are brand new to Vintage or have been coming for many years, we hope that you will stop by. Please email Cassie Lowry with any questions. 

Family Picnic

Sunday, April 2, 12:15p
Chavis Park
All families are invited over to Chavis Park following the 11a gathering for a picnic lunch and games. This will be a great chance to connect with other families, meet some of the Vintage Kids, Families, and Students directors, all while playing and sharing a meal with one another. You pack the sandwiches and a blanket to sit on and we will provide a sweet treat for dessert. If you have any questions, feel free to email Megan McCool.

Maundy Thursday Journey

Thursday, April 6th, 6:30p
Enter through the 1880 Room

We will gather as a Vintage Church family to reflect on Jesus’ last hours before his betrayal and crucifixion. We invite you to enter through the 1880 Room at 6:30p. You will be led through a reflective journey that will conclude with everyone gathering in the sanctuary. The Maundy Thursday service is one of the most moving and meaningful gatherings of the year. You’ll not want to miss this special service as we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter Sunday.

Easter & Baptism Sunday

Sunday, April 9th, 6am, 8:30a, 10a, & 11:30a
Vintage Downtown

Easter Sunday will be one of our most exciting Sundays of the year where we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Because of this act, we can experience new life in Jesus, and we commemorate that through baptism. We look forward to celebrating the hope we have in Jesus, and encourage you to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this special day! If you’re interested in being baptized, please contact Eric Spivey for more details. 

Women's Brunch

Saturday, May 6, 10a
1880 Room
All Vintage women are invited to come enjoy a morning together. We will share a meal together, hear a devotional from one of our ministry leaders, and also work on another project to serve Layers of Dignity, one of our local partnerships. You can let us know you are planning to attend by filling out the RSVP here.

Kids Room Spring Cleaning

Saturday, March 25, 9a-12p
Vintage Downtown 

This is an opportunity for our families to come serve together by helping to give all the kids rooms a good clean and refresh. Come as a family or an individual anytime during our 3-hour window to pitch in. We will be cleaning behind furniture, dusting, wiping down baseboards, wiping down cabinets, sanitizing toys, and purging old and broken toys. Snacks and bottled water will be provided. If you have any questions please reach out to Lizzie Merritt.

Family Camp

Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30
Young Life's Windy Gap
We are heading back for another incredible weekend at Windy Gap! All families are invited for a few days away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a weekend filled with laughter, adventure, good food, and great memories as we experience the rich life that Jesus has to offer each of us. Please reach out to Lizzie Merritt for more details or to sign your family up!

VBS - Save the Date!

July 17-21
Vintage Downtown
Vintage Church Downtown is looking forward to another incredible week of Vacation Bible School. From July 17 - 21 all pre-k through 5th graders are invited to participate in a week filled with daily bible lessons, crafts, music, activities, and more. For now we encourage you to save the date. Registration will go live here on June 1st. Our Vintage VBS week is not possible without many amazing volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Lizzie Merritt to learn more.

Recurring

Vintage Students

*Sunday at a New Time!, 4:30p
Upstairs Classrooms
Vintage Students exists to partner with families to create an environment where every student is known, cared for, and loved. Students are welcome with no prerequisite of church background or prior belief. It is a place where we encourage middle and high-schoolers to bring their faith and their doubt as they seek to make sense of who Jesus says he is. We disciple students through large group teaching, small groups, intentional relationship building, and special events. For more information or to stay connected, please email Dylan Motta, the Vintage Students Director, or follow us on Instagram @Vintagestudentsnc.

Family Story Time

First Wednesday of Each Month, 10a
Toddler Room

Vintage families, we hope you will join for a great opportunity to simply play, read, and connect as a family. Along with reading a story together, we will also enjoy crafts, snacks, and time together with other families. This morning will be steered towards our toddler and pre-k kids, but all ages are welcome to join. For any questions you can email Lizzie Merritt

Embrace Grace

New Chapter Begins March 14
Vintage Downtown
Embrace Grace exists to walk alongside women who find themselves in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy. Our newest chapter of Embrace Grace will begin in March and run for twelve weeks as these individuals are supported physically, spiritually, and financially as needed. If you know someone who may wish to join this class or if you would like to be involved in some way, you can email embracegrace@vintagenc.com.

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, February 9 - March 30, 7p
1880 Room
All Vintage Downtown women and friends are invited to join for an 8-week study through the Gospel of Mark. We will gather on Thursday evenings for teaching, reading, and rich discussion. We'll have coffee, tea, and treats and then jump into our study. Bring your Bible, a pen, and a journal if you like to keep notes along the way. If you have any questions regarding this gathering, don't hesitate to email Cat Mallard

Baptisms

Baptism is a public profession of one's faith in Jesus. A visible symbol of God's saving work in an individual's life. We would love to discuss with you more about the sacrament of baptism. Upcoming baptisms are currently scheduled for April 9, June 11, & October 1. 

New Members Class

This class will take time to look at the doctrine, theology and DNA of Vintage Church. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are and what we believe. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Vintage or hoping to become a member is encouraged to attend. Upcoming classes are currently scheduled for June 16-17 & October 6-7.

Vintage College

Vintage College is a gathering for doubters, seekers, and followers of Jesus. Our mission is to grow deeper in our understanding of who he is, and help one another grow as disciples of Jesus. We believe that Jesus is worthy of our lives, and hope that college students at Vintage Church will come to know the gospel, live the gospel, and advance the gospel to the ends of the earth. Click here to learn more about Vintage College or email Haily Jacobs to get invovled.  

Vintage Moms

2nd & 4th Wednesday, 9:30a
Vintage Downtown
We are not meant to do life alone - So come join moms from all life-stages as we gather every other Wednesday. We will engage together on this journey of motherhood as we dive into scripture, celebrate victories and encourage one another along the way. Formerly known as MOPS, this is a group where you can bring your kids or not, and we will experience a time of fun, fellowship, and growth in Jesus. To find out more details on childcare costs, study materials, and more, please email Lauren Hill. 

Vintage Men Weekly Gathering

Tuesday mornings, 7-8am
Vintage Downtown - Downstairs K-2 room
At this weekly meeting men at Vintage Downtown gather to catch up, pray for one another, and hear from the Bible. The goal of our time together is to build authentic friendships that help us strengthen and encourage one another as we follow Jesus together. If you're interested in joining the gathering, email Seth at seth.wilcher@gmail.com.

In His Image Support Group

First Monday of every Month, 7p
3-5 Grade Room
Our society has so many ideas about what a woman's body should look like. So what happens when your body doesn't look like the ideal body type? You feel shame, you restrict, you punish yourself, and/or you seek to manipulate the body you have been given. What if you were able to love and appreciate the body God fearfully and wonderfully designed specifically for you? Our goal at In His Image is to provide women with a community of followers of Jesus who will listen to, encourage, and challenge each other in their body image and food struggles. No reading or study will be required prior to each meeting. We will just be openly discussing pressing topics around body image, food, and exercise. No RSVP necessary.

Baby Dedications

Baby dedications are an opportunity for parents to present their child before God and the church, and commit to seek after his grace and wisdom. It’s also a time for parents, to commit to model what following Jesus looks like and to know the importance of committing to a community of faith through the local church. Upcoming baby dedications are currently scheduled for June 4 & Oct 8.

Vintage Church is for you.

If you’ve been burned by the church, don’t trust it, don’t like it, or just plain don’t believe the claims Jesus makes, this church is for you. If you are curious, just investigating, or wondering whether Jesus is who he says he is in the Bible, this church is for you. If you’re a follower of his and want to share his love with this city and beyond, this church is for you. 

We recognize that belief is hard and that it is worth acknowledging and wrestling with the questions, doubts, objections and skepticism around the Christian faith. At Vintage, we welcome doubters and skeptics to process their doubts and beliefs with the recognition that it is not sufficient to hold doubts or beliefs just because we inherited them. If you are interested in processing your doubts and beliefs, or exploring Christianity, I would love for you to email me at jordan.penley@vintagenc.com so we can walk alongside as you investigate the claims of Jesus.” – Jordan Penley