In this day and age it is hard to skim the news, look at social media or engage with society without noticing the profound impact of race. If you’ve taken this course before, it’s updated and refreshed from the previous content. In this 6 week course, we will focus on understanding race through 3 themes (History, Identity, Community) and ask “Who is God? And Who Are We?” in response to each of these themes. We will also use the IFS (Internal Family Systems) process to examine the emotions and protective responses you have around race, in a safe, compassionate way. To apply to join the study cohort, please fill out the application form. Led by Ruthie Johnson and Corey Busch

Wednesdays | October 7 – November 11 | 6:30-8pm | Online

Paul encourages us in 1 Corinthians 14, “Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. The one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.”

I have found receiving words of prophecy from people in my church community has really helped me grow in following Jesus. And I have seen people’s lives changed as I and others have shared words of prophecy with them. And I have been on the receiving end of “unhelpful, negative, critical words.” I have needed to be set free from the power of these words.

How can you and I grow in sharing prophetic words in ways that help people connect to God and grow? Join Jon Marsden for this 4 week class online and learn together!

Wednesdays | September 30 – October 21 | 7:30pm

MercyKids (and their families) are invited to join us for a special MercyKids church at 9:30am. Our short service will include Holy Moly, worship and prayer.

Sign up to join us in person in the auditorium using the button on the right. Read Mercy’s Indoor Worship Service COVID Protocols in advance of attending in person.

To join us via livestream, watch on Mercy’s Facebook page or Mercy’s YouTube channel.

Register for our indoors, in-person service on Sundays at 10am. Wear a mask and plan to sit in socially distant seating in the Mercy auditorium. Bring your own coffee and sit with your household but be sure to say hello to folks you don’t yet know. We’re looking forward to gathering together in-person again for a family-friendly worship service.

Read Mercy’s Indoor Worship Service COVID Protocols in advance of attending in person.

Fall Small Church gatherings are small, diverse groups of people at Mercy connecting briefly each Sunday throughout the fall from 11-11:30am for Communion and a Question. Fall Small Churches will connect via Zoom.

Mercy will assign individuals and families to a Fall Small Church with the goal of making space for new relationships and connections as we practice loving and valuing all individuals at Mercy as image bearers of God. Fall Small Church is intended to serve as a Sunday church gathering–it does not replace Growth Group participation. Fall Small Church hosts will facilitate Communion and a Question each week as the corporate Sunday gathering.

MercyYouth Church is back in the building on Sunday evenings at 5pm! Youth Pastor Leo Alves and the MercyYouth team are facilitating weekly connection and growth opportunities for 6th grade to 12th grade students.

We will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing as we gather in the Youth Room at Mercy on Sunday evenings.

Join us on Mondays in October as we connect with God and connect with each other! We’ll provide safe, fun, and curious activities as we enjoy knowing God through Creation. Locations vary – sign up only once and you’ll receive each week’s location and activity to join us when you can!

Elementary age: 10/5 & 10/19, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Pre-school age: 10/12 & 10/26 3:30pm – 4:30pm

“Liberation in Faith” has been a safe space for Black people in and outside of the Mercy community to find God’s invitation for peace and healing. This season, we’re bringing it back as an official Mercy group. Each meeting will be centered around a piece from “Prayers for Dark People” by W. E. B. Du Bois. Members are welcome to buy the book, but it is not required. Starting October 26th, we’ll meet 7pm—8:30pm every other Monday at Mercy with a Google Meet link available for folks who’d like to join virtually.

A child dedication at Mercy is a way for parents to declare before friends, family and God that you will “direct [your] children onto the right path so that when they’re older, they won’t leave it” (Proverbs 22:6). We believe parenting is a high calling, and we want to support and celebrate you in it as you model a foundation of faith and prayer in your life for your child.

This fall, we are offering two opportunities for child dedication:

Tuesday, October 27, 5:30pm, outdoor at Como Park Fire Pits (filmed)

Sunday, November 8, 10am, indoor at Mercy Vineyard Church (livestreamed)

Invite God to heal, speak and be present through your prayers. At Mercy, we believe anyone can learn how to hear from God and pray for others with power and effectiveness. This training teaches you what the Bible says about the power of prayer and how we can each participate in it. This core class (formerly called Learning to Minister Like Jesus) is required for those interested in joining the Sunday morning Prayer Team or desiring to be a leader at Mercy. Led by Tommy Wesley.

Wednesdays | October 28 – November 4 | 6pm

What are the issues that matter in your marriage? Respect, Communication, Child Rearing, Finances, Conflict, Affection… How do you prioritize the matter of your marriage? Via specific love language styles, with your heart, in your eyes, through prayer…Join us in discussing ways to grow marriage skills, and ideas on valuing this most important relationship. We will facilitate more than teach so come expecting to share and listen, theorize and apply. Jonathan and Colette have been married over 20 years. They are opposites in almost every way except their commitment to Jesus as the center of their marriage. The Stuarts have made all kinds of mistakes, experienced great joys, and learned many lessons. Together in raising their three teenagers they are committed to growing stronger with one another.

Wednesdays | October 28 – November 18 | 8-9:30pm | Online

This isn’t your MUMMY’S Halloween party! Join us in the Mercy parking lot for an all-ages, candy forward, costume-friendly party. We’ll have music, candy, fun, candy, a costume parade, and did we mention candy?

INVITE FRIENDS! Halloween might look different this year but here’s a fun way to see some friends and neighbors in a safe environment, with candy.

Sign up so we know how much candy to buy!

Join Kisha Herrod for a laid-back, low-bar online cooking class! We will be assembling 3 meals (1 meal each week) step-by-step. First week includes information on cooking from the soul. The meals include: a breakfast entree’, a lunch hot dish, and a dinner entree.

I will send you a supply/food list prior to each class if you want to cook at the same time as me, or you can just observe and take notes and cook at a later date if you prefer. **This is an online-only cooking class.

Wednesdays | November 4 – November 18 | 8-9:30pm | Online

A child dedication at Mercy is a way for parents to declare before friends, family and God that you will “direct [your] children onto the right path so that when they’re older, they won’t leave it” (Proverbs 22:6). We believe parenting is a high calling, and we want to support and celebrate you in it as you model a foundation of faith and prayer in your life for your child.

This fall, we are offering two opportunities for child dedication:

Tuesday, October 27, 5:30pm, outdoor at Como Park Fire Pits (will be filmed)

Sunday, November 8, 10am, indoor at Mercy Vineyard Church

Come learn more about Mercy and how you can get involved. This is for anyone new to Mercy or for anyone who is looking to take the next step of involvement–we are so glad you are here and want to find a space for you in our community.

The Welcome Gathering occurs the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We are hosting another Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, November 12, from 12noon to 6pm. Here’s how you can participate: 1) Sign up to donate blood and support an organization that is impacting our community by collecting life-saving blood donations and/or 2) volunteer to welcome and sign in volunteers and create a positive experience of being in a church for donors from outside Mercy.

Here’s how to sign up to donate blood:

1. Visit redcrossblood.org (or click “Sign Up”)
2. Type “Mercy” in the Find A Blood Drive search bar
3. Select the Mercy Vineyard Church drive and sign up for a time that works for you.

If you would like to volunteer to help sign people in and create a warm, welcoming environment, email kelly.mortvedt@mercyvineyard.org to sign up for the 12-3pm or 3-6pm shift.

Join us in an online webinar to learn more about Mercy and how you can get involved. This is for anyone new to Mercy or for anyone who is looking to take the next step of involvement–we are so glad you are here and want to find a space for you in our community.

The Welcome Gathering Webinar occurs the 3rd Wednesday of each month.