It’s been common to hear people say that they went to a church for a significant period of time and never really felt connected. What I’ve come to realize is that what is really being said is that they attended a large gathering of that church community… and that any such gathering that’s larger than 25 people… isn’t by nature designed to develop meaningful personal connection. Sociologists will affirm that basic truth. The reality is that we don’t attend a church… we are the church. What we attend are gatherings of the ...

Coming three or four Sunday afternoons starting February 12, this class will help train you to follow after Jesus more faithfully and effectively through prayer ministry. This class will also equip you to serve as part of our After-Service-Prayer-Team. The After Service Prayer Team ministers by praying for the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of people after each service on a scheduled basis. Anyone may receive ministry from this team. To find out more about this class, contact our offices....

It's really hard to grow if you're not planted..... and so we invite anyone who is desiring to explore or establish greater commitment to the Westside Vineyard to attend our Vineyard Getting Planted Class. Getting Planted is a four week course for all who desire to explore or establish deeper commitment into the Westside Vineyard. Topics include: Why we exist as a community The bigger picture of our history and story What God has called us to be about How you can be a meaningful part of God's calling in this time and ...

God's love is given to us freely... and generously. Join us on Saturday, August 20 as we share God's love in a practical way by washing cars (and giving drivers $1). Sign up for a shift here, and then meet in the Vineyard North Parking Lot at the appropriate time on Saturday, August 20. Let's go serve somebody!

Our Sunday evening Altaer teaching series this summer is "Living the Dream". Through the duration of the series we'll be exploring and learning from the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. As part of engaging the story, we're encouraging everyone to join in a straightforward daily reading plan through the latter part of the book of Genesis. We encourage you to set aside time and space to read, examine, and apply the passages of Scripture below. You can follow the suggestions on the table (reading a passage each day Monday - Friday for 3 ...

These weeks (June 26 & July 3), we're engaging stories of God's transforming power in our lives. During our current Sunday gatherings we're hearing from some in the community... and we're encouraging everyone to reflect on your own story. Consider: Reflect: Set aside some time to quiet yourself. Be still. Ask the Holy Spirit to come and show you God’s mighty hand in your life over the years. As you listen, you may become aware of episodes of God’s power that you’re familiar with… or new episodes may come to mind. As you ...

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RE:FLECT is a personal, multi-sensory, interactive worship experience to be held in our special reflection room… a sacred space set apart to help you engage more of the reality of the love of the Father for you. Re:flect will take place Sunday, March 25 through Good Friday, April 6. Set aside an hour or more of personal time: Monday through Saturday 6:30am-8:30pm Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm You’re invited to join ... A Special “Lenten” Season of SPIRITUAL DEVOTION ... Monday, March 14th through April 22nd (Good Friday) ...

You’re invited to join ... A Special “Lenten” Season of SPIRITUAL DEVOTION ... Monday, February 27th through April 22nd (Good Friday) The English word lent (related to the word lengthen) refers to a period of joining in Christ’s preparation preceding the events of Good Friday and Easter through a season of dedicated prayer and fasting. Based on Christ’s own 40 days in the wilderness in preparation for His ministry, the period became that of 40 days. We join in the tradition of many of the earliest Christ followers in this season ...

Do you feel like you live in two separate worlds… work and church? Do you yearn for more meaningful or fulfilling outcomes from your daily work efforts? Are you unsure how—or if—your work can be pleasing to God? Do you feel your job is less important because it is not professional ministry? Join us for a one-day workshop designed to equip and empower the working believer. When: February 4, 2012, Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where: Vineyard Christian Fellowship 3838 S. Centinela Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066 (click here for ...

Saturday, Jan. 18, 7pm Find out more and RSVP. The Vineyard Westside and the Altaer Community are excited to show the film Furious Love. We're hoping to show the film and engage with the power of the love of God! Here is the blurb from the official Furious Love site with all the details of the film: "In his first film, Finger of God, Darren Wilson traveled the world chasing the miraculous. This time, he's chasing love. In an attempt to put God's love to the test, he travels to some of the darkest spiritual climates on the planet to see ...

February 24, 25, 26 Join us Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday night.... February 24, 25, 26...... FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 7pm, University Presbyterian Church 900 Hilgard Ave., LA 90024 310.208.3991 info@upcla.org Conference held in the 1F Charles Doak Auditorium (Parking available on site & through public parking) SUNDAY 6:07pm, Westside Vineyard 3838 South Centinela Ave, LA 90066 310.391.7366 info@vcfwestside.org WITH ROBBY DAWKINS and ANDY PARK Robby is a fifth generation pastor who grew up seeing lives transformed ...

This holiday season will mean special gatherings at the Vineyard: Note: There will be no Altaer 6:07pm Gatherings on Sunday, Dec. 25 or Sunday, Jan. 1. We'll be joining in the 11:00am worship gatherings.

During the summer, many of our regular home churches and groups go on break for School of Ministry. The School of Ministry is designed to equip and empower those seeking to live as disciples of Jesus through focused & practical training. REGISTER NOW< > Check out below the courses to be offered for Session 2 (4 weeks - starting Aug. 9) Find out more about instructors, registration options, childcare, etc...< > < > Streams of Spirituality (with Ramon Mayo) - An exploration of the six streams of spirituality - conplemplative, ...

Through the years, the Westside Vineyard Community has experienced God working in our hearts and stretching us to become a church where, among other things, children and youth are really seen through Jesus’ eyes…welcomed in His presence. We envision a church where we gladly invest our hearts, time, and resources in imparting the knowledge of God and the future of His ministry to the next generations. It’s our vision to be a church where each successive generation of lives and leaders will be blessed to rise up and reach their own ...