WELCOME
WELCOME
Connected and Growing.
Connected to God, each other, and our community.
Growing in Christ and love for each other.
We believe that we become stronger, more complete people when we come together to experience our Creator, who gives us life.
Orchard invites everyone, young and old, to come together, make new friends, find support and healing, and experience the love of Jesus Christ.
We will see you Sunday morning!
Sundays at 10:30 am in person or watch our Live Stream
8180 Telephone Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
(main parking lot is off of Placid)
(805)647-3757
KIDS & YOUTH
What is there for Kids and Youth?
We provide childcare from newborn to 3 years old in our nursery. We have a wonderful Orchard Kids program for kids ages 3 - 5th grade.
Middle and High School students are encouraged to attend the Sunday Morning Education Hour from 9-10 am and then worship with the entire church on Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
Youth Group happens on Sunday evenings from 4-6 pm.
Sonshine Preschool is a child-oriented school. Preschool children learn through creative play, firsthand experiences, and through the use of a variety of materials, both indoors and out. We provide a safe environment where children are encouraged to make friends, become independent, develop self-esteem, develop self-control and make good choices.
For more details click below!
SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION HOUR
Discipleship Sunday morning education opportunities for all ages. Classes will meet at 9 AM for one hour, followed by light refreshments and fellowship on the patio until the start of worship at 10:30 AM.
Parent Life aims to empower parents with biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and insights to help guide their children of all ages through the journey of growth and development. We will review and discuss Bible passages together, look at what it means for us as both people of faith and as parents, and will be open to discussing our successes and challenges in parenting through faith.
Biblical Foundations for Life - Explore the story of the Bible and how the parts relate to each other, to Jesus, and to you. Understand your part in this continuing story. This discussion-oriented class will take you through the Bible in a year. Open to all adults of any age or history with the church or faith experience. Meets in the Library with Rich Smith
High school students will discuss the upcoming sermon references with David Pels in the High School Room.
Middle school students will explore "The Chronicles of Narnia" with Scott Lynn in the Middle School Room.
Intercessory Prayer Group
Intercessory prayer is group prayer time focused on the immediate prayer requests sent to the prayer chain and other requests from our church and community. We petition the Lord for needs and wait on the Holy Spirit to guide us for prayer for other church, local, regional, and world needs.
Men's Sunday Morning Fellowship
Spend time in the Bible, walking together through our faith.
Supervised child care will be provided for all ages up to fifth grade during the 9 AM hour. Parents will pick up their children at 10 AM for fellowship on the patio. Families will sit together in worship at 10:30 AM. Kids will be dismissed after the Kids' Message to Orchard Kids for the remainder of the service.
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Following the Service
Lessons From Paul's Travels
Noon - 1 PM
Library
We will review some of the lessons Paul learned and the techniques he used to "bring the Gospel to all Nations" during his first and second missionary journey. We will apply these lessons to our own "story" as we prepare ourselves to "bring the Gospel to all Nations," even if that means our neighbor or the stranger we meet at the grocery store.
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
Orchard Community Church is located on the east side of sunny Ventura, CA.
The main parking lot is located off of Placid Ave.
Join us in person or on the Live Stream Sunday mornings at 10:30 am
Worship service is about an hour and usually contains the following:
All children are welcome in the worship service and there is an infant cry room on the west side of the main worship room. All children start off with their parents in the main Worship Center. After a few worship songs and the Children’s Message, children (preschool to 5th grade) are escorted downstairs to “Orchard Kids”.
Come as you are and as you are comfortable because we believe God cares about our heart, not our clothing.
Sunday Mornings - Kids begin worship with their family and will be dismissed following the Kids’ Message, escorted by our Orchard Kids’ Leaders to our beautiful outdoor classroom space in the children’s play yard for a Bible story, activities, crafts, and games.
Wednesday Afternoon - Orchard Kids Club is an after school program for kids preschool through 5th grade.
Middle and High School students come join us whether it is at our weekly youth group and small groups, Sunday School, various trips, and camps, or service projects and missions.
Youth Group - Sundays in the Youth Building from 4-6 pm
Roast with Rich -Tuesday (when VUSD is in session) at Starbuck (near Balboa/Buena) from 3-4:30 pm
More info on our Youth Page!
We welcome you to check out our Orchard Ministries Page for more information on each of our ministries. Please reach out to the Committee Chair or Director listed if you would like to serve in their ministry area.
We have small groups for men, women, co-ed, college, and youth. Some are in-person, some via Zoom, and some have a hybrid style. Visit our Small Groups page for a full list of groups.
Service comes in many forms, and God has given each of us different talents and gifts to serve in the Body of Christ.
We invite you to share your talents and gifts by:
Not sure what your talent or spiritual gifts are? Many online tests can help or schedule a meeting with Pastor Matt.
WORSHIP LOCATIONS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU