Child Dedication
2021-11-07 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
On Sunday, November 7, we will be hosting a special time of Child Dedication during our Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 AM. If you are interested in dedicating your child on that day please contact our Kids Minister Morgan Bishop by clicking here.

Mission Trip Informational Meeting
2021-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
If you are interested in joining us on a Mission Trip to Ensenada, Mexico during Spring Break 2022 (March 19-26), then join us on Sunday, November 14 in the Next Steps Room after the 11 AM service for an informational meeting. This is a great mission trip for families!

Baptism Sunday
2021-11-21 09:30 - 12:00
Here at Vaughn Forest, we love seeing life-change through Jesus and we love seeing folks express that life-change through Baptism! If you are interested in being baptized, we want to make that happen for you. Our next Baptism Sunday is coming up on November 21, during our Sunday services at 9:30 and 11:00 AM. If you would like to be baptized, email our Ministries Pastor PJ Beaver by clicking here or sign up this Sunday on your connection card.

The Promise of Christmas
2021-11-28 09:30 - 12:30
We will kick off our Christmas Season at Vaughn Forest Church with the start of our Christmas Message Series, “The Promise of Christmas”, on Sunday, November 28, at 9:30 and 11 AM and continue all December long. We will be taking a look at some of the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ and learning about how they were fulfilled by the baby in a manger over 2000 years ago, as well as how the story of Christmas applies to our lives today. We know you will love this message series!

Compassion Journey
2021-12-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-05 09:00 - 13:00
Join us at Vaughn Forest Church on Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Sunday, December 5 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for the Compassion Journey, a part of our “Be A Light” Christmas Offering as we shine the light of Jesus to the world around us.
The reality that most of us live our lives in sharp contrast to how others in our world live theirs can be a challenging idea for us to grasp. Even more challenging is sharing this contrast with our children. The Compassion Journey experience connects visitors to some of the realities for children growing up in extreme poverty. What do they eat? What do they fear? What do they dream about? What are their prayers? This experience will help families create conversations that help educate and can ignite compassion for the least of these. It’s a chance to see life from a completely different perspective.
The Compassion Journey is an audio-guided trip through six learning stations that share with visitors the environments and some of the unique challenges that face those growing up under the weight of extreme poverty. It also provides a chance to reflect and share in short break-out style conversations about what each one in your group is taking in. This event allows visitors to dive a bit deeper into topics of global hunger, living environments and the conditions children in poverty face every day. It is our hope that this experience will play a role in challenging us all to become more aware of the challenges that exist for children growing up on less than $2/day. The event is free and appropriate for all ages.
To sign up to attend, please click here.
To sign up to volunteer at the Compassion Journey, please click here.
We cannot wait to see you for the Compassion Journey at Vaughn Forest Church!

Member's Meeting
2021-12-05 16:00 - 17:00
All members are invited to join us for our annual Member’s Meeting on Sunday, December 5, at 4:00 PM in the Main Auditorium of Vaughn Forest Church. We will be approving the 2022 budget, voting on the proposed changes to the bylaws, celebrating all that God has done in 2021, and looking to where God is taking us this next year.

Vaughn Forest Sunday Morning Christmas Party
2021-12-12 09:30 - 12:30
We are so excited for our Sunday Morning Christmas Party on December 12! Your family will have a blast celebrating the season with a live nativity, free Christmas Family Photo Booths (with professional photographers!), characters for kids (including Olaf, R2D2, Minions, and Goofy), Christmas music, and more. The fun will start at 9:00 AM that morning and continue throughout our time together at church until about 12:30. Invite your friends and come join us!

Christmas Eve Service
2021-12-24 17:00 - 18:00
You and your family are invited to join us on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 5:00 PM for a special candlelight service as we celebrate the birth of Christ together with some of your favorite Christmas songs, a brief message from Pastor Adam, and a special time of lighting candles together (one for every person who attends.) We know this will be the highlight of your Christmas season!

Holiday Schedule
2022-01-02 09:30 - 10:30
Just a reminder that we only have one service on January 2 at 9:30 AM with Kids Ministry available for babies through 4 years old. Our 9:30 AM service will be a family friendly service including all elementary, middle school, and high school students.
On Sunday, January 9, we are back to normal with services at 9:30 and 11:00 AM with Kids Ministry and Student Ministry available at their regular times.

Next Steps Class
2022-01-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for our upcoming Next Steps Class on this Sunday, January 9 and Sunday, January 16, at 11:00 AM at Vaughn Forest Church! Our Next Steps Class is a fun experience built to discover and celebrate your God given personality, passions, and gifting, as well as get you connected to membership here at Vaughn Forest Church. You might discover something new about yourself or confirm some things you already know about yourself while learning more about how to get plugged in at VFC. Children’s ministry is available during the class for kids birth through 5th grade in the normal VF Kids location. To sign up, click here

Discover Vaughn Forest
2022-01-23 11:00 - 13:30
If you are new to Vaughn Forest, then we invite you to join us for Discover Vaughn Forest on Sunday, January 23, after the 11 AM service. You will be able to meet our pastors and staff and learn more about VFC. A free lunch is provided. Register by clicking here

Kid Faith
2022-01-30 12:15 - 13:15
Kid Faith is a brand new class for kids ages kindergarten through 5th grade along with their parents to learn about salvation and baptism.
•When? Sunday, January 30 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM.
•Where? East Auditorium at Vaughn Forest.
•Who? Kids, ages kindergarten through 5th grade, who have expressed an interest in salvation and/or baptism, along with at least one their parents.
•Why? Becoming a Christ follower is the most important decision your child can make and we know that parents want to be a part of the process. In Kid Faith we will answer questions like *Who is God? *What is sin? *Who is Jesus and why did He have to die? *What is baptism and why is it important? We will answer all of these questions in a fun, interactive and age appropriate way. Also, we will equip you as the parent to have more in depth conversations with your child at home!
•How do I sign up? Simply mark the Kid Faith next step on the back of your connection card on Sunday or email our Kids Minister Morgan Bishop by clicking here.

It's Not Just A Phase - Parenting In A Post-Pandemic World
2022-02-06 09:30 - 12:30
You’re invited to Vaughn Forest Church on Sunday, February 6 at 9:30 or 11:00 AM, for the kick off of our new series “It’s Not Just A Phase – Parenting In A Post-Pandemic World”!
In this brand new teaching series “Its Not Just A Phase, Parenting in A Post Pandemic World” we believe that God wants to…
• Remind you that you are still the key influencer in your children’s lives.
• Encourage you with timeless principles from His Word that still apply today.
• Surround you with other parents who can provide encouragement and guidance.
• Give you wisdom on allowing your kids to enjoy technology without it taking over their lives.
• Equip you to draw out the individuality in your child while also helping them understand the value of being a part of your family.
• Help you to navigate the challenges of emotional health for your children and yourself in the new reality we live in.
The good news is that if you are feeling overwhelmed by parenting in a post-pandemic world…you are not alone. In this brand new series “It’s Not Just A Phase” we will talk about how to successfully navigate the challenges of parenting your children in a world where the rules have permanently changed and yesterdays methods just aren’t enough.
“I’d like to invite you to join me on Sunday, February 6 at 9:30 or 11:00 AM, at Vaughn Forest Church as we kick off a brand new series on parenting in a post pandemic world called “It’s Not Just A Phase.” I think all of us as parents have felt the strain of trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to raising our kids in the world we live in today. It may surprise you to know that even in these unprecedented times, God has some timeless wisdom to help you be successful as a parent and to relieve that extra stress that we all feel.
In this series, we will take a look at some of the biggest issues that parents are facing today and in a very practical manner, discover what God’s Word has to say about them…dealing with your child’s attitude and disobedience, how to win when it comes to your child’s access to technology, guiding your child to a healthy emotional state when you feel like you are at the end of your own rope, helping your family have time for each other when everything else in the world is demanding your attention, and more.
Even in these crazy times we live in, God cares so much for you and He wants you to know that He is greater than any circumstances you and your family may be facing.
I hope to see you this weekend at Vaughn Forest Church! I look forward to meeting you!”
-Adam Bishop, Lead Pastor

Be A Light Weekend
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-13
Sign Up Here!
Be The Light Student Weekend is an incredible fun-filled weekend where your student gets to be the light of Jesus to their friends and community. Whether it’s inviting their friend to hear about Jesus, connecting in relationship with others, having fun or serving a local organization that Vaughn Forest Church has partnered with, your student will not want to miss this!
Cost
$25 Per Student
Friday
Day 1
Late Night Game Night
6pm-10pm
We will have team competitions all night. Including but not limited to…

The Floor Is Lava competition
Extreme Don’t Drop It!
Lazar Relay
and much more

Saturday
Day 2
Service Project
10:30am-3pm
The following morning we will meet at the church and head out to serve Pike Road Elementary and Mercy House.
Evening Worship
5pm-6pm
An evening full of engaging worship and gospel-centered teaching will provide practical ways in which your student can live differently and impact their world for Jesus.
Sunday
Day 3
Be A Light Final Challenge/Life Groups
9:30-10:30

Better Together Women's Night at Vaughn Forest Church
2022-03-11 18:30 - 21:00
Ladies! You are invited to a night full of laughter, delicious food, and encouragement on Friday, March 11, from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, at Vaughn Forest Church. Let’s worship together and get real while hearing from a panel of incredible women discussing topics we are all facing. You will leave encouraged, refreshed, and connected with other women just like you. This event is completely free and we cannot wait to see you there!
Oh! And bring some friends!!!

Mission Trip to Ensenada, Mexico
2022-03-19 - 2022-03-26
Vaughn Forest Church will be going to Ensenada Mexico during Spring Break, March 19-26, to help build homes for the people who live there and share with them the gospel of Christ. For more information on this trip, please reach out to Ministries Pastor PJ Beaver by clicking here.

Vaughn Forest Blood Drive
2022-03-27 09:00 - 13:00
Stop by the bloodmobile that will be parked out front that morning to donate. Thank you!

Parent Informational Meeting High School Camp Generate
2022-04-01 12:30 - 13:15
For students who are interested in attending camp VF Students will be hosting a parent information meet after the 11a service.

Kid Faith
2022-04-10 12:15 - 13:15
Join us for Kid Faith! Kid Faith is a brand new class for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade along with their parents to learn about salvation and baptism.
•When? Sunday, April 10 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM.
•Where? 2nd Floor VF Kids Large Group Room.
•Who? Kids, in kindergarten through 5th grade, who have expressed an interest in salvation and/or baptism, along with at least one their parents.
•Why? Becoming a Christ follower is the most important decision your child can make and we know that parents want to be a part of the process. In Kid Faith we will answer questions like *Who is God? *What is sin? *Who is Jesus and why did He have to die? *What is baptism and why is it important? We will answer all of these questions in a fun, interactive and age appropriate way. Also, we will equip you as the parent to have more in depth conversations with your child at home!
How do I sign up?
Simply mark the Kid Faith next step on the back of your connection card on Sunday or email Morgan Bishop.

Night of Worship
2022-04-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Night of Worship and Baptism the Thursday before Easter on April 14, at 6:00 PM, at Vaughn Forest Church! We will meet in the main auditorium for a time of worship through music, a brief message from Pastor Adam, and celebration of new life in Christ through baptism.
If you are interested in being baptized at our Night of Worship and Baptism, please email our Ministries Pastor PJ Beaver by clicking here and we will follow up with you to schedule your baptism.
Childcare is available for babies through 1st grade.
We look forward to worshipping with you!

Easter
2022-04-17
You are invited to Easter Sunday at Vaughn Forest Church on Sunday, April 17, at 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM!
What can I expect at Easter at Vaughn Forest Church?
Easter is one of our favorite times of the year and we are looking forward to celebrating it with you! You can expect some incredible music from our Worship Band, a great message from our Lead Pastor Adam Bishop that will meet you right where you are, and fun and engaging environments for your entire family.
What do you have for my family at Easter at Vaughn Forest Church?
For Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool
Our Younger VF Kids Ministry is designed to provide the best quality of care for your greatest treasure – your little one. Babies, toddlers, and Preschoolers are all cared for in separate environments so that your child is with other little ones that are the same age. All of our VF Kids Volunteers have been trained to provide the best quality of care so that you can have peace of mind while enjoying our worship services. VF Kids Ministry is available at all of our worship times (9:30 and 11:00 AM.)
For K5 through 5th Grade
Our Older VF Kids Ministry is designed to make learning about God fun! This high energy fun environment is provided for all Kindergartners through 5th graders and combines music, drama, videos, big group time, and small group discussion to help your child see just how much God loves them. VF Kids Ministry is available at all of our worship times (9:30 and 11:00 AM.)
For VF Students (6th through 12th Grade)
Our VF Student Ministry is is a place where 6th graders through 12th graders can have their own high-energy time of playing arcade games with each other, hanging out with friends, a fun-filled big group time, and small group discussion time broken up by grades where your student is taught to live a life that matters. Our VF Student Ministry is designed with your Middle and High Schoolers specific needs in mind and the adults who lead it have just as much energy and fun as the students! Our VF Student Ministry is offered during the 9:30 AM hour only on Sunday mornings.
Do I have to be a member of Vaughn Forest Church to attend?
No, everyone is welcome to join us!
Can I invite others?
Yes! We’d love for you to invite friends and family to join us for Easter at Vaughn Forest Church!

Men's Night
2022-04-28 18:00 - 19:30
All men are invited to join us on Thursday, April 28, from 6:00-7:30 PM at the back of Vaughn Forest Church for burgers, games, prizes, and a great time of hanging out with your buddies.
We will have various games for some friendly competition and the winners will take home some great prizes.

For more info and to sign up, click here.

Mother's Day
2022-05-08 09:00 - 12:30
Join us for Mother’s Day at Vaughn Forest. Free family photos by our professional photographers will be available!

Child Dedication
2022-05-08 09:30 - 12:00
On Mother’s Day, May 8, we will be hosting a special time of Child Dedication during our Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 AM. If you are interested in dedicating your child on that day please contact our Kids Minister Morgan Bishop by clicking here. She will get you all the info you need to get signed up.

Graduate Recognition Sunday
2022-05-15
We cannot wait to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with you. On Sunday, May 15 during our worship services, we want to share with the church your accomplishments, pray for you, and celebrate with gifts and lunch. This will be a special celebration for you and your family.
To register for Graduate Recognition Sunday, please click here.

Graduating 5th Grade Pool Party
2022-05-21 16:00 - 18:00
There is nothing like a pool party and this is a fun way to introduce our up and coming sixth graders and parents to VF Student Ministry.
You can register here

Middle School Summer Camp
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-19
6th-8th Grade students will spend two nights and Sunday morning having fun while connecting with each other and growing in their relationship with Jesus. Each night there will be dinner, fun and games, high energy worship, and a big event that your Middle Schooler will not want to miss.
The cost is $40 per child and you can register here.

Movie Night
2022-06-29 18:00 - 20:00
Make plans to join us for our VFC Student Ministry Movie Night tomorrow night, June 29, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the East Auditorium! We will have free popcorn, candy, and drinks and be watching “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” (Rated PG). All students entering 6th grade through entering 12th grade are invited to join us.
