About Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Sundays at MVPC Online Giving MVPC Leadership Endowment Giving Zoom Numbers 2023-2024 Annual Ministry Report Latest MVPC Grapevine Newsletter Renovations 2023 Annual Financial Report Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church has been serving Skagit Valley for the last 120 years from our original church site in downtown Mount Vernon to our current church site on the hill, across from the Skagit Valley Hospital. We are a growing Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation and would love to welcome you and your family! ​ ​ Mission Gr owing Followers of Christ Vision Know God's Love and Share it with others Priorities Deepening life of Prayer and Discernment Increasing Biblical Knowledge and Understanding Caring for one another, the church and the community Unified Mission with the Marginalized Annual Ministry Report

Staff ​ (To get in touch with any of us please send to mvpc@MountVernonPres.org Your message will be forwarded) ​ Pastor Rev. Dan Holland ​ ​ Associate Pastor of Discipleship Pastor Rebecca Holland ​ ​ Director of Music Ministry Joshua VerHalen ​ ​ Ministry Facilitator/Office Coordinator Austin Steirer ​ ​ Nursery Staff Miriam Natalie Kimora Avalon Michaela Elders Jan Eerkes ​ Rob Hall ​ Bruce Lavers ​ ​ Jessica Jasper ​ ​ Deacons Laurel Coalwell ​ Ward Ernst ​ Carol Pursell ​ David Lorente ​ David Reamer ​ Kitty Willis 2024 Nominees

MVPC Small Groups Joining a small group is a great way to grow in your faith and get connected at MVPC. Contact the church office, 360-424-7675, to speak with Pastor Rebecca about which group might be the right fit for you! ​ Open Small Groups: There are a few open small groups that folks can join at any time including the Women's Small Group that meets on the 2nd Thursdays at Noon at Haggen, the Family Small Group that meets monthly for a potluck dinner, and the new Seniors Small Group that will meet on Wednesdays! Let the church know if you are interested in starting a new group - we would love to have a hiking group or craft group or Men's small group! ​ Seasonal Small Groups: Join a seasonal small group during Advent and/or Lent to grow in your faith while reading through an Advent or Lenten Devotional with old and new friends. Let the church know if you are interested in starting a new seasonal group like a summer group! ​ Set Small Groups: There are a number of set small groups that are often open to taking new members or let the church know if you are interested in starting a new set small group.

Skagit Mom Co Facebook Group Skagit Mom Co and Kid Co The Skagit Mom Co is a place for moms in the community to connect with each other and grow in their faith in the midst of the challenges of parenting young kids. The Mom Co stands for The Mom Community: encouraging and equipping moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, and as women and leaders of faith. The Skagit Mom Co meets from 9:30 to 11:30 am on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays September through May at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Good Shepherd Hall to enjoy coffee, fellowship, and a program designed to inspire moms as they grow in their faith and navigate the challenges of raising young kids. "Babes in arms" are welcome in the meeting. The Skagit Kid Co Program is provided during Skagit Mom Co for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to experience God's love and grow in their faith. Please note: we are not able to accommodate older kids or kids that you are providing childcare to at this time. All volunteers are background checked and trained to provide a loving and fun program. ​ Please come and see if the Skagit Mom Co might be a place for you to connect and grow and if the Skagit Kid Co might be a place for your young kids to experience God's amazing love. Feel free to talk with Pastor Rebecca if you have questions and want to find out more or just show up to a meeting! ​ Mom Co 2024 - 2025 Programs and Events ​ -September 10th - Program Kick Off! -September 24th -October 8th -October 22nd -Moms Morning Out: October 26th 10 am at Tri Dee -November 12th -No Meeting 11/26 due to Thanksgiving Week -December 10th - Christmas Party Gift Exchange! -No Meeting 12/24 due to Christmas Eve -January 14th -Moms Game Night Out: Friday January 24th -January 28th -February 11th -February 25th -March 11th -March 25th -April 8th - Special Spring Break Program for school kids too! -April 22nd -April 25 and 26th: Mom Co Rummage Sale! -May 13th - Mother's Day Tea -May 27th - Favorite Things End of the Year Party! -June 7th - Mom Co Summer Potluck ​ -Summer Playdates at Parks on 2nd and 4th Tues TBD- ​

MVPC Women's Ministries ​ The Women's Fellowship meets monthly on the 4th Saturday mornings in the Fireside Room to connect and grow in faith while enjoying coffee, tea, and treats. (The Men's Breakfast group meets at the same time in GSH.) ​Women's Small Group meets on the 2nd Thursdays at Noon at Haggen for a pop up lunch and time of connecting and sharing. This is an open small group and women are encouraged to attend whenever they are able! ​ Skagit Mom Co meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am for faith and fellowship for moms of young kids (while the young kids enjoy the Kids Co program).

Worship 10:30 am Everyone is Welcome! J oin In Person at 1511 East Broadway or Online at www.zoom.us/j and enter Meeting ID: 360 424 7675 Passcode: MVPC Learn More Grow New Member Class April 16, 23, 30... ​ MOPs Garage Sale Apr 28 & 29 ​ Peacemaking Classes Apr 18, 25, May 6 ​ We are all growing in our faith. We encourage you to attend worship AND to get involved in an additional program or ministry that will help you to continue to grow on your faith journey, whether that's a bible study, a prayer group, a small group or one of the programs offered specifically for children, youth, families, women, men, or seniors. Check out the Ministries Page to see how you might be able to grow at MVPC. MVPC Ministries Coming Events Final Summer Potluck Wed August 28th 5:30-7:00 pm ​ Final Summer Prayer Journey Thurs August 29th meet at 9 am ​ Kick Off Sunday and Salmon BBQ Sunday September 8th ​ ​ Sunday Worship and Programs Sunday Worship 10:30 am​ Sunday Bible Study 9:00 am in the library Nursery Program 10:00-12:00 ​ Godly Play Kids Program (starts 9/15) ​ ​ Youth Group Program (starts 9/15) ​ ​ ​ Serve We are called to serve others in our community and the world. We encourage you to get involved serving others by joining one of the MVPC teams reaching out to those in prison, giving a hand up to families experiencing homelessness, serving meals to the hungry, working with seniors in memory care, and more! Check out the Mission and Service Page to find out how you can get involved with your time, talents, and support at MVPC. MVPC Mission and Service

FAMILY PROMISE ​ ​There are over 1,000 children in Skagit Valley who are homeless. The mission of Family Promise is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence together. Family Promise seeks to accomplish this mission through Host and Support congregations, a Day Center, Transitional Housing, Transportation, Social Service Agencies and Volunteers. It takes a lot of volunteers to host the families. Please contact the church office if you are interested in volunteering by bringing in a meal or serving as an overnight host. Thank you to all who have helped host the rotating shelter for families at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. ​ Night Without A Bed formerly (Homeless for a Night) is a fundraising event held in the fall each year for the programs of Family Promise. Night Without A Bed

Contact Us ​ office.mvpc@gmail.com ​ 360-424-7675 ​ office hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm except Holidays ​

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Love Inc Skagit County is part of a national organization serving people in need in the local community with the following programs: ​ Clearinghouse Ministry where needs are screened and verified. ​ Homes of Hope providing clients with housing for little rent while they get on their feet financially. ​ Furniture Ministry to help clients set up a home. ​ Dress for Your Success program to help women obtain new or gently used clothing in a boutique atmosphere to get and keep a job. ​ Loving Hope Mentoring program, a 25 week course that helps clients to determine a plan for responsibly managing their own finances, and reducing their personal debt. ​ ​

Care Pals Ministry Care Pals' Mission is to show the love of God through caring, laughter and devotion to others. Our volunteers do that through our weekly crafting groups at Where The Heart Is located in Burlington, Washington. This facility is an assisted and memory care home for over 80 residents. We have been providing weekly visits for close to 10 years. Our time together is spent doing crafts, singing, serving refreshment and celebrating each other by sharing stories. We as volunteers are truly blessed to be able to meet these wonderful people and share our love of God. ​ The Care Pals team hold their Care Pal friends in prayer, share activities, laughter and companionship. Covid 19 changed how things are done but not the caring for each other. ​ Contact the church office to find out how to become a Care Pals Volunteer!