NVC continues to be blessed and supported by our parent church, Glendale Presbyterian Church. On August 10 at 5:30pm we will begin our annual kickball game with GPC with a picnic, and then at 7pm we will continue into the game vs. mama. The game will take place at Verdugo Park in Glendale. Please bring your own picnic and your game face as we look to buld on last year’s win!

As seen below, NVC will be bottling their first batch of beer, connecting with the historic tradition of churches being the places thatmake the best brew. Our beer, “The Reconciler”, will be released on July 18 at 55 Degree wine in Atwater Village at 7pm. A free glass of our beer will be given to all who attend! That’s right, a free glass of our craftsmen double Belgium, laced with a hint of IPA. Also, non-alcoholic root beer will also be given away at the event for those who don’t drink alcohol. See you on July 18!!!

For centuries, monasteries served as bastions of civility, preserving learning and extending charity to those around them. In this context a rich tradition of beer making developed, one that provided for the poor and evidenced a belief in a God who desires to see life and creativity flourish. Sadly, this sacred craft has all but disappeared from the Church today. For this reason Northland Village Church has chosen to embrace this art, because we also are a people who care about community, hospitality, and creativity. This beer is the fruit of our labor. We hope enjoying it will spark good conversation and deep reflection on the beauty of this life.

After writing for a grant, NVC, along with dozens of partners, successfully hosted the First Annual Atwater Art Walk. The space created by the church allowed over 500 different people, from different backgrounds, to share their stories with one another through their art. For more on the event, please visit www.atwaterartwalk.com.