Our ministry revolves around a Tuesday night dinner party called J1 Cafe that runs from June 9th-August 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. We provide food and a friendly place to gather that is close enough to the oceanfront for the internationals to walk or bike. Come join us!
Join us on Sunday, August 2nd at our 9AM or 10:30AM for our Family Services. There will be no Adult, Youth or Children’s Sunday School or SPLASH. Nursery classes for infants through Pre-K will be available.
Join us for lunch in the Porch!
Join us for a special one-time Music & More session! This event is for PreK and younger children, along with their parents or caregivers. There is no cost to attend.
We'll meet in the gym, enjoy music and activities, and share exciting information about what's coming this fall. Bring your friends—we'd love to see you there!
Men, come for breakfast and a time of fellowship around God’s word.
We will meet in the Porch.
If you’ve been thinking about getting baptized or want to better understand what baptism means for believers, join us for our upcoming Baptism Class on Sunday, August 9th, at 9AM. We’ll have coffee, snacks, and separate classes for adults, teens, and kids.
This class is strongly recommended for anyone exploring baptism. If you are unable to attend the class on August 9th but would like to be baptized, please email connections@vbcc.church.
Our next scheduled baptisms will be at our Beach Baptisms on Sunday evening, September 13th or during the Sunday morning service on September 20th.
New to VBCC? Join us in the Porch after 10:30AM service for a chance to meet our leadership and learn more about VBCC. We’d love to meet you! Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend.
Music & More is VBCC’s interactive program for children (Infants-Pre-K) and their parents or caregivers. Each week children and adults will enjoy one hour packed full of fun! Enjoy 30 minutes of music, movement & rhymes followed by 30 minutes of snack, play & fellowship. Parents and/or caregivers will participate and interact with their children during the session.
In order to maintain the integrity of the program and to accommodate more families, this fall we are offering two 6-week sessions.
Registration will open on August 10th for the Fall 2026 sessions!
Fall 2026 Dates:
Session 1: September 3rd - October 8th
Session 2: October 15th - November 19th
Join other men at the Chapel for fun, fellowship, and 9 lbs of beans! Come meet other men and celebrate the summer together.
We will meet in the Porch.
Join other women for food, fellowship, and fun! We will meet August 20th. Please bring an appetizer and/or dessert to share. For information about the details of the address, contact 757-285-3614.
Youth, come with your family to the bay from 6-8PM! We’ll provide pizza and drinks for dinner! Come for dinner, swimming, beach games, and just hanging out with other families. Bring a beach chair, towel, and your favorite beach game if you’d like.
Contact joshuasmith@vbcc.church for location and more information!
Summer Suppers are a simple way to build meaningful community through shared meals, conversation, and hospitality in one another’s homes throughout the summer. Gathering around the table creates space to welcome both friends and new faces, share stories, and grow deeper relationships together. Everyone is welcome, and each person or couple is invited to bring a dish to share as we practice generosity, connection, and belonging. Simply sign up and we will connect you with a group of around 8 people in a host home.
Join us in the Porch after service for a chance to highlight our community groups, get more information on joining a group, and have an opportunity to meet the group leaders!
Join us at First Landing for a Beach Party and Baptisms. Bring your beach chair, and enjoy a fun evening together as we spend time in community and celebrate new life in Christ! Dinner will be provided. Parking is $10.
Our Wednesday morning Bible study will include both large-group teaching and small-group discussion times, and it is a great place to get to know VBCC women on a more personal level. We hope you will join us! We will start off our fall semester with the excellent teaching of Pastor Robb Esperat on the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians. We’ll then take his teaching on the Holy spirit and apply it to our prayer lives as we study When You Pray, a book that covers 6 prayers in the Bible.
Dates: September 16 – November 18
Time: Wednesday Mornings 9:15AM – 11:30AM
Place: The Porch
Cost: $20
Childcare is available but may be limited and/or closed early, depending upon the ages of children and worker availability. Please register and contact Judy Orcutt by September 4.
The Gospel-Centered Life
The Gospel-Centered Life is a study intended to help you understand how the gospel shapes every aspect of your life. This course will help you grow spiritually as you experience transformation from the inside out, empowered by the Holy Spirit and based on the promises in God's Word. The Gospel-Centered Life is applicable to both the seasoned believer as well as the person considering faith for the first time, and we hope you will join us!
Dates: September 16th - November 18th
Time: Wednesday Evenings 6:30 – 8:30PM
Place: The Porch
Cost: $10
*No Childcare Available
We are excited to be bringing a group of young adults (ages 18-25) to St. Louis for next year's Cross Conference on December 31-Jan 2! This is an annual conference who's mission is to call this generation to make their lives count by making Jesus's name known.
The registration cost for Cross Con covers the tickets, housing, food, and transportation. The total cost will increase as the conference nears:
$150 before May 28
$175 before September 17
$200 before November 19
$225 before December 23
Be sure to register early!! If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Pastor Houston (houston@vbcc.church). We are so excited to see you there!
Summer Suppers are a simple way to build meaningful community through shared meals, conversation, and hospitality in one another’s homes throughout the summer. Gathering around the table creates space to welcome both friends and new faces, share stories, and grow deeper relationships together. Everyone is welcome, and each person or couple is invited to bring a dish to share as we practice generosity, connection, and belonging. Simply sign up and we will connect you with a group of around 8 people in a host home.
Join a VBCC pastor for this hour-long meeting where you will learn about VBCC's story and history, beliefs and values. We will explore VBCC's vision for discipleship, fellowship, and membership and answer any questions you may have. Whether you have recently attended our worship services or been a part of the VBCC family for years, we believe you will find this one session class informative and helpful. We would love for you to attend. Coffee and light breakfast items will be available.
Room 2
Join us and our mission partners, Norfolk Christian School, for a night of community, laughter, and friendly competition.
Thursday, July 16th from 5:30PM-7:30PM in the Gym.
Come play bingo, eat pizza, and win prizes! Bring the family and enjoy a great evening together. We hope to see you there!
For more information reach out to Judy Orcutt: judy@vbcc.church
Our max capacity has been reached and registration is closed.
Join us for lunch in the Porch!
Men, come for breakfast and a time of fellowship around God’s word.
We will meet in the Porch.
Join other men at the Chapel for fun, fellowship, and 9 lbs of beans! Come meet other men and celebrate the summer together.
We will meet in the Porch.
Join other women for food, fellowship, and fun! We will meet July 8th and August 20th. Please bring an appetizer and/or dessert to share. For information about the details of the address, contact 757-285-3614.
Are you interested in starting a new community group? Do you want to know how to lead, but don’t know where to start? Join us on Tuesday, July 7 for a brief introduction to community groups ministry.
If you have any questions, contact Houston Enfield at houston@vbcc.church.
Save the dates for our mini sports camps this July! We will meet at 10:30AM during SPLASH. NO REGISTRATION FOR KIDS REQUIRED.
Volunteers are needed!
For more information reach out to Judy Orcutt: judy@vbcc.church
Summer Suppers are a simple way to build meaningful community through shared meals, conversation, and hospitality in one another’s homes throughout the summer. Gathering around the table creates space to welcome both friends and new faces, share stories, and grow deeper relationships together. Everyone is welcome, and each person or couple is invited to bring a dish to share as we practice generosity, connection, and belonging. Simply sign up and we will connect you with a group of around 8 people in a host home.
Youth and their families are invited to an evening of fun, pizza, and watching the sunset at the bay.
Contact joshuasmith@vbcc.church for location and more information!
What: Norfolk Tides group outing
Who: VBCC families and friends/neighbors/coworkers
Where: Harbor Park, Norfolk
When: Saturday, June 13, 6:30 pm; Fireworks following the game
How: Reserve your tickets by Sun., May 31, as the Tides needs a final count by June 3. If you have any questions, call/text John Sweeney, 757-390-0958.
What else:
Check norfolktides.com for information about policies regarding parking, strollers, bags, backpacks, etc.
Men, come for breakfast and a time of fellowship around God’s word.
We will meet in the Porch.
Join other men at the Chapel for fun, fellowship, and 9 lbs of beans! Come meet other men and celebrate the summer together.
We will meet in the Porch.
Join us as we commit to 24 hours of prayer and fasting together! We will begin with an evening of worship at 6:30PM Sunday, June 7th, and conclude with a corporate prayer gathering in the Sanctuary at 6:30PM on Monday, June 8th. The sanctuary will also be open for private prayer on Monday from 6:30AM-6:30PM.
Come join us Sunday, June 7, at 6:30pm in the sanctuary for an evening of worship through song as we kick off our prayer and fasting day!
Prayer and Fasting Day:
The sanctuary will be open for private prayer from 6:30 am until our coorportate prayer gathering begins at 6:30pm on Monday evening. Please choose a time to stop by and pray by yourself or with family and friends during the day on Monday and join us for a Prayer Gathering from 6:30-7:30pm!
Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or this is your first year with VBJ1, we ask that you would attend the Volunteer Orientation and Prayer Night for an evening of equipping and prayer on June 2nd at 6pm in the VBCC gym.
Interested in membership at VBCC? If you’ve attended the Next Steps Class, fill out the New Member Application below and attend the membership class on May 24th at 9AM.
We will meet in Room 2.
Join a VBCC pastor for this hour-long meeting where you will learn about VBCC's story and history, beliefs and values. We will explore VBCC's vision for discipleship, fellowship, and membership and answer any questions you may have. Whether you have recently attended our worship services or been a part of the VBCC family for years, we believe you will find this one session class informative and helpful. We would love for you to attend. Coffee and light breakfast items will be available.
Room 2
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GRADUATES! We would love to celebrate you! We want to include you in the Graduation Sunday presentation on May 17th! To participate, send us your picture, school, and life verse. Email to valerie@vbcc.church by May 11th.
High school graduates, you and your family are also invited to join us for lunch in the gym after the 10:30AM service. RSVP by clicking the button below.
Hope to see you there!
Men, come for breakfast and a time of fellowship around God’s word.
We will meet in the Porch.
Join other men at the Chapel for fun, fellowship, and 9 lbs of beans! Come meet other men and celebrate the springtime together.
We will meet in the Porch.
Come help us clean and label bikes, pump tires, patch tubes, and conduct minor repairs for J1 students!
Take part in God’s global vision of making His name known among all nations by engaging in the VBJ1 ministry this year! You can get started today by picking up a welcome bag in the Porch starting May 3rd and filling it with the items on the attached packing list. Please return your filled bag to VBCC any Sunday in May or at the Volunteer Orientation June 2nd.
New to VBCC? Join us in the Porch after 10:30AM service for a chance to meet our leadership and learn more about VBCC. We’d love to meet you! Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend.
We are taking our middle and high school students back to Camp Willow Run for their Super High Retreat! Camp Willow Run is an amazing Christian camp in Littleton, NC, right on Lake Gaston.
You can register now without paying or completing any forms. However, by March 31, all forms and payment should be complete.
Please contact joshuasmith@vbcc.church if you have any questions or need additional info.
Join us on Easter Sunday at 9:00AM or 10:30AM as we worship our risen Savior! We’ll have Adult, Youth, and Children's Sunday School classes, SPLASH, beautiful music led by our choir, a powerful message, and baptisms! We’ll also have a photo spot to capture the moment and coffee in the Porch! Invite some friends, and come celebrate together!
We will offer a special somber service on Good Friday for any and all who can attend. We will share communion. Come and worship with us as we prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday.
Childcare is available for Infants through Pre-K with pre-registration. Please register no later than Sunday, March 29th.
We will be having an egg hunt and lunch for toddlers thru 5th grade kids and their families after the 10:30AM Palm Sunday Family Service.
If you are interested in volunteering contact Lillian Parisher at lillian@vbcc.church.
Please join us for Palm Sunday on March 29th, at our 9AM or 10:30AM family services. There will be no Adult, Youth or Children’s Sunday School and no SPLASH. Nursery classes for infants thru pre-k will be available.
