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Come as you are

Tell us you're coming and someone will be looking out for you — and we'll have kids check-in ready before you arrive.

Plan your visit
Three people in casual short-sleeved shirts talking together after a service
Friends laughing together with iced drinks in the lobby, in front of a Welcome banner
Two people in conversation near the entrance doors, beside a banner reading Community Is Our Middle Name
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What a Sunday is like

The things people actually wonder

How long is it?

About an hour and fifteen minutes, start to finish. Stay for all of it or slip out early — either is completely fine.

What do people wear?

Whatever you're comfortable in — jeans and a t-shirt are what you'll see most weeks, and nobody's paying attention either way.

What actually happens?

A few songs together, a message, and time to talk afterwards if you feel like sticking around. Nothing more complicated than that.

Will I be put on the spot?

No. You won't be asked to stand up, introduce yourself, or give anything. You're free to just be there.

“We exist to minister the people of our community that are outside our church.”

Finding us

We meet in a school

Valley Community Church does not have its own building. Sunday services are held in the gym at Sni-A-Bar Elementary, so look for the school — not a steeple.

Where

Sni-A-Bar Elementary

701 SW Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029

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When

  • Sundays · 10:00 AM

    In person

  • Sundays · 7:00 PM

    Streaming on YouTube · @grainvalley.church

When you arrive

  1. Parking

    Parking details to come — which lot to use and how far the walk is.

  2. Which entrance

    Entrance details to come — which door is unlocked on Sunday mornings and where greeters meet you.

  3. The room

    A description of the gym set up for a Sunday — seating, lighting, and how full it usually is — is on the way.

Two young children playing at a table during Valley Kids Club on a Sunday morning

Bringing children

Your kids are looked after

Valley Kids Club runs at the same time as the main service, so your children are in their own space while you are in the room.

  • Infants through 5th grade
  • Check-in runs through the Church Center app
  • Every volunteer is background checked and fully vetted
More about Kids & Youth

Still wondering

Questions people ask us

Can I come on my own?

Absolutely — more people do than you'd expect. Come in, sit wherever feels comfortable, and take it at your own pace. You'll be made welcome without being put on display.

What if I have never been to church before?

Then you're in good company — there are others here doing exactly the same thing. There's nothing you need to know beforehand and nothing you'll be expected to say. Follow along if you want to, or just sit and take it in.

What if my child will not separate from me?

That's completely normal, especially the first week or two. They're welcome to stay with you in the service for as long as they need — and whenever they're ready, Valley Kids Club will be glad to have them.

Is the music loud?

There's a full band, so it's got real energy to it — but nothing that'll leave your ears ringing. Some people sing along, some just listen, and both are completely normal here.

Before you come

Still have a question?

Ask us anything before Sunday — we would rather answer it now than have you wondering on the way in.