Posts by Liminal Leadership Team
200 Coat Project
Hey folks, here is a way to pay it forward! Do you have any jackets in your closet that you don’t wear? Wouldn’t you like to donate them to people who really need them? #200CoatProject, sponsored by the Filipino Community of Ventura, collects jackets and distributes them to those in need every Fall. This year we have the opportunity to partner with them for their #200CoatProject and donate our extra jackets to those in need. Any size is welcome, from…
Meaning of “Liminal”
lim·i·nal/ˈlimənl/adjective We are a church where people can come to explore their faith, deconstruct and reconstruct their faith, embrace or wrestle with skepticism, ask questions, and begin to rebuild that faith. And we understand that answering these questions is not a simple thing, and sometimes we just have to sit in the mystery of it. In 2021 when we knew it was time to undergo a name change from “Ventura Vineyard” to something new, we wanted a name that reflected…
Our New Name!
Phew. It’s not easy picking a name for a church. We asked you all to help us by submitting names and many of you did, and we really appreciate it. Most of those names highlighted some aspect that is really important to us and is either who we are or who we want to be. The Leadership Team looked carefully at all the names submitted and through a very intentional process, we discussed the pros and cons of each…
Sponsor the Move
As you’ve probably heard by now, we’re moving! We’ll be in the same building we’ve been in for 20 years (1956 Palma Drive), but we’re moving to Suite J! While it’s true that we certainly have a lot of work to do to make Suite J into the home and the hub of our community, we’re psyched about the potential. To show you what’s needed for this project, and to provide a way for you to pitch in to make this…
Name Change
Our Leadership Team has been discussing the idea of changing our name for years, yet reluctant to start the conversation with the community because of the financial implications (e.g. creating new signage). Now that we’re moving down a few doors, which has started a physical transformation for our community, we are thinking this would be an opportune time. Why would this be an ideal time? The idea that “Liminal Church of Ventura is moving” isn’t as appealing as the “Liminal Church of Ventura relaunched…
Move Announcement
As you’ve probably heard by now, we’re moving! We’ll be in the same building we’ve been in for 20 years (1956 Palma Drive), but we’re moving to Suite J! While it’s true that we certainly have a lot of work to do to make Suite J into the home and the hub of our community, we’re psyched about the potential. To show you what’s needed for this project, and to provide a way for you to pitch in to make this…
Prayer & Care
Our Prayer Team helps you to connect with God at your point of need – we faithfully pray for each request that is submitted. Our Care Team is here for you to help you with tangible needs. Both of these are vitally important in life. We know times can get very tough. We’re here to help!
Practicing Mental Health in Isolation
Written by Karyn Noel, MA, AMFT, APCC, a member of the Liminal Church of Ventura community. Skip down to the *** for those of you in the TL;DR boat. No shame. Working in mental health, one of the most common concerns I hear voiced by my peers these days is the impact of isolation on our mental wellbeing. As we get more information, we’re getting a good handle on how to stay safe from the virus; but like any treatment,…
Benevolence Fund Request
For the people of Liminal: If you or a close friend or family member are in need of financial assistance, please feel free to fill this out and submit it. We’d like to try to help you however we can. After your request has been received, a decision should be reached in 10 business days or less. We understand that timing is important to you, so every effort will be made to reach a decision and communicate to you as…
Community Response To COVID-19
Hi everyone! I bet that you, like me, are receiving many emails about COVID-19 (aka corona virus) and how it is going to impact your shopping, sports viewing, etc. Well, this is the email you have actually been waiting for. This email, from our leadership team, is all about COVID-19 and the Liminal Church of Ventura. First, please watch this video: It is our friend Science Mike giving an excellent explanation of the challenge we all face. He does it…