Four high school seniors share their thoughts with Valley Presbyterian Church on "Youth Sunday": Benjamin Shell, Christopher Shell, Nick Hovsmith, and Owen Crevelt. Each reflects on what the church has meant to them as they grew up, and how their faith affects their plans for the future after graduation.

B.Shell, C.Shell, N.Hovsmith, O.Crevelt - Youth Sunday - May 12, 2019

Valley Presbyterian Church has an international reputation as a destination wedding setting, but for some 350 people in the Bay area, it’s more than a wedding, or even a Sunday, destination:  it’s our home.

Because of our proximity to Stanford and Silicon Valley, a lot of us work in academia or technology.  Because of our love of and passion for the arts, many of us are working artists, writers, and musicians – or aspiring to be!  We follow Christ in the teachings of the Reform tradition (PCUSA), though individually, our paths vary.  What we share is a longing for God, a connection to the community, and meaningful ways to serve the wider world.

Even though we are a destination church, we believe that we are called to risk the Spirit-led journey. And we are really one another’s traveling companions and support team along the way.

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Valley Presbyterian Church has an international reputation as a destination wedding setting, but for some 350 people in the Bay area, it’s more than a wedding, or even a Sunday, destination: it’s our home. Because of our proximity to Stanford and Silicon Valley, a lot of us work in academia or technology. Because of our love of and passion for the arts, many of us are working artists, writers, and musicians – or aspiring to be! We follow Christ in the teachings of the Reform tradition (PCUSA), though individually, our paths vary. What we share is a longing for God, a connection to the community, and meaningful ways to serve the wider world. Even though we are a destination church, we believe that we are called to risk the Spirit-led journey. And we are really one another’s traveling companions and support team along the way.

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B.Shell, C.Shell, N.Hovsmith, O.Crevelt - Youth Sunday - May 12, 2019

B.Shell, C.Shell, N.Hovsmith, O.Crevelt - Youth Sunday - May 12, 2019