New Reno church strives for 'Authentic Community' in the area

Event Date: 
February 3, 2019 - 10:30am

REN0 — A new church set to open in February is creating an “authentic community” in its fellowship that is dedicated to becoming a positive force in the area.

“We are about people, first,” said Senior Pastor David McDowell of Victory Christian Fellowship. “We are about each other. When we do that, our fellowship becomes an authentic community that wants to make a difference in the Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas.”

What VCF means by “authentic community” is being a fellowship who is exactly who they say they are going to be, according to the teachings of Christ.

“An authentic community of believers cares for the entire community, no matter where they’re at,” McDowell said. “We’re called to be in community with one another. We’re called to be in relationship with one another. When one person hurts, the other person hurts alongside them. When one person has joy, the other people are feeling joy with them.”

VCF is appealing to people in the Reno area of all ages, who come from different walks of life. McDowell talks about how they’ll stand out among other similar, popular churches in the area.

“VCF caters to all ages whether you’ve grown up in church or you’ve never been,” he said. “What sets us apart is our dedication to be an ‘authentic community’ of believers.”

Victory Christian Fellowship is set to open its doors on February 3.

We welcome all inquiries! For more information about VCF or to schedule an interview, email media@vcfreno.org, or call 775-499-5802.

About Victory Christian Fellowship:
Victory Christian Fellowship strives to be an authentic church, which means to be a place where people can be in community together - not just be in church together, but be in community and relationship with one another. VCF is located in South Reno in an industrial park next to WinCo Foods at 9744 South Virginia Street, #D1, Reno, NV 89511.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

Downtown Carson City businesses will once again open their doors for the second annual Passport to Downtown on Friday.

Throughout October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Mary Kay Foundation is awarding 150, $20,000 grants to domestic violence shelters nationwide including Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

The September 2017 unemployment rate in Carson City is up 0.1 of a percentage point over the month to 4.8 percent, but down 0.8 of a percentage point over the year, according to figures released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The Nevada Artists Association is presenting it's 67th annual Nevada Day Art exhibit which opened Oct. 22. This exhibit was open to all northern Nevada and California artists, and being a judged show, it always brings out the latest and best of the regions artists.

Time is running out for Nevada high school seniors to take advantage of an opportunity that could shape the rest of their lives. The deadline to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

As Nevada Day 2017 approaches, it seems more important than ever to celebrate the importance of community, the goodness that exists in our state, and renew a sense of pride in our home.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday in the area of Fifth and Allouette Way for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

At the beginning of this month, Michael Nelson of Sierra Lutheran High School was awarded “Teacher of the Month” by the Rotary Club of Carson City.

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is pleased to announce Director Kat Miller has been selected to serve as Grand Marshal in the 2017 City of Reno Veterans Day Parade. Brigadier General Zachary Doser has been chosen to serve as Deputy Grand Marshal in the November 11th event honoring veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

UPDATE 11:05AM: NHP Trooper Dan Gordon said the crash involved four vehicles. One person suffered minor injuries and was transported. The cause appears to be motorists not paying attention, which caused a chain reaction at a time of traffic congestion, said Gordon.
***

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were called to a crash Tuesday morning involving multiple vehicles in the westbound lane of Highway 50 along Dayton Hill in Lyon County.

The German writer, poet, and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is attributed to declaring, “A man’s manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.” To date, no other form of communication shows the world the type of manners a man possesses than social media posts.

Will Congress change the tax laws? When will they send the proposed changes to the President? Will he sign it and have the laws changed? I don’t know, but perhaps you should not ‘hold your breath’ waiting for it to happen. Of course the tax laws are too complicated and it is too expensive to prepare the returns.

I hope you’ve got your Halloween costume ready. A week of various Halloween activities, trick-or-treats, and festivities for the kids begins tomorrow with the first ever Boo-nanza: a family-friendly collaboration between the Community Center, Carson City Library, and Aquatic Center. Tonight, the over 21 crowd gets to enjoy a costume contest at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget, with many more parties on the way.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Monday identified a person of interest in the Oct. 3 slaying of a California man in a room inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Stateline at Lake Tahoe.

Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Carson City received special recognition from the national nonprofit, Pets of the Homeless for donating pet food and supplies this year.

I'm a fan of the Oregon State Extension Service. They have wonderful horticulturists there. I just came across an article by Kym Pokorny titled “What Does That Mean? Experts Take on Gardening Jargon.” Since everyone likes to test their knowledge, see how many of the following gardening words you know:

Pinkerton Ballet Theatre returns Thanksgiving weekend to Carson City for the 29th annual Nutcracker Ballet, featuring Erica Chipp and Oliver-Paul Adams from Smuin Ballet SF and Maykel Solas formerly of Ballet San Jose and Armen Hagopian and Company as well as local dancers.

Larry Ellison has made billions in high technology and has a knack for buying glitzy real estate properties. Can the founder of Oracle Corp. bring his Midas touch to a faded Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinata?

On Tuesday, October 24, from 12-1 PM, Adams Hub for innovation will present a Business-to-Business Sales skills workshop, “Winning More B2B Sales.” This event is open to the public at no cost. Reservation is required.

A Carson City man who was booked Saturday for two felony warrants alleging drug trafficking and possession also faces a gross misdemeanor battery on a police officer charge after assaulting the deputy at the time of arrest, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Do you ever get stuck in your head? Like, so stuck the words to express your feelings don’t come out? If you are like many, your head is busy calculating. The heart is getting impatient. The gut is on the verge of sick from anticipation. There’s one great action you can take to stop the inner tug of war and find out the truth about your situation. Use your voice.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The northbound U.S. Highway 395 ramp to Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway will be closed Tuesday for installation of updated roadway signage.

Foundation sponsors Wungnema House Open House.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation (FCCPR), is hosting an Open House at the Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. This is an all ages event, children are welcome, and may come in costume for some old fashioned trick or treating.

Carson City Fire Department was called late Monday morning to a brush fire in an industrial area off of Mallory Way. Dispatch was alerted at around 11:30 a.m. and one engine knocked it down quickly before there was any spread.

We have arrived at my favorite week of the year. I am a great lover of all things Nevada Day, and it’s practically moments away. Luckily, we have plenty to keep us busy until Saturday. Two new art exhibits have appeared over the weekend: the annual Nevada Day Show at the Nevada Artists Association gallery, and ‘Inspirations’ at the Community Development Building, across from City Hall on Proctor.

The Downtown Carson City Business Association is hosting a celebration to showcase businesses from William Street to 5th Street and as well as kicking off the Nevada Day weekend right. This party will be on Friday, October 27th, starting at 11am with live music, food, drinks, art, street performers and a family fun center that includes bounce equipment and a petting zoo.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 23-29. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours:

There would be no questions today. It was a Friday afternoon, a dozen days after a gunman shattered windows and then lives in a shooting rampage that left dancing concertgoers dodging bullets on the Las Vegas Strip. And here was Clark County’s sheriff, Joe Lombardo, at the podium again. Cameras broadcasting live stared back at him.

A 36 year-old transient male was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:27 a.m. in the 1800 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor trespassing, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Brooklyn Maw, herself a Carson High School graduate, has returned to lead the One Up Club at CHS. What does this say to the community of Carson City when a former student returns to become a positive influence at her alma mater, well it is the highest form of flattery and shows that CHS positively and lastingly impacts students’ lives.