Authentic
Creative
Experimental
Community
Next Gathering | Sunday | January 12, 2025 | 10:30am
Our Approach
Vintage Fellowship is a spiritual community that gathers to foster the practices and relationships that allow us to fully express our humanity.
We find inspiration in Jesus and all others who exemplify God’s love for the world.
Each of our gatherings is a unique experience. We are seeking the revelation of God found in beauty, history, music, and each other.
Everyone is welcome regardless of faith (or lack thereof), background, race, ethnicity, sexuality, or gender identification.
Our Values
Authentic | We value honesty, vulnerability, and realness in all that we do. At Vintage, we strive to be a place where you can bring your whole self—doubts, questions, and imperfections included—knowing that you are accepted and loved just as you are. Authenticity means living out our faith with integrity and staying true to who we are as individuals and as a community.
Creative | We believe that creativity is a reflection of the Divine. At Vintage, we celebrate the arts, innovative ideas, an imaginative approaches to worship, learning, and service. Creativity fuels our ability to see the world in new ways, express our spirituality uniquely, and inspire others to discover their God-given potential.
Experimental | We embrace curiosity and the freedom to explore new ideas and practices. Vintage is a space where it’s safe to try, fail, and learn together. Experimentation allows us to grow, adapt, and remain relevant in an ever-changing world, ensuring that our faith is dynamic and alive.
Community | We believe that life is better when we do it together. Vintage is built on deep, meaningful relationships that foster belonging, mutual support, and shared purpose. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where everyone has a seat at the table and a role in shaping our future.
Our Location
Vintage gathers on Sundays at 10:30 am at 302 Holcomb Street in Springdale, a historical Church of Christ building a few blocks from the heart of downtown.
Our History
Vintage Fellowship in Fayetteville, AR, was founded in 2006 as a non-traditional church and spiritual home for those who felt disconnected from traditional churches. Born out of a desire to create a community that prioritized authenticity, inclusion, and dialogue over rigid doctrine or hierarchical structures, from its inception, Vintage emphasized creativity in worship, open theological exploration, and the cultivation of a supportive and welcoming environment for people of all walks of life.
At Vintage relationships and community were always more important than programs and infrastructure, a philosophy that attracted individuals seeking a deeper sense of belonging. Vintage Fellowship developed a reputation for being a church that was unafraid to ask difficult questions and embrace diverse perspectives, especially on issues such as social justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the intersection of faith and doubt.
As a haven for many in Northwest Arkansas navigating transitions in their faith or seeking a more progressive approach to Christianity, the church maintained its focus on fostering connections through Experimental Collective (small groups), service projects, and creative worship experiences. While its size and structure evolved over the years, its mission of creating an open and affirming community that embraced spiritual exploration and the common good remained at the heart of its identity.
Following the Covid pandemic, Vintage’s founding pastors, Vanessa and Robb Ryerse, “retired” from pastoral ministry. The church continued to gather for another year and half before taking a hiatus.
Now, again under the leadership of Vanessa and Robb, it is being born again.
