The Village PUB
	A Village Magazine serving as the voice of the Villagers
	pub@thevillagechurch.net **The PUB is taking a break for awhile. Check back later for the new and improved PUBlication.**

Why Call It The Village PUB?

Although “pub” is simply short for publication, we won’t deny the blatant double meaning. Historically, the village pub or tavern was more than the local “watering hole” it was a gathering place for noblemen and commoners alike to exchange ideas on politics, current events and religion. Community and fellowship among townspeople is foreign to this isolated generation. The Village PUB seeks to rediscover the lost art of honest conversation and provide an open forum for interactive discussion on culture, art, the Church and religion. Come on in and pull up a stool.

Writing for The Village PUB

Qualities of a PUB Article

The PUB is advertised as being “the voice of the Villagers” and we want it to be just that – a forum to voice your opinions, questions and struggles with openness and sincerity. Our prayer is that through these interactive discussions our minds will be stretched, our faith will be deepened and our community will be strengthened.

How Often Will The PUB Be Printed?

The PUB has no strict schedule. Please check the web site often for upcoming deadlines.

What Kinds Of Articles Is The PUB Looking For?

The PUB has two major sections and three departments.

1. Theme section. A portion of each issue focuses on a single theme.
2. Non-theme section. Each issue has several non-theme articles of general interest.
3. Read Books; They Make You Smarter: a department of book reviews. The PUB encourages those who are interested to read a current book (released the last six months or so) or a piece of classic literature or theology, write a short review, rate it from one to five stars and submitted it by the due date.
4. Reviewed: a department of music and movie reviews. The PUB encourages those who are interested to listen to a current CD (released the last three months or so) or see a current movie (in theatres within the last three months or so), write a short review, rate it from one to five stars and submitted it by the due date.
5. Film & Theology: a department of theological interpretations on popular films and cinematic themes.
6. Sound Doctrine: a department on music and worship.

Writer's Guidelines

Who Is Our Audience?

The PUB is a communication piece design to inform and entertain The Village Church’s congregation.

What Is The PUB’s Personality?

Our readers expect our articles to be always fresh and candid and often edgy and penetrating. A PUB article must reflect the personality of The Village.

Does The PUB Prefer A Particular Style?

While The Pub strives to give everyone an opportunity to have his or her voice heard, quality is a priority. Articles are to be clear, understandable, and follow AP style writing guidelines.

How Should I Submit An Article?

Write your article and e-mail it to pub@thevillagechurch.net. Be sure to include your full name, address, and phone number, and your standing within the Village Church. (covenant member, active attendee, sometimes visitor)

Should I Expect A Response?

Contributors will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of the article submission. Due to the amount of submissions, individual feedback should not be expected. Articles will be gathered until time to layout the next issue. The web site will inform writers of deadlines. Articles will be chosen based on quality, subject matter and length. Articles that are not used for the current issue, may be chosen for an upcoming issue.

How Long Should An Article Be?

Articles may be any length, but those that stay close to 1000-1200 words a for single page article and 1800-2000 words for a double page article have a greater chance of being chosen.

*By Submitting an article you are agreeing to allow editorial changes which may include changing the article title or shortening articles. Articles may be used on a Village web site.

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