Join us on Sunday, September 8 for one combined service at 9 AM in the sanctuary to celebrate what God is growing at Hillcrest. We'll worship together, watch stories of God moving in the lives of our people, hear from Nate Powell from John 3:1-21 about Jesus and the new birth, and have some fun along the way. Elementary kids and students are encouraged to attend with their families. No programs for elementary and students this Sunday. HCKids will be staffed and ready to worship with and care for your kids birth to 5 years.

Block Party on Sunday, September 8 follows the Annual Celebration from about 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM outside on the hill just north of the sanctuary. We'll have inflatables, games, tunes, eats, and more. Bring a towel and plan to stay for all the fun. Invite friends and neighbors to this family-friendly event!

There's still time to sign up to serve! We have lots of fun ways to serve our church family and neighborhood from inflatables to games to set-up and clean-up. Choose a time slot and the area or areas where you would like to serve here and mark your calendar to join us in one or more ways!

See below or here for what's happening in September at Hillcrest.

Donation Bin Drive for Adelante Thrift | Donate new or gently used kids' or adult shoes and clothing for our local mission partner, Adelante Thrift starting September 1. Please drop off donations in the red bins at Hillcrest through Monday, September 30.

Fall small groups launch the week of September 8! Groups for men, women, married couples, newlyweds, empty nesters, and young adults are forming now. Click here to indicate your interest in joining a group and we will help connect you.

MomCo starts September 9! MomCo is for moms with kids from birth through elementary age and meets twice a month on Mondays from 9:15 to 11 AM in Fellowship Hall. Childcare provided. Fees are $100 for the year. More here...

New Sunday Service Time starts on September 15! Join us as we shift our Sunday services to 9 AM and 10:45 AM to allow more time for individuals, students, families and teams to connect between services. That means more time for students to meet between services, more time for individuals and families to have relaxed interactions, and more time for teams to reset for the next service.

Attend One/Serve One | One of our values at Hillcrest is to attend one service and serve at the other. See here to indicate the area where you would like to find out more about serving our church community.

Practicing the Way Group Study starts on Sunday, September 15 | Join us for an interactive journey of exploring the character of Jesus while learning how to allow the Holy Spirit to teach us how to become more like Him from the book by John Mark Comer. Video and discussion group at 10:45 AM. Learn more and sign up here...

Third Grade Bible Blessing on Sunday, September 15 | Third grade students will be blessed with a Bible from Hillcrest during the service. It's a time to circle around our kids as we emphasize teaching God's Word and equipping parents and children with resources to study the Bible. Sign up here...

Listening Well Despite our Differences Workshop | Join us on Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30 to 8 PM when we'll learn to explore tools and skills to help us become better listeners in all situations from intimate relationships and family dynamics to political discussions or dealing with community issues. Sign up here...

Married People Night is Friday, September 20 | Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Student Center for live music, food, and hear Angela and Nate Powell share their story and offer guidance on nurturing and strengthening your marriage so you can make the most of your journey together. Mark your calendar and get ready for a night with other couples you won’t forget and sign up here...

Caregiver Support Group on Saturday, September 21 | Caregivers need encouragement. This is a space to meet with others who understand your daily challenges. We'll listen to one another, encourage each other, share tips, and support and pray together. Group meets once a month on Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 1 PM in Room 204. Sign up here...

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis for Faith Communities is Saturday, September 21 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM | When a person has a mental health condition, the potential for a crisis is never far from mind. Crises can occur even when a person is in treatment. Learn how to address a mental health emergency quickly and effectively at this Lunch-N-Learn. Sign up here...

Woman to Woman meets on Sunday, September 22. It's a space for women of all ages to talk, share, create, experience and be encouraged. Single women, married women, moms, and grandmoms in all stages of life are welcome. We use simple prompts to facilitate real conversation. Join us in the Staff Lounge at 10:45 AM (new time!) to 12 PM No sign up needed, just show up!

Across Documentary Series & Dinner Group on Sundays from September 22 through October 13 | Join us for a docuseries which we will watch over four weeks. Across is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand. Meets from 6:30 to 8 PM at Hillcrest. Light dinner provided. Learn more and sign up here...

Outreach Focused Mentoring & Dinner Group Starts Wednesday, September 25 | Watch Pastor Jess invite you to seven weeks of learning how to live with a greater sense of mission and gain practical ways to share Jesus and live out the gospel. Group is limited to 12 participants. Meets in the Staff Lounge from 6:30 to 8 PM. Light dinner provided. Learn more and sign up here...

See here for our calendar of Middle School events at Hillcrest.

See here for our calendar of High School events at Hillcrest.

For those who may have missed the budget meeting and vote at the Hillcrest Business Meeting on Sunday, June 23, click here for a recap of the information shared at the meeting when the 2024-2025 budget was approved. See here for how to give to what God is growing at Hillcrest.

The Hillcrest Nominating Team requests your recommendations for the Hillcrest Governance Board and Nominating Team. With your input, they will identify and invite members of the church to consider different leadership roles while asking the Spirit of God to guide their discernment. See here...