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Current Sermon Series! Join us on Sundays at 9 or 10:45 AM or online, for worship and a message from Christmas Interruptions, our Advent sermon series. Every day is an opportunity for God to interrupt your life, to move you in a new direction, and to shine through your life. The birth story of Jesus is filled with surprising moments and different reactions to them: there was doubt, trust, hope, and celebration. When you look for divine interruptions in your everyday life, you might be surprised by how God shows up.
A Way to the Manger now through December 21 | You’re invited to a hands-on, come-and-go experience in the chapel this Advent Season. It’s designed to keep us pursuing new life in Jesus all season long. Anyone can join us from 10 to 10:45 AM and after the 10:45 AM service. Each week offers something new—hope, peace, joy and love—as we learn to follow Jesus, welcome everyone, and love all.
Serve at Adelante Thrift on Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM to noon. Working with other Hillcresters, we'll help the store prepare to meet the needs of the community by sorting clothing and items, stocking racks, and price labeling at the direction of thrift store staff. Adelante Thrift Store supports Mission Adelante Ministries, one of our mission partners in KCK. Sign up here...
Christmas-Themed Hymn Sing on Sunday, December 21 from 6:30 to 7:45 PM in the sanctuary. Join us for a warm and joyful Hymn Sing when we'll lift our voices together in worship, singing the classic carols and songs that point our hearts toward the hope of Jesus. Come experience the beauty, community, and wonder of the season. Family, friends, and neighbors are invited—everyone is welcome!
Plan now to join us on Wednesday, December 24, for one of our Christmas Eve services at 3 or 5 PM. We'll gather as a whole church family with friends and neighbors to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the one who helps us live an Interrupted Life. Think of a friend or neighbor who may not have a church home and invite them today. (Invitations are available in the lobby.) We'll join you in praying for them to say yes and help them experience what it means to know Jesus. Kids and students are invited to worship with their families. Selfie booth available for individual and group photos!
On Christmas Eve, we invite you to grab a box of donuts as you leave and deliver them to select locations where people have to work that evening. It's a Hillcrest tradition to thank people in our community as we drive home after the service.
Serve on Christmas Eve | Christmas Eve is an important night in the life of our church. Join us to celebrate Jesus' birth! Attend one service and serve at the other. Sign up here to help us share the amazing story of the birth of Jesus.
ONE SERVICE on Sunday, December 28 at 9 AM ONLY. We will listen to stories of interruption from 2025 and prepare to start the new year filled with hope and expectation. It is going to be a great morning together! Online or in person at 9 AM. Nursery available for kids birth through two years-old. All ages worship together in the sanctuary. No programs for kids or students.
Your faith needs friends, people who encourage you, challenge you, pray with you, and walk with you as you grow closer to Jesus. One of the best ways to pursue new life together in Jesus is by joining a small group. Intergenerational groups, couples' groups, men’s/women’s groups, young adult groups, prayer groups, and more meet at various times during the week. New groups launch the week of January 11, and we would love to help you find the one that fits you best. Indicate your interest here, and our team will personally reach out to guide you into a group where you can grow, belong, and build the kind of relationships your faith thrives on.
Song & Story Night IS January 14 AT 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. Song & Story Night is a relaxed evening designed to refresh your heart and reconnect you with God and one another. It’s a time when our whole church family, kids, students, and adults, come together to worship, pray, and hear real stories of how Jesus is moving in people’s lives. As you listen, sing, and share in community, our hope is that you leave feeling encouraged, uplifted, spiritually renewed, and more aware of God’s presence at work around you. We’ll have FREE Chick-fil-A nuggets and strips and homemade desserts, so come hungry, spiritually and literally, and experience a night that fills your soul and brings our church family closer together.
New Year | New Study—Thursdays, January 15 through May 21, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Join us as we begin our journey through Standing on the Edge of Eternity. This book and video study by Pastor Gary Hamrick explores End Times according to Revelation. Women of all ages are welcome to attend. Please purchase the book in preparation for the study. Reading assignments and study questions are included in the book. No sign-up required. Questions? Email Dana Ator at
Card Care Ministry reaches out to connect and let others know they are seen, supported, and loved. If you know someone who could use support, encouragement, or a kind word, the Hillcrest Card Care Ministry will send them a card. See here to let us know the recipient's information.