Hillcrest Church

404 Gregory Lane

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

925-689-8260

This Sunday May 19

Pentecost Sunday
Theme: Stories of Freedom

10:30 Informal Worship with Varied Music

This Sunday's Music:
Margaret Hallbig, Piano ad Organ

Sermon:
"Speaking Christian"
Rev Dr. Ray Welles, preaching

Scriptures:
Genesis 11:1-19
Acts 2:1-21

All-Age Education/Activity Hour
For Adults May 19: Led by Adam Chaffey

Click Kidzone for children's activities.

Child Care available beginning at 9:15

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Everyone is welcome – we are an Open and Affirming church!

Whoever you are…

We affirm the oneness of the human family and embrace all of God’s children, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, age, sexual orientation or other labels that could divide or distinguish one from another. hillcrest_002

Wherever you are on life’s journey…

We offer a range of programs and ministries for children, youth, and adults; for families, couples, and singles; for those in search of something and for those with something(s) to offer.

Hillcrest welcomes you!

To be served by, and to serve within, a thriving community of faithful seekers responding to God’s call.  You are welcome to…

Worship with us

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Hillcrest offers many spiritually rich opportunities to worship God in community with others.  A typical Sunday morning offers our all ages 9:30 a.m. education and activity hour  and our 10:30 a.m. informal, blended worship service (musical instruments vary from week to week and may include piano, organ, keyboard, guitars, flutes, bells, drums and others, along with varied vocal music).  There are many other opportunities as well—such as Wednesday evening services in the special seasons of Advent and Lent, and Taizé services.  Check the event schedule on our website!

Learn with us

Hillcrest offers many opportunities for education and learning.  Our Sunday School programs for children and youth, to Adult Forums and “Conversations”, and special series offered on Wednesday evenings in the seasons of Advent and Lent. Small Group classes are held on our campus and at outside venues.   Come around. Stay tuned. There’s lots going on!

Serve with us

Catalina, Sam, and Ben wrap gifts for Hillcrest members' donations to YG fund.

Hillcrest offers many opportunities for direct, high-impact service to the community.  Our Food Room, Clothing Room, and Layette Program staffed by volunteers are highly respected social service ministries which have been serving our community for more than 40 years.  We also have active programs in Healing Touch and Care Ministries. There are ample opportunities to serve. Click here for picture story.

Grow with us

We commit ourselves both individually and collectively to develop and nurture spiritual growth. We strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, to fulfill God’s vision for humankind and all of creation, and to share this vision with the wider community.

 

Upcoming Events

See Events page for details.

May 19 Pentecost, Speaking Christian

Adult Education at 9:30 Sundays.

New Adult Education/Activity Theme: "Living the Questions 2.0"
4/28 9:30 am Adult Education: "Pentecost, Birthdays and You", a look at milestone shaping, facilitated by Adam Chaffey

Prayer for Boston
See Our Prayer and that of our Interfaith Partners under Events above.

Vigil for Boston
Community-wide service of Healing, Congregation B'Nai Shalom
was held on 4/17 7:30 pm
B'Nai Shalom Sanctuary
Please Join Us and Others in the Community in reflection and prayer about this tragedy.

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