Book Group

We are starting a new book group. This first one will meet five times. The topic is the Spirituality for our Wisdom Years. We will be reading the book: Insane for the Light, by Ronald Rolheiser. You can order that from the bookstore of your choice.

We will gather in the Parlor next to the Fellowship Hall.

We will come together for Bible Study on Monday the 28th again. We will prayerfully read the scripture and hold space for each individual’s unfolding understanding of the text. 

Mondays at 7:30PM. The zoom link will be sent about an hour before the study.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

All ushers and greeters, as well as those who might have an interest in joining this welcoming team, please join me and Tom Fletcher for a meeting. We will discuss  the work of the greeters as it has evolved over the last couple of years in our church. There are some new elements to this service and we want to make sure that everybody is on the same page and understands what all is new.

Date: September 27, at 9am. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Pastor Niels

Book Group

We are starting a new book group. This first one will meet five times. The topic is the Spirituality for our Wisdom Years. We will be reading the book: Insane for the Light, by Ronald Rolheiser. You can order that from the bookstore of your choice.

We will gather in the Parlor next to the Fellowship Hall.

We will come together for Bible Study on Monday the 21st again. We will prayerfully read the scripture and hold space for each individual’s unfolding understanding of the text. 

Mondays at 7:30PM. The zoom link will be sent about an hour before the study.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

Church of the Resurrection is putting on a BBQ Dinner, Raffle and Auction.

All proceeds benefit Hope Solutions and The Hillcrest Food Pantry.

Entire families are welcome (And bring a few friends!)

Suggested Donations:

$30 per person
$50 per couple
$60 per family
Includes all food and beverages

Music by the Rob Evans Trio

Book Group

We are starting a new book group. This first one will meet five times. The topic is the Spirituality for our Wisdom Years. We will be reading the book: Insane for the Light, by Ronald Rolheiser. You can order that from the bookstore of your choice.

Wednesday September 16 at 12noon, through October 14.

We will gather in the Parlor next to the Fellowship Hall.

We will come together for Bible Study on Monday the 14th again. We will prayerfully read the scripture and hold space for each individual’s unfolding understanding of the text. 

Mondays at 7:30PM. The zoom link will be sent about an hour before the study.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

We have a wonderful service prepared and are looking forward to leading worship together! Our children and youth have been planning and practicing during Sunday School.

Liturgist Meeting—for All Serving and Those Interested

Pastor Niels is inviting all liturgists, and anyone who is interested in becoming one, to a meeting on Sunday, September 13 at 9:00am in the Parlor. At this meeting he will go over the new order of worship that will begin shortly thereafter. He will also do some training on preparation for worship and establishing a presence in front of the congregation.

If you are not a liturgist and are interested in learning more about it, please attend! If you do so, there is no obligation to serve.

We will come together for Bible Study on Monday the 14th again. We will prayerfully read the scripture and hold space for each individual’s unfolding understanding of the text. 

Mondays at 7:30PM. The zoom link will be sent about an hour before the study.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

Join us at noon in Fellowship Hall for the raffle drawing of the “Sun Bonnet Sue” baby quilt to find out who is the lucky ticket winner!

To make the morning even more festive, several beautiful baby quilts from our supply collection will be on display for you to admire. These baby quilts are truly pieces of art, sewn with love by accomplished quilters. Each precious quilt is waiting to be included in a layette package, bringing warmth and comfort to a newborn baby and becoming a treasured keepsake. Please come to Fellowship Hall after worship for the “Sun Bonnet Sue” quilt raffle drawing, but to marvel at the beauty of the baby quilts on display.

On June 6th, Hillcrest will once again participate in Pride on the Plaza in Concord, California. Please come and find us at our table and write a love note. Everybody who comes by our tent will be invited to write love notes that we will put on display throughout the day and later in our Fellowship Hall. These bring joy to the community.

Come and share in the joy.

Saturday June 6

Todos Santos Plaza in Concord.

The Family Movie Night that we had scheduled for Friday, May 22 has been moved to June 5th due to the Memorial Day weekend. 

We hope that you will join us for a relaxed and fun evening together. Bring a blanket, a friend, and come as you are—no need for perfect, just present. (Popcorn may or may not be dinner… no judgment here.) 

If you have ideas for a fun, light, “welcome to summer” movie, please let Valerie know your preferences.

There will not be Bible Study on Monday June 25th. In observance of Memorial Day.

We will come together for Bible Study on Monday the 18th again. We will prayerfully read the scripture and hold space for each individual’s unfolding understanding of the text. 

Mondays at 7:30PM. The zoom link will be sent about an hour before the study.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

We will come together for Bible Study on Monday the 11th again. We will prayerfully read the scripture and hold space for each individual’s unfolding understanding of the text. 

Mondays at 7:30PM. The zoom link will be sent about an hour before the study.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

Come celebrate Mothers' Day with us this year on May 10th. We hold all the mothers and those in mothering roles in our church. We hold all those who are mothers, who have mothers, or who don't have mothers. Come and experience an intergenerational worship and a powerful sermon from our Director of Youth and Family Ministries, Valerie Wright.

Sunday 10:30 at Hillcrest Congregational Church

Beloved!

This upcoming Easter Sunday after the service we will have a shared lunch with our friends of Ebenezer Korean Methodist Church. They will bring food and so will we. We are preparing to order sandwiches and ask that if you have capacity, that you bring a salad to accompany these. 

Will you let us know that you can bring a salad? Please tell Pastor Niels, or Vicki. 

Blessings,

Pastor Niels

Mark your calendar for Friday evening, Apr 3, 2026. We will hold our Good Friday service that evening. Details to follow.

Also, Pastor Niels has been invited to preach at Christ the King for the afternoon service on Good Friday, at 2pm. He would love your presence in that service.

Have you ever wondered about the final book of the Bible? What does is it really saying through all the layers of metaphor and strange imagery? Is it really about the “end of the world?” How have people read it throughout the years?

Starting on March 1st, at 9:30 AM before the service, Allison will be diving into the history and symbolism of the Book of Revelation in her final, six week Adult Education series. Please join us in the parlor to unpack this very misunderstood book of the Bible. Don’t miss it!

Ash Wednesday

We will have a service this Wednesday at 12 noon in the Sanctuary, and if you desire, you can receive the ashes. Last year, we created a beautiful, intimate space of reflection, and we aim to do so again this year.

Friends,

Our church was born 75 years ago from the hard labors of many dedicated people. We are going to celebrate our ministry in style with a beautiful worship service on February 1st. Reverend Laurie Manning will be preaching. She is very excited about the opportunity as am I. Please make every effort to come. This is going to be a special celebration. 

Pastor Niels.

Beloved!

The church’s next congregational meeting is scheduled for Sunday January 18, 2026.

We will meet right after worship in the Sanctuary. 

Please put it in your calendar now. We have important business to discuss and we will tell you more as the date approaches. Do make every effort to come please.

With all my heart,

Pastor Niels

Bible Study is back. We will gather on January 12, Monday evening at 7:30 over zoom. The zoom link will be sent to you in email that evening. 

We will read and pray and ponder the opening chapter of the Gospel of John, verses 1–18. We could spend all year on these verses, instead we may take two or three weeks. I can’t wait to contemplate this text with you. 

Pastor Niels