Worship Series: Resurrection Stories
Join us for Worship, Sunday at 10:30a.m. This past Sunday, the Hillcrest Singers joyously reminded us that “Every morning is Easter morning”. Although we celebrated the resurrection last week, Easter is not over. Our faith holds the “key to our own resurrection.” We are invited to name the things that have us “locked up” in…
Easter Sunday – Look Up
Join us for our Easter Sunday Celebration at 10:30 a.m. All are Welcome! When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. Mark 16: 1-8 Three days had passed. The women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body, according to custom. No doubt the journey…
Holy Week Service Schedule
Remember to mark on your calendar for our Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday -Thursday March 28th at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to join us for an Ecumenical Service at Concord United Methodist Church 1645 West Street, Concord CA Good Friday Community Meal & Tenebrae Service – Friday, March 29thMeal in the Fellowship Hall |…
Palm Sunday – Join Us for Worship
Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. Hosanna! It’s Palm Sunday yet again, and with it the beginning of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday. In our annual re-living of Christ’s death and resurrection, Palm Sunday is the beginning of the end. The early high point before the deep tragedy of Christ’s betrayal…
Join Us for Worship – Lent 5
“Lift Up” – Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” ~ John 12:32 For my birthday, I have decided to go on a hot air balloon ride. I am sure that I am not the only one who has…
Davena Jones, New NCNC Conference Minister, Installation Celebration
“May the Fourth be with you!” Come to City of Refuge UCC in Oaklandfrom 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, May 4, for a wonderful celebration ofthis historic installation. Please let us know you are coming with thissimple signup so we will be sure to have sufficient seating and food for all.
March 2024 Monthly Message
Hillcrest Friends, Our Hillcrest worship series for the season of Lent has been “What r u up to?” Each Sunday we have asked virtuous and difficult questions such as, “What does it mean to be Called Up?” and “Are we prepared to Take Up our cross?” The journey of Lent is one of exploration. As…
Join Us for Worship – Lent 3
raise up: Sunday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up…” But he was speaking of the temple of his body. John 2: 13-22 The story of Jesus’ response to the temple being made into a marketplace was profound and may have been…
Join Us for Worship – Lent 2
Take Up: Sunday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8: 31-38 Jesus was very clear that following him might not be a smooth ride. He was bound to choose the just way, not the easy way,…
Join Us for Worship – First Sunday of Lent
Sunday, February 18th at 10:30 a.m. What is Jesus doing on the first Sunday of Lent?One of the reasons why I love the Lenten season is the stories about Jesus. The twists and turnsof the numerous miracles and holy encounters are more exciting than any Netflix series. On thisfirst Sunday of Lent, we hear about…
Mobile Pantry Food Distribution
Now Open! Hillcrest Church is now hosting one of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s Mobile Food Pantry Distribution sites. Families and individuals can pick up FREE fresh produce, proteins, dairy and a variety of nonperishable food twice a month. The Mobile Food Pantry will be held the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 2 –…