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What keeps you from Sunday morning worship? Work? Kids’ sports? Travel? Family schedules? Or maybe mornings just don’t work for you. Our NEW Sunday Evening Family Worship, 5:30–6:30 pm, starts on September 13, and will be a relaxed, family-style gathering centered on the Word, prayer & fellowship. If Sunday morning doesn’t work for you, join us for worship Sunday evenings this fall.

Prepare to journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes at Emerald Crossing VBS where students will explore the powerful words of Psalm 23. Online registration for students from PreK to those entering grade 6 in the fall is still open. Register now! Volunteers are still needed in a few areas. Call the church office for assistance (716-483-3331)

We are blessed. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, join us on Sunday, July 5, at 6 pm for a special evening of worship, Scripture, historic prayers, and thanksgiving to God for the blessing of religious freedom. Together we’ll remember God’s faithfulness through the generations and pray for His continued work in our nation and His church.

We launch a new 4-week series on April 12—We Are Hillcrest—and it starts with a powerful reminder: this church isn’t a crowd… it’s a body. Each of us has a God-given role, and every part matters. Join us in-person or online on Sundays for traditional worship at 8:45 am or contemporary worship at 11 am.

Lend a hand at Spring Spruce Up Work Day on Saturday morning, April 18. Join our trustees in getting our building and grounds ready for warmer weather. Sign up at the display in the church lobby (716-483-3331) or call the church office to join a team to wash windows, clean up the lawn, stack wood, or one of the other tasks on the list.

Many people have never read through the entire Bible—and doing it in a group is a game-changer. Pastor Mark is looking for 100 people to journey through Scripture with him in 2026 using daily insights from Nicky & Pippa Gumbel. From creation to Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection—and all the way to His promised return—you’ll experience the peaks and valleys of God’s story together! Daily readings take about 15 minutes. Follow the link or email the church office to sign…

Celebrate the good news of Jesus’ birth at Jingle Jam, an action-packed Christmas event for families with children up to grade five, on Saturday, December 13, from 2-4 pm. Bring the whole family for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” plus lots of fun games, music, and crafts, all focused on Jesus’ birth.

We’re outgrowing our space—and that’s a good thing! Help us make room for more people and bless hidden heroes in our schools.  Our goal is $25,000. Give by designating “Harvest Offering” on cash or checks, or through the website and Church Center app. Visit the lobby display to learn more.

Join us on Sunday, September 18, at 6:30 pm for an evening of worship and powerful testimonies including how 18-year-old Elora Watkins and her parents, Charlie and Leah, stayed anchored in faith through Elora’s battle with brain cancer. A full complement of vocalists and instrumentalists will lead us in some of our favorite hymns and worship songs that have carried people through life’s storms.

Hillcrest Christian Preschool is excited to announce Mrs. Kara Kartez as the new Lead Teacher. Kara has been part of the preschool team for the past seven years as a teacher aide and brings both professional expertise and a deep love for children to her new role. She holds degrees from Penn State and Edinboro University, with teaching experience at Eisenhower Jr/Sr High School, and has served in children’s ministry for over a decade.    “Kara has been such a blessing…

When a loved one dies, it can feel like you’re alone. At GriefShare you’ll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk others about your grief. The next session begins Monday, September 8, at 6:30 pm and continues weekly. GriefShare is open to the community. Follow the link to learn more. Contact the church office to register.

Hillcrest Christian Preschool is continuing to enroll students in our 3-year-old program for the coming school year. Our preschool partners with families in a child’s early education as they prepare socially and academically for school in a nurturing Christian environment with a focus on hands-on learning through play. Follow the link for more information and enrollment forms.