Hillside Covenant Church

Joyful fellowship with God and each other. That sounds nice. And you've likely experienced some measure of it here and there in life so far. John writes to the churches in 1 John with the goal of helping make our joy complete, perfect, full (1:4). But often, on this side of the new heaven and earth, we experience something much less: fellowship in our homes, workplaces, and churches that is di...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 AM in Civic Park in Walnut Creek for Week 7 of our spring message series "He Became Us (What the Body of Christ Means for the Body of Christ)" from the book of I John. The morning may be a little cool, but not as cool as upstate New York last Christmas during "Winter Storm Elliott." What does that epic blizzard have to do with I John 2:28-3:...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 AM in Civic Park in Walnut Creek for Week 7 of our spring message series "He Became Us (What the Body of Christ Means for the Body of Christ)" from the book of I John. The morning may be a little cool, but not as cool as upstate New York last Christmas during "Winter Storm Elliott." What does that epic blizzard have to do with I John 2:28-3:...

At this moment, at the beginning of a new thing when two churches join as one to worship together for the first time, we have a unique opportunity to reset and refocus on the One who is the reason for it all, the One who is "from the beginning". This is especially important because we are in "the last hour" and there are many ways to go astray. Join us as we continue in 1 John,...

At this moment, at the beginning of a new thing when two churches join as one to worship together for the first time, we have a unique opportunity to reset and refocus on the One who is the reason for it all, the One who is "from the beginning". This is especially important because we are in "the last hour" and there are many ways to go astray. Join us as we continue in 1 John,...

This week in an inspiring Mother's Day service we reach Week 5 of our spring message series "He Became Us (What the Body of Christ Means for the Body of Christ)." Friends, fresh winds of God's Spirit are blowing at Hillside! Join us in person and feel them yourself. Can't wait to see you and your wonderful mom! Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Dan Seitz teaches from I...

This week in an inspiring Mother's Day service we reach Week 5 of our spring message series "He Became Us (What the Body of Christ Means for the Body of Christ)." Friends, fresh winds of God's Spirit are blowing at Hillside! Join us in person and feel them yourself. Can't wait to see you and your wonderful mom! Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Dan Seitz teaches from I...

In a world that seems so full of darkness, the Apostle John gives us this promise: the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. This week as we continue our series “He Became Us” in I John 2:7-14, join us as we explore the Light of Love in Jesus and in His people that dispels the darkness in this world. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Becky Garner teaches from I Joh...

In a world that seems so full of darkness, the Apostle John gives us this promise: the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. This week as we continue our series “He Became Us” in I John 2:7-14, join us as we explore the Light of Love in Jesus and in His people that dispels the darkness in this world. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Becky Garner teaches from I Joh...

Ever been in the middle of a rope bridge, high over a raging South American river, when an NFL lineman steps on? Me neither, but I can imagine what the jolt would feel like. If you can imagine it too, you'll be in a position to understand why Pastor John offers the blunt teaching he does in the scintillating passage from I John we reach this Sunday. That passage has got a tricky verse right in...

Ever been in the middle of a rope bridge, high over a raging South American river, when an NFL lineman steps on? Me neither, but I can imagine what the jolt would feel like. If you can imagine it too, you'll be in a position to understand why Pastor John offers the blunt teaching he does in the scintillating passage from I John we reach this Sunday. That passage has got a tricky verse right in...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 on the hill for Week 2 of our spring message series from I John: "He Became Us (What the Body of Christ Means for the Body of Christ)." A whole bunch of our friends from Open Table Church are joining us for an inspiring service. Come early, squeeze in, and be a part of what God is doing in this "Better Together" season. Don't know what &...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 on the hill for Week 2 of our spring message series from I John: "He Became Us (What the Body of Christ Means for the Body of Christ)." A whole bunch of our friends from Open Table Church are joining us for an inspiring service. Come early, squeeze in, and be a part of what God is doing in this "Better Together" season. Don't know what &...

In the introduction of 1 John, 1:1-4, we learn some key themes in John's letter: Jesus' incarnation, fellowship with God the Father-Son-Holy Spirit and sharing the truth about God with others. John also connects us with his motive for sharing the letter: "to make our joy complete" (1:4). Through John's words, we will see how Jesus' incarnation (He Became Us) communicates...

In the introduction of 1 John, 1:1-4, we learn some key themes in John's letter: Jesus' incarnation, fellowship with God the Father-Son-Holy Spirit and sharing the truth about God with others. John also connects us with his motive for sharing the letter: "to make our joy complete" (1:4). Through John's words, we will see how Jesus' incarnation (He Became Us) communicates...

Join us this Sunday morning at either 9:00 or 11:00 for the biggest celebration of the year! Because King Jesus is risen from the dead and reigning, we will be singing, feasting on French toast, and rejoicing together as if a new world has come (which it has!). Don't miss it! Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Dan Seitz teaches from Matthew 28:10; I Corinthians 15:58. If you are new to H...

Join us this Sunday morning at either 9:00 or 11:00 for the biggest celebration of the year! Because King Jesus is risen from the dead and reigning, we will be singing, feasting on French toast, and rejoicing together as if a new world has come (which it has!). Don't miss it! Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Dan Seitz teaches from Matthew 28:10; I Corinthians 15:58. If you are new to H...

The triumphal entry account juxtaposes two very different ideas of how God will accomplish His purpose. One reflects the more superficial aspects of human longing. The other the deeper parts of us that represents not so much what we want, but what we need. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as David Nystrom teaches from John 12:12-19. If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get c...

The triumphal entry account juxtaposes two very different ideas of how God will accomplish His purpose. One reflects the more superficial aspects of human longing. The other the deeper parts of us that represents not so much what we want, but what we need. Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as David Nystrom teaches from John 12:12-19. If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get c...

Hello Hillside! We are continuing our series Timeline Lent. Around Hillside we've been saying that Lent is a time for self-examination, and we've been exploring the Psalms together to help encourage us to examine ourselves during this season. Our Psalm today is no exception. We'll be examining Psalm 51 together and hopefully learning that when we feel stuck in shame or are thinking non...

Hello Hillside! We are continuing our series Timeline Lent. Around Hillside we've been saying that Lent is a time for self-examination, and we've been exploring the Psalms together to help encourage us to examine ourselves during this season. Our Psalm today is no exception. We'll be examining Psalm 51 together and hopefully learning that when we feel stuck in shame or are thinking non...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 on the hill for Week 3 of "Timeline Lent." Like daring explorers, in this message from Psalm 19 we'll be journeying down a mysterious biblical "passageway" to find the answer to a searing question. I (Pastor Dan) am excited to share with you what God has given me this week through hard study, prayer, and one very late night. Can't wa...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 on the hill for Week 3 of "Timeline Lent." Like daring explorers, in this message from Psalm 19 we'll be journeying down a mysterious biblical "passageway" to find the answer to a searing question. I (Pastor Dan) am excited to share with you what God has given me this week through hard study, prayer, and one very late night. Can't wa...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 on the hill for Week 2 of "Timeline Lent." Our message comes from Psalm 107 and I (Dan) am excited to share with you what God has given me this week in my study, prayer, and conversation with thoughtful friends. If God's Spirit does what I hope, you'll see wonderful things in a wonderful psalm that you may have never seen before. But whether you do or don't, I'...

Join us this Sunday morning at 10:00 on the hill for Week 2 of "Timeline Lent." Our message comes from Psalm 107 and I (Dan) am excited to share with you what God has given me this week in my study, prayer, and conversation with thoughtful friends. If God's Spirit does what I hope, you'll see wonderful things in a wonderful psalm that you may have never seen before. But whether you do or don't, I'...