Hillside Covenant Church

I have a happy memory of going to the Santa Cruz Cinema in June, 1993 with a bunch of friends from Camp Hammer to see Jurassic Park . We sat in the front row and screamed and shrieked and laughed throughout the movie, which I loved and still do today (though as a lawyer I found what happened to the Donald Gennaro character a little rough). The message that I'm sharing with you this Sunday as part...

Have you ever had something really scary happen to wake you up in the middle of the night? This Sunday morning in our Week 7 message from the "Galilee By Storm" series, I'm sharing just such a story. This amazing midnight happening also happens to be the perfect illustration of one of the big ideas of Jesus' startling teaching in Luke 6:27-36. Really hoping to see you in person for worship this Su...

Have you ever had something really scary happen to wake you up in the middle of the night? This Sunday morning in our Week 7 message from the "Galilee By Storm" series, I'm sharing just such a story. This amazing midnight happening also happens to be the perfect illustration of one of the big ideas of Jesus' startling teaching in Luke 6:27-36. Really hoping to see you in person for worship this Su...

Hillside! We are continuing our series Galilee by Storm. This week, we’re going to see Jesus rumble with the religious leaders as he goes up against one of the most sacred Jewish laws: the Sabbath. We’re exploring two accounts of two different Sabbaths and will discover who Jesus believed He was and what He believed God was like. These stories are going to surprise, challenge and inspire us. Join...

Hillside! We are continuing our series Galilee by Storm. This week, we’re going to see Jesus rumble with the religious leaders as he goes up against one of the most sacred Jewish laws: the Sabbath. We’re exploring two accounts of two different Sabbaths and will discover who Jesus believed He was and what He believed God was like. These stories are going to surprise, challenge and inspire us. Join...

This Sunday we reach Week 5 of our Fall Message Series "Galilee By Storm" from Luke chapters 4-9. This week we relive the story of Jesus and his disciples at Levi's wild party full of wild people (as well as some not-so-wild ones). At a moment of high drama, Jesus makes a claim so stunning that it might have made his listeners drop their wine glasses. What did he mean by his reference to "the brid...

This Sunday we reach Week 5 of our Fall Message Series "Galilee By Storm" from Luke chapters 4-9. This week we relive the story of Jesus and his disciples at Levi's wild party full of wild people (as well as some not-so-wild ones). At a moment of high drama, Jesus makes a claim so stunning that it might have made his listeners drop their wine glasses. What did he mean by his reference to "the brid...

This Sunday we reach Week 4 of our Fall Message Series from Luke chapters 4-9 called "Galilee By Storm." In this week's story we have the opportunity both to experience grace and to learn with what that gift comes bundled. If God does what I hope he will do through this message and communion service, we will all leave with a new vision of who God is and who God is for us. Looking forward to seeing...

This Sunday we reach Week 4 of our Fall Message Series from Luke chapters 4-9 called "Galilee By Storm." In this week's story we have the opportunity both to experience grace and to learn with what that gift comes bundled. If God does what I hope he will do through this message and communion service, we will all leave with a new vision of who God is and who God is for us. Looking forward to seeing...

As C.S. Lewis famously claimed, “God designed the human machine to run on himself.” Humans, just as famously, have chosen the fuel of a darker rule instead--with disastrous results. This week we see Jesus declare war on all that discourages, diminishes, and destroys human flourishing, but not with the weapons we’d expect. I, Janet Hanson, am excited to share with you from these verses the surprisi...

As C.S. Lewis famously claimed, “God designed the human machine to run on himself.” Humans, just as famously, have chosen the fuel of a darker rule instead--with disastrous results. This week we see Jesus declare war on all that discourages, diminishes, and destroys human flourishing, but not with the weapons we’d expect. I, Janet Hanson, am excited to share with you from these verses the surprisi...

This morning we arrive at Week 2 of our fall message series, "Galilee By Storm." The story we have to immerse ourselves in, Jesus' return to his hometown, is dramatic and challenging, but in a surprising way. I (Pastor Dan) am excited about what God has given me to share in this message called "Synagogue By Storm." Looking forward to worshipping with you either in-person or online this Sunday morn...

This morning we arrive at Week 2 of our fall message series, "Galilee By Storm." The story we have to immerse ourselves in, Jesus' return to his hometown, is dramatic and challenging, but in a surprising way. I (Pastor Dan) am excited about what God has given me to share in this message called "Synagogue By Storm." Looking forward to worshipping with you either in-person or online this Sunday morn...

The headlines have been full of stories lately of catastrophic storms. But back in the first century a man like no other "stormed" through his home region leaving a "wake" of wisdom, welcome and healing that still shapes the world. Starting this Sunday morning we get to "marvel" at the "amazing," "astonishing," Jesus of Nazareth whose friendship we savor and whose way we are privileged to imitate....

The headlines have been full of stories lately of catastrophic storms. But back in the first century a man like no other "stormed" through his home region leaving a "wake" of wisdom, welcome and healing that still shapes the world. Starting this Sunday morning we get to "marvel" at the "amazing," "astonishing," Jesus of Nazareth whose friendship we savor and whose way we are privileged to imitate....

The apostle Paul begins Colossians 3 by reminding us of who we are in Christ - new women and men who have put off our old selves and are now living into our true identities as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved.  In Colossians 3:15-17, we move from looking at the qualities of God’s people to looking at the qualities of God’s community. Join with Hillside Covenant Church as Becky Garne...

The apostle Paul begins Colossians 3 by reminding us of who we are in Christ - new women and men who have put off our old selves and are now living into our true identities as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved.  In Colossians 3:15-17, we move from looking at the qualities of God’s people to looking at the qualities of God’s community. Join with Hillside Covenant Church as Becky Garne...

This morning we reach Part 2 of our three-week series from the wildly important third chapter of Colossians. Although I don't know for sure, I doubt that many people have thought to put any of today's verses on a t-shirt or coffee mug. Nonetheless, this passage, though severe on the surface, is pure, spiritual, maple syrup. Join us as we make sense of Paul's call to "put to death what is earthly i...

This morning we reach Part 2 of our three-week series from the wildly important third chapter of Colossians. Although I don't know for sure, I doubt that many people have thought to put any of today's verses on a t-shirt or coffee mug. Nonetheless, this passage, though severe on the surface, is pure, spiritual, maple syrup. Join us as we make sense of Paul's call to "put to death what is earthly i...

After finishing up a series on the importance of groups, we are starting a new series on Colossians 3 which will give us the stuff we need to make our groups thrive. Whether it’s a church group, family group, friend group, or work group we are exploring some heavenly habits to shape and form our earthly relationships. Pastor Stephen Wysong is kicking off the series with a Christian outfit you will...

After finishing up a series on the importance of groups, we are starting a new series on Colossians 3 which will give us the stuff we need to make our groups thrive. Whether it’s a church group, family group, friend group, or work group we are exploring some heavenly habits to shape and form our earthly relationships. Pastor Stephen Wysong is kicking off the series with a Christian outfit you will...

Last week in Part 1 of The Birdhouse, we talked about our dream that every Hillsider would find a cozy home in a small group of trusted Hillsiders for friendship building, contemplation of Scripture, and consideration of King Jesus' specific leading. This week in Part 2 we explore the exciting result of "nesting" with others. I'm launching with an inspiring story that "links" well with the big ide...

Last week in Part 1 of The Birdhouse, we talked about our dream that every Hillsider would find a cozy home in a small group of trusted Hillsiders for friendship building, contemplation of Scripture, and consideration of King Jesus' specific leading. This week in Part 2 we explore the exciting result of "nesting" with others. I'm launching with an inspiring story that "links" well with the big ide...

If you make a trip to Melbourne, Australia soon, I recommend putting on the hiking boots and exploring the spectacular "high country" wilderness of our friends down under. On the other hand, I don't recommend hiking in the Wonnangatta Valley, at least if you're by yourself. What does this have to do with the Bible, or birdhouses for that matter? You can find out by joining us this Sunday morning f...

If you make a trip to Melbourne, Australia soon, I recommend putting on the hiking boots and exploring the spectacular "high country" wilderness of our friends down under. On the other hand, I don't recommend hiking in the Wonnangatta Valley, at least if you're by yourself. What does this have to do with the Bible, or birdhouses for that matter? You can find out by joining us this Sunday morning f...