Hillside Community Church

Davis Square Outreach
2025-11-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for our weekly Street Outreach in Davis Square, where we offer socks, snacks, and solidarity to our unhoused neighbors. It’s a small gesture—walking the streets, offering what we can with dignity and warmth—but it makes a real difference.
We’ll meet at 3:00 PM in front of the Davis Square T Station on Holland Street. Before we head out, Rev. Tom will offer a brief introduction to the work—what we’re doing, why it matters, and how to go about it with care. Then we’ll walk a loop through the neighborhood, finishing up by 4:00 or 4:30.
No experience needed. Just bring good shoes, a compassionate heart, and a willingness to show up.
VOLUNTEER WITH THE OUTREACH TEAM

Cooking For the Friday Café
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
The Friday Café is a ministry in Cambridge that welcomes about 120 homeless men and women each week. More than just a meal, it offers clothing, resources, and—most importantly—a peaceful, dignified space for community.
Once a month, our church cooks for the Friday Café. You don’t need to bring food—just bring your hands and your heart, ready to serve. We’ll provide the ingredients, the instructions, and the company. There’s always pizza and good vibes for volunteers as we cook together.
Come be part of this simple but powerful act of love and hospitality.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

Community Meal: Casseroles & Comfort Food
2025-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Our November Community Meal is all about Casseroles & Comfort Foods! As the days get shorter and the weather turns chilly, nothing hits the spot like a dish that’s hot, hearty, and made with love. Think lasagna, mac and cheese, shepherd’s pie, baked ziti, enchiladas, green bean casserole—basically anything that makes you want to cozy up and sigh with contentment after the first bite.
Bring your favorite comfort food or casserole to share, whether it’s a family recipe passed down for generations or a new creation straight from your kitchen experiments. Sweet or savory, classic or creative—if it warms the belly and the heart, it belongs on the table. Let’s gather around, pile our plates high, and enjoy the comfort of good food and good company this November.
Sign up to let us know what you’ll be bringing:
SIGN UP FOR THE POTLUCK

Sunday Morning Worship
2025-11-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Feel the love every Sunday at 10:30am!
Looking for a church that takes faith seriously but not literally? A place where you can breathe, question, laugh, and maybe even find meaning in the chaos? You’re invited to worship with Hillside Community Church – a progressive, inclusive Christian community where curiosity is holy, compassion is central, and nobody pretends to have it all together.
Expect thoughtful messages, good music, real talk, and a community that actually cares. We blend old and new – ancient wisdom and modern vibes – in a laid-back, come-as-you-are environment. Bring your doubts. Bring your coffee. Bring your whole self.
Join Us Onsite
144 North Street, Medford, MA – free street parking, no dress code, all vibes welcome.
Join Us Online
Join us on Zoom
Meeting ID: 862 3424 1417
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Coffee & Connection
2025-11-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-05 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-28 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Grab a Bite. Meet Some People.
After worship, hang out for a low-key coffee hour — a chance to share some snacks, sip something warm, and have real conversation with folks you might not have met yet. No pressure, no small talk required (unless you’re into that).
Want to help make it happen? Sign up here to bring snacks, make coffee, or help with cleanup. It’s a simple way to pitch in — and a great excuse to connect.

Coffee Hour: Jack O' Lantern Edition
2025-10-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Pumpkin guts, coffee, and community—what could be better? Join us during coffee hour for a pumpkin-carving extravaganza! We’ll supply the pumpkins, the tools, and even stencils for those of us whose artistic abilities peak at drawing stick figures. You bring your creativity (and your best evil-laugh practice for when your jack-o-lantern is finished).
It’s fun for all ages, from pint-sized carvers to seasoned pros, with snacks, laughter, and plenty of pumpkin-y mess. Suggested donation is $10 to help cover supplies. Come for the caffeine, stay for the carving, and leave with a glowing masterpiece!

Church Council Meeting
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83226966257
Join us for our upcoming Church Council meeting as we talk together about the business of the church. The Council helps guide our ministry, make important decisions, and ensure that the life of our church reflects our mission and values.
All are welcome to attend, listen in, share your voice, and be a part of the conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or brand new, your presence makes a difference.
Come, learn more about how our church works and help shape where we’re going next!

Community Meal: Everything Pumpkin
2025-10-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Get ready for a gourd-geous good time—our next Community Meal is all about pumpkin! From savory pumpkin chili to sweet pumpkin pie, from pumpkin bread to pumpkin soup, if it’s pumpkin-spiced, baked, roasted, or puréed, it belongs at the table.
Bring your favorite pumpkin dish to share and prepare to taste just how versatile (and delicious) this fall favorite can be. Whether you’re a pie-baker, soup-maker, or just someone who knows their way around a can of purée, there’s a place for you. Come hungry, come curious, and let’s turn the humble pumpkin into a feast of community and flavor!
Sign up to let us know what you’re bringing:
Sign Up for the Potluck

Burlington Bastion of Democracy
2025-10-11 05:00 - 19:00 | 100 District Ave, Burlington, MA, 100 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States
“We Are A Bastion of Democracy”; people will have the option to voluntarily take the civil servant oath of office in solidarity with the civil service that is under attack, and we will provide signs saying “Support and Defend the Constitution Against All Enemies Foreign and Domestic” as well as signs citing the portions of the constitution that are being violated.

Tabling Tufts Community Day
2025-10-05 11:30 - 14:00 | Tufts University
Right after worship on Sunday, October 5, we’ll head up the hill together to join Tufts Community Day — a beloved tradition that brings neighbors, students, and community groups together for food, fun, and celebration.
Our church will have a table to share who we are with the wider community, and we’d love your help representing Hillside! We’ll be greeting neighbors, answering questions, and connecting with people who might be looking for a church like ours.
Tufts Community Day runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Academic Quad of the Medford/Somerville campus (“The Green” on Google Maps). There will be live performances, kids’ activities, community groups, research projects, raffles, and free food.
Come lend a hand, share a smile, and help us spread a little Hillside love in our neighborhood!

Peaceful Bystander Training
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Support your neighbors and community by joining us in Medford for an educational training on how to be a peaceful bystander.
Bystander Training for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encounter will empower individuals to understand their legal rights as bystanders and what they can do to support affected community members. Training participants will gain increased awareness and practical strategies for how to respond in such situations.
For full event details and to reserve a seat see the Mobilize listing: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/843742/
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Come early to sign in, get a snack, and meet the event organizers and other attendees! Training starts at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a nonperishable food item as an entry donation to the event.
Hosts
Courtney M • courtney.mysticmashup@gmail.com (primary)
Elaine Almquist • elaine@almquistandassociates.com
Meghan Searl • events.mysticmashupindivisible@gmail.com

Coffee Hour: Pecha Kucha Edition
2025-09-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come enjoy coffee, snacks, and a brand-new twist on our regular coffee hour!
We’ll be hosting a Pecha Kucha, a lively presentation format known as 20×20: 20 images, 20 seconds each. The slides advance automatically, so it’s quick, energetic, and always entertaining.
The best part? It’s all about sharing what you love. Presenters pick any passion — from gardening to board games, from favorite travels to family recipes — and give us a window into their world. It’s less about polish and more about fun, connection, and curiosity.
Curious about the format? Learn more here:
WHAT IS PECHA KUCHA
We’re looking for at least 5 people to present, so if you’ve got something you’d love to share, sign up here:
SIGN UP TO DO A PRESENTATION
Bring your mug, grab a snack, and settle in for a lively and joy-filled coffee hour you won’t want to miss.
