Merrie reflects on retiring from ministry and unexpectedly finding a true church home at Hillside Community Church. Through nourishing preaching, joyful worship, and a warm, playful community, Hillside has become the place where she belongs.

Jenn describes slipping into a back pew years ago seeking perspective and finding instead a warm community where meaningful sermons, shared service, deep relationships, and her growing children slowly became home.

Rebecca describes Hillside as the rare third place where she and her family feel wholly at home, loved as they are, welcomed with laughter, and filled with a sense of wonder that keeps drawing them back.

Kathleen describes an unexpected path that began with a nephew’s longing for church and grew into her own steady homecoming, a quiet pull of the spirit that has rooted her here for decades.

Dave describes Hillside as the place that returned joy to his family, offering a welcoming community where his kids are deeply loved and everyone can grow alongside people who are safe and kind.

Don describes recognizing in a Christmas Eve service the same come as you are warmth he grew up with, discovering a congregation marked by genuine care, shared joy, and quiet courage.

Brian describes Hillside as the place where faith became love rather than obligation, giving him a joyful community to be himself, explore belief honestly, and live with purpose through friendship and service.