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Programs and Organizations
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Our Hillcrest activities are not limited to only our members!
Your friends and family are always welcome!
Activities Flyer >VIEW PDF
Vocal Choir
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Choirs
Choir sings weekly, except during summer. Groups or solos are welcome during the summer. This is a great opportunity for folks who cannot participate weekly. Adults, teens, and instrumentalists are welcome.
Practice Thursdays, 7:15 PM
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Bell Choir
We will teach you the basics. Bell Choir plays occasionally. Adults and teens are welcome.
Practice Thursdays, 6 PM
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Classes
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Sunday School Classes
Adult Classes — Classes in the Parlor — Interesting and informative, enabling close friendships to develop.
Sundays, 9:30 AM, September through May
Advent Study
Four weeks – early November to December, in parlor with refreshments.
Lenten Study
Five weeks prior to Easter, in parlor with refreshments.
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Summer Study
Six to eight weeks, usually a backyard setting with refreshments!
Pastor’s Study
In depth study of various books of the Bible year-round.
Wednesdays, 10 AM & 7 PM
Dr. Lantz’s Class
Dedicated to service and social time; long-time members and other friends meet monthly for lunch.
Third Fridays at noon
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Groups
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Women’s Association, Esther Circle
Lunch and meeting, social and service.
Second Wednesday each month, 12 PM
Tuesday Work Group
Folks young and old gather at church to complete projects around the property. All are welcome to participate!
Tuesday mornings
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Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
Group who pray for all requests and for ALL members from church registry of the previous Sunday. Be sure to sign each week!
Thursdays, 6 PM
Women’s Sewing and Craft Group
Use your hands to make various projects that are shared with nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, as well as crafts to sell. Fellowship, snacks and lots of fun!
Monday mornings
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Mission Opportunities
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Heart Cart
Donations to local food pantries, Harvest altar at Thanksgiving.
Ongoing, drop off at Beacon Place in hallway
Produce to People
Distribution of food to the needy from McKeesport.
Third Saturday each month
Meal Ministry
Meals taken to families in need, often when a member has been hospitalized.
Sister Church in Malawi
Financial and spiritual support for a Christian church in Malawi.
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St. James Fellowship
Ongoing hospice and homebound support.
Nursing Home Outreach
Monthly worship for residents at a local nursing home.
Funeral Hospitality
Hillcrest assists with extra hands.
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