Pointing People To Jesus & Purpose.

This Season at a Glance

NIGHT OF MINISTRY - GARHETT LEADS US AGAIN: Wednesday, January 22

We're so excited to have Garhett Blackford, one of our worship leaders in 2021, back leading worship for us at our Night of Ministry! Join us at Hill City HQ next Wednesday, January 22 from 6:30-8pm. 

MISSIONS TRIP INTEREST MEETING: This Sunday, January 26 

We have a Missions Trip Interest Meeting this Sunday right after church at Carlynton in classroom before the the kids wing on the right side of the hallway! This is for anyone interested in any 2025 Mission Trip (Peru, Africa and El Salvador). The meeting will provide dates, approximate price, when they need to sign up, and more details! 

HILL CITY GIRL RETREAT: Thursday, March 13 - Saturday, March 15

Ladies, get ready for our Hill City Girl Retreat 2025! Last year was a beautiful and refreshing time, and we cannot wait for this year. This is a retreat for for women to intentionally keep our hearts in rhythm with His. There will be time for worship and teachings, but what we're really excited about it time we're creating for you to spend quiet time with the Lord and free time for you to — nap (WOAH!), rest, talk a walk, hangout with the girls — do whatever will refresh you. Early bird registration is open!

• WHEN? Thursday Evening, March 13  to Saturday Afternoon, March 15

• WHERE? Jumonville Camp & Retreat Center

• WHO? Women Ages 18 & Up

• WHAT? A retreat for for women to intentionally keep our hearts in rhythm with His. Worship, teachings, intentional discussion, time to disconnect from the world, silence & solitude with the Lord, & free time to roam or rest.

• COST? Includes the 2 night-stay, 6 meals, gifts, & more. Early Bird Pricing: $250 (Jan 12 - Feb 2) Regular Pricing: $275 (Feb 3 - 23)

STARTING IN FEBRUARY: Hill City Girl Discpleship Track & Dude Stuff Discpleship Track

Both our Hill City Girls and our Hill City Dudes are going through the Discipleship Track in 2025! We are a relational, discipleship church. And, that’s why we’re so excited for both our ladies and men to spend time both building friendships with each other AND growing spiritually together.  

• WHEN & WHERE: The girls and dudes will meet alternating Thursdays at HQ from 6-8pm for 7 sessions each. Ladies start February 6 and end May 1. Dudes start February 13 and end May 7. There will be a summer break, and the groups will continue in the fall.

• WHAT: The nights will consist of some relational time to hangout and have some food and drinks, and then we'll dive into the discpleship content. 

• WHO: There’s a stage of discipleship for everyone - whether you’re a brand new follower of Jesus OR you’ve been following Jesus your whole life. No matter what stage you're in, all stages will meet these nights and then split into individual groups throughout HQ!

• SIGN UP: Sign-ups are open! We'll have you fill out a form that will guide us in helping you figure out which stage of discipleship is the right fit for you.

Our team and discpleship leaders are getting so excited this new year of Discpleship! 

TEAM EMPOWERMENT DAY: Save The Date - Saturday, February 22! 

Team Empowerment Day is a day to expand, equip, and empower our Hill City serve team members AND anyone who would be interested in serving with us. Pastors Zack and Lauren will expand our vision for why we serve, strengthening our commitment to people, and instilling a renewed sense of urgency in reaching the lost. We are honored to have Mark Geppert and Matt Geppert—founders of SEAPC, longtime missionaries, and dear friends of Pastors Zack and Lauren—as well as Pastor Larry Bettencourt—Pastor at Champion Life Church and a spiritual mentor to Pastor Zack—join us. These leaders will provide invaluable teachings for our personal faith journey and practical tools to equip us for effective ministry. The day will conclude with a powerful closing session where our speakers will share inspirational stories, build our faith, and lead us in prayer and ministry time, empowering us to step boldly into who we are and the work God has called us to.

• WHEN: Saturday, February 22 from 8:30am-1pm (Doors open & kids check-in is at 8:30am. Event starts promptly at 9am.)

• WHERE: North Way Christian Community - Robinson: 1050 Campbells Run Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106 (Just 3 minutes from Carlynton)

• WHO: Current serve team members AND anyone interested in serving. Teen helpers are encouraged to join in the Empowerment Sessions or join the kids in childcare. When you sign-up, just indicate what your teens will be doing.

• WHAT: Inspiring sessions to expand, equip, and empower our serve teams, powerful moments in ministry, and fun with our Hill City Team! Lunch IS provided for both adults and children. 

• CHILDCARE: Childcare IS available for infants through age 16!

• SIGN-UP: Please sign-up by Tuesday, February 18. You'll sign-up yourself and your family with this link:

HILL CITY STUDENTS: New Plan For 2025

We have a new rhythm for our youth this year! Youth group for our Hill City Students in 6th-12th grade is the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. This starts this Sunday, January 12! 

• SECOND SUNDAY: At Hill City HQ from 5:30-7pm. Includes service, including food, hangout time, a message, and worship.

• FOURTH SUNDAY: At Carlynton HS during church. This is discipleship and relationship focused. Students will join main service for worship then leave during the minute mingle!

NEW TO HILL CITY? Come To The Point!

If you're NEW to Hill City, looking for NEXT STEPS, or wanting to join our Discpleship Track, join us for The Point on the first Sunday of the month right after service! The Point is meant to POINT you to Jesus and purpose by telling you more about who we are, our mission, vision, & values, and your next steps you can take with us. 

• WHEN? First Sunday of the month, right after service

• WHERE? Carlynton High School in a classroom. Pastor Zack will show you where to go!

• WHO? Those who are NEW to Hill City, haven't jumped into our Discipleship Track, are wanting to know more about us, and/or are wanting next steps. 

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