When you’re a new person, it’s often difficult to know how or where to get started. Fortunately, that’s not the case at Hillside. Here are some ways to get connected…

If you’re a kid…

Kids Korner is where children from birth to fifth grade receive biblical teaching and practical application in fun and memorable ways through large and small-group classes. Creative communicators present biblical truths through music, arts & crafts, puppets, teaching and media. Sunday at 9:00 am and 10:45 am. For more information, contact the Children’s Pastor Alex Zabel at 589-4171

If you’re a Junior Higher…

"The Well" ministers to the unique needs of sixth, seventh and eighth graders in ways they can relate. Loud music, fast paced teaching, intense worship and prayer times…and lots of fun. Jr. Highers have their own services on Friday evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM. For more information, contact the Jr. High Youth Leader Jason Jakum (860) 620-2995.

If you’re a Senior Higher…

Revolution is dedicated to presenting the teachings of the Bible on issues that effect high-schoolers today. They have their service on Saturday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This service is a sure cure for boredom. For more information, contact the Youth Pastor Jason Jakum at 620-2995.

If you’re an adult…

New to Christianity? Get answers to your spiritual questions. Whether you’re just investigating the claims of Christianity, or maybe you’ve just joined the family of believers and you have some tough questions..about God, about the Bible, Faith, other religions or about theology. We’ve got people who are ready to discuss these and other questions you may have. “New Beginnings” is an informal gathering on Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. For more information, contact Dan and Jen Martin at 589-8859.

Home Groups! The best way for people to make new friends. Our small groups meet weekly at a leader’s home to study a Bible lesson together…but that’s only a small part of how you benefit. You’ll begin to feel more like part of God’s family. It will deepen your understanding of worship and enhance your prayer life. You’ll even find that you handle stress and pressure better. Belonging to a Home Group will also give you another way to share Christ with your friends or relatives as some of your friends will be much more likely to accompany you to a home meeting than to the church. In short, you’ll become a New Testament Christian! The kind we see in the Bible (example: Acts 2:42-47) where believers met in homes, broke bread and became tightly knit friends, meeting each other’s needs…true community. For more information on Home Groups, contact the Church Office at (860) 314-2369.

Serving! We have found that as your relationship with God grows deeper, you’ll discover a burning desire to serve him with the gifts He has given you. At Hillside Community Church, we believe that the way to serve God is by serving others. When you’re ready, you’ll find there’s a ministry here that needs you, where you can blossom in the gifts God has blessed you with.

Here is a list of the ministries of Hillside:

Building & Property Operations – Enables people of all skill levels to assist the Deacons in the maintenance of our building and grounds. Contact Terry Mahoney at (860) 483-0773 for information.

"The Well" and Revolution – The Teen Ministries serving Jr. High on Friday nights and Sr. High on Saturday nights. This ministry keeps a full calendar of activities as well. Contact Jason Jakum at 620-2995 for more information.

Couples Events – Helping couples grow in their marriage and family relationships through seminars, special events and resources. Contact Gary and Tammy Chamberland at 584-9886 for more info.

Frontline – A group of people who have a strong desire to see the reality of Jesus’ love transform this community one heart at a time. They encourage, instruct and coordinate the evangelistic events and efforts of the people of Hillside. Contact Carl Russell at 583-3001 or Alex Zabel at (860) 589-4171 for more information.

Greeters & Ushers - We're awfully proud of this team. They say first impressions are the most important. This group of dedicated individuals have the gift of hospitality. They always seem to have a smile on their face and will go to great heights to make you feel welcome and at home. Contact Robin Plourde at 584-9721 for more information.

Home Groups - Training, installing and supporting leaders of home groups for the spiritual growth of the church. These “lay pastors” love, guide and nourish the believers in their groups. Relationships are built as they study, worship and “do life” together. Contact the Church Office (860) 314-2369 for more information.

Intercessors - Those that have such a heart for the circumstances of others find this prayer-group intensely rewarding. We at Hillside believe that prayer moves the hand of God. The spiritual backbone of a church is its prayer team. Contact Pastor Paul Bianca at 584-1272 for more information.

Kids Korner – Serving and ministering to children from birth to the fifth grade. Kids are even brought in from all over the community through our Bus ministry. Kids who otherwise wouldn’t come to church are having a terrific time learning how much God loves them. Segments of this ministry include:

Nursery
Pre K to Kindergarden
1st Grade through 5th Grade
Puppets Team
Bus Ministry

*Contact Pastor Alex Zabel at 589-4171 for info.