Day: Tuesday Time of day: Evening
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Seniors Gender Mix: Mixed
Description: With so many Hillcrest attenders either already retired or making future plans to do so, our desire is to provide a forum for learning from each other. The topics will focus on growing deeper in Christ and further in service to His church and to others.
The two main books utilized will be: “An Uncommon Guide to Retirement” by Jeff Haanen and “Aging Faithfully” by Alice Fryling. Each evening will begin at 5:45 with a simple soup and salad meal. The remainder of the evening will be presentations and discussion around these and additional topics: A biblical framework for aging, facing loss, cultivating hope, spiritual growth, mentoring, relationship adjustments, life-long learning, new life-rhythms, etc.
Starting January 11th, for six Thursday evenings, this group will meet in the Fireside room at Hillcrest. It will be facilitated by Paul Petersen, Pastor Kathy Hill, and her husband Derrick.
Day: Thursday Time of day: Evening
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Mixed
Description: With so many at Hillcrest either already retired or making plans to do so, our desire is to provide a forum for learning from each other. The topics will focus on growing deeper in Christ and further in service to His church and service to others. 2 main books will be utilized: “An Uncommon Guide to Retirement” by Jeff Haanen and “Aging Faithfully” by Alice Fryling.
Our desire is also to develop relationships throughout the series. Each meeting will begin at 5:45pm with a simple soup and salad meal. The remainder of the evening will be discussing topics like: facing loss, hope, use of time, mentoring, relationships, learning, etc.
The group will meet in the Fireside Cafe for six Thursday evenings starting January 12, from 5:45pm to 7:30pm, and will be facilitated by Paul Petersen, and Derrick and Pastor Kathy Hill.
Day: Thursday Time of day: Evening
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Mixed
Description: The Alpha course is a small group for anyone that would like to explore life’s big questions. Many of us wonder: why do bad things happen to good people? What's the purpose of life? What's next? Join Alpha for a judgment-free, caring space to connect with others, discuss these types of questions, and share your opinion. Alpha is for people of all faith and belief backgrounds and will also unpack the basics of Christian faith; bring a friend that's interested in theses conversations (they don't have to go to Hillcrest) and join us! Led by Bill Beer and Bryan Cartwright, this group will meet on Thursdays at 6:00pm for 8 weeks beginning on April 24.
Day: Tuesday Time of day: Evening
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Women
Description: Arms of Love is a twelve-week support group where women can explore the complex and sometimes confusing emotions surrounding their abortion experience(s) in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety and confidentiality. Open to women of all ages, pre-registration required. A new session begins in early March on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. Email Barb at armsoflove@whatcomclinic.com for more information or to sign up.
Day: Wednesday Time of day: Lunch Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Mixed Description: This group is for those who have a special role in the life of a child with a disability. If you are caring for a child of any age with extra needs, come be encouraged in your faith! We will meet weekly to read and discuss "Unbroken Faith" by Diane Dokko Kim.
We are meeting Wednesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm for lunch and conversation from February through May. A zoom option is available.Daily Devotional from Joni and Friends 
Day: Monday Time of day: Evening
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Mixed
Description: In this class, you'll discover how to use art journaling to deepen your prayer life and meditate on Scripture. Tracy will guide you through the creative process with helpful prompts and techniques, providing all materials needed to get started. Whether you're new to art journaling or looking to expand your practice, this class offers a unique way to connect with Jesus through creativity. This group will meet on Sundays from 2:00-4:00pm beginning March 1 for five week.s
Day: Sunday Time of day: Morning
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Mixed
Description: During Missions Month 2024 Hillcrest heard from John Molineux, Love Justice founder, about the life-changing work God is doing through their organization to intercept people on the brink of being trafficked. Join this 8-week study by Love Justice to better understand how God’s heart for the least of these can guide us in our life and choices. Each week will include a few pages of reading, questions for individual reflection, and group discussion. The hope is that we will see more of God’s heart for vulnerable people and be empowered to do His will wherever we find ourselves. This group will meet for 8 weeks on Sundays during second service, from 11:00am-12:15pm beginning February 16.
This group will meet for 8 weeks on Sundays during second service, from 11:00am-12:15pm beginning February 16.
Day: Monday Time of day: Evening
Area of town: South Bellingham Lifestage: Any Adult Gender Mix: Mixed
Description: Join us for this Maps Class where we look at the events of the early Jesus movement in the Roman Empire. People going on the Turkey and Greece Trip this spring will be taking the class, but it is open to the entire community. In this course we will learn about the land of Asia Minor and Greece and how it shaped the Biblical Story. Much of the work will be mapping Biblical Stories onto full color maps and understanding why events unfolded the way they did.
This class will meet for five weeks on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm beginning March 3. Below is the link to the materials needed by the first class. You will also need a Bible and some kind of colored pens or pencils (or both if you like).
Visit this link to view and purchase materials needed: https://www.biblicalbackgrounds.com/learn-acts-apostles-through-maps
