Care and Connections

The care coordinator helps people connect with the right resources both within and outside Hillside.  All assistance is confidential and not limited to Hillside members.  Contact Jane DeYoung

Stephen ministers are trained members of the church who provide one-on-one Christian care and support to people in the congregation and in the community who are experiencing life difficulties. They listen, encourage, and pray with the individual every week – with complete confidentiality – for as long as the crisis or difficulty lasts. For information on either meeting with a Stephen minister or becoming a Stephen minister Contact David Doering

A network of meal providers bringing meals to persons in times of need.  For more information or to help with this ministry Contact Ellen Lancaster

Doesn't it feel good to be met by someone at the front door on Sunday mornings?  A smile and a handshake are all it takes to be part of this ministry.  We are looking for people to greet at the front and side doors at the 9:30 and/or 11:00 services for a month at a time, if possible.  All you need to do is arrive 15 minutes before the service and stay at the doors for 5 minutes into the service to greet those running late.  Contact Pete Goodrich

Once a month, we collect vegetables and fruits for the Monument Crisis Center, and beans and rice for True Vine Ministries in Oakland.  We also maintain an on-site food pantry of non-perishables to help families in our church.  For more information or to help with this ministry Contact Gloria Sever

Through visits, cards, phone calls, and simple acts of service, this team makes sure our older members stay connected to the church family.  They also check in to see if there are any specific needs that we can help them with.  Contact Laurie Cullenward

A network of men in the church with various handyman skills is ready to assist people with around-the-house needs.  Single moms and widows are special persons of concern.  If you have a need for the Fix-It team, or you want tohelp, please let us know. Contact Bob Timbers

Our primary frontline of congregational care happens in small groups, where members care for one another, and the group leader helps make sure not one of the members gets overlooked.  Would you like to join a small group?  Are you interested in becoming a leader of a small group?  For more information Contact Jenny Trees

Terry Camp provides support and resources to those struggling with addiction.  He also offers helpful information for the families.  Contact Terry Camp

This is a group of nurses and other trained healthcare professionals who are available to guide people through confusing and complex health problems and interactions with hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies. To find out more, or to offer your services, Contact Sylvie Moisoff

This ministry provides care for families with members with disabilities. Services include mainstreaming on Sunday morning – whether in Sunday school classes or worship; times of respite for parents; advocacy for the disabled; and a resource/support group that meets monthly. For more information or to volunteer, Contact Lee Ann Williams

This is a team of people who work together to provide hospitality support to families for memorial services.  For more information or to help with this ministry, please Contact Cathy Ziegler

When anyone in the Hillside community loses an immediate family member, they receive a card from our senior pastor and their church family.  They also receive a series of booklets, one a month for four months, that help a person understand and process their grief.  For information, Contact Carol Carlson