Events

Trunk or Treat
Glow in the Dark
Thursday October 30 | Set up 5:30PM | Fun 6-7:30PM 
Join in on a fun, family-friendly evening of Trick-or-Treating in a safe and welcoming environment! There will be glow sticks, games, snacks, face painting, costume contest, and more!

See the invite page with pictures.

Bring your Car!
Sign up to bring your car! Our goal is 40 cars this year. Last year we had 200 people from the community join us so we need all the cars we can get! If you can't bring a car there are many other ways to help!
Contact Carley for more information.

Respite Day
Next Respite Day - November 1

Three times a year, in February, May, and November, we provide 3 hours of respite for families in the community who have a child/children with special needs up to the age of 18. We take all of their children for a Saturday afternoon, and each child (including siblings) is provided a buddy. There is no fee for participation. If you know a family that might be interested in this Respite Day service contact Nathalie Sterne.

Be a Buddy

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 1-5:20PM

High school students and adults: Volunteer to be one-on-one “buddies” for the children who attend our next Respite Day. No special training is required. The best qualifications are people who smile and like to play with kids.

Sign Up or contact Ed Hultgren.

2026 Dates: Feb 14, May 9, Nov 7

Sack Lunch Sunday
Sunday November 2, after service
Pack you own lunch and enjoy time together with you church family! We encourage everyone to sit with someone they didn't come with and create a new friendship. Make sure to wear a name tag and we will see you there.
Contact Alice for more information.

CYT Presents - Annie
November 1st & 2nd - 8th & 9th
Come support CYT (Christian Youth Theater) and enjoy a lovely show at the Bankhead theater in Livermore. Annie will run the 1st two weekends in November. Show run time is about 2 1/2hrs including intermission. You can purchase tickets and find all show info here.

A team from Hillside will be traveling to Thailand again this year to visit Faa and the children of the GROW Home, Pastors Leik and Irene, and the residents of the Safe House. We would love to have you consider joining us!  Those who have gone in the past often remark how their perspective of God's Kingdom became so much larger. Maybe this is the year He is calling you to step out in faith and be part of His mighty work in a foreign country.

Mission Trip to Thailand - November 4 - 17

There will be an informational meeting to get more details and ask questions.

Contact Randy with any questions.

Restore Annual Fundraiser
Friday November 7, 6-8:30PM

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating lives re-storied by the transformative power of faith. Hear firsthand testimonies from Restore residents and alumni as they share their journeys from addiction to freedom, hopelessness to hope, death to life that is truly life.

Enjoy a delicious meal, fellowship with others who are passionate about making a difference and learn how you can help continue this vital work. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those in our community who need. Sign up or contact Restore for more information.

Restore Annual Fundraiser
Friday November 7, 6-8:30PM

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating lives re-storied by the transformative power of faith. Hear firsthand testimonies from Restore residents and alumni as they share their journeys from addiction to freedom, hopelessness to hope, death to life that is truly life.

Enjoy a delicious meal, fellowship with others who are passionate about making a difference and learn how you can help continue this vital work. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those in our community who need. Sign up or contact Restore for more information.

Women's Hike
2nd Saturday of the Month | November 8 | 8:30AM | Weather Permiting
Sugarloaf Open Space
2161 Youngs Valley Rd. Walnut Creek
We'll start promptly at 8:35 for a moderate hour-long hike
Parking and bathrooms! Friendly dogs welcome and little ones, too, if they're up for the adventure 🙂
No need to sign up, just show up!
Questions? Contact Sheryl.

Surviving the Holidays When You’re Grieving
Saturday November 15, 10AM-12PM | Student Center
The holiday season has a way of magnifying our grief. If you are wondering how you're going to manage this year, please join us for this event. You will leave feeling better equipped and supported. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Jane.

Take a Next Step at Hillside
Membership Class | Sunday November 16 | After Service
Sign up to learn about who we are, what we believe, and how to get involved. We will go over the requirements and responsibilities of becoming a member of Hillside. Lunch will be provided. Contact Laura for more information.

Lunch Bunch
Wednesday November 19, 11:30AM

Everyone is invited to join us in Hillside’s Community Center for great food, fun and fellowship.

Featuring: Our own Tom Gilles! And a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Sign up at the Welcome Counter, or call (925) 934-1110 and leave a message so we can plan enough food. Hope to see you there!

If you are able to stay after and help clean up that would be appreciated.

Take a Next Step in your Faith
Next Baptism | Sunday November 23 | During Service
If you are interested in getting baptized, come and learn the meaning and how to take this step (1-hour, by appointment). Contact Pastor Wayne.

Hanging of the Greens
Sunday November 23 | After Service
Help us Decorate Hillside for the Christmas season! Hang around after the service or contact Michele for more information. 

Join the Choir this Holiday Season
Wednesdays 7PM | Practice begins October 22

The Hillside Choir is starting back up again in preparation for the Advent season. Practices will begin on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30PM starting on October 22nd. If you are interested in joining the choir this season please reach out to Jim Veltkamp or Josh Lund.

Kids Choir
Sundays After Service
Practice starts THIS Sunday October 19 | Classroom 3&4
Come join this easy to learn nativity play and song! Minimal commitment this year, so just bring those voices and let’s make beautiful, God honoring music together!

For more info, contact Carley.

January 18 - 27, 2026
For more information please contact Wayne or Patti Freeman.