You Belong: An Orientation to God’s Family at Cedar Hills

We make deeper connections with God and each other when we belong. In “You Belong” you will also discover how God heals brokenness and restores all he created through a community of people who love one another. Together we will grow hospitality, authenticity, forgiveness, and restoration that transforms us and our neighbors!

You Belong is a six week class that meets on Sundays at 9:45am beginning March 30. (We will not meet on Easter Sunday).  Anyone is welcome to attend even if they do not wish to become members.

At the end of the class, students can choose to pursue membership.  Following the class, you will meet with an elder to affirm your faith in Jesus, and then we publicly receive into a membership at a worship service (date TBD).

SCHEDULE

• March 30 – Created for Community
• April 6 – How the Gospel Shapes Community
• April 13 – A Community of Forgiveness and Restoration
• April 20 (no class, Easter)
• April 27 – Authentic Community
• May 4 – How Community Shapes Us
• May 11 – Grace-filled Community

Nursery for ages 0-36 months is available at this same time, as well as classes for children of all ages.

No registration is needed, but letting us know you’re coming is helpful. You can do that by contacting the office below.

APRIL 6 – THE GIDEON ENCOUNTER, 5:30-8:00pm – An experience that will transform the way you see God, yourself and the people around you. Come and learn to see yourself through the eyes of God and take ownership over what He reveals. www.cedarhillscr.org/gideon

APRIL 13  – PALM SUNDAY. Regular services at 8:30am & 11am with palm branches. Breakfast will served by the Boy Scouts in the Gathering Space 7:30am-11:15am (free-will donation). The menu is pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice/milk/coffee. 

APRIL 17 – MAUNDY THURSDAY. Worship service at 6:30pm. We will celebrate the Last Supper and walk through the last hours of Jesus’ life.  (Dinner served 5:15pm-6:15pm – please kindly RSVP on the bulletin response April 13.)

APRIL 20 – EASTER SUNDAY. Worship services at regular times. The 8:30am service will feature the choir and the classic Easter hymns. The 11am service is modern worship with a large musical accompaniment. No Sunday classes. Special Easter egg hunt in between services at 9:45am.  MORE INFORMATION

The Gideon Encounter : Eastern Iowa
$25.00 $0.00

A LIVE experience that will transform the way you see God, yourself and the people around you. How you see yourself and How God sees you are two different perspectives. But why? Why is it so hard for us to see ourselves through the eyes of God and take ownership over what He reveals?

REGISTER NOW

Welcome to the Gideon Encounter.

We all need an identity shift and only God can do it. All God needs is your yes.  Our Journey Youth will be attending this night of worship and teaching, but we are extending the invite to anyone who wishes to come.

An interactive experience.

Sunday, April 6, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Cedar Hills Community Church – Gathering Space
Seats are limited to 60. Reserve your seat today.

Who can come?

Anyone over the age of 13 can attend.
(Youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult)

What to expect?

• Biblical Truth on Identity
• Thought provoking questions
• Empowering discussions
• Intimate times of worship
• Liberation through the Holy Spirit

Youth ministry for kids ages Kindergarten-5th grades.  We believe in fostering a young faith (while having adventures and a great time)!

NEW TIMES AND AGES FOR 2024-2025!

Club House will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays beginning Oct. 6, 12pm-2pm and is open to children in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Includes lunch!

We are so excited to begin this adventure with our elementary kids.  REGISTER TODAY

LOGISTICS : Please make sure you sign your child into the TEAL room after church. If your child is already in Children’s Church, please still come back to sign-in your child to stay for Kids Club.
*If your child has any food allergies, please send along a sack lunch.
If you would like to volunteer to bring a meal and serve it, please sign up with the link below. Plan your meal to feed about 30 people around noon (after 2^nd service is over).

Click Here to Sign-up to bring a Meal!

Upcoming Schedule:
December 15: Christmas theme (bring a $5 gift to share in an exchange!)
January 5: I’m Crafted: 4) No Lava Lost
January 19: I’m Crafted: 5) Idol Builders
February 2: I’m Crafted: 6) Get Creative
February 16: I’m Crafted: 7) Survival Mode
March 2: I’m Crafted: 8) The Ultimate Build
March 16: Benton/Cedar Rapids Spring Break: No Kids Club
April 6: Easter Theme
April 20:  Easter.  No Kids Club
May 4: Pizza party with movie or games.

FAITH FAMILY FUN EVENT – AIRFX – Join us June 26, 4-6pm for jumping and mini-golf. Our special Cedar Hills discounted rate is $10 for both jumping and mini-golf or $5 for just mini-golf (and it’s free to come and watch).

To get the discount, pay Kathryn cash or check at the door on the day of the event.

On Sunday, June 5 in between services at 9:45am we will meet as a church to discuss upcoming changes for our denomination and a potential joining of the Alliance of Reformed Churches.  This is part 2 of a discussion we began back in February.  All are welcome to come and ask questions.  We’ll be directly responding to questions asked on the 4-Question Survey many filled out in mid-May.

TAKE THE 4-QUESTION SURVEY

Childcare and activities will be provided for ages 0 to 3rd grade.

CEDAR HILLS FUTURE – ASK AN ELDER –  The Elders have been discerning our current partnership with the RCA (Reformed Church in America), and in light of major changes coming in the RCA, they recommend a future partnership with the ARC (Alliance of Reformed Churches). Next Sunday, May 15 and Sunday, May 22, between the services in the Gathering Space, the Elders desire to hear input from the congregations. Bring your questions and also join us in praying for clarity as we continue to discern next steps for Cedar Hills.

MORE INFORMATION & FAQ

1. Cedar Hills’ Future with the RCA (March 2022)
2. Cedar Hills’ Future pt. 2 (May 2022)
3. Letter from the Elders (May 2022)

The RCA requires churches leaving the denomination to join another denomination or network. We believe that there is wisdom in this requirement. We long to partner with other churches who are like minded in theology and mission. We want to grow in kingdom impact and we believe that God does this when like-minded congregations unite in mission.  We are requesting to join The Alliance of Reformed Churches (ARC).