This next season at Cedar Hills, we’ll be focusing on grow more and more into the likeness and image of Jesus.  The “Like Jesus” app is a valuable resource we’ll be using as a church as we embark on this journey.  This app contains resources and studies that you can complete with your small group and others at Cedar Hills.

Download the App

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After joining the app, join the Cedar Hills Community Church group with code CEDA-2782.

Bonus! There will be a drawing for those who get the app! We’ll be drawing names live in services in August.

Our church is joining with Chains Interrupted to fight human trafficking in the Cedar Rapids area.

Chains Interrupted is a local nonprofit that fights human trafficking through Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy. They are there for survivors when they are ready and able to come out of a life of trafficking, with advocacy and support as they heal from complex trauma. Because Human Trafficking is happening right here in our community, raising awareness is critical. By raising awareness, we may be able to prevent it from happening to one more of our precious young people, who are greatly at risk.

July 30th is World Day Against Human Trafficking and Chains Interrupted will be raising awareness about human trafficking by partnering with the Red Sand Project.

The Red Sand Project is an on-going, worldwide collaborative effort to raise awareness of human trafficking. Participants fill sidewalk cracks with red sand which signifies the 98% of people victimized by human trafficking who fall through the cracks. That’s over 40 million people.

Red Sand Sunday is a way for our church to help Chains Interrupted kick off their Red Sand Event by filling the cracks in our sidewalks and driveways with red sand. This is opportunity to start a conversation with those we love about the reality of human trafficking in our community. It will also raise awareness through social media to everyone in your sphere of influence which can educate them and ultimately help prevent others from falling prey.

We encourage you to mark your calendars and plan on picking up a red sand kit in the Gathering Space July 24.  Take the sand and sidewalk chalk home –pour it in cracks of your sidewalks and write the suggested messages on your sidewalks.  Post it on social media with the hashtag #redsandsunday.

You are also invited to join Chains Interrupted for the Red Sand Project on July 30th beginning at 10am in Newbo where they will also be hosting speakers including a survivor of human trafficking.

Dropping off kids at VBS? On Monday and Wednesday, moms are invited to Lindsey Ungs‘ house at the corner of Stoney Pt and 1st Ave for food and drinks.  Enjoy some conversation and meeting other moms.  105 Stoney Point Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405. It’s the beige house on the corner of the 4-way stop. The driveway is on 1st avenue. You are welcome to park in the driveway or on the street!

Fresh from the farm in Michigan! Order bulk blueberries and support Lake View Camp.

A friend of Lake View Camp has offered to provide Lake View with as many fresh Michigan blueberries as they can sell, delivered straight to Pella from his family’s 4th generation farm.

Blueberry Pick-Up Options:

1. YOU PICK UP – Saturday July 16 or Saturday July 23 at Pella First Reformed Church
2. YOU PICK UP – July 16 at Hope Reformed in Parkersburg,
3. OR *BEST OPTION* we’re setting up a special bulk pickup of all the Cedar Hills orders to be brought to the church on Sunday, July 24.

Orders forms are available at the Welcome Center or online here. Check are made out to Lake View Camp and due upon ordering.  Mail your order and payment directly to Lake View camp.

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).

Our next Faith, Family & Fun event is a picnic and grill out at the Noelridge Park pavilion (nearest to the pond on Council Street) on Sunday, May 15 at 5:30pm. This event is for the entire church family and anyone else you’d like invite! Bring a side to share and Cedar Hills will provide the meat and drinks.

There is a great playground area for the kids, trails, and more at Noelridge.  There are picnic tables in the pavilion and a few benches in the playground area. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and lawn games if you have some!