Coming Up

 

Lenten Bible Study
Every other Thursday this spring, we are hosting a Bible Study on Holy Week, the week of events leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection. We'd love to see you there!
Please sign up here: Lent Bible Study 2026
Questions? Reach out to Paige or Matt.

Seminar with Rev. Dr. Bryan Loney - Saturday, March 7, 10am-12pm
“Walking with One Another Through Suffering and Hardship,” a free seminar with Rev. Dr. Bryan Loney at our Hillside Community Space (324 Broadway, Somerville).
Join us to learn a variety of Biblical and practical principles to aid in caring for others who are suffering. With a background as a professor of Clinical Psychology and pastoral ministry, Rev. Dr. Bryan Loney will lead this 2-hour seminar for Seven Hills. On-site childcare is available.
Sign up here: March 7 Seminar with Bryan Loney

EASTER & HOLY WEEK

  • Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 28 @10am
    *    Lincoln Park Adventure Playground (290 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143)
    New location this year! Seven Hills & friends, celebrate Easter with us at our annual all-ages spring get-together! There will be plenty of coffee & treats, kids' crafts, face-painting, silly games, an Easter egg hunt, and an amazing playground. The kids' egg hunt will begin right around 10:15 AM and happens quickly - don’t be late! Bring your own basket or bag for collecting eggs. There’s street parking, a small parking lot by the playground, and a lot across the street, as well as nearby public transportation. Bring a friend! RSVP here! 

  • Palm Sunday Service - Sunday, March 29 at 10:30 AM
    We love to mark the beginning of Holy Week with a Palm Sunday Parade at the beginning of our worship service. The children (parents & youth are welcome to accompany children/infants) will wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna” while walking down the aisles at the start of the church service. If you would like your child to participate, please arrive at the church basement by 10:25. The kids will join families in the pews at the parade's end.

  • Good Friday Tenebrae Service - Friday, April 3 at 7 PM
    All are welcome to join us for this special one-hour evening service reflecting together on Jesus' death on the cross. Tenebrae (Latin for "darkness") is a Christian service observed on Good Friday. The liturgy of Tenebrae is characterized by a series of artistic expressions of the death and burial of Christ and scripture readings and corporate song, accompanied by a gradual extinguishing of candles, ending in silence and darkness. Children are welcome to participate in this service; the nursery will not be staffed but the space will be available to families as needed.

  •  Easter Sunday Service – Sunday, April 5 at 10:30 AM
    Jesus Lives! Come celebrate the amazing news of our loving King, died and risen for all of us. Note: No Upper Elementary class; grades 3-5 will remain with their families in the church service. Lower Elementary (grades K-2) and PreK (ages 3-5) classes will take place downstairs. The nursery will be staffed & open for ages 0-3 as usual.

"Craft & Chat" Women's Gathering - Thursday, April 9, 7:30pm
Ladies, join a casual, cozy night of chatting & crafting at Naomi Owens' home in Woburn. Follow along with a group card-making craft or bring your own craft project(s), OR come just for the snacks and conversation! For details, contact Paige Van Norstrand.

Youth Profession of Faith & Sundae Reception - Sunday, April 12
During our regular Sunday service, a few youth at Seven Hills plan to make a public profession of their faith in Jesus. All are welcome to stay afterward for an ice cream sundae bar to celebrate how God has been moving in their hearts!

Coffeehouse Conversation - Wednesday night, April 15
A guided evening group discussion to listen, reflect, share, be challenged, and grow in our faith together. We will discuss political polarization, faith, and our role in living history during a turbulent time in America. Details coming soon.

Men’s Camping Overnighter - May 24 - 25
Men of the church, save the date for a camping trip at Otter River State Forest! This Memorial Day weekend, we're heading to North Central Massachusetts for some fresh air, fun, fellowship, and an overnight stay (Sun-Mon) under the stars. Stay tuned for details. Contact Pastor Matt with any questions.

Kids' Summer Adventure - July 13 - 17
Kids & Youth/Adult volunteers, save the date for 5 mornings (9am-12pm) of fun games, bible adventures, silly skits, creative crafts, tasty snacks, and catchy music, to help us learn about God and His big love for us! 2026 Details, & Registration at sevenhillschurch.org/KSA

  • Who: Open to kids age 3 through those who just completed 5th grade.

  • Cost: $25 per child (sibling discounts and scholarships available).

  • Hosted by Seven Hills & City on a Hill Church at 404 Broadway, Somerville.

Mark Your Calendars for Fall/Winter 2026 events:

SHPC Fall Picnic - September 20, 2026
Provided lunch, treats, games, & all-ages fellowship after the church service at a nearby park.

Fall Retreat - November 13 - 15, 2026
Our annual, all-ages, church-wide Seven Hills fall retreat on Lake Winnipesaukee. Details, theme, & registration to come in August!
*No church service at Seven Hills on 11/15/26*

Women's Advent Meditations - Friday, December 4
A cozy evening of art, poetry & music reflecting together on the miracle and the mystery of Advent.

Cultural Christmas Potluck Celebration - Sunday, December 13
A joyful annual afternoon/evening celebration at Seven Hills sharing our different traditional Advent foods, music & activities together.

Christmas Lessons & Carols Service - Sunday, December 20
Seven Hills' traditional Christmas worship service of scripture readings in the diverse languages of our community and music celebrating Christ's birth.

 
 

Sunday Volunteering
We have begun scheduling for the next quarter, May - July 2026. Volunteers, please click here to fill out your scheduling availability and preferences. Open to all existing and interested new volunteers!
Seven Hills shares worship space with several other church congregations and organizations, which means lots of set up every Sunday. A rotating team of many valued adult and youth volunteers makes our weekly services and children’s programming possible each week. We encourage our regular attenders to serve the church occasionally as they are able and willing. From behind-the-scenes tasks like set-up, clean-up, nursery or classroom help, operating slides, to up-front tasks like playing an instrument, teaching a children’s lesson, or reading scripture during worship on Sundays, Seven Hills has a wide variety of service needs that all rely on volunteers of all walks, abilities, personalities, interests and individual gifts, and scheduling availability. No experience is necessary to serve—we will pair you with someone to show you what to do! Thank you to all our many volunteers!

Seven Hills Discovery
Thank you to those who joined us for our recent membership Discovery Lunch! For anyone thinking about making Seven Hills your church home, we’re always interested to hear from you. Whether you're new here or have been attending for a while, if you’d like to learn more about our beliefs, values, and mission, meet others, and ask any questions you may have about the church, please speak with or contact Pastor Matt or Paige Van Norstrand. We would love to chat!

Seven Hills Fall Retreat: “Loving Your Neighbor in 2025”
Thank you to all who came to our annual church retreat!! Mark your calendars for next year: November 13 - 15, 2026. More on our Retreat page.

Looking Ahead

Friday Morning Prayer

Fridays, 6:30am-7:00 (Zoom link)

Seven Hills Church is committed to living out our devotion to God through the reality of prayer as we live in day-by-day dependence upon Him for all things. All are welcome any Friday to come pray together (in spirit, or aloud as you are comfortable) in response to Scripture, for our church, its impact in our city, and specific requests from our community. Please contact Matt Owens or Paige Van Norstrand anytime for prayer requests. Join us on Zoom starting 9/16: Friday Morning Prayer

Sunday Serving

Serving on Sundays can be a wonderful way not only to bless the church with your personal gifts and your time, but also to get to know others in our community! Our ministry teams are always seeking additional volunteers to help occasionally with Sunday worship services, in roles including Vocalists, Instrumentalists, Audio-visual Operators, Teachers, Classroom Assistants, Nursery Helpers, Set-up or Clean-up, Offering Ushers, Scripture Readers, and Liturgists. We welcome all levels and abilities, and experience is not necessary. To learn more about current volunteer needs in the church and consider ways you may be able to help, check out Serving in the Church or contact a team leader below.

Join the Finance Team

The Seven Hills Finance Team is seeking 2-3 more people (especially women and newer members/attenders) to serve on the team this year. Contact Luke Stone, SHPC Treasurer, to learn more about what serving on this committee entails and find out how you can help!