Faith In College Seminar
Feb
22
9:30 AM09:30

Faith In College Seminar

11th & 12th grade students are invited to join us on February 22 at 9:30am for a time of teaching and advice on having faith in college. Kolby Allen, a College Ministry Pastor, will be joining us to teach upperclassmen about how they can maintain and grow their faith as they head into the next part of their lives. Coffee and breakfast will be provided!

Questions? Contact Student Ministry Coordinator, Cole Jennings.

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Serve Sunday in Summit Kids
Feb
23
9:00 AM09:00

Serve Sunday in Summit Kids

Summit Kids are invited to be FOR their community! Every Sunday in January and February we are accepting donations for the following items: bottled water, breakfast bars, tuna, floss, ponchos, wipes, mints, and blankets.

Then, on Sunday, February 23 during the 9am and 10:30am services Summit Kids will assemble the donated items into “Blessing Bags”. These bags will be given to those in need in the community.

If you have any questions, reach out to Kids Ministry Coordinator, Rachel Mitchell.

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Worship & Production Open House
Feb
23
11:30 AM11:30

Worship & Production Open House

The Summit Worship and Production Team will be holding an open house on Sunday, February 23rd directly after the 10:30 service. Explore how you can help people experience God’s grace by serving on the worship or production team! If you're an instrumentalist, vocalist, or interested in production, this is a great opportunity to meet our staff and learn how you can get involved in serving our church on Sundays.

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High School Mission Trip Informational Meeting
Feb
23
11:30 AM11:30

High School Mission Trip Informational Meeting

High school parents are invited to join Student Ministry Coordinator, Cole Jennings, after the 10:30am service as he provides information about the High School Mission Trip in June. We’ll go through the details of the trip, what students will be doing, the price, and answer any questions you may have. Let us know you’ll be there with the link below!

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Mental Health & Parenting Night
Feb
24
6:00 PM18:00

Mental Health & Parenting Night

Parenting in this generation has new challenges. We want to support you in your efforts, which is why we’re hosting a FREE community care event that will help you navigate parenting with confidence.

Licensed Counselor Barry McAnulty will empower parents by teaching seven key principles that can help foster a healthy parent-child relationship. And, we have mental health awareness programming happening in Summit Kids that same night so that while you learn, your kids will be too! There will be childcare and programming for nursery through 5th grade.

Chick-Fil-A will be provided for dinner for both parents and kids! Register yourself and your children with the links below.

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FOR Project: Serve at Coldwater of Lees' Summit
Feb
25
1:00 PM13:00

FOR Project: Serve at Coldwater of Lees' Summit

Help be FOR our community by joining us at Coldwater at their "Little Blessings Diaper Bank". We’ll assist in preparing diapers for distribution on Tuesday, February 25 from 1pm-3pm. These diapers will be distributed in March to two main recipients: the Head Start Program and clients directly served by Coldwater.

The work will primarily involve several key steps to ensure the diapers are ready for distribution. These steps include counting, wrapping, labeling and bagging.

Registration is full.

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Start at Summit 101
Mar
2
9:15 AM09:15

Start at Summit 101

The Summit Growth Track guides you to discover God’s unique purpose for your life and how to live the life that He has created for you. Start at Summit 101 and join us for a coffee tour where you will learn about our building and history, meet our team, and get to know more about what makes us The Summit Church. This includes our mission, vision, and values. You can also let us know where you’re excited to get involved at our church! Childcare is provided and you can register with the link below.

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Summit Young Adults
Mar
3
6:30 PM18:30

Summit Young Adults

Create and foster meaningful, faith-filled relationships! Young adults (ages 18-29) are invited to join us on Monday nights beginning Monday, March 3. Each Monday night, we’ll spend time getting to know each other and go through a study through Acts together. Summit Young Adults is a great way to meet and grow closer to other Christians around your age! Anyone in the Lee’s Summit & Kansas City community is invited to attend.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Olivia Garino.

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Jesus Among Us: 90-Day Reading Plan
Mar
5
8:00 AM08:00

Jesus Among Us: 90-Day Reading Plan

Join us as we go through the devotional, Jesus Among Us, together as a church. This 90-day devotional takes us through the life and ministry of Jesus. Devotionals are available for purchase in the lobby beginning on Sunday, February 9. You can also purchase the devotional online or download the app to follow along!

The reading plan will begin on Wednesday, March 5.

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Ash Wednesday Worship Experience
Mar
5
6:30 PM18:30

Ash Wednesday Worship Experience

Ready to take a step towards what God has for your life? There’s no better time than the lenten season to begin to or intentionally pursue Jesus’ calling for you!

That’s why we’re hosting an Ash Wednesday experience at The Summit Church on Wednesday, March 5. During this experience, you can join in singing and worshipping, praying and hear an encouraging message about how you can be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did during the days leading up to Easter. And, there will be a opportunity to receive ashes, too. To learn more about what Ash Wednesday means for Christians, click here!

Childcare will be available for kids birth - 5 years old when you sign up online in advance!

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PJ's & Pop-Tarts
Mar
9
9:00 AM09:00

PJ's & Pop-Tarts

Daylight Saving Time is beginning on March 9, so we wanted to make the morning a little easier for your family as you "spring forward" one hour. Your child is invited to wear their PJ’s to Summit Kids and get a Pop-Tart for breakfast! Pop-Tarts will also be available for students in the student section. We hope to see you there.

Have questions? Contact Family Ministry Director Hayley Schuchardt.

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Discover So Much More
Mar
9
9:15 AM09:15

Discover So Much More

The Summit Growth Track guides you to discover God’s unique purpose for your life and how to live the life that He has created for you. Join us to discover So Much More where we will learn the strengths of our design. Our church is guided by The Five Practices of praying, growing, giving, serving, and inviting. This is our framework for growth and next steps at The Summit. This meeting will help you know and understand this language well and give you the tools to grow in each of these areas. Childcare is provided and you can register with the link below!

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Family Serve Day
Mar
15
1:00 PM13:00

Family Serve Day

Join us for Kindness 4 Cory Day and serve your community alongside your K-5th grader! On this special serve day, families will work together on projects that benefit local organizations. These projects include assembling dental kits for children and breakfast kits for the Ronald McDonald House. This is a great opportunity to teach your child about serving! A parent or guardian must accompany all participating children, and childcare will not be provided.

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Find Your Place
Mar
16
9:15 AM09:15

Find Your Place

The Summit Growth Track guides you to discover God’s unique purpose for your life and how to live the life that He has created for you. This meeting will allow you to find all the ways you can serve and connect to our church. We will talk in depth about serving inside and outside the four walls of our church and find the best place for you to jump in and get connected with both our church and the community! Childcare is provided and you can register with the link below!

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Jesus Among Us: Intensive Study
Mar
19
6:30 PM18:30

Jesus Among Us: Intensive Study

You’re invited to dive into what it means for Jesus to be among us! We’ve invited Pastor Derek Vreeland to come speak and teach on Wednesday, March 19. This is a great chance to gather together to learn new insights about Jesus’ ministry while He was on Earth, and discover how we can live as He did and follow Him well. There will be refreshments, a short time of worship and teaching.

There will be programming available for from nursery - 5th grade at Summit Kids, and our Student Ministry will be joining us for the adult class. It’s a night for the entire family!

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Summit Women
Mar
20
6:30 PM18:30

Summit Women

Women are invited to join us for Summit Women, a women’s ministry gathering, where we will learn together, build connections, and create a strong community. Summit Women will meet on the third Thursday of every month. We’ll talk together, pray together, hear from our women’s ministry team, and do a devotional together! In March, we’ll have prayer and pasta night with Pastor Cigi!

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FOR Project: Mobile Food Pantry
Mar
23
to Mar 30

FOR Project: Mobile Food Pantry

  • Google Calendar ICS

Help fill The FOR Truck’s mobile food pantry on Sunday, March 23 and 30! Here’s what a family of 3-4 needs:

·        2 cans - Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Spam, etc.)
·        3 cans - Vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, beans, canned tomatoes)
·        4 cans - Soups and Stews
·        3 cans - Canned Fruit
·        2 cans - Canned Broth (Chicken, Beef, Veggie)
·        2 cans - Beans 
·        1 plastic jar - Peanut Butter
·        1 plastic jar - Pasta Sauce

Bring as much as you can. Please do not bring glass containers. We will be collecting the items in bins in the lobby.

Questions? Contact Outreach Coordinator Alex Cook.

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Easter Baptism Request
Apr
19
to Apr 20

Easter Baptism Request

This Easter we’ll celebrating baptisms together! Baptism is an outward sign of your decision to follow Jesus. Adults can take the step of baptism as a public declaration of their own personal commitment to Jesus this Easter, April 19-20.

To request baptism on Easter, follow the link below!

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High School Mission Trip
Jun
15
to Jun 20

High School Mission Trip

High school students are invited to be FOR others in an exciting way! From June 15-20 students are invited to go on a mission trip to Chicago! While there, we’ll serve with the By The Hand Club and First Christian Church of Chicago. We'll spend time both serving others and learning about the culture of Chicago and what ministry looks like there. And, there will be a day for sightseeing and fun! The registration is $189 ($39 deposit when registering and the remaining $150 due by April 30). We can only take 25 students so ensure your spot by registering today!

Questions? Reach out to Student Ministry Coordinator, Cole Jennings.

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Kids Camp at The Summit Church
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Kids Camp at The Summit Church

The Summit Church Kids Camp brings the ultimate day camp right to our neighborhood, combining fun, faith and friendship into an action-packed week. Kids will cultivate their God-given skills and talents with a mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play, with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home at night. Registration includes two snacks per day, a camp t-shirt, and five days of camp: Monday to Thursday 7:45AM-5:00PM and Friday 7:45AM-12PM.

This year, we’re partnering with Connect to bring your child the best camp experience! Connect Camps commit to teaching Christ-centered truths every day to every camper. The foundations taught will be engaging and memorable so kids can hide these truths in their hearts and grow in their faith.

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Student Camp
Aug
4
to Aug 7

Student Camp

Save the date for Student Camp! This 4-day camp experience is happening August 4-7 right here at The Summit Church. This is a great time for students to have fun, build Christian community, and learn more about Jesus. We’re so excited for how God will work through Student Camp in 2025. Stay tuned for more details and registration information!

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Summit Women
Feb
20
6:30 PM18:30

Summit Women

Women are invited to join us for Summit Women, a women’s ministry gathering, where we will learn together, build connections, and create a strong community. Summit Women will meet on the third Thursday of every month. We’ll talk together, pray together, hear from our women’s ministry team, and do a devotional together! Register with the link below.

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The Gathering Worship Night
Feb
19
6:00 PM18:00

The Gathering Worship Night

Weather Update: This event has been moved from Wednesday, February 12 to Wednesday, February 19 due to inclement weather.

Summit Students are invited to a night of worship and community on Wednesday, February 19 from 6pm-8pm. We’ll immerse ourselves in God’s goodness through song and community. Plus, there will be an exciting surprise at the end of the night!

This is a great chance to invite someone for a fun night that brings them closer to God.

Questions? Contact Student Ministry Coordinator, Cole Jennings.

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Summit Seniors Gathering
Feb
12
10:30 AM10:30

Summit Seniors Gathering

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the forecasted weather, we will not be gathering on Wednesday, February 12. We have decided to postpone the concert and reschedule in the spring! Stay tuned for the new date and information. Stay safe and warm!

You’re invited to join us for fellowship and refreshments as you enjoy a free concert by Paul Land. There will be coffee and tea served!

Summit Seniors is designed for people ages 55 and over to gather with others in the same stage of life and experience the joy that comes from growing your faith in community.  You will enjoy refreshments, fellowship and teaching about Jesus and build lasting relationships that will encourage your spiritual journey. 

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Chiefs Pre-Game Party
Feb
9
9:00 AM09:00

Chiefs Pre-Game Party

We’re having some fun at The Summit Church on Sunday, February 9. We’ll be hosting a Chiefs Pre-Game Party before and after worship services at 9am and 10:30am. There will be free Super Bowl Sundaes, a photo op and some fun at Summit Kids, too!

It’s a great chance to have a little fun before the Superbowl and gather together as we kick off a new series called The Relationship Playbook.

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Waymakers Commitment Sunday
Feb
2
9:00 AM09:00

Waymakers Commitment Sunday

We’ll be hosting a blended service for Chapel and Worship Center on Sunday, February 2. This service will take place in the Worship Center at 9am to celebrate what God is doing through our Waymakers Campaign as we share our commitments together. There will be choir, hymns and more! There will not be a service in the Chapel at 9am on Sunday, February 2.

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us in the Worship Center for this special service!

To learn more about the Waymakers Campaign click here.

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FOR Project: "Souper" Bowl Meal Packaging
Feb
1
10:00 AM10:00

FOR Project: "Souper" Bowl Meal Packaging

Join in the fun during this Super Bowl season as we celebrate at The Summit's "Souper" Bowl Meal Packaging event. We'll partner with The Outreach Program to fight hunger on Saturday, February 1 from 10am-12pm at The Summit Church. We'll be packaging simple nutritious soup meals in an assembly-line fashion. The meals being packaged will stay right here in the community and be distributed through a local organization. This is a great serving opportunity during this time when so many are going hungry!

Ages 6+ are invited to serve.

Registration is closed.

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FOR Project: Coat & Glove Collection
Jan
19
to Jan 26

FOR Project: Coat & Glove Collection

Be FOR our community by bringing new gloves and new or gently used coats to donate on Sunday, January 19 or Sunday, January 26. All coats and gloves collected will go to those in need in the Kansas City metro. For this FOR project, we’re partnering with a local student who is passionate about helping the homeless. You can check out what he’s up to here.

If you have any questions contact Outreach Coordinator, Alex Cook.

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December 29 Service Times
Dec
29
10:30 AM10:30

December 29 Service Times

We’ll only be hosting one service in the Worship Center at 10:30am on Sunday, December 29. Join us at 10:30am in the Worship Center for worship, an encouraging message and a time to reflect on all that God has done in 2024.

Our Chapel service will still take place at 9am.

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Christmas Eve Services
Dec
23
to Dec 24

Christmas Eve Services

You’re invited to celebrate Christmas at The Summit Church in Lee’s Summit. This Christmas, you and your family will enjoy the songs of the season as we are reminded that Jesus is the light of the world. There will be a fun program just for kids, hot chocolate, a Smore’s bar, a great photo opportunity, and more!

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Times
Monday, December 23 | 7pm
Tuesday, December 24 | 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

Candlelight Chapel Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24 | 11am

Summit Kids Christmas programming is available from birth up to 5th grade at all of our Worship Center Christmas Eve services on Monday at 7pm & Tuesday at 2pm, 4pm & 6pm. Learn more about Summit Kids here!

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Christmas Cantata
Dec
22
9:00 AM09:00

Christmas Cantata

You're invited to celebrate the Christmas season on Sunday, December 22 in the Chapel! At 9am & 10:30am we'll be hosting a special Christmas Cantata, with songs of the season, Christmas readings, special music and more. It's a great chance to invite a friend to sit with you for this incredible morning as we remember the reason for the season.

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Cozy Christmas at The Gathering
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00

Cozy Christmas at The Gathering

Join us for a night of holiday cheer at The Gathering's Cozy Christmas Party! We'll be serving up delicious waffles and hot cocoa, and don't forget to wear your ugliest Christmas sweater for the contest! We'll sing Christmas carols, play festive games, and enjoy good company. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season.

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Jesus With Us - One Night Seminar
Dec
11
6:30 PM18:30

Jesus With Us - One Night Seminar

Join us for a one-night in-depth seminar on what it really means for Jesus to be with us. This class will be taught by Israel Kamudzandu, a professor of New Testament studies and biblical interpretation, and line up with the devotional we’re going through together as a church, Jesus With Us. Dr. Kamudzandu will take us through the incarnation of Jesus and talk about what Jesus’ birth means for our lives. This will be a great night of learning and reflection!

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A Very Summit Christmas
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

A Very Summit Christmas

You’re invited to a very special evening to kick off Christmas on Friday, December 6! The Lee’s Summit community is invited for A Very Summit Christmas from 6pm-8pm. We’ll begin the Christmas season with the very best holiday classic songs, some great refreshments, interactive fun for kids and more.

The fun will begin in our lobby at 6pm with refreshments, live music on the grand piano and a chance to shop some local vendors for Christmas gifts. The concert will begin in the Worship Center at 6:30pm.

This program is designed for everyone (young & old) to kick off the season together. It’s a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor!

Have a child up to 2 years old? Register for childcare below.

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FOR Project: Crittenton Gift Wrapping
Dec
3
to Dec 5

FOR Project: Crittenton Gift Wrapping

  • Crittenton Children's Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help wrap gifts at Crittenton Children's Center for residents this Christmas season! It’s a great way to invest in the care of the kids at Crittenton during this holiday season.

There are two available dates to choose from:
• Tuesday, December 3 - 9am-11am
• Thursday, December 5 - 6pm-8pm

Address of Crittenton:
10918 Elm Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134

Questions? Contact Missions Coordinator, Pam Reilly.

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Thanksgiving Grocery Delivery
Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00

Thanksgiving Grocery Delivery

This Thanksgiving at The Summit, we are providing an opportunity for you to make a larger impact in our community and around the world! We will be providing and delivering groceries to those in need in Lee’s Summit on Saturday, November 23. This will allow families to make their own Thanksgiving meal for their family on Thanksgiving Day. Register below!


Have questions? Contact Missions Coordinator, Pam Reilly.

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All Church Conference
Nov
10
11:30 AM11:30

All Church Conference

Join us for the all church meeting where members of The Summit Church will be voting on two things!

First, the recommended slate of leadership team members for 2025. Each of the people you will be voting on are members of The Summit Church who are actively engaged in the life of the church through serving, giving, and attending. This slate has been prayerfully considered by the Nominating Team and the Church Council for your consideration.

Second, we will be voting on a proposed budget. The budget for 2025 is based on 2024 income projections and has been created with a vision to help us continue to be a church FOR our community. 

Have questions? Contact Administrator Robin Dawson for more information!

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FOR Project: Christmas Gift Assistance
Nov
6
to Nov 29

FOR Project: Christmas Gift Assistance

Make a difference in the life of a child or family this Christmas season!

We’ve partnered with Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Lee’s Summit Elementary and Crittenton Children’s Center to provide gifts and essential items for families at those organizations. When you adopt a family or a child, you will have an opportunity to make their Christmas a little brighter by purchasing gifts and other essential items for them. We hope you’ll join us in being FOR others this season!

All children and families have been adopted!

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Prayer on the Patio
Nov
5
6:00 AM06:00

Prayer on the Patio

The Lee's Summit community is invited to Sips Coffee at The Summit Church to pray with us on Election Day. From 6am-8am, the coffee shop will be open for people in our church family and community to participate in self-guided prayer opportunities and to grab a latte while you center your heart for the day ahead. At 6:30am & 7:30am, our team will be hosting a short time of community worship and prayer as we pray for our own hearts, our community, our leaders and our country. It's the best place to stop by for a few minutes before heading to the polls as we seek God's wisdom & direction together.

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Donut Sunday
Nov
3
9:00 AM09:00

Donut Sunday

Let’s celebrate an extra hour of sleep with donuts in kids and student ministry! Sunday, November 3 time falls back. Remember to change your clocks and get a donut in kids ministry, or if you’re a student, in the student section at 10:30am service. This will be a sweet way for kids and students to remember the time change!

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Fright Night at The Gathering
Oct
30
6:00 PM18:00

Fright Night at The Gathering

Students are invited to the most spook-tacular night of the year! That Gathering is having a Halloween Party on Wednesday, October from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. There will be frightfully fun games, free dinner, and a costume contest. Students should dress up, bring friends and be prepared for an eerie-sistable night of fun! It will be a treat to see you there.

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FOR Project: Outreach Program Meal Packaging
Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

FOR Project: Outreach Program Meal Packaging

Be a part of The Outreach Programs' unique way to fight hunger on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-12pm at The Summit Church. We'll be packaging simple nutritious meals in an assembly-line fashion. The meals being packaged will stay right here in the community and be distributed through a local organization. This is a great serving opportunity during this time when so many are going hungry.

Must be 6+ years old.

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High School Camp Out
Oct
24
to Oct 25

High School Camp Out

  • Google Calendar ICS

Does your high school student want s’more connection, community, and fun? That’s what we want for them too! That’s why on October 24 and 25 we’re hosting a camping experience for current 9th-12th graders. We’ll fish, hang out, play games, sit by a campfire, and make tons of s’mores! Register now for a night of fun in nature surrounded by Christian community!

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Summit Women
Oct
17
6:30 PM18:30

Summit Women

Women are invited to join us for Summit Women, a women’s ministry gathering, where we will learn together, build connections, and create a strong community. Summit Women will meet on the third Thursday of every month. At this meeting we’ll discuss sharing faith and inviting others to church. We’ll talk together, pray together, hear from our women’s ministry team, and do a devotional together! Register with the link below.

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Fields of Faith
Oct
14
6:30 PM18:30

Fields of Faith

  • Lee's Summit North High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting an event for all middle and high school students in the Lee's Summit area to come together on October 14 for worship, teaching, and community with Christians from every school. Students are invited to join Cole, our student ministry coordinator, at Fields of Faith as we worship and learn with other Christian students in Lee’s Summit. Following Jesus at school can feel lonely, but coming together with several other churches gives us a chance to meet Christians in our schools that we may not have ever met. You are not alone, and coming to Fields of Faith will prove that!

Let us know you’ll be there with the link below.

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FOR Project: Harvester's Serve Night
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

FOR Project: Harvester's Serve Night

  • Harvesters Volunteer Engagement Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be FOR our community! On Tuesday, October 8 you have the opportunity to help with sorting and repackaging donated products at Harvester’s Volunteer Engagement Center. Harvester’s helps create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger. This is a great serving project for groups, individuals, or families.

You must be 8 years or older to attend and 8-15 year olds must have a chaperone.

Registration is full.

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Waymakers Town Hall Meeting
Oct
6
10:15 AM10:15

Waymakers Town Hall Meeting

God is on the move at The Summit Church and you’re invited to help pave the way for the future.

On Sunday, October 6 we’ll be hosting a town hall meeting where you can come learn more and ask questions about the upcoming Waymakers capital campaign.

The meeting will take place in the Chapel at 10:15am on Sunday, October 6. Anyone is welcome to attend!

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Summit Women
Sep
19
6:30 PM18:30

Summit Women

Women are invited to join us for Summit Women, a women’s ministry gathering, where we will learn together, build connections, and a create a strong community. Summit Women will meet on the third Thursday of every month. Our first meeting is on Thursday, September 19. We will enjoy a S’mores Bar and get to know each other. We’ll talk together, pray together, hear from our women’s ministry team, and do a devotional together! Register with the link below.

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