Senior Night at The Gathering
May
7
6:00 PM18:00

Senior Night at The Gathering

On Wednesday, May 7 we will be celebrating seniors from 6pm-8pm at The Gathering. Whether your student has attended just a couple of times or comes every week, we want to have them here and spend time recognizing their accomplishment and enjoy some cupcakes together! All grades are encouraged to attend as we honor our graduating seniors. Seniors and their families should register in advance with the link below.

Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Micah Schuchardt.

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Mother's Day at The Summit Church
May
11
9:00 AM09:00

Mother's Day at The Summit Church

We can’t contain our excitement for Mother’s Day at The Summit on Sunday, May 11! We’ll be honoring all the important women, moms and grandmas in your life with a special Sunday. There will be coffee (lattes, cold brew, etc.) and cookies available on our patio, as well as a photo opportunity with mom.

We hope to see you at one of our services at 9am or 10:30am!

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Discover So Much More
May
11
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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Summit Women
May
15
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! This month, we’re hosting a summer potluck. Once you register, you can sign up to bring a summer dish to share with everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Find Your Place
May
18
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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Volunteer for Summit Lunch Program
Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00

Volunteer for Summit Lunch Program

Our Summit Lunch Program begins on June 3, 2025 and you’re invited to volunteer!

Each summer our team delivers nutritious lunches to kids in need in our city. It’s a great way to build relationships and be FOR kids and families in Lee’s Summit, all while meeting a need and sharing Jesus’ love.

Questions? Contact Missions Coordinator Pam Reilly. 

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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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The Big Give
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00

The Big Give

Save the date! The Big Give is a benefit dinner & auction to raise funds FOR our community.

Join us at Lone Summit Ranch in Lee’s Summit Friday, September 19 from 6pm to 9pm as we come together to raise funds to be FOR others and help people experience the love of Jesus.

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Start at Summit 101
May
4
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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Camp Preview Weekend
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Camp Preview Weekend

Are you ready for a summer full of fun, faith, and friendship? Look no further than our exciting church camps! This Camp Preview Weekend is your chance to explore both Kids Camp (for elementary schoolers) and Student Camp (for middle and high school students).

What to Expect:

  • Get a Sneak Peek: Learn all about our summer camps, including exciting activities, inspiring worship, and amazing friendships!

  • Register & Save: This is your chance to register for camp at a discounted rate!

  • Family Fun: A great way to kick off the spring season and get our church family excited about all the amazing things to come this summer!

Join us Sunday, April 27 before and after both services to get a sneak peek of all the awesome things to come!

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Running of the Beds
Apr
26
11:00 AM11:00

Running of the Beds

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun at Running of the Beds on April 26th at The Summit Church! Hosted by Flourish—Kansas City’s only furniture bank—this thrilling bed race features 20 teams racing beds on wheels to help provide free beds and furniture to 1,500 homes this year. We need YOU to make it happen! Gather your crew and sign up a bed racing team here.

Not a racer? No problem! We are also looking for volunteers to help with everything from running carnival games to managing race teams.

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Flourish Furniture Bank Serve Op
Apr
23
to Apr 29

Flourish Furniture Bank Serve Op

  • Flourish Furniture Bank (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn about serving with The Summit's Mission Partner, Flourish Furniture Bank. This is a great time to see what Flourish does, take a tour of their facility and serve in one of many areas (wordworking, sorting, sewing and more). There are two times you can choose from, both with limited space!

Serve on Wednesday, April 23 from 8am-12pm.

Serve on Tuesday, April 29 from 5pm to 8pm.

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Easter at The Summit Church
Apr
19
to Apr 20

Easter at The Summit Church

You’re invited to celebrate Easter with The Summit Church! This Easter, we’ll be reminded of the hope we can have each and everyday because of what Jesus did for us years ago.

SERVICE TIMES
Saturday, April 19 | 3PM & 5pm
Sunday, April 20 |  9AM & 10:30AM
Sunday, April 20 | Sunrise Service | 6:30AM

Please bring your own lawn chair for the sunrise service.

Following the 3pm service on Saturday, we will be hosting a fun Easter celebration in our parking lot! We will have free dinner with Operation Barbecue Relief, chicks to pet that evening and a helicopter egg drop!

On Sunday, there will be delicious brunch boards and coffee, photo opportunities, and more family fun!

See all the information here.

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Easter Jam in Lee's Summit
Apr
19
3:00 PM15:00

Easter Jam in Lee's Summit

Experience family Easter Fun in Lee’s Summit at The Summit Church! Join us for a petting zoo with bunnies and chicks, a barbecue dinner, Easter programming, and a helicopter egg drop! Anyone from the Lee’s Summit or surrounding community is invited to attend. The helicopter easter egg drop will take place at 4:15pm.

Sign-ups for the helicopter Easter egg drop are now closed.

If you would like receive notifications for these kinds of events for kids in the future, join our our email list by texting “summitkids” to 97000.

This Easter experience is happening Saturday, April 19, from 3pm-5pm. Services begin at 3pm and 5pm with the Easter Jam in between. Check out all the Easter service information here.

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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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Good Friday Service
Apr
18
6:30 PM18:30

Good Friday Service

You’re invited to our Good Friday service in person on Friday, April 18 at 6:30pm. Through live music and teaching, we will walk through the final days of Jesus’ life together. This service will help you prepare for Easter as we are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us!

Childcare will be available to kids up to age 5 with registration in advance.

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Daily Eucharist
Apr
17
6:30 PM18:30

Daily Eucharist

You’re invited to practice the presence of God each evening of Holy Week with us. We’ll meet in the Chapel at The Summit Church each evening at 6:30pm for a short encouragement and opportunity to take communion led by one of our Pastors.

It’s a great chance to slow down and spend time with Jesus as we journey to Easter Sunday!

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Daily Eucharist
Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30

Daily Eucharist

You’re invited to practice the presence of God each evening of Holy Week with us. We’ll meet in the Chapel at The Summit Church each evening at 6:30pm for a short encouragement and opportunity to take communion led by one of our Pastors.

It’s a great chance to slow down and spend time with Jesus as we journey to Easter Sunday!

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Daily Eucharist
Apr
15
6:30 PM18:30

Daily Eucharist

You’re invited to practice the presence of God each evening of Holy Week with us. We’ll meet in the Chapel at The Summit Church each evening at 6:30pm for a short encouragement and opportunity to take communion led by one of our Pastors.

It’s a great chance to slow down and spend time with Jesus as we journey to Easter Sunday!

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Family Hangout: Movie Night
Apr
15
6:00 PM18:00

Family Hangout: Movie Night

Join us at the movies! Families at the Summit are taking over the movies on Tuesday, April 15. We will be watching the movie, King of Kings at Longview 7’s B&B theatre. This is a great event for the whole family that allows for continued conversation about Jesus as we head into Easter. This is also a great opportunity to invite a family you know to join you! Registration is $8/person and you can register with the link below.

Registration is full.

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Daily Eucharist
Apr
14
6:30 PM18:30

Daily Eucharist

You’re invited to practice the presence of God each evening of Holy Week with us. We’ll meet in the Chapel at The Summit Church each evening at 6:30pm for a short encouragement and opportunity to take communion led by one of our Pastors.

It’s a great chance to slow down and spend time with Jesus as we journey to Easter Sunday!

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FOR Vision Brunch
Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00

FOR Vision Brunch

If you’ve been around The Summit for anytime at all you’ve probably heard us say we’re a church FOR our community. But what does that mean for you? Join us for a Vision Brunch on Saturday, April 12 at 10am to learn about what the outreach and missions team have planned for this year and beyond. This is a great opportunity to learn about how you can partner with us in making a positive impact in our community!

Brunch will be provided.

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Summit Young Adults
Apr
7
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. 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 Monica Wingert.

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Guest Speaker: Chiefs Chaplain Marcellus Casey
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00

Guest Speaker: Chiefs Chaplain Marcellus Casey

We’ve invited Chiefs Chaplain Marcellus Casey to share a special message at all of our services on Sunday, April 6! You and all your friends and neighbors are invited to come hear Marcellus share an encouraging message about growing in your faith and relationship with God. Service times are Sundays at 9am and 10:30am.

The Summit Church is located at 3381 NW Chipman Road in Lee’s Summit.

Marcellus Casey is a Pastor, Boxing Coach, and NFL Chaplain with a passion for sharing the Gospel and inspiring transformation. With over two decades of ministry, Marcellus brings a unique perspective and dynamic speaking style that resonates with audiences of all sizes.

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FOR Project: Harvester's Serve Night
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00

FOR Project: Harvester's Serve Night

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

Join us for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity at Harvesters on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 6-8 pm! Volunteers (ages 12 and up; 12-17 must be accompanied by a chaperone) will assist with sorting and repackaging donated products at the Volunteer Engagement Center. This event is perfect for individuals, families, and groups.

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FOR Project: Food Collection
Mar
23
to Mar 30

FOR Project: Food Collection

  • 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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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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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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FOR Project: Home Essentials Collection
Mar
9
to Mar 16

FOR Project: Home Essentials Collection

We’re partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to be FOR our community! On Sunday, March 9, and Sunday, March 16 we’re collecting home essentials for those in need. The items needed are:

  • Queen Bedding (sheets/blankets) (new or gently used)

  • Towels & Washcloths (new or gently used)

  • Crockpots

  • Pillows (must be new)

Questions? Contact Missions Coordinator Pam Reilly.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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