At Creston, we cultivate connection through relationships.
We enjoy gathering for Sunday worship and encourage
​opportunities to get together throughout the week. 

Care Ministries

Prayer Ministry 
A small group meets weekly to pray together. All are welcome! Contact the church office for time and location. 

Shepherding Elders
Shepherding Elders build relationships with those in our church and community - praying for them, lovingly encouraging them, supporting them in crisis, and walking alongside them on their faith journey.

Fellowship

Intergenerational Activities​
We appreciate getting outdoors, being active and delighting in creation together. We’ve enjoyed annual River Floats and Snow Fun Days, as well as an adult recreational soccer league, all-ages ultimate frisbee, yoga, youth bike trips, and Wonder Walks - meditative and explorative walks to engage our senses in God’s creation.

Tables for Ten
The seasonal Table for Ten platform makes it easy for anyone to host a small group gathering. Participants commit to gathering three times over three months - sharing meals and time together, with no agenda beyond good food and great company.

Potlucks
We gather monthly in the church basement to share a delicious meal and casual conversation. All are welcome!

​Weekly Refreshments
​We invite you to linger after the Sunday service for treats, coffee and conversation.

Worship

Worship in the Garden
Once a month, throughout the summer, we gather for worship in our garden behind the Ministry Center. We welcome the opportunity to experience God through nature and worship in a different setting. 

​Worship Leaders
Sunday worship is planned and led by rotating volunteer teams that reflect our varied worship backgrounds. We value participation over performance and welcome all ages to lead us in worship.
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Tech Support
Whether members of our volunteer Tech Support Team are running the soundboard, PowerPoint or livestream, they provide crucial support for our Sunday worship experience.

Children & Youth

See our Children & Youth Page for more information.

Adult Discipleship

See our Upcoming Events for scheduled gatherings.

Weekly Bible Study
All ages and biblical literacy levels are invited to join this gathering that meets Thursday mornings in the Ministry Center to listen, wonder, discuss and pray together. 

Lectionary Bible Study
Teens on up are welcome to participate in Lectio Divina, discussion, and Lectionary-based prayer for the upcoming Sunday’s passages.

Book Studies
We’ve been challenged and encouraged through congregation-wide book studies on relevant topics such as racism, justice, accessibility, and worship.

Creston Neighborhood

Our church is located in the heart of the Creston neighborhood. We’ve been at the corner of Buffalo Avenue and Spencer Street for over 100 years. We feel called to this neighborhood and value doing ministry alongside our neighbors through relationship.

Community Development
One way we practice asset based community development is through annual events such as Block Parties & Chili Cook Offs. We gather together for good food, fun games, music and dancing - all planned and fulfilled alongside our neighbors. ​

Nizhoni House
The Nizhoni House is Creston’s community house committed to enriching the Creston neighborhood in partnership with the church. Residents are committed to investing in their relationships with each other and our neighbors. For more information visit the Nizhoni Webpage.

Community Partners
We value the gift of interconnectedness. Partnering with organizations, both in our neighborhood and in our broader community, contributes to mutual health and wellness, as well as a sense of kinship, and promotes access to local and global resources. To learn more about our Community Partners, use this Online Directory.  

Stay Connected

Email the church office to sign up for weekly email updates and worship livestream links.