ROOTED is an opportunity to take the next step in becoming a committed member of our New Life community. This class is open to those who have completed the New Life Foundations course and have taken either Emotionally Healthy Spirituality or Emotionally Healthy Relationships (both are preferred). Participants should also reside in the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, or CT). Discover what it means to be rooted in community—working together for the gospel to reach Elmhurst, Hempstead, New York, and beyond!

Loss takes many forms and often brings a wide range of emotions and challenges. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a job, health changes (your own or a loved one’s), or any major life transition, this workshop offers a supportive space for healing. Join Dr. Sherin Siler as she returns to guide us through practical tools for understanding and processing grief. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate loss through holidays, anniversaries, milestones, and the changing seasons of life with greater compassion and resilience.

Young adults (25–35), join us for 2nd Fridays! It’s a chance to build community, reflect on how faith speaks into the challenges of young adulthood, and grow together—while having fun and making new connections.

Help us make our Elmhurst building shine for Christmas! Each year, volunteers join staff to decorate the building with trees, lights, and ornaments, and we’d love your help. If you enjoy decorating and can give a few hours, bring your family or friends and join the fun! If you’re not available to decorate, there is an option to help with breaking down and cleanup on January 4th. Sign up today and let us know if others will come with you. Let’s deck the halls together!

Join us as we celebrate the season of Advent with ADVENT-ures, our church tradition of sharing the light, hope, and peace of Jesus with the world around us! This season offers many opportunities to draw near to one another, just as Jesus drew near to us, and to share His love in meaningful ways. Our ADVENT-ures this year include: donations of undergarments, socks, and coats for those in need, The Christmas Missions Market, and connection and outreach opportunities within our church and community. Together, let’s let the love of Christ shine brightly in us and through us this Advent

Join NextGen Ministries for a family-friendly evening of singing, games, laughter, and the Christmas story told in a way that engages every age! This free event requires registration, especially for the After Party Glow Lantern Decorating, as space is limited. In the spirit of giving, we’re inviting attendees to bring canned goods or non-perishables like pasta, rice, cereal, soup, or canned fruits and vegetables to support our CDC Food Pantry (please, no beans). Don’t forget your glow gear—wear something neon or fluorescent, like white, pink, yellow, green, or orange, that lights up in the dark. Come ready for fun,