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Looking for a fun, free Friday night out in Hillyard? Join us for Community Connections! 🍿✨

Starting this month, we’re launching Community Connections—a free monthly gathering on the third Friday of every month at 6:00 PM designed simply to bring neighbors together for a great night out.

These events are 100% free and open to everyone in our community! (Note: While sponsored by ConnectDinners, these are community-focused social events, not church-oriented services.)

📍 Where: 4520 N Crestline St (Hillyard neighborhood — 1 block south of Wellesley)

⏰ When: Every 3rd Friday at 6:00 PM

FIRST EVENT: Movie Night! 🎬🍿
When: Friday, October 16th @ 6:00 PM
Details: Free popcorn and soda provided!

👇 ATTENDING MOVIE NIGHT? Drop a quick note in the comments below with how many people are coming with you so we have enough popcorn and soda ready! (No formal RSVP is required—just let us know how many are coming so we have plenty of snacks!)

Have questions? Send us a DM! 📩

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Months:
🎨 Nov 20: Fall Craft for Everyone
🍪 Dec 18: Christmas Cookie Decorating

Bring your family, invite a neighbor, or just bring yourself—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

We all know the main dish gets the spotlight, but the sides do the heavy lifting! What item on the table do you head for first?

"Salt is good. But if it no longer tastes like salt, how can it be made salty again? Have salt among you and live at peace with each other." - Mark 9:50 CEV

🤔 "I Wonder" how being a peaceful presence can bring out the very best in our neighbors?

Are you too busy for mercy? 🛑⏱️

Most of us know what it feels like to have a packed calendar. When our days get crazy, stopping to help someone else can feel like an impossible burden. We start looking for loopholes, wondering who we can safely ignore so we can stay on schedule.

In Luke 10, Jesus tells the story of two respected religious leaders who were too busy to stop for a hurting man on the side of the road. It took an outsider—a Samaritan—to show us what real love looks like. He didn't check his watch or look for an excuse; he simply stepped in to help.

Love doesn't ask for a loophole. Being a good neighbor means being willing to pause our lives and show mercy to whoever is hurting right in front of us.

What??? It's already October, where has the time gone. The leaves are changing, the temps are dropping.

Tonight at ConnectDinners we're serving cool weather comfort food - linguini with meat sauce, green peas, Texas toast and some gooey brownies for dessert.

Pastor Vic will be sharing another story where Jesus challenges the status quo - the story of the Good Samaritan.

Last week, we enjoyed dinner with 107 friends and neighbors at the table. Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner. Continue to invite your friends and family - we have room for more.

Every Monday night we serve a free community dinner, enjoy live music, hear a story about Jesus and have great conversation around the table. Doors open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6:00. We invite you to stay for the Jesus story and discussion, though it is not required.

4520 N Crestline, 1 block south of Wellesley 4520 N Crestline, 1 block south of Wellesley on Crestline

Every family has that one signature dish loaded with memories and secret ingredients. What dish brings you instant nostalgic comfort?

What??? It's already October, where has the time gone.

This Monday at ConnectDinners we're serving cool weather comfort food - linguini with meat sauce, green peas, Texas toast and some gooey brownies for dessert.

Pastor Vic will be sharing another story where Jesus challenges the status quo - the story of the Good Samaritan.

Last week, we enjoyed dinner with 107 friends and neighbors at the table. Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner. Continue to invite your friends and family - we have room for more.

Every Monday night we serve a free community dinner, enjoy live music, hear a story about Jesus and have great conversation around the table. Doors open at 5:30, dinner is served at 6:00. We invite you to stay for the Jesus story and discussion, though it is not required.

4520 N Crestline, 1 block south of Wellesley 4520 N Crestline, 1 block south of Wellesley on Crestline

"An expert in the Law of Moses stood up and asked Jesus a question to see what he would say. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to have eternal life?” Jesus answered, “What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?” The man replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself.’” Jesus said, “You have given the right answer. If you do this, you will have eternal life.” But the man wanted to show that he knew what he was talking about. So he asked Jesus, “Who are my neighbors?” Jesus replied: As a man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, robbers attacked him and grabbed everything he had. They beat him up and ran off, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road. But when he saw the man, he walked by on the other side. Later a temple helper came to the same place. But when he saw the man who had been beaten up, he also went by on the other side. A man from Samaria then came traveling along that road. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him and went over to him. He treated his wounds with olive oil and w**e and bandaged them. Then he put him on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. The next morning he gave the innkeeper two silver coins and said, “Please take care of the man. If you spend more than this on him, I will pay you when I return.” Then Jesus asked, “Which one of these three people was a real neighbor to the man who was beaten up by robbers?” The expert in the Law of Moses answered, “The one who showed pity.” Jesus said, “Go and do the same!”" - Luke 10:25-37 CEV

🤔 "I Wonder" how stepping up to help someone in need can cross traditional divides in our community?

When life demands your constant attention, finding a moment of quiet can feel impossible. Inner strength doesn't come from pushing through burnout, but from allowing yourself time to pause and catch your breath. Give yourself permission to receive a little peace today.

Table Talk: Where is one quiet place or moment in your daily routine where you feel most able to unclutter your mind?

TableTalk is a new social media series by ConnectDinners. Twice a week, we will post a "simple" question and would love to hear what you think. Give us your input. Share a story. Add your thoughts. We want to hear from you.

Let's start with what I hope is a simple question - what type of coffee do you like with dinner?