We’re celebrating the end of the school year with an incredible night of worship at The Gathering! We’ll enjoy music, times of reflection and prayer, and time spent in community. This is a great chance for students to take a moment to pause and reorient their hearts toward God as we transition from the school year to summer. Mark your calendars and invite a friend!

Join us for an evening set apart to seek God together through prayer and worship. This one-hour gathering in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 20, will include guided prayer and reflection, moments of worship, and corporate prayer as we call on God’s power and presence in our lives, our church, and our world. This month, we’ll dive into the Psalms to remember God's profound benefits—His forgiveness, healing, and redemption—and renew our trust in His unfailing love, even in moments of doubt.

Come ready to pause, reflect, and draw near to the Lord!

New to the church, or been here a while and want to get more involved? Join us at our Next Gathering, a 20-minute gathering designed to help you learn about the next steps you can take in your faith journey. During this short time, we’ll discuss our mission, 5 practices that will help you grow in your faith, and what’s next. You’ll also have the opportunity to let us know about yourself so that we can create a personalized next steps plan for you! This is a great chance to grow in your relationship with Christ and create community within the church.

We’ll gather in Family Commons 2, located in the Family Ministry Wing next to the coffee shop, on Sunday, May 17, from 11:40am-12pm! Let us know you’re coming with the link below.

We’re hosting a Kids Camp Preview Weekend on Sunday, May 17, before and after services! Find us in the lobby for some treats for kids, a chance to ask questions and learn more about what to expect, and even find a place to serve at camp. Whether you have a K-5th grader or not, there’s a way for you to get involved and make a difference! Learn more about Kids Camp here.

Questions? Reach out to Kids Ministry Director Jennifer Lennan.

You’re invited to celebrate moms with us this Mother’s Day! On Sunday, May 10, we’re celebrating moms, grandmothers, moms-to-be, and all the incredible women who attend The Summit Church. All women will get free coffee, a gift, and the chance to take a picture at our photo op! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.

Women are invited to brunch at The Summit Church! We'll enjoy a meal, worship together, and hear a message from business owner and mom, Jennifer Clark.  She’ll go through how to make the most of the time of life you’re in right now - letting it lead you closer to God, be fully present, and make faithful choices. This is a great chance for women to find community and connect with God. Save your spot today with the link below.

Grandparents are invited to a night of fun with their grandkids on Friday, May 8 from 6pm-8pm. Grab your grandkids and head over to The Summit Church for an evening packed with a scavenger hunt, games, crafts, a movie, dinner from Chick-fil-A, and more fun! Registration is $20 and includes a grandparent and grandkid; each additional person is $5. Sign up with the link below!

On Wednesday, May 6, The Gathering will not be meeting at The Summit Church. Students are invited to meet leaders at the Taco Bell on 3rd Street, nearest the church, at 6pm.

Reach out to Student Ministry Coordinator Luke Ward with any questions.

If you want to understand the Bible better or learn how to grow your relationship with God through Scripture, come to Growing in the Word: A 2 Week Class led by Pastor Dan. In this class, we will explore the overarching storyline of Scripture, gain practical tools & insight, and dive deeper into God’s Word with workshop moments and small group discussion. This is the perfect quick class to level up your Bible reading!

If you’ve graduated high school—or are graduating in Spring 2026—and you’re curious about what a future in ministry could look like, we’d love for you to consider our Summer Internship Program.

With opportunities in family ministry, communications, worship, and more, this is a chance to grow in your faith, develop real-world skills, and get a behind-the-scenes look at ministry in action.

If you’re ready to take a next step and explore your calling, apply using the link below. Applications are due by April 6.

Have you ever wondered what happens when you drop your student off on Wednesday nights? Come to Parent Night at The Gathering on Wednesday, March 25 from 6pm-8pm. You’ll get a chance to see what the Gathering is like from fun and games to times of worship and teaching. And, you may even get the chance to show your student who’s boss at 9-square! We hope to see you there.

Join us for a Guest Services Team Training on Thursday, March 19 from 6pm-7pm. This gathering is for experienced and enw volunteers! We’ll learn how to confidently greet guests and regular attenders, create a culture of warmth, handle unexpected situations with grace, and more. Come ready to spend time with one another, learn, and leave feeling confident in your role in Guest Services. Let us know you’re coming with the link below!

On Sunday, March 15, join us for a Parent Power Up Seminar from 8:45–10:15am - a morning designed to encourage, equip, and strengthen you as a parent.

We’re excited to welcome licensed counselor Barry McAnulty, a counselor with over 30 years of experience, who will offer practical coaching, real-life insight, and space to ask the questions that matter most.

Childcare is available for kids up to 5th grade, and breakfast is provided! We’ll even wrap up with plenty of time to make it to the 10:30am service.

Register for the seminar with the link below!

Students are invited to a night of competition and fun! Winter Olympics night at The Gathering is Wednesday, March 11 from 6pm-8pm. We’ll play winter olympics-themed games, compete with friends, and win prizes! Be sure to invite a friend that will lead your team to gold!

Students will compete in:

• 🛷 Blanket Bobsled Race

• 🧦 Sock/Person Curling

• ❄️ Snowball Fight

• 🐧 Penguin Waddle Relay

• 🏒 Pool Noodle Hockey

Each event earns points for their team:

• 1st Place – 300 points

• 2nd Place – 200 points

• 3rd Place – 100 points

Bonus Opportunities:

• Bring someone new → +500 points

• Bring someone who hasn’t been in a while → +500 points

• Bring shoes for the Shoe Collection → +50 points

And the prizes are worth competing for:

• 🥇 1st Place: Night at Chicken N Pickle for your Small Group

• 🥈 2nd Place: Night at Topgolf for your Small Group

• 🥉 3rd Place: Free Dinner on a Wednesday for your Small Group

Clocks are springing forward on Sunday, March 8! Summit Kids are invited to join us that morning for Daylight & Donuts as we celebrate getting the sun for longer, and make the morning a little easier by enjoying a delicious donut. Parents are invited to hangout with their kid before service and enjoy a donut with them, so come a little before service starts!

Be a part of The Outreach Programs' unique way to fight hunger on Saturday, February 28 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 Coldwater of Lee’s Summit.

Volunteers must be 6+ years old.

Register online below!

The Summit Church is facilitating a Date Night just for you and yours on Friday, February 27. We’ll provide you with questions and conversation and childcare, and you get to go have dinner with the one you love! Download the digital Date Night Guide, or pick one up on Sunday mornings, as available.

Childcare will be available that evening from 6pm-8:30pm for $5 per child when you register in advance. Kids will enjoy dinner and fun programming at The Summit Church. We hope you’ll take an evening to spend time with someone you love!

Do you want to grow in your prayer life? Starting each Sunday in February, you have the opportunity to join us for Igniting a Life of Prayer: A 4 week class on the power of prayer. This class will be led by Pastor Dan as we jump-start our engagement with God by building confidence in His desire for relationship, partnership, and transformation in our lives. We will also learn practical prayer tips through teaching and interactive discussion.

This class starts at 9:15am and ends at 10:15am, giving you plenty of time to head to the 10:30am service!

Childcare will be available. Register with the lin below!

Ready to take a step towards what God has for your life? There’s no better time than the Lenten season, the 40 days leading up to Easter, to pursue Jesus’ calling for your life!

That’s why we’re hosting an Ash Wednesday experience at The Summit Church on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. During this experience, we’ll sing, worship, pray, hear Scripture, and hear messages that call us to remember the hope we have in Christ.

Ash Wednesday is the perfect time to focus on our need for God and examine our hearts. And, there will be an opportunity to receive ashes.

This summer, students are invited to summer camps! Middle school students are headed to MIX at Lake of the Ozarks, and high school students are invited to MOVE at the University of Kansas! Parents, you are encouraged to come to learn everything you need to know about student camp on Sunday, February 15, after the 10:30am service. Our Student Ministry Coordinator, Luke Ward, will go over the details about what to expect at camp, scholarship opportunities, payment details, and answer any questions you may have. Let us know you’re coming with the link below!