Upcoming events.
FOR Project: Christmas Gift Assistance
Bring the Spirit of Christmas to others this year! Make Christmas possible by sponsoring an individual or family in our community as we partner with Hillcrest Transitional Housing and Lee's Summit Elementary School to provide gifts and essential items to individuals and families at these organizations. By adopting these children & families, you can share a bit of joy this season!
Adopt a family below!
FOR Project: Christmas Store
Bring the joy of Christmas to others this year! Make Christmas possible by providing gifts for our Christmas Store on Thursday, December 11.
At the Christmas Store, families with financial hardships will be invited to “shop” for toys and other gifts for their children. All gifts retail for a minimum of $15 and max of $75, and every dollar collected from registration goes right back into the Christmas Store. This is all about the value of dignity, parents and guardians can take pride in selecting gifts for their children. On Christmas morning, they can look in the eyes of their child with pride and say, “I picked this for you,” instead of feeling like it was just a handout. This makes parents the heroes of their child’s Christmas—not the donors or volunteers.
During the Christmas Store, parents or guardians can pick out their gifts, take them to the wrapping station, and grab a free treat and drink from our coffee shop while gifts are being wrapped.
Donations needed: NEW toys, games and children’s/teen’s shoes with min value of $15/item and max value of $75/item.
Collection Dates: Sundays, November 30 & December 7 or ship directly to church from Amazon Wishlist!
Want to volunteer during the event on Thursday, December 11? You can help by assisting families while they shop, wrapping gifts and loading up gifts. Sign-up here.
A Very Summit Christmas Concert
You’re invited to kick off the Christmas season in Lee’s Summit on Friday, December 5. Santa will be at the event for you to stop and take photos with. We’ll have food trucks available to purchase dinner along with FREE hot chocolate, popcorn, cookies, face painting and Christmas-themed balloon art!
We’ve also invited local vendors for you to do a little Christmas shopping, and we’ll end the night with a Christmas Concert with all the songs of the season. And, everyone will get a Summit Church Christmas ornament at the end of the night!
5pm-6:30pm: Santa, Food Trucks (The Melt Truck & Chick-Fil-A), Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Local Vendors, Free Hot Chocolate, Popcorn & Cookies
Concert doors open at 6pm.
6:30pm: The Family-Friendly Christmas Concert begins!
Small Group Leader Lunch
Current leaders and those interested in becoming a leader are invited to join Pastor Daniel for lunch! We’ll celebrate all that’s happened this year and discuss small groups for next year. Childcare is provided. Sign up with the link below!
Christmas Eve Services - Lee's Summit
Christmas Eve Service times at The Summit Church:
Join us for candelight Christmas Eve services at The Summit Church as we learn about the unexpected gift of Jesus and what that gift means for our lives! Check out the service times below.
Tuesday, December 23 at 6pm
Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm
Traditional Chapel Service | Wednesday, December 24 at 11am
At our Christmas Eve services, we’ll have candlelight, Christmas music, hot chocolate, a family photo opportunity, and even the live nativity animals to pet! We also have a special gift for kids during the service. Find all the details with the link below.
Nicaragua Mission Trip Info Meeting
You’re invited to learn more about serving on a mission trip in Managua, Nicaragua in May 2026! This meeting will take place after the 10:30am service on Sunday, January 11, and lunch will be provided when you RSVP online in advance. Learn more about the Mission Trip here!
Abide Night of Prayer and Worship
Join us for an evening set apart to seek God together through prayer and worship. This one-hour gathering in the Chapel on November 19 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.
Come ready to pause, reflect, and draw near to the Lord!
Friendsgiving at The Gathering
Friendsgiving at The Gathering is happening on Wednesday, November 19! This is the perfect night for students to bring friends and enjoy pie together. And, if 30 new students come, the person who brings the most gets to pie Luke!
Guest services team training
Anyone who is currently serving or is interested in serving on our Guest Services Team is invited to join us for lunch after the 10:30am service on Sunday, November 16! The Guest Services Team helps welcome guests on Sunday mornings by creating welcoming environments for first time guests, helping with hospitality, answering questions and ensuring a safe environment for everyone.
At this training, we’ll enjoy lunch together and learn about the vision of Guest Services. We’ll end the gathering with a quick training for those who are currently on the team or want to join. Let us know you’re coming with the link below!
All Church Conference
Members of The Summit Church are invited to join us on Sunday, November 9, following the 10:30am service. During this gathering, we will come together to vote on the recommended slate of leaders as well as the proposed budget for the year 2026. Your participation is important as we seek to move forward in faith and unity.
Childcare for children aged 5 and under is available when you register in advance with the link below.
Upper elementary Bible Presentation
On Sunday, November 9, 3rd-5th graders will be presented with a Bible! This will take place during both the 9am & 10:30am services. If you have a third grader, sign them up to receive a Bible with the link below.
Summit Kids Open House
Hey parents! Get to know a little bit more about what goes on in Summit Kids at our Summit Kids Open House. The Open House is happening on Sunday, November 2 at 8:15am-8:45am and 11:30am-12pm, choose whichever time works best for your family. During the open house, you can grab a treat, tour and see our space, meet our team, and learn more about what’s available for your child. We hope to see you there and get to know you a little better!
Membership Gathering
Do you want to learn more or take the step of membership at The Summit Church? At this gathering, you will join Pastor Ryan to discover what it means to be a member of The Summit and enjoy a light lunch. At the end of the gathering, you will be invited to take the step of membership that day. It’s happening on Sunday, October 26 following the 10:30am service.
Thanksgiving Serving Opportunities
This Thanksgiving, we have several opportunities for you to make an impact in our community! Check out how you can get involved:
Box Assembly and Packing | Thursday, November 13 | 6:30pm-8pm
Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer | Saturday, November 15 | 10am-12pm
Thanksgiving Grocery Loading Crew | Saturday, November 22 | 9:30am - 1pm
Thanksgiving Grocery Delivery Driver | Saturday, November 22 | Between 10am and 1pm
Learn more about each opportunity and register for one or more with the link below!
FOR Project: Outreach Program Meal Packaging
Be a part of The Outreach Programs' unique way to fight hunger on Saturday, October 25, 2025 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 a local organization. This is a great serving opportunity during this time where so many are going hungry.
Volunteers must be 6+ years old.
Registration is closed.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Join us in making a difference this Thanksgiving. Beginning Sunday, October 12 and 19 there will be grocery bags available for you to take home with you in the lobby. On the bag is a list of Thanksgiving grocery items. Just buy the items and bring your bag back by October 26! These groceries will be used to fill Thanksgiving boxes for families in need in our community.
Worship Night at The Gathering
Students are invited to join us for a special Fall Worship Night at The Gathering! On Wednesday, October 8, from 6pm to 8pm, students are encouraged to come together to hang out, enjoy delicious fall-themed drinks and tasty snacks, and participate in a heartfelt acoustic outdoor worship set. Don’t forget to bring a blanket to sit comfortably as we gather outside!
Made For This | Weekend Conference
If you've ever wondered what kids and students experience each summer at camp, it's time to mark your calendar. This fall, we're hosting a conference you need to rediscover fun, deepen relationships and encounter God. We believe you were made for a life walking with God through every season and when you do, you will win at life, marriage, relationships, work and faith.
That's why we're hosting a weekend event called Made For This, designed for adults to set aside the busyness and stress of life. It's a time for you to engage with God through teaching, learn practical tips for every stage of life through breakout sessions, and meet some other people who may encourage you along the way.
Leadership Nominations
Each year at our All Church Conference, we elect leaders to provide valuable insight across church ministries. Leaders are chosen from the church body to represent the congregation on our Finance, Property, and Personnel Committees.
As part of the discernment process, the Nominating Committee asks that you give thoughtful and prayerful consideration to people you might know who are gifted to serve in these ways. Meetings for the following committees take place on a regular schedule on Monday evenings.
Personnel Committee - The committee is responsible for providing guidance for employee policies, compensation, and benefits, legal compliance, performance and management and staff training for The Summit Church.
Property Committee - The Property Committee is responsible for oversight and care of all real and personal property owned by The Summit Church, in support of its mission and ministries. Additionally, the Property Committee protects the church through overseeing insurance, workers' compensation, and risk mitigation.
Finance Committee - The Finance Committee is responsible for recommending a budget and overseeing the expenditure of the financial resources of the congregation to support and strengthen the mission and ministry of the congregation. Approval of this team is required to enter into financial agreements and to sign loan documents. Upon Finance Committee approval, a recommendation will be made to the Church Council to enter into agreements.
If you know a member of the church who has a gift of leadership in one of these areas, you can nominate them by completing this form. Nominations are due by October 5, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
Juli Wingert
Kristi Bynum
JR Buckner
Jesse Land
Ryan Schreckenghaust
The Big Give
We’re excited to come together to be FOR our community! The Big Give is a chance to enjoy an incredible evening at Lone Summit Ranch with dinner, dessert, silent & live auction and more. It’s all happening on Friday, September 19 at 6pm.
Whether you simply attend to enjoy a great meal and some fun, or come ready to give big - either way, your participation will help us raise funds for mission and outreach projects in the local Kansas City community. All proceeds will go towards things like our summer lunch program, FOR Truck initiatives and support many other of our community partners.
Summit Kids Hangout with Varsity Skate
Summit Kids are invited to an awesome night with Varsity Skate — right here at The Summit!
On Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30pm-7pm Varsity Skate will be teaching kids the basics of skateboarding and showing off some seriously awesome tricks! Whether your child is brand new to skating or has been skating for a long time, this night is all about fun, movement, and faith.
🍕 Pizza dinner provided
🧢 Don’t forget a helmet!
🛹 If you have a skateboard, you can bring that too!
Registration is just $5 — sign up using the link below!
Pop Up Sunday
On Sunday, August 24, Summit Kids are ”popping up” into new grades! We’ll celebrate the new school year with Pop-Tarts and a fun photo op for families. While we’re celebrating all grade changes, the only kids moving classrooms are those going into Kindergarten and those going into 3rd grade.
Join us at our 9am & 10:30am services for this fun Sunday, kicking off the school year!
Reach out to our Kids Ministry Director, Jennifer Lennan, with any questions.
FOR Week
We’re serving our community every day for a week! Join us this FOR week as we make a lasting local impact. There are serving opportunities each day during the week of August 24-30 that you can sign up to be a part of. Check out this event for the complete schedule and registration!
Back To School Bash at The Gathering
On Wednesday, August 20, we're getting the school year started on a great note with a Back To School Bash at The Gathering! We'll enjoy free sub sandwiches, "Swig"-inspired drinks, games, and we'll welcome 6th graders to The Gathering. This is going to be such a fun night to get ready for the year to come. Be sure to invite a friend to join in on the fun!
FOR Project: Collection Sunday
On Sunday, August 17 & Sunday, August 24, we’re collecting items to donate! Here’s what you can bring:
Mobile Food Pantry Donations: Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Spam, etc.), Vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, beans, canned tomatoes), Soups and Stews, Canned Fruit, Canned Broth (Chicken, Beef, Veggie), Beans, Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce. No glass jars, please.
Flourish Furniture Bank Donations: Plastic Pitcher with Lid, Hot Pads/New Dish Towels, Measuring Cups (Full Set), Measuring Spoons (Full Set), Can Opener, Peeler, Rubber Scraper, Spatula, Large Mixing Spoon
Coldwater Donations: New socks or new shoes for school-aged kids (pre-k and up).
Blessing of the backpacks
Back to school season is here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! On Sunday, August 17, kids are invited to wear their backpacks to church as we pray over them. These services, at 9am & 10:30am, will provide an opportunity for families to pray over their kids and students as they prepare for another school year. We are so excited to see all that God is going to do in and through our students in the coming year.
Camp Celebration Sunday
Join us Sunday, August 10 as we celebrate all that God did at our Kids & Student Camps this summer! During our services at 9am & 10:30am, we’ll have a chance to hear about how God is working in the lives of kids and students, experience a little bit of what camp was like and even celebrate baptism together! Be sure to invite someone to come sit with you.
Student Camp
This 4-day camp experience is designed for 6th-12th grade students and is happening August 4-7 at The Summit Church. This is a great chance for students to have fun, build community, and learn more about how following Jesus makes us better and better at life. We’re so excited for how God will work through Student Camp in 2025. Learn more and register here!
Bowling night at the Gathering
The Gathering is heading to the bowling alley on Wednesday, July 30 from 6pm-8pm! Students are invited to join us at Summit Lanes as we spend an evening bowling together and building stronger friendships. We hope to see you there! The registration is $10, which will cover lane rental and shoes. Feel free to bring extra money for food!
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. Learn more and register here.
FOR Project: Backpack Drive
You can be FOR Hickman Mills South Middle School students by grabbing a backpack on Sunday, July 13, or Sunday, July 20, in the lobbies. Shop for school supplies (list provided) and return the filled backpack on Sunday, July 27.
UPDATE: All the backpacks have been picked up! We still have school supply lists available. Feel free to take a list with you and bring back supplies on Sunday, July 27! Thank you for your generosity.
Questions? Email Missions Coordinator, Pam Reilly.
Sip & Play
Sips Coffee at The Summit Church is hosting a pop-up Play Cafe for little ones, ages 0-4. Sip & Play is a get-together space for parents to sip on some lattes while kids play. Bring a friend or come meet other adults who are in the same stage of life.
Spots are limited, so you'll need to sign up online in advance for a 1-hour slot. We've got tons of fun stuff planned inside and outside on the patio – chalk, bubbles, and loads of toys. Adult supervision is required, and the coffee shop will be open to purchase lattes, donuts, and kid-friendly snacks!
Register today!
Summer Pop Ups
This summer is going to be great at The Summit! Come each Sunday for something fun. If you’ve been working up the courage to invite someone new to church, this is the month to do it. Invite them to one of our fun pop-up Sundays listed below:
June 22 - Mini Market 💐
June 29 - Specialty Pastries at Sips 🥐
July 6 - Mint Lemonade 🍋
July 20 - Yard Games & Gatorade 🏓
July 27 - Popcorn 🍿
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. At this meeting, we’ll discuss faith and participate in a faith activity. We’ll talk together, pray together, hear from our women’s ministry team, and do a devotional together!
This month, we’re collecting items for Flourish Furniture Bank and will assemble kits during our time together. Here are the items needed for the kits: pitchers, hot pads/new dish towels, a full set of measuring cups or spoons, can openers, peelers, rubber scrapers, spatulas and large mixing spoons. Register with the link below!
FOR Project: Juneteenth at The Hope Center
Help bring The Hope Center's Juneteenth Celebration to life! There are several ways to get involved, from helping with event set-up, to supporting various activities during the celebration or assisting with clean-up once the festivities conclude. Register to help with the link below!
10 Minute Party on the Patio
New here, or just curious to connect? Stick around for our 10-minute Party on the Patio after the 9am and 10:30am services. This is your chance to say hello, ask anything on your mind, discover more about our church, and even take home a party favor. We can't wait to welcome you!