Using the Ordinary Time 2026 Journal

We invite you to go on a walk. This journal is made up of ten Speed of Love “walks.” If the speed of love is a three-mile-an-hour walking pace, then it seems fitting to try and embody that in the ways we can. Of course, we all have varying ability and varying capacity, so a long physical walk is not … Read More

The Speed of Love

Life moves at a torrid pace. I’ve heard people say, “the older you get the faster it goes.” Our calendars are full. Our commitments are demanding. Our world is weary. All because we’re after something, something good we think, better we hope… rest or joy or love? Maybe that’s what we’re after, love. Maybe the apostle Paul gave our heart’s … Read More

Student Ministry Summer Cookouts

Student Ministry Summer Cookouts Middle School and High School students (incoming and outgoing) are welcome to attend these summer cookouts on the Pillar lawn. Participate in lawn games, hang out with friends, new and old, and enjoy some food hot off of the grill. Join us on the following dates @ 6-7:30pm:  June 29 July 27 August 17

Pillar Kids Summer Park Playdates

Join us this summer for Pillar Kids Park Playdates! Families are invited to stop by the park to play, connect, and enjoy time together with other Pillar Kids families. We’ll have popsicles on hand to help everyone cool off and celebrate summer fun! Where: Sally Smoly Nature Playscape, 95 College Ave, Holland, MI 49423 Time: 9am-10:30am Dates: June 10 June … Read More

Art on Display- Blake Johnson

We are featuring a newly commissioned piece of art by Blake Johnson for the season of Lent. It is a vivid expression of footwashing, coming from our theme passage from John 13. In the Gathering Space there is also a water feature art display. You are invited to engage with these pieces of art during Lent as we consider Jesus’ … Read More

Global Lent Missional Offering and Project

Global Lent Missional Offering and Project:  Pillar Church’s Lent missional focus this year includes supporting the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in Jamaica. The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf exists to reach, teach and nurture the Deaf of Jamaica and has faithfully served children, youth and families for many years. This past October their Montego Bay campus was … Read More

Lent at Pillar: 2026

“The hour had come…” John’s Gospel tells the story of the redeeming work of Jesus Christ in the world, the light that shines in the darkness and no darkness can overcome it. The unfolding of that story gains traction with each interaction Jesus has along the way until the decisive moment when he chooses the self-emptying way of the cross. … Read More

Local Lent Missional Project

Local Lent Missional Project: This year Pillar Church’s Local Missional Project will focus on supporting a community-led effort serving individuals being released from the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin Michigan. Pillar will be coming alongside this initiative side by side with other West Michigan ministries and local pastoral networks to provide tangible care for people who are often released … Read More

High School Youth Group

A time and space designed for high school students grades 9-12 that includes games, grub and God! Youth Group meets weekly, on Sunday evenings, and will kick off for the fall on September 20. Please click HERE to get your student(s) registered. To view the full schedule, please see the Church Calendar in Church Center or contact Dillon, the Student … Read More