What people are saying…

Tim Scott,

United States Senator

“Dear Friends,
It is my great pleasure and privilege to congratulate Rising Sun Church of Christ on your 170th Anniversary. 
To all the members of the congregation and the many guests who have joined to mark this special occasion, I extend my hope for a spirit-filled celebration; one that will be pleasing in the eye of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
God is Great and He is doing great things at Rising Sun Church of Christ. Your tireless work in the community is much appreciated, and this milestone is a testament to your faith and dedication. Your efforts serve as an example for all those you meet each day.
Please accept my best wishes and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.”

Executive Director Becca Squires,

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

“Rising Sun Church of Christ,
As the church marks its 170th anniversary, we celebrate not only a rich history but also the enduring faith and community spirit that have been the cornerstone of this sacred institution. This milestone is a testament to the church's unwavering commitment to spiritual growth and service, inspiring us to honor the past while forging a path of hope and unity for the future. 
Congratulations on this remarkable journey of 170 years of fellowship and grace!"

Mayor Sara Kurovski,

Pleasant Hill, Iowa

“All, 
On behalf of the City of Pleasant Hill, I want to congratulate Rising Sun Church as you celebrate 170 years in our community! This anniversary is a testament to your enduring presence and commitment to our city's spiritual and community life. 
Your unwavering dedication to community service and outreach has positively impacted our city. As you mark this impressive milestone, may you reflect on the rich history of your church with pride and look forward to a bright future.
Please accept my best wishes as you celebrate this significant anniversary.”

This event is FREE to attend!

What should you bring to the party?

  • Yourself!

  • Your friends & family

  • Lawn chairs

  • Money for t-shirts or food

Schedule of Events

Saturday:

  • 1:00PM Food trucks and ongoing/featured activities commence!

    See the map below for detailed schedule of activities.

    1:00-2:30PM Live Music: Trespassing

    3:30-5:00PM Live Music: Jeff Arrandale Band

    5:00PM Food trucks last call and wrap up activities

    6:00PM Comedy Show with John Branyan

    DUSK Fireworks to end the night!

Sunday:

  • 9:00AM Story Hour “what life was like through the decades“

    10:00AM Worship Service with guest speaker Randy Shivers

    11:45AM Good ole fashioned church potluck - bring a cold side or salad to share! Also, bring a homemade dessert for our silent auction. See page 7 for details on Sunday’s Basket Dinner.

This church was established July 2nd, 1854 in a small grove south of where we are currently located. They built a log cabin to meet in. The church was then moved to our current location in 1866, starting in a stucco church building which eventually gave way to the current building. We have been blessed to continue growing in our mission of building family legacies rooted in Christ’s Truth right here in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

We welcome you to share in our celebration this summer!

How You Can Help

Pray

Good weather, safety for those travelling long distances, good fellowship, and for His faithfulness to continue for many more generations!

Volunteer

If you’ve already signed up to serve, please check in at the RSCC Information tent that will be in the center of the West parking lot 30 minutes before your assigned shift. This allows enough time to find your station, get familiar with it, read over the game rules, etc. Remember, parking may take a bit, so please allow yourself enough time to get parked if you are not planning on being there the whole day.

Setup

We’ll begin setting everything up at 8:00am and plan to be wrapped up at 11:30am. You are welcome to eat a quick breakfast with us at 7:30am before we begin.

Teardown

Help outside to bring everything in and to get the gym ready for Sunday’s potluck. All hands on deck at 5:00pm!

Give

You can donate and lend many of the items we need to make this event happen! Reach out to us to see what we need (at this point, we primarily need watermelons and to borrow your old milk cans and a couple old-style games).