Our History + Mission
City on a Hill’s mission is to be the community that inspires and forms the young adult generation to be saints!
The metro-wide young adult community gathers together in secular spaces around the city, from Kansas City’s most famous brewery to local hiking trails.
City on a Hill offers
Outreach and community driven by committed young adults
Formation in lay holiness and apostolate
City on a Hill was founded in 2006, as a ministry of the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph. The community grew organically for 15 years, before branching off as an independent, lay apostolate in 2021. City on a Hill's new status as a nonprofit allows the community to better embody its existing charism: to empower young adults to live as lay apostles in the midst of the world.
We are honored to be welcomed and supported by Archbishop Naumann (Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas) and Bishop Johnston (Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph). Stay tuned--City on a Hill is planning to expand to more cities in the near future!
Our Patron Saints
Venerable Chiara Corbella Petrillo
21st Century Witness to Love
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Feast Day: July 4
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Feast Day: August 28
Saint John Paul The Great
Feast Day: October 22
Testimonials
“From our earliest days in Kansas City, City on a Hill has been an integral part of our life: allowing us to grow in our faith, meet friends who share the same zeal for Christ, as well as bring us together.
— Sam, Adrienne & Gianna Volkmer
“We give to City on a Hill in thanksgiving for all that City on a Hill has given to us: many true Christ centered friendships, good prayer habits, a desire for service, years of fun, and our own personal vocations (we met through involvement in City on a Hill).”
— John, Alexi & Elizabeth Heilman