Fellowship

The members of our church believe that fun and fellowship are critical elements to building relationships within the church. Highlighted below are many of the events held throughout the year which offer social opportunities to members of all ages.

At various times during the year we charter a bus into Chicago or go to a local theater to enjoy a show and then return for appetizers at a member’s home or a local restaurant. Check with the church for a current schedule.

Summer -- Held at a nearby golf course followed by a picnic in a nearby park.

These are great events with food, fun and fellowship for all.

Using our fellowship hall, these opportunities provide fun times, exercise and fellowship.

Winter, spring and autumn -- Casual dinners held in our homes. Dine three times in a year with a different group each time.

Winter -- Appetizers in one home, dinner in another and dessert at yet a third home. An absolutely wonderful evening.

Every Sunday between our worship services -- Weekly opportunity for coffee, juice, donuts and conversation!

These summer trips are intended for biking individuals and families. Anyone high school age or above may come as an individual. Younger persons may come with their families. 

Spring -- An event for everyone to enjoy. Good food and fellowship welcome the many pleasantries of spring.

Autumn, winter and spring -- To further enhance the work of the Church we hold rummage sales, receptions and luncheons. We sponsor an annual women's retreat in the autumn. Meets the first Wednesday of each month from September through June at 9:00 am.

Members meet the third Monday of each month at 8:30 am for fellowship and to perform tasks of repair and maintenance around the church building. The Garden Angels are members and friends who help weed, plant, water, and do maintenance of the grounds.

This group of “young at heart” single women meet regularly with the senior pastor for brunch. There is always good fellowship and conversation.

An annual women’s retreat gives the women of the church an opportunity to grow in their faith with lots of fun, food and fellowship. The last few years we have held the retreat at Aurora University’s George Williams Campus on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

An annual men’s retreat is held at George Williams Camp, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The men have an opportunity to grow in faith with lots of fun, food and fellowship.

Church family camp is a unique opportunity for the entire family to share in fellowship with other members of our church family. This yearly event began for our congregation in the summer of 1998 at the La Foret Retreat and Conference Center located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Daily excursions and fellowship opportunities fill this fun-packed week. Family camp is held annually in various locations within the United States. In August, 2002, Family Camp was held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, W. Virginia. In 2003 Family Camp was held at Geneva Point Center in New Hampshire July 20-25. In 2004 Family Camp is in Blowing Rock North Carolina from Aug. 1-7. In 2005 it was again at La Foret in Colorado from August 7-13.  2007 found our families in Door County, Wisconsin. A great activity for all ages.

There are many more activities for all ages. Please check with the church office 630-584-0929 for current information.