EVENTS

Sunday, August 23
5:00pm in Auditorium

Everyone is encouraged to come to our August member meeting. Register on Realm if childcare is needed.

Key agenda items to be covered:

• Leadership: Honor prior and elect new leaders

• Finances: Approve the proposed budget for FY2027

• New Members

• Ministry Vision Casting: Hear what leadership has discerned collectively

• Assessment + Renew Updates

• Open House: Time to connect, talk with leaders and enjoy some refreshments

On Wednesday nights, we are Village Church FOR Gurnee!

We want to equip you to be God’s strategy to reach Lake County and beyond. Consider attending a class/group or volunteer to serve.

Why are we doing this? It’s simple, God loves our community – so we do too!

Click on the link below to see what’s coming and to register.

GriefShare has friendly, caring groups for people going through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

Click below for more info or to register for upcoming Loss of Spouse and GriefShare groups.

If you are a homeschooling family in need of a Christ-centered, strong community of like-minded people, join us at HomeGrown, a co-op at Village Church. We meet Monday afternoons, September through May.

If you would like more information or have questions, email us:
homegrown@vcgurnee.org

Sunday, August 30
4:00-6:00pm in Room 101

Join us August 30 for a Parent Equip Night! Parents are encouraged to attend. You will get to see what Sunday nights are all about; crazy games, a Bible lesson, small groups, and more! You'll also get to hear about our 2026-2027 theme -  Community, hear from a guest speaker, and get answers to your questions!

Wednesday, September 2
6:30-8:00pm
Meet in lobby

LET’S COME TOGETHER AS A CHURCH FAMILY TO PRAY! 

Join us for an All Church Prayer Walk as we seek God’s presence, protection, and purpose. Together, we will walk the grounds of our church—praying over the building, classrooms, worship spaces, parking area, outdoor activity spaces, ministries, and our neighbors. We will ask God to continue to use this place as a beacon of hope, a house of worship, and a place where lives are transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you are young or old, new to prayer or experienced in it, everyone is welcome. This is a meaningful opportunity to unite as a church family, dedicate our space to the Lord, and lift up all that God will do at Village and into the community.

Sundays @ 10:45am
Room 106

Thrive is a community friendship group for adults with and without intellectual disabilities. We meet in room 106 during the 10:45am service. This group is for those in high school and beyond. We learn the Bible together and equip our friends to use their gifts to serve Jesus and know him more deeply.

Questions? Contact Diane (diane.durkin@vcgurnee.org or x188).

Wednesdays, beginning September 30
6:30-8:00pm 
Kids 4 years - 5th grade 
60/family max 

Registration is now open for our midweek kids program, Kids JAM! We’re praying that this time helps kids discover the JOY of following Jesus together AND live with a MISSION mindset - overflowing from knowing him into every place God calls them. Register on Realm. If you have questions or would like to sign up to serve in Kids JAM, contact Yoorah (yoorah.cho@vcgurnee.org or x186).

Thursday, September 17 
6:30-8:30pm at Village Church 

Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate all God is doing through India Rural Evangelical Fellowship (IREF) and its ministry partners. Dinner tickets are complimentary with an invitation to give generously during the event. Sign up online.

Questions? Contact Brandon (brandon.smith@vcgurnee.org or x181). What’s IREF? Click here for more info.

Thrive Live is our community group for those age 22 and beyond. We meet every 3rd Friday of the month to develop friendships, play games, have fun, eat food, and take time to worship together + have a devotional. Each month features a different themed event!

Interested in knowing more?
Contact Carissa Erickson with your questions or to join our group - carissa@ylchicago.com

2nd Saturdays
8:00am-4:00pm in the Gym 

Bring your sewing projects and other crafts, and work on your projects while building friendships! We will meet in the church gym on the second Saturday. Come when you can, leave when you must. This is open to people in the church and the community, so bring a friend!

Questions? Contact Brandon (brandon.smith@vcgurnee.org or x181).