EVENTS

Friday, June 26
6:00-8:30pm in Gym
High school and older

Ladies, we are kicking off summer with Flamingo Bunco! Come have fun and flamingle with other ladies. Feel free to dress for the event in your favorite pink or tropical wear. Register on Realm and let us know what appetizer or dessert you plan to bring…we will provide some flamazing beverages. Who are you going to invite? 

Questions? Contact Melissa (melissa.panganiban@vcgurnee.org or x193).

Friday, July 10
6:30-8:00pm in 101

A great night out where we hear from a speaker on how theology intersects with culture and have an opportunity to follow up with questions, all while enjoying tasty desserts & beverages in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Childcare is provided. We ask that you register on Realm for the event and childcare (if needed).

Speaker: Spencer Smith
Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray
Have you ever felt like giving up on prayer? Is God listening or has he already made up his mind? Has there been a moment where you wonder what to pray or how to pray? Do you desire to have a more vibrant prayer life with God? Attend First Fridays on July 10 where we will look at Jesus' teaching on prayer and how modern psychology reveals that how children learn to speak is how we, as disciples, learn to speak/pray to God.

Friday, July 10
9:00pm-midnight
Meet by fire pit
$5/student

School is almost out! All middle schoolers are invited to a lock in (entering 6th grade is also welcome)! We will start with a bonfire, play a mystery game inside, eat walking tacos, and more! As always, invite your friends. Register on Realm. Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

Saturday, July 25 
5:00-9:00pm
Village firepit + green space

Mark your calendars! We will provide the green space, playground, roaring fire, s’mores materials, water, and tunes. You can just show up; no need to register. Possible things to bring: a lawn chair/blanket, snacks/dinner, kids if ya got ‘em, outdoor games, an eagerness to be in community. This event is open to anyone currently in, or looking to join, a Village Church small group. Our hope for this evening is to get to know each other better, share some laughs + stories, and run around or sit + chill with friends, old and new.

Questions? Contact Joe (joe.pitt@vcgurnee.org) or the church office.

Select Thursdays
9:30-11:30am

Come play with other families each Thursday morning through the summer! This is for any parent, grandparent, or caregiver with kids of any age. Check out the webpage for updated info including cancellation for weather.

Upcoming dates: 
June 18 - Hastings Lake, Lake Villa 
June 25 - Hero Park, Round Lake 
July 9 - Betty Russell Park, Gurnee
July 16 - Bowen Park, Waukegan
July 23 - Kids Castle, Vernon Hills
July 30 - Millennium Park, Lindenhurst
August 6 - Warren Township Park,
Gurnee
August 13 - Tree House Community
Playground, Northbridge
Church Antioch

Wednesdays, June 17, 24 
9:00-10:30am 
Chick-Fil-A in Gurnee 

High school students only! Join Pastor Spencer at the Gurnee Chick-Fil-A for some tasty biscuits and dig into God’s word together. Bring money for food. Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

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! Some of our past events include:

Friendsgiving
St. Patrick’s Day party
Bingo night
Uno night
Campfire night
Tenzi night
Christmas party

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

Sunday, July 26
Cosentino home
- (1360 Crest Rd, Libertyville)
Middle School: 4:00-6:00pm
High School: 6:00-8:00pm

 Join us for some fun at a pool party! There will be games, we’ll be grilling out, enjoying the summer sunshine, and kicking it to some tunes! The party is at the Cosentino home (1360 Crest Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048). Students need to meet there or be dropped off + picked up. No cost, but register online so we have plenty of food! Register on Realm.

Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

Join us for some summer fun! Each week of camp will be filled with games, indoor + outdoor activities, water play, and lots of fun! Pre-literacy activities will be incorporated through fun and engaging activities. Snacks will be provided. 

ELV camp is offered for children age 2 years through entering kindergarten and will be held from 9am - noon on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the following weeks:
Week 1: 6/22, 6/23, 6/24 
Week 2: 7/6, 7/7, 7/8
Week 3: 7/20, 7/21, 7/22
Week 4: 8/10, 8/11, 8/12

We attempt to place children with students and/or staff from their current or future classroom, depending on enrollment. Space is limited. The camp cost is $100 per week, and families can choose any or all of the weeks.​​​​

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).

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).

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