Adults

When we deepen our friendships, we deepen our faith. One of our priorities is helping people connect with each other in significant ways. Village Church has small groups, events, and classes for every stage of life.

Interested in More Info on Groups

One of our priorities is helping people connect:

  • Small Groups focus on friendship, prayer, and bible study and entail a longer term investment. Some groups also find ways to serve together.
     
  • Classes/Studies focus for a shorter season (4-12 weeks) on a specific topic (financial health, marriage enrichment, spiritual growth, biblical archaeology, etc.)
     
  • Special Interest groups range in length and subject matter.  Some are activity-driven and seasonal, some address a stage of life, some focus on a special cause (Hiking, Writing, Aviation, Caring for aging parents, etc.)

Groups is a great place to start!

Click on any of the expandable links below for more ways to get connected at Village Church.

 

 

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    Men

    Paul Alleman
    Coordinator, x193

    Meg Fitzpatrick
    Assistant, x203

    It’s important for men to connect with and challenge one other in life, family, and ministry.  These days manhood is defined in confusing ways, but God's Word offers clarity and direction, and discovering that in community is our goal with men. Together we'll build each other up, have real conversations about the things that really matter, and strengthen each other to become the men God has created us to be.

    Weekly Study Groups

    • Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30am, Room 207
    • Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30am, Gojo's Restaurant (Waukegan)
    • Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Room 101
    • Thursday, 6:30-8pm, Room 102
    • Saturdays, 7-8:30am, Room 102

    Come study God's word with other men. Bring your Bible, a notebook, and a pen. No need to register, just show up.

    Visit the Events page for more opportunities for men.

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    Women

    Emily Schmidt
    Coordinator, x192

    Meg Fitzpatrick
    Assistant, x203

     

    Women are pulled in many different directions these days. There are internal and external expectations that weary our hearts, minds, and bodies. Whether you are a full-time employee, full-time at home, or looking for your next life step, your hours are full. So wherever you find yourself, we want to come alongside and encourage you in your relationship with Jesus and others.

    Steadfast Love

    There are times when worship overflows effortlessly from a heart full of gratitude and praise. And there are times when God seems far and we feel we have nothing to offer. Throughout it all, God shows us His steadfast love.

    Psalm 107 is a call to worship. It reminds us that each season of life is an opportunity to reveal the anchor of our souls. In this 7-session Bible study, learn to face both storms and deserts with courage and trust in Jesus, and discover how tests in our journeys of faith reveal the true condition of our hearts. For there is no fear for the one who fears the Lord, the one whose soul is anchored in His steadfast love.

     

    Why Do you Believe That?

    • Wednesdays
    • 9:30-11:30am in Room 104

    A 7-Session Study by Mary Jo Sharp. How confident do you feel in talking about matters of faith? Do you wish you could express your beliefs with more effectiveness? Join Mary Jo in a practical seven-session study and gain understanding and skill to share Jesus effectively with others, and you'll better understand your own faith. Answer your doubts, build your confidence, and start changing lives.

    Ephesians

    Register

    Study Scripture with N.T. Wright! Have you noticed how sometimes you have a story in the back of your mind that keeps coming up, even when you're talking about something else? In Ephesians, throughout its worship, prayers and instructions for living, Paul can't contain his joy and amazement at the larger story of God's plan to save us in Jesus the Messiah. These eleven studies from N.T. Wright will help us see the significance of our role in God's grand narrative, and encourage us to live more fully as people who are lavishly loved by God.

    1 Corinthians

    • Fridays
    • 10am-noon in Room 208

    Register

    Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. We have to choose one or the other; we can't do both. The Christians in Corinth tried to live the Christian life in a worldly way. Paul wrote the letter of 1 Corinthians to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus.

    In this 12-part series, author and speaker Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul's words to the conflicted church. We'll see how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.

    MOMS - Making Our Mothering Significant

    • Tuesdays, September-May
    • Morning: 9-11:30am
    • Evening: 6:45-8:30pm

    Click to get more info!

    Visit the Events Page for more opportunities for women.

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    Marriage

    Brandon Smith
    Pastor, x181

     

    Marriage is an adventure. All you need is love, right? Village Church believes that God desires much more for our most significant earthly relationship than we can ever imagine for ourselves. He desires for us to grow in Christ-likeness. For these reasons, we offer a marriage ministry that includes various opportunities for both engaged and married couples to grow. We do it in healthy, challenging and enjoyable communities where real connection can be experienced.

    Visit the Events Page for more opportunities for couples.

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    Singles

    Brandon Smith
    Pastor, x181

     

    Meta & Momentum

    Meta - college-age singles

    • Sunday, 7-9pm, various locations

    Visit the Meta Facebook page for more info.

    Momentum - singles, all ages

    • Sunday, 10:45am, Room 104

    Each group is committed to helping single adults grow in their relationship with Jesus, connect with one another, serve in the church, and reach our community. In addition to the weekly group meetings, check out the Meta and Momentum events below.

    Visit the Events Page for more opportunities for singles.

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    Adults w/ Special Needs

    Brandon Smith
    Pastor, x181

     

    • Sundays, 9am, Room 106

    THRIVE! is a ministry specially designed for teens and young adults with special needs. To meet this vision, the THRIVE! team will:

    • Share God’s truth of salvation through Jesus in developmentally-appropriate biblical teaching
       
    • Facilitate learning and participation with hands-on individualized activities
       
    • Create a safe place to engage in times of sharing and prayer
       
    • Encourage the development of a personal relationship with Jesus
       
    • Develop opportunities to connect outside the Sunday morning class
       
    • Provide service opportunities to promote inclusion within the body of Christ at Village Church

    In his word God affirms the value of every human being regardless of ability. We were “knit together in my mother’s womb...fearfully and wonderfully made,” and he has “plans...to give you hope and a future” (Psalm 139:13-14; Jeremiah 29:11). At Village Church we desire to develop individuals with developmental limitations to GROW, CONNECT, SERVE, and REACH their generation for Christ.