EVENTS

10:00am
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9

For the next 6 weeks we will be gathering at 10am to worship together in ONE service on Sundays. Village Kids will meet at 10am. Everyone is welcome…we’ll see you Sunday!

Collection dates:
July 19 & 26 and August 2 

This project supports 1st & 2nd year teachers in Gurnee and surrounding communities. Drop off donations at church on July 19, 26, or August 2 (bins located in the lobby). Teachers will come and “shop” on Saturday, August 15 for supplies they need to help them and their students.

Items can be ordered from Target or Amazon and delivered to church. Click below for links.

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

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.

Sunday, July 26
9:00am in Room 104 

Are you a follower of Jesus but have never been baptized? Baptism is an important step of publicly identifying with Jesus and we'd love to talk with you about getting baptized. Sign up for our baptism class on Realm. We'll cover what baptism is, why it's important, and next steps for getting baptized at a service this August! Questions? Contact Spencer (spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org or x182).

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).

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: 
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, July 29 + August 5, 12
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).

Friday, August 7
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. Register on Realm if you plan to attend and if you are in need of childcare.

Speaker: John Kim
Topic: Topic: From Consumers to Family
What expectations do we bring with us when we walk through the church doors?

In a culture that trains us to search endlessly until we find the right fit, church can easily become another place we expect to meet our needs, serve our preferences, and fit our season of life. Join Pastor John Kim as we explore what it means to belong to a healthy biblical church family. We’ll consider who we were, what God has brought us into, and how Christ keeps us together when life in the family of God becomes difficult. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from church, struggled to find your place, or wondered how the gospel turns strangers into family and keeps us together by grace, this conversation is for you.

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

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 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.​​​​

Saturday, August 15
4:00-7:00pm
$7/person
Village fire pit

Guys of all ages are invited to enjoy a meal from MISSION BBQ around the fire. Whether you're new to our church or have been here for years, this is a great opportunity to connect with other men. Register online so we have plenty of food. Bring a lawn chair and lawn games (if ya got ‘em), and we’ll put out our baggo boards. Questions? Contact Joe (joe.pitt@vcgurnee.org) or call the church office.

Sunday, August 16
10:00am (one service) 
Village Church backyard 

Mark your calendars for our final Village on the Lawn outdoor service for this summer. Bring your family and friends to worship together and celebrate baptisms. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

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.

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).

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