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  • May 25/26

    Senior Pastor Bill Hybels and Director of Evangelism Steve Carter team up for the Risk series.

    This week, Steve explores how to live with intentionality—and the expectation that God is at work in your life.

  • May 29

    New Testament Professor Dr. Gary Burge continues our study of the book of Acts. Childcare and other classes and workshops are also available.

    7 p.m., Lakeside Auditorium

    Learn more
  • Care Center Dedication Weekend

    Join us at any weekend service, June 1 and 2, as we dedicate the new Care Center building for God's purposes in our community. And check out the Care Center Open House Party as we celebrate together what God has done through our church's investments of labor, finances, and prayer.

    Open House Party times:

    After the 5: 30 p.m. Satruday and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services
    Before the 9 a.m. Sunday service (8–9 a.m.)

    Learn more about the Care Center at willowcreekcarecenter.org.

  • Summer Serve

    Help give our regular Promiseland and Elevate volunteers a break—and let our kids know how valuable they are to our church—by hanging out with a group of kids for three hours one weekend this summer. Sign up

  • Wanted: 150 acoustic guitar-playing guys

    Worship Leader Matt Lundgren is looking for 150 guys who play acoustic guitar for a special project. All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced. (You only need to know how to play four chords).

    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you're interested, and he'll fill you in on his crazy idea.

  • Rib Wars | June 15

    Bring your grill skills (and a team of fellow grillers) to DadFest on June 15 of Father’s Day weekend for the second annual Rib Wars grilling competition. Sweet Baby Ray will be here to encourage participants and prizes will be awarded. Sign up here or through your section leader. Registration closes soon! Learn more

  • DadFest | June 15/16

    Senior Pastor Bill Hybels welcomes comedian Michael Jr. and delivers a message of inspiration, challenge, and encouragement to dads this Father's Day weekend. Special appearance by American Chopper’s Paul Teutel, Jr.

    After service: Celebrate at DadFest with food, music, family activities, and the Rib Wars grilling competition on Saturday.

    Learn more

  • Quarterly Updates

    Get a quarterly update of all God is doing at Willow's campuses through your faithful and generous giving. You may also fill out a request form online and receive your current Contribution Statement by email or USPS. Learn more

  • Elder Candidates Announced

    Members of Willow Creek may affirm three new candidates for the role of Elder: Doreen Howard, Mike LaMonica, and Kim Simios. According to Willow’s by-laws, members have 30 days to express any concerns to these individuals. If you have a concern, please contact the candidate directly by May 26. Learn more

Campus Information

Weekend Services
5:30 p.m., Saturdays
9 and 11:15 a.m., Sundays
Midweek Service
7 p.m., Wednesdays
67 E. Algonquin Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 765-5000
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DadFest 2013

Senior Pastor Bill Hybels welcomes comedian Michael Jr. and delivers a message of inspiration, challenge, and encouragement to dads this Father's Day weekend. Special appearance by American Chopper’s Paul Teutel, Jr.

After service: Celebrate at DadFest with food, music, family activities, and the Rib Wars grilling competition on Saturday.

Learn more

May We Risk

Join with God: Watch for places you can partner with God in the restoration and renewal of all things.

Take a risk: Step out of your comfort zone when you see a chance to partner with God in someone’s life.

Capture and share: Take a photo of the place where the Holy Spirit is calling you to risk and share it via Instagram or Twitter: #MayWeRisk.

Learn more

Latest Message


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Part 1
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Director of Evangelism Steve Carter

Director of Evangelism Steve Carter explores how God’s story is our story too—and how to see where His story intersects ours.