Community Groups

Come Experience Community

For the church to be the church, it must be a place of life-affirming community; where participants can know and be known, love and be loved, serve and be served, celebrate and be celebrated. At Willow North Shore, these values of community come alive in at least three smaller expressions of community which occur outside the Sunday morning worship experience: Small Groups, Table Groups, Women of Willow (Women’s Ministry), and 20/30 Somethings (Young Adults’ Ministry).

We know that once you visit Willow North Shore a few times, you may be ready to get connected. For help in discerning your next steps, contact Jon at (224) 512-1720 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Here are some general suggestions for next steps:

• Small Group

  Small groups are gatherings of 5-10 individuals who work through a book study, Bible study, or have time of fellowship together. Groups in the church are categorized by men, women, and mixed members or affinity (Women’s groups and 20/30-something’s). Small groups meet in the community and are great places to meet others and grow in relationships with other church members.
  
  See available Men's Group
  
  See available Women's Group
  
  See available Couples Groups and Mixed Groups (Singles & Couples)

• Table Group

  The easiest on-ramp for getting connected at Willow Creek North Shore is our Table Groups. Table Groups are midsized gatherings who usually meet once a month for food, fun, and great conversation. Tables are open to anyone who just wants to check things out. It’s open to parents with kids or babies, teens, singles, and adults of all ages and life experiences.
  
  See available Table Groups

• TNT (20's and 30's)

  Our 20/30 Something’s ministry is geared towards young adults who are looking for a place to connect with people in a similar stage of life.  We have small groups and monthly gatherings, which are open to everyone.  If you would like more information or would like to get involved please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  
  See available 20/30 Something Groups

• 40+ Singles Group

  The 40+ Singles group is a monthly event-based group for singles ages 40 and over. Contact Kim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Don Harkins at 773-447-4100 for more information.

• Women of Willow (WOW)

  Women of Willow exists to create an authentic community of women that seeks to encourage, support, and connect them to God and each other in their journey of faith. For more information, contact Judy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  "My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ" - Colossians 2:2