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A Note From Steve
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
“Big Stairs” and new Promiseland check-in open this weekend
This weekend, June 8/9, marked the opening of the “Big Stairs,” a new, giant staircase that leads to the third floor from the Atrium at Willow Creek’s South Barrington campus. And with the opening comes an improved check-in flow for Promiseland students in grades 2–5.
Last chance to register for Collide 2019: June 16
Parents! Elevate’s summer camp for students in grades 6–8 is a fantastic place for your son or daughter to deepen friendships—with their friends and leaders, and with God. Spots still available. Register now! Collide: June 28–30 Registration closes at midnight, June 16.
Elder Update: June 7, 2019
An Update from the Willow Creek Elder Board
Register for the Global Leadership Summit
August 8-9, 2019 | Global Leadership Network has offered special pricing for Willow Creek attendees to attend The Global Leadership Summit.
Baptism Weekend - June 22/23
If you’re ready to make your faith public, attend a short informational meeting to discover if Baptism is your best next step.
A Note From Steve
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Get ready for Summer Fest 2019!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
7 Ways To Maximize Your Vacation While Minimizing Expenses
A Note From Steve
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Students say goodbye to one community and hello to a new group of friends
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
Elder Update: May 24, 2019
An Update from the Willow Creek Elder Board
A Note From Steve
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Summer Alpha
Alpha's a series of nine interactive evenings designed for anyone who's curious about faith or the big-picture questions of life.
Natalia's Story
During May, we celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander month, and we will have an opportunity to Learn from a few members of our family. I invite you to Listen, Learn, Love, and allow these compelling stories to shape your perspective as our hearts grow togethe
My Faith Story
During May, we celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander month, and we will have an opportunity to Learn from a few members of our family. I invite you to Listen, Learn, Love, and allow these compelling stories to shape your perspective as our hearts grow togethe
Summer Fest: June 8 & 9
It's a weekend party packed with games, carnival rides, food, and activities for all ages at Willow Creek Community Church. Enjoy carnival rides, jump around in an inflatable, devour delicious bites from some of the area's best food trucks, or relax and take in a movie on our giant screen.
Is borrowing money really a big deal?
A Note From Steve
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
One Big Happy
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Elder Update: Governance Review
An Update from the Willow Creek Elder Board
One Big Happy...?!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
One Big Happy...?!
This May and June, we'll dive into One Big Happy, a teaching series that unpacks the challenges facing our families and relationships today.
Could you use a good laugh?
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
April 28: Michael Jr. In the Moment Tour
April 26: Casting Crowns Only Jesus Tour
Picking a Financial Advisor
Holy Week
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Elder Update: April 17, 2019
An Update from the Willow Creek Elder Board
Easter: A Way Home
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
Give to COH 2019
Celebration of Hope is Willow Creek’s annual global compassion campaign that seeks to bring awareness, engagement, and change through partnerships with churches across the world. Click here to discover ways you can go, grow, and give this Celebration of Hope!
Give Weekend
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Shake the World
In my recent trip to India I discovered a new generation of leaders challenging the norms and changing the world around them with hope, love and a little support from friends around the world.
GroupLaunch: Find Your Community
The Final Week of COH!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
A Passion to Rescue
Learn how one woman used her past to fuel a passion to rescue women and children—and be inspired by how God can use you!
Grow Weekend
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
To Be A Steward
Flavors from Cambodia: Green Curry
Discover a recipe for authentic green curry that awakens the senses to the Cambodian lifestyle.
Unforgettable Butter Chicken
From India to America, the flavors of butter chicken carry a taste of home for many.
Celebrating Salvadorean History
Learn about El Salvador and make traditional pupusas!
The Tradition of Tabbouleh
Learn how one woman discovered the joy of making tabouleh—and get a recipe to make your own!
Ways to Grow this COH
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
12 Ways you can “GO” serve your community this COH
Discover simple and easy ways to serve this Celebration of Hope
Celebration of Hope: Time to Go Out!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
Celebrate Easter at Willow Creek!
We invite you to join us for Easter at Willow Creek at one of eight locations across Chicagoland! We offer services on April 20/21—and we stream live and on demand on WillowCreek.TV. We can't wait to celebrate with you and your family!
Celebration of Hope: Two Weeks Away!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
Willow Creek App
Download the new Willow Creek App today—and stay up-to-date on what's happening at your Willow Creek campus. Available in the Apple Store and on GooglePlay.
Death & Taxes
Unlike death, taxes are not conquered, they're owed! Discover tips for saving here.
This Week: The Job Fair
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
New Math!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
Elder Update: March 2 & 3, 2019
An Update from the Willow Creek Elder Board during Weekend Services
Elder Update & the Conclusion of Journey
A weekly update from Steve Gillen
Elder Update: IAG Report
Click here to read a letter from the Willow Creek Elder Board and the IAG report.
I Dare You to “Dads Camp”
Elder Update: February 28, 2019
An Update from the Willow Creek Elder Board
A Special Friends Journey Through John
Hear how the Journey through John is being lived out in our Special Friends ministry
Coming up this March!
A Weekly Update from Willow Creek
It’s Never Too Far: A Journey towards New Friendships!
Learn how one Journey group began online and cultivated transforming relationships—with each other and with God!