Help starts here.

You're not alone. We all experience seasons of challenge, difficulty, or sorrow. Whatever your circumstance, Willow offers resources that can help you do life better. 

 

What type of help do you need?

Practical or physical resources
Visit the Willow Creek Care Center for help with basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, health screenings, job training, ESL, and more. Learn more about how C.A.R.S. provides reliable transportation for those in need—or donate your car to help continue their work. Check out what each of our Willow locations offer here.

Relational or spiritual resources
Speak with a Response Pastor for spiritual questions, counselor referrals, help planning a memorial, next steps, or prayer. Explore workshops and resources that help you do life better: RECOVER, RELATE, RESTORE, REBUILD; support groups; Special Friends, and more.

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Classes & Workshops

Explore upcoming opportunities that can equip you to do life better.

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RESTART - Thriving in Your New Life September 19th 6:00 PM CST

Alpha Course September 19th 6:00 PM CST

Men's Recovery L.I.F.E. Group: Living in Freedom Everyday September 19th 7:00 PM CST

Men's 12–Step Group September 19th 7:00 PM CST

KidsCare4Classes Fall 2017 September 20th 9:00 AM CST

Nehemiah: Putting the Pieces Together | Wednesdays, Fall 2017 September 20th 9:00 AM CST

Huntley: Women's Workshop - "Listen to My Life" September 20th 9:00 AM CST

HIRE-WAYS - Helping Individuals Return to Employment September 20th 5:00 PM CST

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RESTORE: Reconnect your marriage
 Engage the areas of your marriage that sometimes leave you in the ditch. In this high-challenge workshop taught by therapists, pastors, and gifted facilitators, you can gain insight into your relationship so you can move toward a better future together.
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RECONCILE: Resolve conflict
 When relationships fracture and all efforts to reconcile seem fruitless, a third party can help facilitate healthy conversation and bridge the gaps formed by misunderstandings or disagreements. RECONCILE offers trained conciliators who use biblical principles to help those in conflict work toward resolving their differences through constructive dialogue.
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REBUILD: Find life after loss
 Find comfort, hope, and practical tools that can help you grieve and move toward healing after a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, stillbirth, infertility, or miscarriage.
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RECOVER: Do life better
 Take a bold step to address whatever holds you back or creates chaos in your world. RECOVER offers a safe, fun environment each week where you can learn, be heard, and find understanding through compelling large-group teaching and confidential small-group conversations.
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Prayer: Connect with God
 Members of Willow's prayer team stand ready to listen and pray with anyone who has a need--after weekend services in the Prayer Room (F252); after midweek services at the Lakeside stage; and through prayer requests submitted online.
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Funerals: Celebrate your loved one
 Willow Creek's funeral team offers officiants (pastors) who can help you plan your loved one's memorial or funeral, and who can lead the service in Willow Creek's Chapel or another area location.
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Willow Creek Care Center
 Get help with basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, health screenings, job training, ESL, and more.
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Finding hope in hard seasons

STORIES OF PAST WORKSHOP ATTENDERS
"The hurts piled up so deeply, I thought our marriage could never heal. But in RESTORE, we gained insight into some basic things that were tanking our relationship. Today we have tools. We have hope. We even have fun!"

"Miscarriages happen, right? I told myself I should just get over it. But I just couldn't shake my sadness. In REBUILD, I learned tools for helpful grieving so I could grieve my loss and take steps toward embracing life once again."

"I figured RECOVER was only for those with addictions. But I discovered it's for anyone ready to face whatever barriers hold them back--even if the barrier is how we relate to others. That was me. I'm finding my voice in this safe, authentic community."

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Locations

South Barrington

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Chicago

Crystal Lake

Huntley

North Shore

South Lake

Wheaton