Willow South Barrington offers workshops and classes to help you grow in your relationships—with God, with others, and even with yourself. Dive deeper into your faith, find support through difficult seasons, or grow in practical skills like stewarding your finances or doing relationships better.
Wednesday Night Classes
ALPHA | EXPLORE THE BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY7 P.M. | SEPT 20-NOV 15
Anyone curious about faith or Christianity can explore both at Alpha, a series of classes offering dinner, a brief talk, and casual conversations around tables. Share your thoughts and ask your hardest questions.
Register here.
DISCOVER YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
7:30 P.M. | SEPTEMBER 20
Discover your spiritual gifts, and how you can make a difference in our church, community, and world. Learn more here.
KNOWING GOD | RESPONDING TO THE GREATEST INVITATION OF ALL TIME
7:30 P.M. | SEPT 27, OCT 11, NOV 8, DEC 13
Come to know God more personally by learning more about who God is and the life He invites you into.
Register here.
THE MARRIAGE COURSE
7 P.M.| SEPT 27–NOV 8
This video-based workshop helps you and your spouse turn an ordinary marriage into a one through practical skills bathed in Christian principles. Register here.
WORKING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
7:30 P.M. | ONGOING
Gather with other working women to study God’s word and learn how to apply it in your life and work. Learn more here.
JOB-SEEKER INTENSIVES
7:30 P.M. | SEPT 6-OCT 18
Master the elements of a successful job search and hear from human-resource professionals on current best practices for finding a job that fits your skills and interests. Register here.
COMPUTER SKILLS
7:30 P.M. SEPT 27-OCT 18
Skilled instructors help you enhance your proficiencies in keyboard basics, Word, and Excel, making you more marketable in the workplace. Register here.
COLORBLINDNESS VS. COLOR CONSCIOUSNESS | A WILLOW MOSAIC WORKSHOP
7:30 P.M. | SEPT 13
In our multiracial communities, workplaces, and social spaces, why is it important to know the difference between colorblindness and color consciousness? Explore how grasping the difference can contribute to love better and understand our differences and commonalities. Learn more here.
Hope & Healing Workshops
RECOVER | REDEEM YOUR PAST.
RECLAIM YOUR FUTURE.
7:30 P.M. | ONGOING
The powerful teaching and
confidential small groups in Willow’s
recovery program help you move
toward healing, healthy
relationships, and sobriety. Learn more here.
REBUILD | FINDING
LIFE AFTER LOSS
7 P.M. | SEPT 13-NOV 8
Find comfort, hope, and practical
tools to help you grieve a significant
loss—such as the death of a loved
one, divorce, stillbirth, infertility,
or miscarriage. Learn more here.
CHILD GRIEF SUPPORT
7:30 P.M. SEPT 13-NOV 8
This workshop helps children
(kindergarten–grade 5) process the
death of a loved one while their
parents attend REBUILD. Learn more here.
RELATE: NAVIGATING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
Attend a one-day REBUILD workshop and learn key principles to navigating difficult conversations with kindness, confidence, and peace. Register here.
Financial Workshops
FINANCIAL
PEACE UNIVERSITY
7 P.M. TUES | SEPT 12–NOV 7
Financial Peace University provides
biblically-based, common-sense
education and empowerment that
gives hope to everyone—from the
financially secure to the financially
distressed. Cost is $95 per
household. Register here.
COLLEGE PLANNING 101
7 P.M. | SEPT 18
If you or your family has started
thinking about how to plan for
college, come learn some practical
steps to take to avoid student loans. Register here.
BUDGETING MADE EASY
7 P.M. | SEPT 11
Do you ever feel overwhelmed
with your finances? Not sure how
to keep track of your monthly bills?
Join us and learn how to quickly
pay off debt, prioritize bills, and
track expenses. Register here.
Click here to learn more about Willow Creek's Stewardship ministry.
Women's Daytime Classes
Women’s Daytime Classes offer large-group teaching and small-group discussion on a range of Bible, parenting, and topical issues for women of all ages and stages of spiritual growth. Classes are held on various weekdays from 9:30–11:30 a.m., beginning the week of September 12. Note: Childcare is available for a nominal fee via pre-registration. View all classes here.
Upcoming Classes & Workshops at South Barrington
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Navigating Difficult Conversations - A one-day RELATE experience
September 23 @ 9:00 AM
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KidsCare4Classes Fall 2017
September 26 @ 9:15 AM
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Beginnings: 1 & 2 Corinthians | Tuesdays, Fall 2017
September 26 @ 9:30 AM
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Life as Mom | Tuesdays, Fall 2017
September 26 @ 9:30 AM
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RESTART - Thriving in Your New Life
September 26 @ 6:00 PM
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KidsCare4Classes Fall 2017
September 27 @ 9:15 AM
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Nehemiah: Putting the Pieces Together | Wednesdays, Fall 2017
September 27 @ 9:30 AM
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HIRE-WAYS - Helping Individuals Return to Employment
September 27 @ 5:00 PM
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Child Grief Support Fall 2017
September 27 @ 7:00 PM
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The Marriage Course - Fall 2017
September 27 @ 7:00 PM