Weekends at Willow

Welcome to Willow! We’re so excited to gather on Sundays—in person and online—for services, kids, and student programs. As always, you can check out a service on Willow Online, or plan a Sunday visit at one of our Chicagoland locations.

Coming UpEaster at Willow

Just like Jesus’ friends and followers, we often see glimpses of who Jesus is without understanding the fullness of His power or plans. This Easter, we want to unpack the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to show the power of hope in the midst of uncertainty or unanswered questions.

Note: Easter service times may be different than the normal Sunday service times listed below. Visit our Easter page to confirm times!

Big Feelings

Current SeriesBig Feelings

For better or worse, our feelings follow us, impacting the people and situations around us. No matter how hard you try to hide them, they’re present. The good news? Jesus and His followers also had big feelings! From joy to anger and everything in between, we can discover how to normalize our feelings, process them in healthy ways, and use them as a path to connect with God.

March 3
CONTAGIOUS JOY

Jesus performed dozens of miracles during His ministry, but what was the first? He turned water into wine at a wedding. And while this miracle met an immediate need for the wedding hosts, it also sparked contagious joy as His mother saw Him step into His calling, the servants saw the Messiah’s first miracle up close, and the guests experienced the finest wine of the day. Discover how God’s provision and your proximity to His movement can cause contagious joy!

March 10
A GOD WHO GRIEVES

Grief and sadness can leave us feeling alone or misunderstood. In the story of Lazarsus’ death and resurrection in John 11, Jesus shows us that He both understands our grief and can use it for a greater purpose. Instead of avoiding grief and sadness, maybe it can become a pathway for a deeper connection with God and others.

March 17
OVERCOMING SHAME

Our sin separates us from God, but what keeps us from Him? Shame. Whether you’ve done something you regret or have been carrying shame for years, you can find healing and freedom. One of Jesus’ closest friends, Peter, denied knowing Jesus during His journey to the cross. What Jesus did next didn’t just transform Peter’s life, but shows us what is possible for our lives today.

March 24
CAN WE BE ANGRY?

Have you ever been angry, then realized it was actually about something deeper? Anger is typically a secondary emotion, revealing an underlying sadness, disappointment, or grievance. In John 2, we see Jesus get angry and He doesn’t hide it. He flips tables in the temple after seeing the house of worship turned into a market. So how do you unpack your anger, feel it, and express it in a way that doesn’t harm others or yourself? Jesus shows us how!

March 29
NOT ALONE IN OUR LONELINESS

Feeling alone can be compounding and isolating, but even in our loneliness, God is with us. Before His death, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he found Himself alone, agonizing what was to come. Jesus experienced the depths of despair so that we would never have to experience true isolation. This Good Friday, unpack the story of Christ’s life and journey to the cross to see how He is Emmanual, God with us, in all things.

March 31
EASTER AT WILLOW

We know the Easter story—Jesus lived a perfect life, suffered and died on the cross, then rose from the dead. But what would it have been like to be one of His disciples or friends? They altered their entire lives to follow Him; everything they thought would happen shattered when the stone rolled shut. But then He appeared to Mary and many others. While they didn’t fully understand the depth of who He was or what had happened, they knew for certain that He was alive!

April 7
DOUBTS AND QUESTIONS

Have you ever been told to stop questioning and just believe? While people say that with good intentions, it can lead to a shallow faith (or lack of faith). In John 20, Thomas, who had witnessed Jesus’ miracles and heard His teachings, wanted to see the risen Christ for himself. Jesus’ response to Thomas says a lot about how He welcomes and encourages our own doubts and questions!

Find a Willow near you!

Crystal Lake

9 & 11 a.m., Sundays

Huntley

9 & 11 a.m., Sundays

North Shore

9 & 11 a.m., Sundays

South Barrington

9 & 11 a.m., Sundays

South Lake

9 & 11 a.m., Sundays

Wheaton

10 a.m., Sundays

Willow Español

11:15 a.m., Domingos

New to Willow

Thanks for checking out Willow! We have a number of easy ways to get connected. Feel free to watch a service online, learn about our programs for kids and students, discover small groups for you, or explore ways to make an impact in the community.