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.
Current Series Overflow
It’s easy to be kind, loving, and patient when everything is going well. But what happens when you’re stressed—or worse, when you’re treated unjustly. Jesus said we’d be known by our fruit. We must learn to live connected to the Spirit so that love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control isn’t just something we talk about, it becomes our overflow.
The fruit of the Spirit aren’t individual attributes we acquire, but a holistic vision of what it looks like to live and act like Jesus. Nothing can separate us from the love of God—and, when we are connected to the Holy Spirit, we begin to live out that selfless love toward others.
PATIENCE THAT SLOWS US DOWN
October 8
Would you consider yourself a patient person? It’s not a top trait in today’s fast-paced culture, but the Holy Spirit gives us the power to quiet our souls and minds so that we can set aside the spinning plates, stop reacting, and live with a patience that slows us down.
UNSHAKEABLE JOY
October 15
Life can be hard, but some people have the ability to remain steadfast in joy even through the worst days and the hardest news. Joy that comes from a relationship with Jesus is strength against darkness, anchored in the truth of who God is and what His promises are. So how do you get that kind of joy? Tune in this weekend to find out!
PEACE THAT HEALS
October 22
We often consider peace to be a sense of calm, but true, biblical peace is much more than that. It’s the absence of brokenness and the ceasing of wars. Jesus wants you to experience peace that gives you a healed mind, heart, and soul in the midst of a broken and fractured world.
KINDNESS THAT FIGHTS INJUSTICE
October 29
Kindness can be seen as passive or meek, but when it’s lived out like Jesus, it becomes a powerful force against injustice and cruelty. Discover how you can connect to the Holy Spirit in a way that empowers you to respond to hate, injustice, and anger with a kindness that leads to transformation.
GOODNESS ANCHORED IN INTEGRITY
November 5
Being “good” is often defined by whether you do the right or wrong thing, but the kind of goodness Jesus calls us to goes much deeper than that. It’s more about who you are at the core and less about what you do, which is transformation that can come only through the Holy Spirit. Dive into the Bible to explore how we can receive forgiveness, find freedom, and be changed in a way that reflects goodness to those around us.
GENTLENESS THAT SERVES
November 12
Does being gentle make you weak? Jesus didn’t think so! He was willing to open His arms to the sinners, outcasts, and people with diseases to demonstrate what it means to set aside your position and power to serve. While that may not come naturally, the Holy Spirit gives us the eyes and ability to be Christ to those around us.
FAITHFULNESS THAT IS TRUSTWORTHY
November 19
Who is someone you trust and rely on? What makes them trustworthy? Oftentimes they’re consistent and true to their word—they’re faithful. Being faithful stewards of our thoughts, time, energy, and resources not only proves us to be reliable, but expands the Kingdom of God in our midst!
SELF-CONTROL THROUGH TEMPTATION
November 26
Instant gratification satisfies but rarely pays off in the end. So what do you do when you’re tempted? The Holy Spirit gives us the power of self-control, enabling us to surrender our desires and impulses to Jesus so we can live in step with Him. Discover simple ways you can gain self-control in your life as we wrap up Overflow.
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.
Yes! We offer language interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, Korean, & Spanish during our 11 a.m. service. All translations happen live, in real-time, and are not accessible after service concludes. Use the information below to listen 1 of 2 ways:
Chinese, Korean, & Spanish interpretation
1. Download the LiveVoice app on your phone or tablet. Enter code 745 493 and choose your language to listen.
2. Using a Mac, PC, or Linux on any browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.), go to livevoice.io/listen/745493. Click “Join in browser”, then click “Join live event”, and select your language to listen.
ASL interpretation
Accessible in person during 11 a.m. services in Section 202.