Small Groups
Disciple Bible Study
10:30 a.m.–12 noon, Room 201, upper level.
Pre-registration is required
Never participated in a Bible Study before? Participated in several studies in the past? Would you like to learn more about the background and content of scripture? Would you like to discuss stories of scripture & discover their meaning for your life today? Looking for encouragement and self-discipline in your personal devotional life? Then Disciple Bible Study is for you!
Wondering if one Bible study class can do so much? It can, because Disciple Bible Study is designed to provide a comprehensive program, meeting the needs of men and women who desire to grow in both their knowledge of scripture and their lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. This proven study has been transforming the church and enriching the lives of participants for 20 years.
Holy Wanderers
New Experiences, New Encounters, New Learning, New Friends – an excursion ministry. Join with others as we engage in new experiences, open to new learning and encounters.
Call the church office for our next outing or check our Events section for the latest programs.
Faith and Fiction
A book club for the religious and irreligious alike. Readers must secure their own copies of the book to be discussed. Folks don’t need to belong to this or any church to participate. Call the church office 847-255-5112 for registration and location. Come once, twice or to all discussions. New books are announced each quarter. Check our First Edition newsletter on our home page for our latest book.
All Thunder Social Group All Thunder is a social group primarily for those in their 30's, 40's and 50's. Usually four or five events are held during the year. Past events have included: pizza party, comedy club, karaoke, game night, handwriting analysis and the annual progressive dinner. New members are always welcome.
Call the church for our next event or check the Events section.
59 Minutes for Men
Saturdays, monthly, 8– 8:59 a.m., Youth Center, lower level.
A men’s breakfast, Bible study and fellowship time once a month on Saturday morning. That’s time enough for a light breakfast, good conversation but not so long that it keeps anyone from the soccer, football event or getting the chores done. Lesson materials will be available at the Church Office two weeks before the meeting.
Soothing Stitches: Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., church parlor, main level.
As shawls are knitted or crocheted, images of healing, compassion and joy are prayed into the stitches. The work of our hands blesses the heart of each shawl’s recipient. Join our circle of knitters and crocheters at the church or work on your project at home and add your handiwork to our next shawl blessing. We are also working on small teddy bears for the Mother Bear Project.
Sisters Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:15–8:30 p.m., Chapel, main level.
What do Christian women in 2008 have in common with Biblical women like Prisca, Phoebe, Veronica and Miriam? They value friendship. Friendship is, according to author Joan Chittister, “always and everywhere eternal mystery, and eternal desire. It is a grasp at the ultimate, the quest for human understanding.”
Join women from the church and community, growing in relationship with God and one another.
Tri-S
Meets the second Wednesday of the month from September–May
12:00 noon in the Youth Center, lower level.
Spiritual - Social - Service, is a group for older adults. Pot lucks, fellowship and special programs are featured.
Call the church for our next event or check the Events section
Commonground
Are you a couple with young children? This NEW group is designed just for you, providing an opportunity to become better acquainted with other parents of young children. Child care available by reservation; please provide a sack supper for your children. Contact Wendy Dunnington.
Next Chapter
This is our newest fellowship group, a social gathering for those
55–75 years old, pondering, planning, or practicing an end to work!
If you are interested call Diane Piper, 847-903-6967, or Marilyn Reed,
847-259-6125.