Men of Peace (Men's Monthly Breakfast & Bible Study)

Be sure to join us for our next monthly breakfast on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 AM. 

We willl start our new Bible study called: “The God We Can Know.” This study will let us experience images of the Holy Land and our God who wants to be known.

Call a friend and bring them along for Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Bible study!

For more information, contact Brad Stirtz.

Join us for Youth Group on Sunday, October 13 from 3 to 5 PM.  It's time for some fall themed fun! Come dressed like a lumberjack by wearing your plaid or flannel shirt. We will also be making flapjacks (there will be toppings!). There may even be a prize for best dressed lumberjack! All Middle School and High School students are invited to attend and bring a friend!  

Our youth group meets twice a month for bible study, fun activities, and community time!  Click here for a full schedule of future events.

For more information, contact Angela Young.

We had so much fun last year, we are hosting another Oktoberfest: Hymns & Beer on Saturday, October 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Emmett's Restaurant (5200 Main St., Downers Grove).   

Tickets are $20 per person (Adults only), which includes admission and food. A cash bar will be available. 

Our very own "Bavarian" band will lead us in singing hymns. 

Feel free to dress for the occasion with any type of "Oktoberfest/Bavarian" flair!

Tickets are available to purchase in the Lobby on Sunday mornings and online.

Tickets must be shown at the door for admission.

Click here to purchase tickets.

For more information, contact Katherine Richards.

Join us on Sunday, October 20 from 3 to 4:30 PM for our Peace Pumpkin Party! This a great event for children and families. 

Come dressed in costume, too! We will carve pumpkins and have some yummy snacks! Kids will receive a treat bag to take home. Pumpkins and carving tools are provided.

The cost is $7 per pumpkin. RSVP your family and let us know how many pumpkins you would like to carve.  Your RSVP ensures that we will have your pumpkins ready for carving fun! 

Click this link to RSVP.

For more information, contact Katherine Richards.

Save the Date!

Middle School and High School winter retreat is scheduled for January 31 - February 2, 2025.

We are headed back to Camp Timber-lee in Troy, Wisconsin.  Lots of winter fun, activites, and worship will make this weekend fun as always.

Registration will open October 13.

We have limited space available. Be sure to register early!

For more information, contact Angela Wallace, Youth Ministry Coordinator

We are excited about our upcoming Bible & Me class on Sunday, November 3 from Noon to 1 PM for children (grades 3 - 5) and their parents. This is a special time dedicated to helping children learn more about their bible. We will have activities and lots of fun for both children and parents to experience together. Lunch is provided. The cost is free! Childcare for younger families will be provided upon request. 

To RSVP, please email Katherine Richards.

Children's Church is offered each Sunday at both our 8:15 and 10:45 AM services. Please note that we are going back to our normal worship times. 

We are asking all parents to register their children for Children's Church. We want to update our information and having everyone register will help us do that. You can click on this link and fill out the registration form online or pick up a registration form in the lobby. 

Here is the link to the online form.

For more information, please contact our Children's Church Coordinator, Debbie Kalkman.

Join Pastor Marty on Sundays at 9:30 AM for Adult Bible Study.  Our current study is called “The After Party.” This six-week course will look at Christian engagement in politics and ask the question: "Is there a better way?"  Tired of the name calling, the toxic online environment, and the general tone of American politics? Come and learn a Christ-centered way to engage with the issues of the day.

Enjoy some fellowship beforehand with coffee and donuts.