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    Membership Class

    Membership Class

    Saturday, November 8 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Ready to participate fully in the life and ministries of College Church? Come find out about College Church’s history, core beliefs, ministries and what it means for you to be a member. Registration is requested, but walk ins are welcome!
    ArtSpace Workshops

    ArtSpace Workshops

    Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Fall Writing Workshop with Andy Le Peau

    The morning will cover the myth of creativity, the secret of powerful prose, and the fear of being edited. Cost $20 (includes a copy of Andy's book Write Better). Registration is required.

    Kids' Harbor Sunday Registration

    Kids' Harbor Sunday Registration

    Nov 9 - May 17 Ongoing Event

    Please take a few moments to complete this year's required annual registration. We use this information to update our records, place your child in the correct classroom, ensure we have the proper people in place to contact in case of an emergency, and to make sure we know how to best protect your child and their health when in our care, in accordance with our Protection Policy.   

    Children's Choirs Registration

    Children's Choirs Registration

    Sunday, November 9 from 5:00 PM - 6:15 PMOngoing Event
    We kick off our season on Sept 7. We encourage you to register your child as soon as possible. All children, grades 1-6*, are invited to join Children's Choirs – the more, the merrier! Song is used to teach important academic information, such as the ABCs and the Preamble to the Constitution. What better way to impress God’s Word deep into our children’s hearts than through songs and hymns each week. In addition, the choirs participate in some worship services, a Christmas program, and a spring concert or musical.
    Mom2Mom Large Group

    Mom2Mom Large Group

    Monday, November 10 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Moms, we'll meet you in Commons Hall to enjoy time together with kids and mentor moms. We’ll have a short devotion based on the theme for the month while kids enjoy a snack. Come have a cup of coffee, join in the conversation and have some fun doing a craft with your little ones. We'll see you then!
    November topic: God's unfailing love

    Grace Groups

    Grace Groups

    Nov 10 - Mar 23 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMOngoing Event
    Grace Groups are for those affected by mental illness. Family Grace is for those who have a loved one living with difficult mental and emotional issues. You'll find it to be a warm, caring and confidential environment. Meets most Monday evenings at 7PM.
    ArtSpace Gathering

    ArtSpace Gathering

    Tuesday, November 11 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMOngoing Event

    A monthly coming together, where we discuss our personal projects and the many facets of creativity and God. Please click on the link for details.


    STARS Medical Registration

    STARS Medical Registration

    Wednesday, November 12 from 12:00 AM Ongoing Event
    Welcome to the STARS 2025-2026 Medical Registration. Completing this medical registration and waiver form is the first step in getting your son or daughter registered for STARS programs like Sunday morning classes, Friday Night Fun (teen/adult STARS), STARS Choir or Praise in Action.
    Women’s Bible Study

    Women’s Bible Study

    Wednesday, November 12 Ongoing Event
    We hope you’ll join us for Women’s Bible Study, on Wednesdays this school year, as we study the book of James in the fall and Daniel in the spring. Our study includes either a morning (9:30-11 AM) or an evening (6:45-8:15 PM) option. Click the button to learn more and sign up.
    Kids' Harbor Wednesday Clubs

    Kids' Harbor Wednesday Clubs

    Nov 12 - Apr 29 from 6:45 PM - 8:15 PMOngoing Event

    1st-5th graders join us on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15PM from September 10, 2025-April 29, 2026!

    Pioneer Girls (girls 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th*, *5th grade clubs)
    Learn to include Jesus Christ in every phase of your life. Share crafts, games, and songs with small group Bible studies. *3rd-5th grade Pioneer Girls is FULL.

    Boys' Brigade (boys 1st-5th grade):
    Guys meet in the gym! Grow your faith in Jesus Christ through active games, discipleship, and memorizing Scripture together.

    Cost: $25/child

    Men's Bible Study 2025- Fall

    Men's Bible Study 2025- Fall

    Nov 12 - Apr 29 from 6:45 PM - 8:15 PMOngoing Event

    Beginning Wednesday, September 10, the Men's Bible Study will dive into the Book of James. We combine table discussion and expository teaching to deepen our understanding of Scripture and our relationship with God. Join us for our weekly studies from 6:45 - 8:15PM in the Commons (West side). Registration is required and space is limited. Placement is a first come first served basis.

    Men's Basketball

    Men's Basketball

    Thursday, November 13 from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PMOngoing Event

    A group of College Church men are gathering each Thursday at 8PM - all ages (adults) and skill levels welcome. If you are thinking of participating, can you let James Seward know?

    Meet Up For Lunch

    Meet Up For Lunch

    Friday, November 14 from 12:00 PM
    Get to know some new women at church or deepen existing relationships–over lunch! Enjoy a potluck meal and an opportunity for fellowship in a smaller group. Once you sign up, we’ll coordinate the attendees (6-8 per gathering) and communicate via email. You can choose to host in your space or attend as a guest, but either way we hope you’ll be a part of these special gatherings. We have both a midweek option, on Friday, November 14 or a Sunday, on November 16. Please sign up by Monday, November 10.
    College Church Legal Clinic

    College Church Legal Clinic

    Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    College Church's Legal Clinic is held on the third Saturday every month. For only $30, book a 45-minute appointment with an attorney to discuss your legal situation, explore options, and decide on a plan. Our center volunteers are present to welcome, support and encourage clients with the knowledge that God cares for them, and they aren't alone. Click the button to book an appointment or Learn More.
    About Us Lunch

    About Us Lunch

    Sunday, November 16 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Are you new to College Church or would you like to learn more about us? If so, you’re invited to a special lunch. Come and meet pastors and staff, learn about College Church and find out how you can get involved. Lunch is on us! RSVP to help us plan.
    Mom2Mom Playdate

    Mom2Mom Playdate

    Monday, November 17 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Moms, bring your kids and join us for a playdate at a local park, or in the Commons Gym at College Church if the weather changes. We'll see you then and feel free to bring a friend!

    November 17 location: Commons Gym

    Surviving the Holidays

    Surviving the Holidays

    Monday, November 17 from 7:00 PM
    Has the loss of a loved one left you wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Come be encouraged about dealing with loss during the holiday season. For more info, contact Christy at ext. 175 or [email protected].
    Heartache & Hope

    Heartache & Hope

    Tuesday, November 18 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMOngoing Event
    A ministry for grieving moms who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss - providing a safe space to grieve, wrestle and encounter biblical hope in the wake and devastation of baby loss. Whether it has been weeks or years since you lost your baby, know that you're not alone in your grief or loss. Come join us at our monthly gathering as we gently work through a guided Bible study. No preparation needed. Contact Natalie DiCicco ([email protected]) and Rachel Kondraschow ([email protected]) for more information.
    Keenagers

    Keenagers

    Friday, November 21 from 5:30 PM

    Fellowship together with the senior adults (55+) of College Church. Reception at 5:30, dinner at 6, and the program at 7PM. Reservations required by the Tuesday before. Cost is $10.

    Pastor Roger Burgess will share about Todd Beamer, Flight 93, and other events from 9/11. Roger taught and coached Todd in junior high at Wheaton Christian Grammar School and has unique insights into this man of character and integrity. 

    International Thanksgiving Celebration

    International Thanksgiving Celebration

    Saturday, November 22 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Please join us and bring a friend to our annual International Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 22 at noon in the Commons. Bring a favorite food to share and enjoy a time of food and fellowship with our local international community and our partner churches. For more information, contact Emmanuel Tahear at [email protected].
    Christmas Set-up Party

    Christmas Set-up Party

    Saturday, November 29 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Join us as we decorate the church for Christmas! Pizza party and dodgeball immediately following. High school and adults - Meet in the Sanctuary at 1:00 p.m. for decorating assignments. After we deck the halls, make your way towards the Commons’s gym for pizza and dodgeball (4 - 5:30PM) Feel free to play or just fellowship. In a small group? Get your crew to come with you and help decorate. Registration is required. Space is limited.
    Adventure to Christmas

    Adventure to Christmas

    Friday, December 5 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Join us for Kids' Harbor's Adventure to Christmas in Commons Hall. One $20 registration is good for the whole family and guests who don't regularly participate in Kids' Harbor! The evening includes Jean Kuecher's Marionette Playhouse Nativity show, food, and a DIY Advent calendar for each family. Registration closes November 30. Register by then to guarantee that we have Advent calendar supplies prepared for you.
    ArtSpace Workshops

    ArtSpace Workshops

    Saturday, December 13 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Origami & Ornaments

    Come celebrate the holiday season by making and decorating your own origami ornament, a keepsake to cherish and remember as the years go by. Come learn a bit about the art of paper folding from Ruth Gregornik and CJ Wenninger. This is a workshop suitable for adults and children eight years and older. 

    Multi-Nations Fellowship

    Multi-Nations Fellowship

    Saturday, December 13 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Bring a friend and come along! Every second Saturday of the month, at 4PM, in the Commons, people from all nations and cultures are invited to hear testimonies and teaching from the Bible, sing, and enjoy a light dinner together. Contact Emmanuel [email protected] or (630) 456-0910 with questions.
    Mom2Mom Playdate

    Mom2Mom Playdate

    Monday, December 15 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Moms, bring your kids and join us for a playdate at a local park, or in the Commons Gym at College Church if the weather changes. We'll see you then and feel free to bring a friend!

    December 15 location: Commons Gym

    College Church Legal Clinic

    College Church Legal Clinic

    Saturday, December 20 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    College Church's Legal Clinic is held on the third Saturday every month. For only $30, book a 45-minute appointment with an attorney to discuss your legal situation, explore options, and decide on a plan. Our center volunteers are present to welcome, support and encourage clients with the knowledge that God cares for them, and they aren't alone. Click the button to book an appointment or Learn More.
    After Christmas Break-down Party

    After Christmas Break-down Party

    Saturday, January 3 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Be part of the After Christmas Breakdown team and then party with pizza and dodgeball – January 3, 1 - 5:30 p.m. Start at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. After we have completed these projects, we will go to the gym for pizza and Dodgeball. Gather with your family and friends for this fun serving opportunity. Highschool and above. Gym shoes required for dodgeball.
    FCA Basketball

    FCA Basketball

    Monday, January 5 from 12:00 AM
    The College Church Youth Basketball Program, in partnership with FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), is a recreation-level league for boys and girls in grades 1–4. Players will learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball while competing in 8 games. It’s an ideal program for kids and parents who want skill development and competition in a healthy, encouraging environment—without the demands of a travel schedule.
    Apples of Gold 2026

    Apples of Gold 2026

    Jan 15 - Feb 26 from 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Apples of Gold is a seven-week nurturing program for women on Thursday evenings, January 15 to February 26, 2026, 6-9:15 p.m. Cost is $40. This is a once-a-year program, sponsored by College Church but held in a nearby home, where women of different ages gather for Bible teaching, cooking demos and sit-down meals. The lessons, from Titus 2:3-5, are led by godly women who have a passion to help younger women apply God's word to their lives. Contact Mary Gieser at [email protected] for more information. Registration opens Monday, October 13, 2025. Mark your calendar, space is limited!
    Becoming One

    Becoming One

    Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Becoming One is a class for engaged and newly married couples. It includes one day-long session with other couples, plus two personal sessions with a mentor couple. Cost is $50 per couple for the online premarital assessment, lunch and expenses.
    Men's Retreat

    Men's Retreat

    Feb 6 - Feb 7 

    Date: Starts Friday evening the 6th through Saturday night the 7th
    Speaker: Dr. Paul House
    Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Oakbrook, IL
    Topic: Our Story Ends with God Singing (Study on the Book of Zephaniah)