Be The Light
In the darkest of days, and through the toughest of times, Jesus calls us to let our light shine.
Emotional Support Sunday
Do you struggle with anxiety or stress? Do you wonder why your anxiety and stress may be difficult to manage. Has COVID impacted this anxiety or made it worse? Anyone is welcome to join this emotional support group via Zoom. Please email us if you would like to join the group. This group will help you gain a better understanding of how anxiety and stress happen in the brain. Learn about tools to manage stress and anxiety and find healing through hearing other’s lived experience of managing their trauma story. You are not alone, and Christ desires we heal in community.
Re|Engage Marriage Experience
Every marriage has room for improvement. Re|engage gives you a safe place to work on your relationship together, regardless of whether your marriage needs saving or you just want to take it from “good” to “great”.
Winter Wonderland
Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at The Village for a night of free family fun and community.
New Times New Spaces
We are making room at every campus for more people to come to know Jesus!
Justin Walsh
Justin’s prayer each Sunday as he leads worship at the Coal City Campus is that he would simply stay out of the way and allow the Holy Spirit to move in only ways that He can. Justin had this to say, “At 43 I find it hard to believe that the Lord has led me to this opportunity and yet, this is something that only He could do. I see myself in this Worship Leadership role encouraging others to respond to who God is, not just when we’re all together and not just in song, but through the thick and thin of our day-to-day lives.” Justin grew up in Morris, Illinois, interned (and volunteered) at First Christian Church in Morris for a couple of years before attending Cincinnati Christian University where he earned a degree in Leadership and Ministry. Justin and his wife, Julie, live in Braidwood, Illinois with their daughter and son.
Embrace Grace
The Embrace Grace group provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for young women who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy. The mission is to be a safe and nonjudgmental place for these young women when they find out they are pregnant, instead of the last place they are welcomed because of shame and guilt. It is a 12-week Bible-based support group that teaches about God’s love and grace. At the end, the girls get a baby shower to honor them for choosing life and to help provide for their baby’s needs. For more information, visit embracegrace.com. Watch Testimonials
Amy Trucano
Amy is so grateful for the immediate community and connection her family found attending The Village Christian Church. She values the friendships developed through serving in Worship, Events, Rooted, and attending Life Groups. This fuels her desire for everyone to be connected and experience belonging, love, purpose, and fun! Amy moved to Illinois in 2005 with her husband Joe, saw the church signs on the roadside a week later, and have been attending since then! They currently live in Braidwood with their two sons.
Alpha Wolfe Saturday
Men and women in their 20’s-30’s meet every other Saturday at Alpine Coffee Bar in Morris. This Saturday group is an opportunity to hang out with fellow disciples of Christ. It will be an opportunity to grow in faith together and grow in relationship with God. Receive encouragement to read the Bible and learn how to apply it to daily life.
Men’s Saturday
Dynamic group of men and teenagers that explore scripture, seeking wisdom and inspiration from Acts 2. Discover a brotherhood where faith comes alive, and together grow as faithful followers of Christ. This men’s group is committed to scripture, prayer, worship, camaraderie, and service. There is a lot of scripture and the men work through it slowly as they have deep discussions into understanding how the scripture applies to their lives.
Ladies Monday
Together these ladies learn, love, and laugh, all while giving God the glory. This group is for women of all ages and in all stages of their walk with Jesus. If you have had a relationship with Jesus for a long time, are new to the journey, or are seeking to learn more about Him, please come! This is a friendly, no pressure women’s group that will meet you where you are. The goal of this lifegroup is to grow in our relationship with our Heavenly Father and make lasting friendships with other women who will stand united through all of life’s joys, sorrows, and circumstances. This ladies group will study topics using Rightnow Media as well as discussion guides from the weekly messages at The Village. Whether you are a seasoned follower of Jesus, new to the journey or seeking out how to become a follower of Jesus, this group is for you.
Strunga Monday
This group is excited to continue building community in Coal City, Illinois and the surrounding areas! Men, women, singles and couples dive deeper into the weekly message and study different aspects of the Bible using videos from Rightnow Media. This is a safe space for you, regardless of where you are in building your relationship with Jesus. Kids are welcome, but there is no childcare. Group meets in homes in the Coal City area.
Gagliardo Wednesday
If you are looking for community this is the group for you! Get a deeper understanding of the Bible’s relevance in today’s world through thoughtful discussions. For both singles and marrieds, this is a place where we come together to explore the timeless wisdom of the Bible and how it directly impacts our lives today. 📖 What to Expect: 🌿 Engaging Bible Studies: Dive into the scriptures and uncover their practical applications in our modern lives. 🤝 Community: Connect with other people who share your passion for spiritual growth and open dialogue. 💬 🤔 Thoughtful Discussions: Be part of thought-provoking conversations that expand your perspective. 👪 Kid-Friendly: While there’s no childcare provided, children are more than welcome to join us as we explore faith and values together as a family. This group meets at a home in the Coal City area.
Moms On A Mission Wednesday
Women in any stage of motherhood are welcome! Motherhood is a ministry and the mission is to raise children to know and love God and to teach them to live out their God given purpose. Breakfast is provided and each meeting will look a little different as studies will very from women/parenthood/marriage. The group also participated in crafts, games and holiday parties throughout the year. Children are welcome, childcare is not provided.
Ladies Wednesday
Want to learn more about Jesus and have a relationship with him? This group of ladies does video Bible studies, serves in the community and helps each other through life’s challenges. Each meeting starts with a snack and catch-up time, then Bible based video and discussion. Prayer requests and prayer time round out their time together. These ladies also schedule social meetings, have dinners together and find ways to serve in the community.
Sanders Thursday
This Bible study group is for mature couples aged 50 and up! Discover the wisdom of the Bible while building a close-knit community with couples who are navigating the same stage of life. Deepen your faith and relationships in a supportive and enriching environment tailored to the unique experiences of couples that have experienced life.
Women’s Friday
Women’s group that meets on Friday evenings with snacks, catching up and studies specific for women growing in their faith journeys from Rightnow Media. There is NO homework for this group to add to the busyness of everyday life! Children are welcome, childcare is not provided.
Family Sundays
Coal City area families meet together, do life and study The Village sermon series and other Bible study plans. Childcare is provided for families with children for $5/family/week.
Young Adults Sunday
Vibrant group of men, women, married, single, kids, no kids age 18-27 doing life together and helping each other through Jesus’s love and instruction. A small part of the time together will be set aside to catch up with everyone before diving into the study for the season and allowing God to work. Kids are welcome, childcare is not provided.