Rooted Experience
Find answers to your big questions in a safe, non-threatening environment. It’s about you building a relationship with Jesus.
Fam Blitz
No Perfect Families Allowed
Pulse Students Kick-Off
We can’t wait to see all of our students back at it!
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.
Fill The Tube
Serving is key here at The Village – in fact one of the 3 points to our mission is Life Purpose, and we want to equip you to live out your life purpose and serve others. The Meal Pack is an event where we are partnering with Lifeline Christian Mission to pack 100,000 meals to be sent to hungry families in Haiti.
Young Adults Monday
Food, fun, and friends is what you will find at the Young Adults group. Meet new people, form community and talk about things that are relevant to your generation. Young professionals, college students, young married, and singles ages 18-28 in Minooka/Channahon, Coal City, Seneca and surrounding areas are welcome! This is a social group – a place to come and connect with other people and experience community – a place for food, fun and conversation. You won’t be doing a Bible study here, but you will get a meal, a place that values you, a place to build relationships. Come hang out Mondays, 6:30 PM, at Nate & Rachelle Ferguson’s home in Channahon. If you have any questions, text Rachelle at 815-735-6877. This group will continue to meet through the summer.
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. The Fall 2024 Semester will run on Mondays from August 26 through November 11. For more information, visit embracegrace.com. Watch Testimonials
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.
Fall Fest
You’re invited to a day of family fun as we celebrate the fall season and come together as a community.
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.
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.
Men’s Tuesday
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. These guys like having a meal together (usually mexican) and do so the first Tuesday of even numbered months.
Rooted Coal City Wednesday
Rooted is a 10-week life-changing experience where you will connect with God, the church, and your purpose. You will learn and practice 7 rhythms essential to a healthy relationship with Jesus and build strong roots in the truth of God’s Word, the Bible. Get answers to your big questions in a safe, small group environment. We all have questions – it’s normal, it’s okay, and we are here to equip and help you as we work through those questions together. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 Sign-Up This group experience is for new believers and those that have been around church all of their life. It’s for those that are doubting and those that consider themselves to have a strong faith. Each week will equip you to go deeper and explore more, so you can love Jesus, love others, and help others find and follow Jesus. ROOTED GRADUATES HAD THIS TO SAY… When I started, I felt like I had no purpose. I was lost and felt empty. After Rooted, I felt fully forgiven, seen, and loved by God. I was drowning. No faith, no trust, just brokenness before Rooted. After I opened my heart to Jesus! I’m pursuing a real relationship with Him. He pulled me out of the water. My ‘aha’ moment was when I realized the enormity of God’s grace. He loves me the way I love my own children. When I started taking time to read the Bible, pray, sit quietly, and LISTEN, I began to hear God. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I don’t know much about God or the Bible. Is Rooted for me? Yes! This experience will provide a strong foundation as you begin to learn more. If I don’t attend The Village Christian Church, can I still do Rooted? Yes! This is for anyone who would like to grow closer to God and establish deeper roots. If I’m married or dating, is this something I should do with my partner? It would be great to experience Rooted together, but if that’s not possible, please do not let that stop you from being part of it now. You can always go through the experience a second time when your partner is available. Is there childcare? Yes! We have childcare options at most sessions. You’ll see more on this when you register. How Do I Register? Sign-up
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.
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.