September Highlights

Sunday Mornings Services

NEW MORNING PREACHING SERIES

THE BOOK OF JAMES

9:30 a.m. Livestream service online, in-person worship in the Sanctuary (registration required). Registration opens at noon on Tuesday. 10:15 a.m. College Group worship service under the tent in the north parking lot. 11:00 a.m. Outdoor worship in the Commons parking lot (weather permitting), no registration needed.

Sept. 9: James 1:19-27 | Putting it into Practice

Sept. 13: James 2:1-13 | Love Your Poor Neighbor

Sept. 20: James 2:14-26 | Faith Without Works

Sept. 27: James 3:1-4:12 | No More Quarreling

Adult Communities—in-person and Zoom options start September 12-13

• Veritas: Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m. in Sanctuary

• Logos: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in Commons

• Joint Heirs: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in Commons Gym

• Greek Class: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in C101

• Forum 15: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in C002 A&B

• All Nations: Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. in CL03

Children’s Ministries—registration is now open for:

• Sunday morning classes beginning September 13 and 27

• Children’s Choirs beginning October 4

• Wednesday evening club programs start up on September 16 for grades four and five, later in season for grades one to three

GriefShare—starts September 15 at 7 p.m.

Despite it being part of life, death is never easy. It hurts to lose someone, and it may be hard to feel optimistic about the future. GriefShare is a 13-week class which features video seminars with experts, focused group discussions and personal study and reflection that can help you face your challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. GriefShare will be held at College Church on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., beginning September 15. Please email Christy at griefshare@college-church.org for more information, or call (630) 668-0878.

High School

• Sunday Night Live: All high school students are welcome! Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons Parking Lot.

• Rooted Fellowship: Freshmen and Sophomores, Tuesday evenings starting September 8 from 6:45-8:15 p.m. in Commons Hall

Membership Class—Saturday, October 17, 8:30 a.m.-noon

Ready to participate fully in the life and ministries of College Church? Come find out about College Church’s history, articles of faith, core values, initiatives for the future, ministries, missions and more. The one-day only fall membership class will be on Saturday, October 17, from 8:30 a.m. until noon in Commons Hall; registration is requested. For more info, contact Christy at membership@ college-church.org, or call (630) 668-0878.

Men’s Bible Study—starts September 9 at 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.

We begin our study together of Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology – Chapters 44-53. In-person will meet in room C002 A&B where masks will be required, and social distancing will be followed. We will also offer a virtual option for those who are unable to attend in person. Please visit college-church.org/men for details and schedule.

Middle School

• Weekly gathering happens Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m. for worship, teaching and small groups.

Grace Groups start September 14 at 7 p.m. in the Crossings

Are you or a loved one dealing with anxiety or depression or another mental health challenge? Are you concerned about what others will think—those who don’t understand—when you share your struggles or those of child or spouse? Are you looking for a safe and welcoming environment of people who "get it?"

Living Grace is a support group for those living with mental health challenges, and Family Grace, for those who support them. Time together is not intended to replace professional assistance when needed, but rather as an arm of the church to come alongside one another to encourage and uplift—to build a biblical and empathetic community of those who have or are living through it.

Grace Groups are part of the congregational care ministry at College Church and are open to everyone. Each session allows for personal discovery and relationship building through discussion and practice of the tools learned. Scripture-infused, the Grace Group lessons touch on how God sees the individual in these challenges and gives hope as we share and learn from the experiences of others. Each session of the 16-week curriculum stands alone, which, if needed, allows you to come and go at any point and choose which topics are most beneficial to your situation and availability.

Some of the topics covered in our meetings during the year include: • Mental Health Recovery • Grieving and Grace

• God Is Bigger Than Our Weakness

• Cycles and Triggers

• Medication

• Life-Giving Community

• Whole Health Strength and Renewal

• Staying Resilient

These groups plan to meet twice a month by Zoom on Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning on September 14. Join us from the comfort and privacy of your home. The $20 fee includes workbook, or $12.99 for the e-book version. For registration information, email Christy at gracegroups@college-church.org, or call (630) 668-0878.

STARS

• Sunday mornings - live Zoom class, 9-10 a.m. starting September 13.

• Wednesday music - live Zoom class, 7-8 p.m. starting September 16.

• Fall Parking Lot Kick-off - Friday, September 11, 6:30-7:30. More details coming, but everyone will remain in their cars.

Women’s Ministries

• Women’s Bible Study—This fall we are studying Jen Wilkin’s God of Creation study on Genesis 1-11. This 10-week in-depth study (September 16–November 18) will look at fundamental truths about God revealed through the creation narrative. Given COVID restrictions, we have limited capacity, so please visit College Church women’s webpage for details and availability.

• Mom2Mom—We are still connecting and encouraging one another during this time of COVID. Although our gatherings will look different this year, we will continue to meet the first Monday of the month in the evening from 7–8 p.m. as we discuss Courtney Reissig’s book Glory in the Ordinary. The third Monday of the month, we are planning a local group outing for moms and kids from 9:30 to 11 a.m. We hope that you will join us this year. For details and schedule, go to college-church.org/women.

• Monthly Gathering for women—Save the Date. October 10 will be our first gathering. More details coming soon.