September 21 ▪ Midweek Experience

Brandon Grissom and band begin heart-engaging worship at 7 p.m. in the Lakeside Auditorium. After worship, Shane Farmer, Willow's director of discipleship, continues our study of the gospel of Mark with an in-depth look at Jesus' calling of His disciples, found in Mark 1:16–20.

September 24/25 ▪ Awake My Soul

Worship awakens the soul, but how? Is it more than singing in church? This weekend, Teaching Pastor Darren Whitehead continues the series, Awake My Soul, with a look at why, and how, we worship.

Daily Devotionals from the Book of Psalms

Awaken your soul each day of the week with a daily devotional rooted in the Book of Psalms. Throughout the Awake My Soul series, we will send out email devotionals to those who subscribe. Sign Up or follow us on Twitter at @willowcreekcc.

An Evening with Temple Grandin

Dr. Temple Grandin, named one of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" in 2010, speaks at Willow Creek's South Barrington campus on Friday, September 30. A well-known author and professor, Dr. Grandin's accomplishments are particularly remarkable because she has autism. Whether you are a parent, volunteer, or someone who would like to gain awareness, you can develop a new understanding of those who have autism and how to help them navigate life. Signup or Send an e-vite

Finding Hope in Financial Stress

The downturn in the economy continues to wreak havoc on many of us. If you're looking to stabilize your financial situation and gain tools to help you get your finances on track, sign up for this free eight-week workshop beginning Tuesday, September 20. Learn More.

Breakaway

Elevate's Fall Small Groups Retreat, is a time when students can take their relationships with friends and small group leaders to a deeper level and grow closer to Jesus. Super early bird registration ends September 23. Learn more and register.

 

Post-Service Meeting
with Bill Hybels

If you're a member of Willow Creek or someone interested in the life of our church, mark your calendar for the weekend of October 1 and 2. Following each service at the South Barrington campus, Senior Pastor Bill Hybels updates us on several Willow-related topics, including the latest on the Care Center and C.A.R.S. relocation. Parents with kids in Promiseland may pick up their children after the brief meeting.

 

New Website Preview

Good news! Willow Creek is preparing to launch a brand new website. But before we do, we're giving you access to a beta version so you can preview it before it goes live. The new site has a few changes. For starters, it has a distinctly different look, plus it's easier to navigate. And an enhanced search feature will make it easier (and faster) for you to access what you're looking for. Over the next few days, take it for a test drive. Then be sure to provide feedback to let us know what you think.

Preview Site