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2026 & 2027 TRIPS FORMING NOW

Jesus calls us to go to the nations in his name. Don't hesitate to respond to the call before your team fills up! 2026 & 2027 trips are now live on the website.

MAR 29 | MONTHLY PRAYER GATHERING

Where have you been hoping for a breakthrough? Health issue, wayward child, stubborn addiction, struggling marriage?

BreakTHRU prayer gatherings are all-campus events at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus on the last Sunday evening (6-8pm) of each month. These BreakTHRU prayer gatherings are unlike anything we’ve ever planned here at Christ Community. The time is divided into four 30-minute segments. The first and last half-hour are optional. The Auditorium will be open for personal prayer and worship. Sit, kneel, or pace the rows on your own as you pray. The pastors and elders of our six campuses will also be available to pray FOR you. But the middle hour–6:30-7:30–is the core of the evening. There will be a 30-minute training on a specific breakthrough topic, followed by 30 minutes of focused, small-group prayer on that topic. No registration required!

Some of the topics we'll be covering over coming months include: how to pray for our children, how to pray for healing, why prayers go unanswered, what to pray for our country/government, and how to combat evil forces as we pray.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Registration for middle and high school summer camp is now open through May 8 or until camp sells out.

High School: Monday, June 15 - Saturday, June 20
9th -12th grade students during the 2026-2027 school year

Middle School: Friday, June 26 - Wednesday, July 1
6th - 8th grade during the 2026-2027 school year

See the website to register, for information about a new exclusive senior experience, scholarships, and more.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE

On Saturday, March 7, 8:30-10:30am, attend a free Estate Planning Workshop at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus. This workshop is designed to give you an estate planning overview and answer questions such as:

● What is the difference between a will and a trust? Which is best for us?
● What is the best way to ensure my children are taken care of?
● What are the tax implications of different approaches to estate planning?
● What are my best next steps?

This is an area that is easy to put off, but this workshop can help you be proactive and prepared.

GET CONNECTED

Community Group Basics is a one-time session to hear about the vision behind Community Groups, what to expect, and how to get started. Whether this is your first time exploring a Community Group or you've been in several Community Groups before — this is a great place to start. Lunch will be provided!

WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 12:30-2pm
WHERE: DeKalb Campus - Location TBD

ON-RAMP TO COMMUNITY

This spring, the DeKalb Campus is offering an 8-week men's study for guys who aren't in a community group but are looking for meaningful connection and spiritual growth. In this group you'll experience real conversation, shared faith, and brotherhood, with the hope of forming an ongoing community group.

Tuesdays | 6:30-8pm
March 10 - April 23

MONTHLY FREE MEAL

College Connection is for ... ANY and ALL college-aged adults (18-23 years old).

Join us for our monthly College Connection on the first Monday of every month (7-9pm)! Enjoy a good (free) meal at the DeKalb Campus of Christ Community Church with other people in your season of life and find belonging. There will be worship and teaching that is specifically designed with young adults in mind. This is a perfect “first step” into community. These dinners will also provide you with an opportunity to join a Young Adults Community Group that meet on all other Mondays nights.

WHEN: First Monday of Every Month, 7-9pm
WHERE: Christ Community Church DeKalb Campus
2350 Pride Ave DeKalb, IL 60115
(Next to DeKalb High School)

MOVE FROM SMALL TALK TO SACRED CONVERSATIONS

For most of us, sharing our faith at work is challenging. How do you get to a point at which you’re able to talk about your faith with a coworker? During this workshop, we’re going to give you practical tools for thinking about how the Gospel speaks in a compelling way to the people you work with.

Key Details:
Date: Saturday, March 28, from 9:00-11:00am
Location: St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
Light breakfast provided

WORKPLACE PRAYER GUIDES

On any given day at work, we might experience a number of challenging situations — whether that's dealing with a difficult boss, getting overlooked for a promotion, or experiencing a sense of purposelessness in our work. That's why we've developed audio prayer guides that address a variety of situations, so that they can help you pray through the specific situation you're facing.

ADMINISTER JUSTICE SERVING

Our volunteer team needs you! Together, we are empowering vulnerable neighbors with the help of a lawyer and the hope of God’s love!

REAL CARE. REAL HOPE. RIGHT HERE.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety or depression, seeking ways to strengthen your marriage, walking through grief, overcoming addiction, or simply want a safe space to grow in Christ, Care Night offers a wide variety of groups designed to meet you where you are.

MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Imagine the impact on our church and families if all of the men at Christ Community gathered in community to pray. Join us for breakfast, time in Scripture, and, of course, prayer!

When: The third Saturday of the month, 7:30-8:30am
Where: DeKalb Campus

Please register below; it helps with food planning.

MIDWEEK ELEMENTARY BIBLE PROGRAM

Your kids are invited to Epic at the DeKalb Campus—Wednesday nights from 6:30–8pm, September 17 through April 29! Elementary kids will build friendships, have fun, and dive into God’s Word together as they discover his epic story.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUNDAY SERVICE

Middle School Students are invited to REMIX during the first Sunday service (9:10am) each week. We will gather for worship, Bible teaching, discussion, and fun games! Remix is a service designed just for middle school students at Christ Community Church. Remix is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. Friends and visitors are always welcome!

TWO-YEAR COMMITMENT

Christ Community Church has launched a two-year campaign to adopt and revitalize two struggling churches in communities that need healthy, gospel-proclaiming churches like Christ Community.

Whether you’re brand new or have been giving to Christ Community for a long time, you’re invited to prayerfully consider taking a bold step forward. You can still make your commitment.

LANGUAGE TRANSLATION & CAPTIONING

Christ Community Church services offer AI translation into 50+ languages and real-time English closed captioning (cc) for the hearing impaired, right on your own device. Please bring your own ear buds for listening.

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