ST. CHARLES/SOUTH ELGIN
HE IS RISEN!
Celebrate Jesus' victory over the grave at Easter services, April 4 and 5. During services, kids (infant-5th grade) are invited to their own age-appropriate service in KidsWorld.
SERVICE TIMES:
Saturday, April 4 | 2 & 5pm
Sunday, April 5 | 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm*
*Note: There will be no KidsWorld at the 12:30pm service; kids are welcome in service.
Families are invited to enjoy a petting zoo, inflatables, and dessert trucks in between Saturday services.
REMEMBER THE SACRIFICE
Prepare for the victory. Good Friday services are a poignant time of music, teaching by Pastor Jim Nicodem, and communion.
KidsWorld will be offered for kids infant through Kindergarten. Elementary-aged kids and above are invited to join their families in service.
SERVICE TIMES:
Friday, April 3 | 4:30 & 6:30pm
CONTEMPLATE & REMEMBER
The Stations of the Cross are an ancient way Christ-followers have prepared for Good Friday and Easter. The purpose of the Stations of the Cross is to slow us down to pay attention to what Jesus actually went through to rescue us. The St. Charles/South Elgin Campus will feature two unique experiences Tuesday-Friday of Holy Week. In addition to the traditional display, there will also be an all-inclusive, sensory & family friendly Stations of the Cross. Register for both by clicking the link below.
NEW TO THE CHURCH? NEW TO FAITH? NEEDING COMMUNITY?
Rooted is our church's 10-week, group-based experience that will help you develop Christ-centered rhythms to deepen your connection with God, the church, and your purpose.
This spring we will offer a Wednesday morning women's session beginning April 15 (9-11am) and a Thursday evening session beginning April 16 (6:30-8:30pm).
SPIRING SESSION BEGINS IN APRIL
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.
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, and what to pray for our country/government.
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
APPLY FOR MAY DEDICATION
Child dedication is a commitment between parents and the church that each will do their part to see the child discover and fulfill God’s unique purpose for his or her life. Child dedications are held twice a year during our weekend worship services. The next Child Dedication services will be May 9 & 10.
Apply for child dedication with the link below. A required one-time class will be held April 26 after the 11am service. More information on the dedication class will follow once your application has been submitted and reviewed. Applications due by April 20.
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.
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.
MONTHLY FREE YOUNG ADULT DINNER
College and 20-somethings: Join us for our monthly Young Adults dinner on the 2nd Monday of every month (7-8:30pm)! Enjoy a good (free) meal at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus 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 Adult Community Group.
Our Young Adult Community Groups use curriculum based on the previous weekend's sermon at Christ Community Church. To fully engage in this young adults community, we encourage everyone to attend a weekend service to follow along with the content.
PARTNERING WITH HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
Christ Community Church partners with A Latere Academy to host a hybrid school at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus. A Latere offers a classical Christian program that prepares, equips and encourages homeschool parents. The school provides classroom learning two days a week at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus (Tuesdays & Thursdays) for Kindergarten through 9th grade students and a streamlined curriculum plan for the rest of the week.
Two exciting changes coming in the fall of 2026: 1) The program will extend to 10th grade at the St. Charles/South Elgin location and 2) Christ Community's Aurora Campus will offer K-3rd grade.
A Latere is also hiring teachers and teacher's aides for Fall 2026 at the St. Charles/South Elgin campus, and also the new Aurora campus! Click below to apply.
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.
FIRST SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE NOW GAME NIGHTS
Do you like group board games or casual strategy games? Bring your friends, family, or favorite games to the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus on the first Saturday night of every month after service for some fun and new friends.
All ages are welcome; under 18 requires a parent/adult present. No registration needed.
TWO-YEAR CAMPAIGN
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.
SUNDAY MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE
Middle School Students are invited to REMIX during the first Sunday service (St. Charles/South Elgin: 9am) 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!
MIDWEEK ELEMENTARY BIBLE PROGRAM
Your kids are invited to Epic at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus on 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.
60+ WEEKLY MINISTRY
Thursdays, 11am - 1pm
Primetimers is for those 60+ who are looking for fun, fellowship, and friendships. Join us as we dive into the Word, serve our community, and do life together. Bring a friend!
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.
Financial Coaching
If you find yourself wondering where all your money is going, if your debt is growing instead of shrinking, or if you find yourself asking, “Does my spending accurately reflect my heart and values?” … a financial coach may be a solution you didn’t even realize you needed. Christ Community’s financial coaching ministry makes it simple to connect with a partner who can help you meet your goals. Our coaches (available for all campuses) can provide a review of your budget, expertise, and encouragement to help you gain some traction in the budgeting process.