ST. CHARLES/SOUTH ELGIN
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. Each week of Rooted focuses on topics and rhythms essential to living as a disciple of Jesus. You will learn about God and prayer, suffering and repentance, serving and generous living, sharing your story and worship, all through the lens of God's Word.
Our fall Rooted session is on Thursdays at 6:30–8:30pm from September 10–November 12 at Christ Community Church's St. Charles/South Elgin Campus. Low-cost childcare is available.
Our women’s fall daytime Rooted session is on Wednesdays at 9:30–11:30am from September 9–November 11 at Christ Community Church's St. Charles/South Elgin Campus. Low-cost childcare is available.
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.
The fall session begins Tuesday, September 8 (6:30-8:30pm).
HOW TO 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!
Next Group Basics:
St. Charles/South Elgin Campus - Room 212/213
August 30, 12:15 - 2pm
BIBLICAL WISDOM FOR YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE
Money touches nearly every part of life, yet most of us were never taught how to approach it God's way.
Whether you're experiencing financial stress, working through debt, learning to budget, planning for the future, or simply wanting to be more intentional with your finances, Generosity University (GenU) can help.
GenU is an 8-week biblical financial discipleship experience that combines practical financial tools with biblical wisdom about money, stewardship, and generosity. You'll develop healthy financial habits, grow in confidence, and learn to align your financial decisions with your faith.
WOMEN'S KICK-OFF EVENT
Renew is an annual women's kick-off event to encourage women to find a place to belong and grow in their relationship with God and in community. This event is designed to leave women feeling confident in their identity in Christ, embracing this role - for such a time as this.
Friday, August 28 6-8:30pm
Doors open at 5:45pm
MIDWEEK BIBLE PROGRAM
During the school year, the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus offers Epic on Wednesday nights from 6:30–8pm, September 16 through April 28! Elementary kids will build friendships, have fun, and dive into God’s Word together as they discover his epic story.
SPORTS WITH A PURPOSE
Christ Community offers a wide variety of sports throughout the year. There's a sport--and fun, belonging, and camaraderie--for everyone!
Fall seasons of men's flag football, men's open-gym basketball, and co-ed pickleball are kicking off soon!
A FRESH MISSION FOR THE NEXT SEASON
Adults in their mid-50s to early 70s are invited to Encore gatherings when they'll enjoy lunch, time to connect with others, brief teaching and discussion time.
Fall Gatherings
September 13
October 18
November 22
December 13
Registration required.
WEEKEND SERVICES WITH KID K
On October 17 & 18, Christ Community welcomes Cubs great Kerry Wood to weekend services as the 2026 Inspiring Stories interview guest. This special weekend will include three identical, in-person interviews with Kerry Wood at the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus and broadcast live to Christ Community campuses in Aurora, DeKalb, Huntley, Joliet, and Streamwood. He will share reflections on his incredible 14-year major league career, his recent outing with the Savannah Bananas, and the growing role of faith in his life since stepping off the diamond.
Inspiring Stories interviews are part of regular Christ Community Church weekend services, which are always open and free to all. There will be no autograph sessions or meet and greets.
OVERCOMING THE LONELINESS OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership can be isolating. Your challenges feel too specific for anyone else to understand, and people hesitate to bring you problems because "you're the boss." You crave real community — you're just not sure where to find it.
Join us for a panel discussion on facing the isolation of leadership, and how to build a community of support and guidance around you.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 7:30-9am
WHERE: St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK
If you’re an educator, you work with people nonstop — kids, parents, teachers, and specialists. And the quality of those relationships will make or break your experience as an educator. Come join us for an interactive panel discussion to hear from some local educators about their experience in cultivating life-giving relationships in some of the most challenging environments. Bring your questions — or just come to be reminded by other educators you're not doing this alone.
Details:
Saturday, October 3, 9:00-11:00am
St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
Registration Required
YOUNG ADULT RE-LAUNCH
Young adults (18-29 years old) are invited to find community and belonging on Monday nights at 6:30pm this fall. New friends are always welcome!
August 17-September 7 - No Young Adults
September 14 - RE-LAUNCH of Young Adults in the Hub
NEXT DEDICATION SEPTEMBER 26 & 27
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.
Our next Child Dedication weekend will be September 26 & 27. Parents interested in dedicating their child should submit an application for your campus on the website. Click below to find the application and FAQs.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS RETURN AUGUST 26
At the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus, our students come together during the school year on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:15 from August 26, 2026 - May 5, 2027. Students are assigned to a consistent small group and leader their first night, where they will be with the same students, organized by age & gender, each week. Friends and new students are always welcome. Most weeks consist of time for socializing, teaching, worship, small group discussions, games, and snacks.
Registration is open!
FALL AND WINTER 2026-2027 TRIPS
Fall and winter GO Team mission trips are forming now! Join a team, serve communities around the world, and experience how God can work through you!
✈️Nicaragua Construction/Kids Ministry | November 7-14 (August 31 deadline)
✈️Sierra Leone Megafest | December 2-10 (September 30 deadline)
✈️Nicaragua English Camp/Construction | January 9-16 (Accepting applications now)
✈️Bangladesh Kids/Youth Adult Outreach | February 18-27 (Accepting applications now)
✈️Nicaragua Construction | February 27-March 6 (Accepting applications now)
Click the link below to see additional trips planned for 2027!
NEXT GAME NIGHT SEPTEMBER 5
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.
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 10th grade students and a streamlined curriculum plan for the rest of the week.
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.
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!
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION & CAPTIONING
Christ Community Church services offer AI translation into 65+ 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.