Whether you are a casual reader or a serious book lover, this is your chance to gather monthly and share the love of stories and the ways they shape, inspire and inform us.  We read all kinds of books, both fiction and non-fiction, mostly reader-suggested.  We hope to see you there. The first Wednesday of the month.

November 5, 7 pm Join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Conference Room for our Book Group. We will be reading and discussing John Fugelsang’s “The Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds”.

Watch for the 2025-26 schedule here (coming).

2nd and 4th Mondays in the All Purpose Room

This year, our focus will shift from studying individual books of the Bible to engaging with specific, relevant topics that impact our daily lives. We’ll begin each session by exploring a topic that may challenge or intrigue us, then dive into a thoughtful examination of what the Bible may— or may not— say about it. Some of the thought-provoking themes we plan to address include Technology and AI, Immigration, War and Genocide, Slavery, Self-Defense, Free Will, Friendship, Civil Government, Patriarchy, Homosexuality, and the often-debated “Texts of Terror.” Together, we’ll explore how Scripture speaks to these complex issues and what wisdom it offers for today’s world.  Questions? Contact Pastor Kyle.

Yoga

Yoga will be offered at the availability of teachers. If you are interested in volunteering to teach yoga, please contact Pastor Kyle. Cathy Christoff will continue to have offerings that focus on specific needs that participants will sign up for. Look for information as it becomes available in the bulletin.

Sisters on a Sojourn (S.O.S.)  

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 9:00 am in the Parlor 

This is a women’s discussion group that is open to women of any faith or church affiliation. We choose religious or spiritual books and discuss one chapter at each meeting. Members of the group volunteer to lead discussions.

We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, September through May. For more information, or if you’re interested in joining, contact Cindy Christensen (630-858-0038).

A group of late 18-40 somethings that get together for games and fellowship. Many have children. Contact Nadia Ilhardt.

Saturday Play Group 

This group meets once a month, and is a wonderful way for parents and caregivers to meet each other and for children to make friends from church.  This play group is an opportunity for families with young children, in kindergarten and younger, to meet and build relationships for the children as well as the adults in their lives.  Older siblings are welcome to join play dates too, as an opportunity for them to have fun and to grow into their roles as mentors and nurturers, while building relationships with other adults in the congregation.  Questions? Contact Jessi at 602.820.6450. Check your Sunday bulletin, the church website or your weekly E‑Newsletter for further details.

 Couples in their 30s and 40s to meet monthly (in someone’s home or at church) for a time of fellowship, learning, and relating.

Couples in their 50s and 60s to meet monthly (in someone’s home or at church) for a time of fellowship, learning and relating.

Senior can drop in and meet with your friends or bring a new friend to forge new relationships. Tuesday at 11 am in our lobby.

Are you interested in forming deeper relationships with others from church and enhancing your sense of community and belonging? Would you like to participate in a small group and have connecting conversations? If so, this adult group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, following worship. You will be invited to share aspects of the service that were moving and inspiring to you. If this speaks to you, please join us! If you have any questions, contact Teresa Exner ( or text her at (630-478- 1747).Other group leaders are Myra Walden and Katie Lindberg.