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Village Women: Moms’ Prayer Group
July 25 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. | DeAnn Selvaggio’s Home
Moms of adult children, join us for monthly prayer gatherings to connect with other moms in a similar season and lift up your requests to the Lord. Our hope is to encourage mothers of children who are over the age of 18. Please register for this event, and we will send you the address.
Coffee Connections
July 26 | After each service | Village Church of Bartlett
Looking to make some connections on Sunday morning? Stop by after any of the three services to chat with some of the church leaders and learn more about Village Church. Coffee Connections is primarily for newcomers who are looking to connect with a pastor or staff member.
Perennials: Picnic at Mallard Lake
July 30 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Mallard Lake, Hanover Park
We would like to invite all 55+ adults to join us for a relaxing time to connect with others. Whether you come on a regular basis to Perennials or haven’t been able to gather with us, please feel free to join us outdoors at Mallard Lake in Hanover Park. We will meet up for a picnic, stroll around the lake, and fellowship in nature. Please bring lunch for yourself and something to sit on.
Summer Picnic
Please join us on August 2 for the next Summer Picnic at the Antioho Home! This is a chance to connect with others and enjoy food, games, and swim time. Join us around the Antioho’s pool at 4:00 p.m. for open swim, or join us at 5:00 for dinner! If this is your first time joining us, here are some important things you need to know:
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For this potluck, please bring a main dish and a dessert if your last name begins with A-L, or a main dish and a side dish if your last name begins with M-Z.
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Bring something to sit on (a picnic blanket, camping chairs, etc.), disposable eating utensils (plates, cutlery, napkins), and bathing suits for the open swim time.
- Save the date for our final Summer Picnics on September 13 at the Antioho Home.
Village Men: Summer Bash
August 4 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
Village Men, come on out for our annual Summer Bash! We will enjoy fellowship and dinner of brats and sides together in the green space behind the church, followed by our highly competitive bags tournament. You will also hear about what’s coming in the fall for Men’s ministry. We’ll be enjoying time outside, rain or shine, so bring a camping chair and join us!
Forge: Summer Missions Recap Night
August 6 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
The whole church is invited to a special evening at Forge on our Summer Missions Recap Night. Come hear firsthand accounts from students about how the Lord worked in and through them over the course of their mission trips this summer. We want to rally around these students and celebrate God’s work through their local experiences on Edge in Bartlett, international endeavors in Mexico, a service trip in Crandon, WI, and their week of ministry at VBS. No registration is required, and all ages are invited to attend.
Perennials: Concert at Panton Mill Park
August 20 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Panton Mill Park, South Elgin
We would like to invite all 55+ adults to join us for a relaxing time to connect with others. Whether you come on a regular basis to Perennials or haven’t been able to gather with us, we would love for you to join us for a concert at Panton Mill Park in South Elgin. Ocean’s Rat Pack will perform hits originally done by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Please bring lunch for yourself and something to sit on.
Village Men: Saturday Studies
Saturdays | 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
Join the Village Men’s Saturday Studies for a weekly opportunity to study God’s Word. Dave Torres Sr. will lead us through various books of the Bible and key topics for men. We are working through our summer series, Titus – Grace in Godly Behavior, and would love for you to join us anytime! We tentatively plan to begin our fall series, 1 Peter – Hope and Holiness in a Hostile World, on September 12. Be sure to register so we know you’re coming and to stay informed about our schedule.
Next Gen: Leader’s Launch
August 30 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
Calling all the leaders and volunteers in our Next Gen ministries – Village Kids, Awana, The 5/6, and Forge – to join us for our annual Next Gen Leader’s Launch! We are so excited about the role you will play in helping us to make disciples who go, grow, and overcome. We want to equip you well and encourage you as we begin another ministry year. We will eat lunch and share our vision for our year ahead, as well as have a training specific to the ministry you serve. The training is expected to last approximately two hours after lunch. Childcare will only be available as needed.
Discover Village
Beginning September 13 | 9:30 – 10:35 a.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
Please join us for a four-week class to learn more about Village Church, including our vision, values, ministries, and more! Attending Discover Village is your first step toward becoming a member of Village Church of Bartlett. This class will meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Classroom One.
Legacy Grandparenting Summit
September 26 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
Grandparents, you are invited to the Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2026, the only national conference focused on Christian grandparenting. Centered on this year’s theme, “A Heart for Eternity,” the summit is designed to encourage and equip grandparents to embrace their biblical role in helping pass on faith to the next generation. This day-long summit will offer practical encouragement, nationally known speakers, and helpful tools for sharing faith with confidence and purpose. As churches continue discipling the next generation, this summit highlights the unique and often underused role grandparents can play in making an eternal impact. Register before July 31 to receive the early bird discount!
Volunteer in AWANA
September 14 – May 3 | 6:00 – 8:00 | Village Church of Bartlett
AWANA meets Monday nights during the school year to engage in large-group teaching, small-group discipleship, and game time. AWANA wouldn’t be possible without an amazing team of volunteers to pour into the kids each week. As a volunteer, you can sign up to be with Cubbies (Ages 3-4), Sparks (Grades K-2), or T&T (Grades 3-6), which are described above. We also need volunteers to serve with administration, join our special needs team, or fill in as subs! Our volunteers also receive a discount code for registering their students in AWANA as a token of our thanks.
Serve at Village Church
If you are a member or a regular attendee of Village Church, we would love for you to jump in and serve! There are many ways that you can serve, such as with Adult Discipleship, our Next Gen ministries, Outreach and Care Ministries, and even with Communications or Facilities. You can find all of the service opportunities listed on our Serve with Village Church page. If you are looking to jump in and serve on Sunday mornings, check out our Sunday service page, which includes our most urgent needs. Whether working in a Village Kids classroom, making coffee for our guests, or setting up for ministry events, there is a place for you!
Village Church Digital
Village Church Digital provides resources to help you grow as a follower of Jesus Christ. At Village Church, our heart is to help you grow in your faith as a follower of Jesus Christ. Our goal for everything we create at Village Church Digital is to give you digestible, shareable, and helpful content that can help you grow in your faith in practical ways. Text us your questions! Have you ever had a question arise after a sermon, or after talking with a friend, or as you’re studying the Bible? Village Church Digital wants your questions! Your questions may be answered in an episode of one of our shows, or you may even hear the answer to your question during a sermon. Text your questions anytime to (833) 459-4064. You can save this number in your phone as a contact to make sending questions regularly more easy! Message and data rates may apply.*
Training For Parents
Find a curated list of resources compiled for parents of young children and students. On the Training For Parents page, you will find technology resources (including a Family Tech and Cell Phone Agreement), book recommendations, video training from Making Young Disciples classes, and much more. It is our prayer that these resources will equip you to provide ongoing discipleship for the children and students in your home.
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