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What We Do
Love God, love people, and change the world. We believe the life and lessons of Jesus aren’t just good advice, but are Good News for us here and now.
Jesus challenged religious systems, lifted up the outcast, gave value to the overlooked, healed the hurting, and redefined who and how we are to love. And while we won’t get it perfect, we want to follow Him in doing the same.
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God sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
1 John 4:9
Keep it Simple
As a church, we are all about following Jesus and know there’s no end to that journey—we’re more about becoming than arriving.
We are committed to becoming a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multiplying movement of Christ followers, equipping and empowering our kids and students to not only be the church of tomorrow, but the church of today.
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How we do community
At Willow getting connected in community is important. Let’s get to know each other so we can be the church together and express our faith in a meaningful way.
Discover Willow
Discover Willow is an experience for anyone who wants to learn more about who we are as a church family and how to get connected. You'll meet our pastors, enjoy a meal, hear how God is working in and through our community, and discover how God might be inviting you to take a next step in your spiritual journey.
Join a Group
At Willow, groups are about loving God, loving people, and changing the world in community. They’re a place to connect over a shared interest, passion, or vision as you practice the rhythms of faith together. And hopefully, you’ll experience transformation and find new ways to live out your God-given gifts to make a difference in our world! Whatever stage of life you find yourself in, from young adults to retirement and beyond, we have groups for you.
Volunteer
One of the easiest ways we can love others is through volunteering. Whether in guest services, groups, our kids & student programs, or through our compassion & justice partners, you can find a way to use your passions, talents, and gifts to bless others.
Kids & Students
Being a kid is fun—but also has its challenges (especially in our digital age). Our programs for kids and students provide a place where they can bring it all—their joys, worries, hopes, questions, and fears—and learn about a God who loves them and has a plan for their lives. We’re committed to helping young people take their next steps with Jesus through relationships within small groups so they, too, can love God, love people, and change the world.
Get help
We all experience seasons of challenge, difficulty, or sorrow. Whether you’re in need of emotional or tangible support, our pastors, staff, and volunteers are ready to listen, learn, and help you find a way forward.
Ways to experience Willow
At Willow, everything we do has one thing in common: we do it together—with God and with each other. Our locations across Chicagoland are always open to you and our online and on-demand services provide a great way to see what we’re about!
Other ways to check us out
Willow Online
Each Sunday while we gather to worship, learn, and connect at our Willow locations, our online community meets to do the same! Check out WillowCreek.TV to experience a Willow service from home or on the go.
On Demand
We believe the Bible gives us a glimpse into who God is and provides wisdom and insight into what it means to follow Jesus. Check out our on-demand teaching library to find a topic or passage you want to learn more about!
Current SeriesPrayers for the Next President
October 7 - November 3, 2024
If given the chance, how would you encourage the next president of the United States in their leadership? What are the qualities you would want them to embody? We want to take the Scriptures seriously and pray for the leadership of our country, no matter how easy or challenging that may feel (1 Tim. 2:-4). The Bible points us to character traits required for effective leadership: humility, integrity, courageous peace, and servant leadership. And while we pray these show up in our elected officials, we want them to permeate our own posture, presence, and leadership.