Willow 50th

Anniversary

October 11 & 12

You’re invited to join the celebration as Willow Creek Community Church marks 50 years of God’s faithfulness. Let’s gather and give thanks together! 

Save Your Seat

We can’t wait to gather all campuses and ministries together for this special celebration! In order to ensure there’s space for everyone, we are asking you to reserve your space with a free ticket to the service you plan to attend. After each service, there will be a party with live music, family activities, refreshments, and more. 

We’ve designated some sections for Campus & Willow Espanol seating, so you can sit with your communities, but you’re welcome to reserve seats wherever you prefer.

Get Your Tickets

Play a Part!

Willow’s 50th Anniversary is a momentous event, and we need your assistance to make it unforgettable! Whether you’re managing traffic, greeting guests, helping with the celebration, or working behind the scenes, each role plays a part in fostering a welcoming and inviting environment for our church community and visitors from the moment you arrive on our campus.

Discover the volunteer opportunities available during the celebration weekend and select the day, time, and role that best fits you. We will keep you informed with all the details as the Anniversary Celebration approaches. Until then, thank you for contributing to making this event unforgettable!

Sign Up To Serve

when

Weekend Services & Parties

Saturday, October 11 @ 5pm

Sunday, October 12 @ 9 & 11:45am

Where

Willow South Barrington
67 Algonquin Rd.
South Barrington, IL 60010

We will be gathering at Willow South Barrington for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

All other campuses will be closed this weekend.

Save Your Seat

Tickets are free.

Seating is general admission (first come first serve) within each section.

Get Your Tickets

Play A Part

Discover the volunteer opportunities available during the celebration weekend and select the day, time, and role that best fits you.

Sign Up To Serve

FAQs

Do I need tickets for the service?

Tickets are highly recommended to ensure your seat. They’re free and can be reserved here. Ticketing allows our teams to plan for an amazing experience for you at both the service and our post-service celebration.

Will you offer language interpretation services?

Yes. We offer language interpretation in American Sign Language, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese during our 11:45 a.m. service. All translations happen live, in real time, and are not accessible after the service. Please bring your own headphones, as translation is accessible via an app.

Are there any post-service activities?

Yes! Following each of the services, there will be refreshments, live music, interactive lobby displays, and Blink Tees printing tshirts. Family activities include crafts, balloon twisting, tattoo stations, and a bubble show.

What are the service times?

Service times are 5 p.m., Saturday, October 11 and 9 & 11:45 a.m., Sunday, October 12.

Will the Coffee Shop be open?

Yes, the Coffee Shop will be open before, during, and after the services. It opens 90 minutes before each service starts.

Where will my student go?

Students are invited to join their families in the main auditorium for service that day.

What do you offer for kids?

We provide a great experience for children birth through 5th grade through our Willow Kids program.

Where do I go to check in my child to Willow Kids?

We have check in kiosks located inside the D and E doors, as well as near the entrances of our Willow Kids spaces. Check-in your child at whatever kiosk is most convenient for you!

What time does Willow Kids & Willow Friends open?

Check in opens 40 minutes before each service time.

Will there be serving opportunities that weekend?

Yes! We have lots of serving opportunities and invite you to serve with us. Sign up to serve here.

Where do I go when I get there?

Enter through the D, E, or F Entrances and our team will direct you to the Main Auditorium for services or the appropriate Willow Kids space to check in your children.

I don’t see an answer to my question here, is there someone I can contact?

Yes, you can reach our team at events@willowcreek.org with questions about the 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.

Next is Now Series & Groups

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Merch

Vintage & Anniversary Merch Collections

Order merch from throughout the eras of Willow and wear it to the 50th Celebration. (Allow 2-3 weeks for shipping.)

You can also snag merch when you come to the 50th Celebration. Blink Tees will be printing merch on-site in the lobby.

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