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Pastor Appreciation
The month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Please help us show our Pastors and their families how much we truly appreciate the hard work, extra hours, prayer support and encouragement they put into shepherding our congregation. We encourage you to show your appreciation in the following ways: Bring cards of encouragement or thanks to the Info Center. We will have a table set up outside the Chapel and in the Commons with a bag for each pastor where you…
Thrive: A Night for Creatives
Are you a photographer, musician, artist, writer, poet, woodworker, maker, crafter, or "techie"? Thrive is a night to inspire, encourage, and help creatives from Sugar Grove Church connect with other like-minded Christ followers. Come and hear Pastor Ian share his heart and vision for creative arts. If you're interested in using your gifts at Sugar Grove Church and making things happen...
Shopping Trip
Ladies, invite a friend and join us for our annual shopping trip to the Woodfield Mall and Ikea near Chicago. We will spend the day shopping, eating, and connecting with one another. Please bring $10.00 with you on the day of the trip to help cover transportation costs. We will meet at the church at 8:00 am, and ride the bus together to Schaumburg. Space is limited so sign-up today!
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
Dreading the holidays this year because of the loss of a loved one in your life? We invite you to GriefShare's "Surviving the Holidays" for help and support in your grief journey during this particularly difficult time of the year. You'll learn how to deal with the many emotions grieving people often face during the holidays. Pre-Registration is required so we can be sure to have enough materials for everyone. Sign-up using the...
Starting Point
Whether you're new or have been here a while, this is the first step to partnering with us. Come meet our ministry team and discover more about the heart & vision of Sugar Grove Church. Meet in the Commons to join us for a free lunch; childcare is provided. Register...
Rake & Run
Bring your whole family out for this year's Rake & Run! Bring a rake, gas leaf blower and some gloves to help us show the love of Christ to our friends & neighbors throughout the community. Sign-up...
Baptism
We will be celebrating those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior and desire to be baptized. If you or your child have given your life to Christ and haven’t been baptized, then we want to invite you to take your next step in your faith journey. Baptism is something we really celebrate here at Sugar Grove Church, so be sure to join us. There will be a brief meeting you need to attend. For details, or to sign-up...
Family Talk
"Family Talk" is a series of local, mini-conference talks/interviews/Q&A's hosted by Sugar Grove Church throughout the year. These talks are high-impact, low-investment opportunities covering a myriad of family-related topics. Simply come, ready to be challenged! Grandparents, join us for this special event to hear Pastor John Blodgett share how you are uniquely positioned to spiritually influence your grandkids, leaving a powerful legacy for the next generation through your grandchildren.
High School Fall Retreat
High School students (9th–12th grade) are invited to spend a weekend at beautiful Camp Friedenswald in Michigan for the Fall Retreat! We will relax, disconnect, and spend time playing games, eating good food, and hanging out with good friends. Cost is $65 which includes transportation, lodging, t-shirt and meals for the weekend. The bus will leave Sugar Grove Church at 5pm Friday and return Sunday at 3pm. Sign-up...
Playground Campaign Breakfast
We are currently raising funds to install a well-designed, interactive playground to serve the ministries and families of Sugar Grove Church. The DNA of a child is to play, move, & have fun. This playground will provide our ministries an added environment to engage kids in safe play, as well as offer families a natural space to casually connect with other parents through conversation while their children play together. This breakfast is a free, open house/come-&-go style event with pancakes,…
Business Meeting
Join us for the next Quarterly Business Meeting as we celebrate what God is doing at Sugar Grove Church. Stay informed about what is happening in the life of our church and if you're a member, help us in making important decisions by voting if necessary. We will have information packets available in the Commons for you to pick-up in the weeks prior to the business meeting. At this meeting, we will be voting to approve the budget and elect…
Child Dedication
Child Dedication is a chance for families to acknowledge their commitment to raising their children in the ways of the Lord. If you are interested in dedicating your child, you will need to attend a prep class the week before, which will prepare you for the dedication service, as well as give you helpful early childhood parenting tools. Register today...
Women’s Christmas Breakfast
Ladies, you and your daughters are invited to join us for our annual Christmas Breakfast at Das Dutchmen Essenhaus. Connect with other women from Sugar Grove Church over an incredible meal and hear from guest speaker, our very own Cathie Ware! Sign-up...
Cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children age 4–10 years old. Children under 3 are free. Sign-up...
GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse
Loss of a loved one is difficult enough, but it's particularly difficult losing a spouse. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. We invite you to GriefShare’s “Loss of a Spouse” for help and support in your grief journey. This event is a great introduction to GriefShare for those who may be interested in attending our on-going support, beginning in February. Pre-Registration is required so we can be sure to have enough materials for everyone. Sign-up using the...