Loving your neighbor is a rather general concept.  After all, who is our neighbor?  Jesus told a parable that makes it clear and practical that none of us will ever find a loophole in it.

KidWerks is happening every Sunday at 9:30 AM, both onsite in the auditorium and online via Zoom.

Join us for outrageous games, extraordinary worships, and engaging groups as we gather on Sunday Nights for our Student Ministries. Students, 6th-12th grade, are invited to attend this dynamic night of growing as disciples. Student ministries meets the first and third Sundays of the month.

On February 24, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, launching land, sea and air attacks.  Airports
are now shut, and few railway lines are operational.  Civilians fleeing the violence are heading toward Ukraine’s western districts and such neighboring countries as Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary.  Hundreds of thousands of people are seeking refuge in neighboring countries.  There are major humanitarian concerns for both internally displaced people and refugees.  Many of these Ukrainians fleeing their homes need shelter, basic necessities and pastoral care.

Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis.  These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits.
 
Your gifts designated for “Eastern Europe Crisis Response” will be used entirely (100%) to provide support for people impacted by conflict in the region.

Mark's gospel has an urgency to it that's hard to ignore. It's as if he is breathless, trying to get the information out as quickly as he can. A few decades have passed since Jesus' ministry, and with persecution intensifying, some believers were tempted to compromise or simply give up on being a follower of the Messiah.  So, Mark needed to take the early Christians back to the basics and get them ready to move! In this six-session study, pastor Jeff Manion takes you and your group through the gospel of Mark to answer such urgent questions about the Christian faith as: Who is this Jesus? What does he expect of me? Is suffering a normal part of the Christian life? What will encourage and strengthen my trust in Jesus. These questions are not born of a lack of faith but serve to strengthen and stabilize our relationship with the Savior.  So, lace up your running shoes. Open your heart and mind and come with your questions! Get ready to move as Mark's Gospel reveals what it means to follow Jesus.

Join us for this online study group for adults. This group, led by Pastor Rob, meets via Zoom.  Register today!

If you've ever wondered how to get involved at Faith, or how to take the next step, don't worry.  We've created a simple next step for you.  It's a small gathering we call NEXT.  This informal gathering lasts only about 20 minutes.  It will provide you an overview of our mission, strategy, and environments to help you determine your best next step for continuing your faith journey.  Meets fireside at the church after each service.

Come join us at RiverEdge Park in Aurora for an outdoor concert.  All ages welcome.  Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy the music under the stars.  The Chicago Experience is just as it sounds – a group of musicians who call Chicago home and share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands of all time: Chicago.  Learn more about the band and purchase your tickets online from RiverEdge Park.  Tickets are $2/person if purchased by May 31, $5/person thereafter.  For more information, please contact communitylife@discoveringfaith.com.

Join us at Monumental VBS, where kids will explore the sunbaked Southwestern desert as they dig into God’s great love! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. For more information contact jenn@discoveringfaith.com or register today!

Grades:  K-6
Registration Fee:

• $40 per person Early Bird (now through May 29)
• $45 per person (May 30 through June 13)

We're getting together for a Cougars game at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva and you're invited!  Open to all ages.  Game starts at 6:30 PM.  Fireworks after the game!  Tickets are $20 per person.  Each ticket includes a $10 food credit.  Tickets are available for online purchase through Faith by clicking below.  All ticket sales are non-refundable.  We will distribute purchased tickets in July, close to game date.  Ticket sales will be open through Thursday, June 30.  So purchase your tickets today!

God has called us to make a difference in the world.  Serve those in need He says.  We are packing our bags, rolling up our sleeves, and heading out  to Colorado for our mission trip 2022.  We've put together another exciting experience for high school students.  We'll stay in the Denver area, serve under-resourced families, work with organizations that care for wildlife, put shoes on the needy, and go camping and whitewater rafting.  It will be an amazing week of serving, learning, and enjoying God's beautiful creation.

Happy New Year from Bright Beginnings Preschool!  It is hard to believe but it is already time to register for preschool classes which will begin Fall 2022.

Registration for this year's clients and church members is now open.  There is a 5% tuition discount for church members.  Registration opens to the public on Monday January 31st.

Information and forms for registration can be requested from the Faith website at www.discoveringfaith.com.  Click Grow/Bright Beginnings on the website main menu, or the button below to learn more.  Also feel free to reach out to us via email at brightbeginnings@discoveringfaith.com or by phone 630-862-3500 extension 103.  Jenn will get back to you as soon as possible.

Effective March 1, 2022, Faith implemented a "masks optional" policy in accordance with the  latest CDC and Illinois guidance.  No other restrictions are in effect.

All Sunday worship services will continue to be available online via live stream and on-demand.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our community safe and healthy.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the church office: office@discoveringfaith.com.