Willow Creek invites you to join 'Easter Experience'
On Friday to Sunday, March 30-April 1, Willow Creek Community Church invites the community to experience Easter at one of their eight Chicago area locations.
"Easter is one of the cornerstone moments of our faith," says Senior Pastor Bill Hybels. "It's the ultimate comeback story where Jesus defeats death, showing that each one of us can have new life and new beginnings. No matter where you are at on your spiritual journey - and what you think about faith - I want to invite you to experience Easter at Willow Creek."
As Willow Creek joyfully celebrates Easter this year, they encourage people to invite family members, friends, and neighbors to join them as they retell the history-changing miracle of Jesus' resurrection and how it still transforms lives today. Attendees will hear from people who were curious, cautious, and convinced, which will show the impact of Jesus' love for people at all places on their journey.
Seats for all eight Willow Creek locations can be reserved in advance and booked online at WillowCreek.org, or attendees can just show up! Seats are always free. Additional ticketing and parking information can be found online.
Willow Creek Community Church, now in its 42nd year, is a nondenominational Christian church with weekly attendance of more than 24,000. The main campus is located at 67 E. Algonquin Road in South Barrington.
• In Huntley, the church at 13719 Harmony Lane, will have a Good Friday service at 5 p.m. March 30. Child care available for infants to kindergarten. For Easter, join them for music and a hope-filled message at 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 1. There will be special kids' (infants to fifth grade) programs during the service.
• In Crystal Lake, the church at 100 S. Main St. will have a Good Friday Experience from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 30. It a self-guided experience, for ages 11 or older. You will have the opportunity to pause and reflect on Jesus' death and how it changes our lives. You may come and go at your own pace. The average visit, which includes communion, will be 30 minutes.
The church will host its first Egg-Stravaganza from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 31. The program for ages 1-12 will feature an indoor Easter egg hunt, games, activities, photo booths and an inflatable playplace. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
On Easter, join one of four identical Easter services at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and 9, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 1. In addition to worship and a hope-filled message, there will be a family friendly party with special Easter eats, photo booths and activities like an inflatable playplace on Saturday and a petting zoo on Sunday.