Upcoming Events

Around The Table
We’re excited to launch Around the Table—simple dinners where 5-6 singles and families gather to share a meal, conversation, and community. Some will host, others will bring food, and we’ll provide conversation prompts to help get things started.
We’d love for you to sign up to host a dinner, attend a dinner, or help provide babysitting so parents can fully join in. No pressure, just presence—and a chance to connect as a church family around the table where there is room for everyone. You can sign up next to the coffee table or here.

Serving w/ Phil’s Friends
On September 21, we’re partnering with an incredible organization called Phil’s Friends. They bring hope and encouragement to people affected by cancer, and one of the ways they do that is through care packages and handmade blankets.
We’re going to come alongside them and make blankets that will be delivered to patients, reminding them that they are loved and not alone. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Trunk or Treat
We’re excited to partner with Giant steps this year to host a trunk or treat for their community. If you cannot decorate a trunk, consider donating candy, running the snowcone machine, or a game!
Let us know you’re coming here.

Worship Night
We are taking intentional steps to pursue relationships with each other in our church community.
Join us om 8/10 for our special night of prayer and worship starting at 5:30 pm. We will sing, listen to a quick word, take communion, and encourage one another! All ages welcome & Full 168 Kids programming available
Outline
5:30pm: Potluck (bring your favorite dish to share!)
6:00 Worship/Prayer/Communion/Word/Creative Worship Stations
Location: 2500 Cabot Drive, Lisle, Illinois (Inside Giant Steps)
Time: 5:30pm (doors open at 5:15)
To bring: Dish to share, yourself and a friend


Support A Local Church with a Friend Sunday
On July 6, we’re encouraging you to attend a neighboring church with a friend. This is a part of our values of kingdom collaboration to remind us that we’re all part of the same big family of God.
Here are 4 churches we’re recommending:
Renew Church (Westmont)
Wellspring (Wheaton)
Restoration Church (Naperville)
Springbrook Church (Plainfield – our sending church)
This replaces our Sunday gathering. We will be back at our regular time on 7/13.

Serving @Wayside
168 will be heading out to Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora—a Christ-centered ministry for the homeless, addicted, and incarcerated. We’ll meet at 11am at Wayside to help prep lunch, eat and connect with the men, worship together, and hear some powerful testimonies of life transformation.
Wayside regularly hosts groups like us, and this is a great opportunity for all ages. This service project replaces our Sunday morning gathering.

168 Baseball Game!
Let’s continue to live missionally as we invite friends to this game! Baseball, hotdogs and friends.
Cost: $9
to buy tickets: click here, select the dollar amount, and choose “baseball game”

168 Picnic
Join us as we host a joint picnic where we connect with friends! This replaces our Sunday AM gathering.
What: Picnic
When: This Sunday, May 25
Who: Everyone is welcome!
To Bring: If you’re able, bring a side dish to share. We’ll provide pulled chicken sandwiches and hot dogs.

Easter Sunday Celebration
FAQs
What’s happening at 9:25am?
From 9:25-9:45am, we will be packing welcome packs for Facing Foward (Homeless ministry). All ages are welcome. The service will start at 10am.
Where are we meeting?
We will be meeting at our regular location (2500 Cabot Dr. Lisle, IL). Click on the map for directions.
What else is on the agenda?
Authentic worship, a gospel centered/relatable teach, and a welcoming atmosphere. Coffee, donuts and treats.
Will childcare be provided?
Yes. We will have full 168 Kids programming.
What should I wear?
Some folks will attend in their “Easter Best” while others will come in casual wear.



Praying Through January
Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning in January for prayer and Scripture meditation.

Weekly: 10AM Sunday Gathering
168 Church is meeting every Sunday at Giant Steps @10am. Come out and be encouraged and to encourage. We will have full 168 Kids programming.

12/29 ONLINE Only Service
Join us online (only) at 10am for kids programming, encouraging message, and announcements! We will be back in person on 1/5 @10am at Giant Steps (Lisle).
More info: Youtube Link
www.168cc.org/newyear

Eve of Eve Service
Join us for a night of worship, reflection, teaching, and hot chocolate at our annual Eve of Eve service!
Hot chocolate and refreshments will be available pre-service starting at 6pm.
For some sharable invites: click here.
Address: 2500 Cabot Drive, Lisle, Illinois

Global focus + Chili Cookoff
Join us as we focus on our 3 global partners in Ensenada, Mexico + hold a chili cookoff. We will also have cornhole, games, etc., to continue building relationships and friendships.

Local: Coat & Glove Drive
A yearly tradition at 168, we are collecting new/gently used coats, hats and gloves until Nov. 17. Please bring them with you to any church gathering. We will donate them to a local partner.

Giant Steps Trunk or Treat
A yearly tradition at 168, Trunk or Treat is a great opportunity to give back to our friends Giant Steps (who allow us in their building every week) and participate in our community.
If you would like to bring a decorated “trunk” or assist with the popcorn machine or bounce house, check out the sign up here.

Worship Night
Join us this Sunday as we gather to eat, worship, and take communion. This replaces our morning AM service.
more info: www.168cc.org/worshipnight

G.L.ocal Weekend
One of our values is to participate in the flourishing of our communities. Therefore, G.L.ocal stands for Global and Local weekend. We will not be having our regular Sunday gathering on July 21, but will be serving a global community on July 20 and a local community on July 21.
For more information click here.

Weekly: 10AM Sunday Gathering
168 Church is meeting every Sunday at Giant Steps @10am. Come out and be encouraged and to encourage. We will have full 168 Kids programming.

No Sunday Gathering
168 Church will be traveling to Streator Camp to seek God and deepen friendships. We will have our Sunday gathering at Streator (no Sunday gathering in Lisle). We will gather back at Lisle on June 30.

All Church Retreat
168 Church will be traveling to Streator Camp to seek God and deepen friendships. We will have our Sunday gathering at Streator (no Sunday gathering in Lisle).
For more info, click here.

Bless The City
On 4/21 (Sunday) 168 will gather at 2500 Cabot Drive (our normal meeting place) for a different type of Sunday. Instead of gathering in rows, we want to bless our city through a community project. This day will run from 10AM - Noon.
For more information click here.

The Bible in 4-Weeks
Join us as we gather in-person @10am. We are starting a new series working from Genesis to Revelation exploring the main idea of the bible in 4-weeks.

Easter Sunday
Join us as we gather in-person and online on April 9 @10am. Doors open at 9:45am for pre-Easter festivities. For more information and directions please click here.

Good Friday
Join us as we gather on March 29 @6:30pm for Good Friday. Doors open at 6:15pm.


Weekly: 10AM Sunday Gathering
168 Church is meeting every Sunday at Giant Steps @10am from February 25 - March 31, 2024. Come out and be encouraged and to encourage. We will have full 168 Kids programming (except on Easter Sunday, 3/31/24).

A Special Night of Worship
Join us for our special night of prayer and worship starting at 5:45 pm. We will sing, listen to a quick word, and encourage one another! All ages welcome.
Outline
5:45 pm: Potluck (bring your favorite dish to share!)
6:15 Worship/Prayer/Communion/ Word
7:15 Bonfire and fellowship (weather permitting)
*Note this worship experience replaces our regular Sunday gathering this week.

Weekly: 10AM Sunday Gathering
168 Church is meeting every Sunday at Giant Steps @10am from January 7 - February 11, 2024. Come out and be encouraged and to encourage. We will have full 168 Kids programming.

10AM Sunday Gathering
168 Church is moving to a 10AM service time starting on May 14! Come out to be encouraged and to encourage. We will have full 168 Kids programming.