Started attending North Sub about a year ago when I moved to the area. It is a wonderful church!…read more The people are all so friendly and the kids programs are awesome. If you are not familiar with the Evangelical Free Church, it is a normal, mainstream evangelical church. No weird doctrines or anything. :-) Trinity International University located in Deerfield is actually a Evangelical Free school. The church has a lot of good programs and support groups for the community, too. The congregation, I feel, is a pretty good mix - it's not all rich, white North Shore folks. :)

From the owner: Building relationships where Jesus can enter…read more Mission statement: North Suburban Life Stage Communities exist so that we may experience the deeper Christian life which comes from the study of the Word of God and from shared life with other believers.

The church is a very welcoming place that demonstrates the love of God through the its…read moremessage,worship and culture. It's a great place for long time Christians or for folks who are just seeking to know more about faith.

From the owner: Christ Church Highland Park has three services: Thursdays,…read more7:00 p.m. in our cafe Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Sundays, 12:00 p.m. is our Rev 7:9 multi-cultural gathering Christ Church is one church in multiple locations -Lake Forest, Grayslake, and Highland Park, Illinois - with a vision to fuel a movement that reaches people and renews communities.

Really beautiful chapel! I have lots of fond memories growing up here and exploring all the…read moregorgeous art and statues housed within. There is art just about everywhere you look. Be sure to take the walkway behind the altar or check out the choir lofts to see even more.

I was here for a women's retreat with my church- we didn't go to the church but went to the retreat…read morecenter called Techny Towers. This is a totally cool place with a beautiful sanctuary. The meals for the retreats are very good- great selection with a big salad bar, fruit, soup and then hot choices too. They have basic retreat rooms- very simple but I think they each have their own bathroom and the rooms were very clean. The meeting rooms are also good. Overall I highly recommend Techny Towers for a retreat!

What a great place to worship...not too big, lots of programs for all ages, and I always feel part…read moreof a big family here. I like service and CUMC makes a commitment to serve the community locally by supporting local food pantries, reaching out to poor in Chicago, and caring for people around the world. I really do feel God's spirit here and it keeps me coming back.

Our family has been attending Willow Creek North Shore since 2008…read more The North Shore campus of Willow Creek was the first church that we visited after leaving a very small church in Evanston and, because of Willow's size, we came with a lot of preconceived ideas, all of which turned out to be wrong. We were worried that we wouldn't be able to find a true community, we were worried that we wouldn't experience genuine faith and growth and we were worried that the transition would be difficult for our kids....boy were we wrong! Our years at Willow Creek have been formative for our family, for our children and for each of us individually. Although North Shore is a big church, about 2500 people attend every weekend, we found that, with some effort on our part, a church with that many attendees can actually have an intimate feel. Through our participation in community table groups (groups that meet monthly to have dinner, hang out and build relationships), small groups, church wide events and service projects we have built deep meaningful relationships with people in the community. During the normal ups and downs of life these are the people that have shown up for us and become like family. The church has also proven to be truly invested in people having a genuine, deep, transformational faith. The weekly teaching, which is often shown on a big screen and takes some getting used to, is pertinent on both global and personal levels. Rarely do I walk away feeling unaffected or unchanged by what I've heard and experienced. Classes are frequently offered to help us grow in areas ranging from marriage and family to faith and finances. The church also encourages serving locally and globally. At any given time there are serving opportunities as close as Evanston and as far as South Africa. This church and it's members are accepting of all people whether you consider yourself a Christian or not and it is really refreshing. Our families love to visit with us and even if they don't share the same faith that we do they always walk away feeling loved and accepted. One of the most vibrant parts of Willow Creek North Shore is it's student ministries. Our Kindergartener LOVES coming to church every week and she wouldn't miss it for the world. The really amazing thing is that our teenager feels EXACTLY the same way. The strong sense of community, acceptance and belonging that the kids have at Willow has proven to be a great source of strength and growth for them as they navigate all that comes with growing up. If you are looking for a church with deep community, excellent teaching and programs and an A+ children and student's program, give Willow Creek North Shore a try.

I recommend it as a wonderful caring church! It's a great place to get together with other member…read moreand grow in learning about the Lord!

Landmark Review: I recently attended a wedding here, so this…read moreis only a review of the facility. The parking lot in the back is quite spacious. The actual sanctuary is modern and has lots of seating room along with side room for smaller chapel worship. Great location for a wedding!

The wife and I went to Lakeview Church today. I had to sing with my Job's choir…read more So what the ethnicity of 99.9% of all attendees are (Korean). It was wonderful , the people were great and God is there. I love the lord even more for showing us a glimpse of how heaven will be. We have food , i don't know what that meat was but it tasted like spaghetti and BBQ chicken and sugar meat. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be returning.

A beautiful church which has something for everyone. They offer two services. One contemporary and…read morethe other traditional. During the contemporary service they have Sunday school for the children. Ages 1 all the way through high school. A great community of people.

From the owner: We are a multi-generational church in Northbrook, Illinois that is committed to doing God’s work…read moreand in joining God’s mission in our local community and beyond. Each week we have two services: 9:30 am (Contemporary) and 11:00 am (Traditional) with Sunday school (nursery-5th) offered during both services. Services are also live streamed on our sermons page each week at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Kids Ministry is available at the 9:30 am worship service for babies through fifth grade. At 11:00 am our Kids Ministry is only available for babies through four-years old. During the summer, the 8:30 am (Traditional) service meets in the Chapel in the Pines, weather permitting. The 10:00 am (Contemporary) service meets in the Sanctuary.

This community welcomes everyone with warmth, curiosity, and most important authenticity. Whether…read moreyou want a quiet personal experience of a dive into all activities at once, this is your place doe worship.

I happened upon NSUC by chance a few years. After my first visit, I wanted to come back. I have…read morebeen a member of many churches in my life, and by far, NSUC is the most welcoming and friendly church community I have ever encountered. The church is filled with people who truly care about creating a supportive community. Of course, there is Lucas - the pastor. He is amazing. He is brilliant, and his sermons always make me look at things in a new way and seem to hit what I need to hear on that day. Yet he never speaks in a way that makes you feel less intelligent than him. Finally, the music is amazing! So many talented people providing music for the services!

Sunday Schedule 8:00 am - Contemplative Worship…read more9:00 am - Christian Educations for all Ages (most Sundays) 10:00 am - Worship with Music and Children's Church 11:00 am - Coffee Hour and Youth Group Wednesday Schedule 8:00 am - Worship with Prayers for Healing followed by a continental breakfast

St. Gregory's Preschool (located in and affiliated with St. Gregory's Episcopal Church) is a…read moretotally awesome preschool in Deerfield. I can't say enough good things about it. And besides being an awesome program, their tuition can't be beat (it's quite a bit less than most other preschools in the area). My 2 daughters attend - they love it. It is a smaller school with very personalized attention. The teachers/director are so nice, caring, and nuturing (and super smart!). I believe they all have their masters. The program is a great balance of play time, hands on learning, small and large motor development, etc. They incorporate lots of science and math besides the usual reading and writing. The teachers/director have good control of the classroom and are consistent and fair, teaching the kids good social skills. The program is Christian-based, but they keep things Judeo-Christian from what I can tell. They celebrate the Christian holidays, but they are cognizant that not all the students are from a Christian background and are respectful of that. The preschool program is a morning program and they are open 5 days a week. You get to decide how many days (and which days) your child will attend. Potty training is not required, though they can't change diapers (they are currently DCFS certified). They also have Kindergarten enrichment in the morning and afternoon. In the morning, the kids of all ages are together; they split into skill level for letter-writing, etc. That really seems to help with the building of social skills. My girls love it that way.