Nurture

“You, my brothers, were called to be free.  But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love..” Galatians 5: 13 (NIV)

Transitioning through life’s challenging stages exposes our need for God’s grace and for a connection with a faith community.  During times of transition, we strive to be agile and focused in providing compassionate spiritual care, offering fellowship and entering relationships while mediating God’s grace to one another.  Transition moments include entering marriage, grieving a loss, becoming a parent, parenting adolescents, becoming empty-nesters, caring for aging parents, enduring chronic or terminal illness, going through divorce, losing a job, moving to a new community, changing careers and many more.

Call the church office at 630-232-7120 to learn more about…

Celebrating Baptism
Infants who are baptized at UMCG receive a  personal note from a CB team member each year for five years on the anniversary of their baptism.

Meal Ministry
Volunteers make or pick-up and delivery meals to homebound members of our faith family or those in the midst of a challenging situation due to illness, injury or other life situation.

Memory Loss Care Circle
Support group for people who have a loved one who is experiencing memory loss at any stage.

H.O.M.E. Team (Helping Others Maintain their Environment)
Performs routine household maintenance for folks who lack the physical ability, the expertise or the financial means to do so.

Support Our Troops
Organizes regular shipments of handwritten notes, essential supplies and festive treats to be sent to the troops on our prayer list whether they are serving overseas or here in the states.

Kindred Sisters Widows Group
Women who gather to encourage, support and care for one another.