Events
Regular Events
Liturgical Common Read of Welcoming the Stranger
As we seek biblical wisdom on how we engage the topic of immigration, we invite you to participate in a Liturgical Common Read of Welcoming the Stranger. This is an opportunity to move beyond polarized debates and ground our response in Scripture, guided by our historic Covenant’s questions, “Where is it written?” And “How goes your walk?” This book offers theological insights and real stories that help us understand the people behind a complex issue. Through this communal Covenant-wide reading experience, we’ll explore what God’s Word says about caring for immigrants and refugees. Join us as we prayerfully discern together, practice solidarity as a denominational family, and live into our calling as followers of Christ who welcome the stranger. For more info, visit our denomination’s website.
Here at NaperCov, some of our small groups will be using the Welcoming the Stranger book and accompanying Liturgical Common Read materials as we enter into the fall season. If you are not currently connected to a small group that plans to use these materials, but are interested, please be sure to sign-up at the table outside the sanctuary after our Sunday morning service so that we can get you connected.
Weekly Prayer Gathering Before Service
As we begin a season of prayer this fall, you are invited to join a weekly prayer gathering which will be meeting in the library on Sunday mornings from 10:05 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. The Discipleship Team will be leading a class on Sunday mornings (more information upcoming), part of which will involve this time for praying together. Hope to see you there!
Adult Sunday School - Sunday Mornings at 9:05am
Join us on Sunday mornings for NaperCov’s Adult Sunday School, which is currently exploring prayer using the book How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig. This Sunday, they will be coving the chapter entitled Step 3: Ask.
Hanging of the Greens - Sunday, November 30th
Congregants are invited to stay after service on Sunday, November 30th to help decorate our church for the Advent/Christmas seasons. We've greatly appreciated turnout in past years, given that many hands make light work. Additionally, lunch will be provided for volunteers.
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9:30am
Women’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. We will be studying “The Real Heaven: What the Bible Actually Says” by Chip Ingram and Lance Witt this fall. We invite all NECC women and friends to join us as we discover that God has provided us, through the Scriptures, a tantalizing glimpse of the Heaven that awaits us as followers of Jesus.
Legacy Trip: Civil Rights Tour in Alabama - Summer 2026
Naperville Covenant Church invites you to join us for Legacy Trip: A Civil Rights Tour in Alabama. This four day trip will be taking place from Friday, June 12th through Monday, June 15th, 2026. We will visit the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham as well as the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, the Legacy Museum, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery.
Our Purpose: This is an educational trip about racial oppression. We will gain empathy for our neighbors. Reflection, team building and growing together toward our mission will be priorities. The whole church is invited to go. Please know that junior high and above are welcome to join. The decision for younger children to attend will have to be determined by the parent(s).
The cost will be anywhere from $300-$500 per person depending on how many people are in each hotel room. The outreach committee (Amy Reynolds, Stephen Offutt, Donje Swanson, Doug Milford, Greg Johnston, Pastor Josiah, and David Sladkey) will host an informational meeting in the upcoming weeks. For more information, contact outreach@napercov.org or dsladkey@gmail.com.
Updates from Pastor Ken
Pastor Ken will be regularly sharing his thoughts in a section of the email called "Field Notes," which you can read using this link: https://www.napercov.org/fieldnotes. Additionally, Pastor Ken's weekly office hours will be from 9am-2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so feel free to set up an appointment to meet with him or stop in to say hello.
Host your next event at NECC!
Naperville Covenant Church is the perfect place to host your next party, family get together, bridal/baby shower, wedding and so much more! We have numerous spaces to choose from whether it's the sanctuary, fellowship hall, prayer room or one of our many classrooms! Contact us or visit the Rentals Page at NaperCov.org!
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