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 Resumes - September 21st
Beginning Sunday, September 21st at 9:05 a.m., we will begin a series on prayer using the book How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig. Each week we will delve deeper into different aspects of PRAY (Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield), which also provides the structure of our weekly prayer meetings on Sunday morning from 10:05 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Both the study and our weekly prayer gathering will meet in the library.
"Pray for Me" Prayer Cards Available on Sunday, September 21
Pray for Me is an annual effort at NaperCov where we commit to praying for every young person in our faith community, from birth to college age. On Sunday, September 21st, you will have the opportunity to choose one or more cards to be praying for. Parents, if Pastor Kelly hasn't received an updated photo of your child yet, please email one to kelly@napercov.org.
Covenant Harbor’s Golf for Kids - September 22nd
Covenant Harbor will be hosting it’s annual Golf for Kids tournament on September 22nd. The event will feature lunch, a program, golf (scramble), and an awards dinner as well as golf extras and raffle prizes. Golf for Kids raises scholarship funds, which helps keep camp experiences accessible to kids and families from a variety of backgrounds. If you’re interested in participating, you can learn more on Covenant Harbor’s website or by speaking with our own Larry Anderson.
NaperCov Picnic - September 28th
Save the date and please join us as we celebrate the fall season with an all church picnic on Sunday, September 28th! We will meet at DuPage River Park on Royce Road after church for food, fellowship and fun. More information to follow!
Women’s Bible Study Resumes - September 30th
Women’s Bible Study will resume meeting at church weekly on Tuesday, September 30th at 9:30 am. 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.
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!
If you would like an event publicized, please send an email to necchurch@napercov.org with at least a week’s notice.