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.
Loaves and Fishes Collection This Month
The NECC Missions & Outreach Team invites you to donate throughout this month to help our neighbors in need. On December 7th we’ll be collecting personal items; on December 14th we’ll be collecting canned proteins; and on December 21st we’ll be collecting starches & grains. A complete list of items that can be donated any time is available at loaves-fishes.org/most-needed-items/
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.
Service Project on 12/10 and Caroling at The Pearl on 12/14
This year we continue a tradition of caroling at The Pearl, the nursing facility near Edwards Hospital (200 W. Martin). In advance of caroling, we will be putting together care packages for the residents. These are both great opportunities to serve others during the Christmas season. Please RSVP to one or both events at tinyurl.com/serve-dec2025.
Christmas Program Update
Our next rehearsal is Sunday, December 14th, and our dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 20th at 9:30 a.m. (note new time!). The Christmas Program will be during our worship service on Sunday, December 21st.
Legacy Trip Info Meeting - After Service on December 14th
All congregants are invited to attend this brief information meeting which will be taking place in the sanctuary after our worship service on Sunday, December 14th. This four day trip will be taking place from Friday, June 12th through Monday, June 15th, 2026. Participants will have the opportunity to 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. For more information, contact outreach@napercov.org or dsladkey@gmail.com.
Christmas Program Lunch - After Service on December 21st
Following the Christmas Program, which will take place during our service on Sunday, December 21st, there will be a baked potato and salad lunch in Fellowship Hall for everyone. The food will be provided by Community Life. Please join us and bring your favorite Christmas cookie or dessert to share.
Christmas Eve Service - 6:00 p.m. on December 24th
All NaperCov congregants as well as family and friends are invited to join us at 6pm on Wednesday, December 24th for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. Join us as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior!
December at NaperCov
This month, we have a number of opportunities to spend time together as a congregation and to serve our community as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior. More details about each of these events can be found in our church's various emails and in our Sunday morning announcements.
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.