Worship Services
Sunday Mornings
We are a multi-venue church offering concurrent services in two worship spaces each Sunday morning. We welcome you to gather in community with us! You can join us in person and online.
Sunday, 9:00 AM in-person. Sunday, 10:45 AM in-person and streamed online.
Come in person at 9:00 on Sunday mornings, or join us when we can all WORSHIP TOGETHER, during the 10:45 AM service! Live-streamed recordings will be available for on-demand viewing. View our most recent services here. In the Worship Center, our contemporary worship services deliver the message of Jesus Christ in an engaging multi-media format, designed to reach people, no matter where they are in their relationship with Christ. The sermons connect the powerful teachings of Jesus to today’s world. For in-person services, Holy Communion is offered every weekend.Sunday morning contemporary services are led by eleven eleven, our contemporary Christian band. Their music is a mixture of current praise and worship songs, as well as original compositions.
Sunday, 9 AM in-person and streamed online.
Sunday, 10:45 AM CST in-person.
We are able to WORSHIP TOGETHER, no matter where you are during the 9 AM service! Live-streamed recordings will be available for on-demand viewing. View our most recent services here. Traditional worship services are held in the Sanctuary. Liturgical readings are delivered by members of the congregation; one of our pastors or communicators shares a message which connects the enduring lessons of Jesus Christ to today's environment. Services include prayer requests lifted up together as a congregation, time-honored hymns led by the organ, sacred vocal solos and/or Festival Choir. Holy Communion is offered every Sunday for in-person services.Wednesday, November 29th
5:15pm Optional Pizza Dinner
$5 per person, $20 max per family6:00pm Family Worship
Doors open at 5:50PM, 45-minute serviceREGISTER HERE!
Come together in community as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This is a great opportunity for entire families to experience worship together...kids, teens, parents and grandparents, too! Invite a friend or neighbor to join us in worship!Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30 PM
Our Blue Christmas Service is offered this year for families and individuals who carry sorrow during the holiday season. We recognize the tension of a joyous season as we anticipate Jesus’ birth, yet may have situations in our lives that have caused pain—loss, divorce, addiction, estranged relationships, etc. Come for a night of prayer, Christmas music, and reflection as we acknowledge our sorrows and place them in Jesus’ care.Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. - Romans 12:12
Christmas Eve
Join us for our Christmas Eve services as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ! There are several different worship experiences to choose from! All services will be in the Sanctuary. *Live Streamed Advent Service | 9 AM* Family Service | 12 PM* This is a worship experience suited for families with children through 5th grade. Contemporary | 2 PM* Disability Support will be available at the 2PM service. Please register HERE. Contemporary | 4 PM* Traditional | 7 PM* Traditional | 8:30 PM Acoustic Candlelight | 11 PM* Nursery (for ages 0-3) will be staffed for both the 2 PM and the 4 PM services. Nursery is open and available at the other services.SERVE WITH US
For opportunities to set up Christmas decor click HERE and to serve on Christmas Eve click HERE.Encounter Christmas XIV
Encounter CHRISTmas is an intentional decision to unplug from the chaos of the season and instead focus our hearts and minds on the gift that God has given us, Jesus. Take a moment and sit in the presence of God through carols, worship, and story as we anticipate the celebration of Christ's birth. We strongly encourage advanced reservations for this event! Doors open thirty minutes in advance for advanced registrations and ten minutes in advance for walk-ins. Thursday, December 14 | 7 PM Get your tickets in advance! Friday, December 15 | 5:45 PM Get your tickets in advance! Friday, December 15 | 7:45 PM Get your tickets in advance! Go to gshepchurch.org/encounter for more information!Maundy Thursday | March 28
Traditional | 7:00 PM* | Sanctuary The Nursery is available for children ages 2 years old and younger at the 7 PM service. Meet at the Nursery to sign in. *In-Person & OnlineGood Friday | March 29
Traditional | 12:30 PM | Sanctuary Traditional | 7:00 PM* | Sanctuary (Disability Support Available upon registration HERE) Contemporary | 8:15 PM* | Worship Center The Nursery is available for children ages 2 years old and younger at the 7:00 PM service. Meet at the Nursery to sign in. The Nursery will be open but not staffed at the 12:30 PM and 8:15 PM services. *In-Person & OnlineEaster Saturday | March 30
Contemporary | 3:30 PM* | Worship Center Contemporary | 5:00 PM | Worship Center The Nursery will be open but not staffed during these services. *In-Person & OnlineEaster Sunday | March 31
Traditional | 9:00 AM* | Sanctuary (Disability Support Available upon registration HERE) Contemporary | 9:00 AM | Worship Center (Disability Support Available upon registration HERE) Traditional | 10:45 AM | Sanctuary Contemporary | 10:45 AM* | Worship Center Contemporary | 12:30 PM | Worship Center The Nursery is available for children ages 2 years old and younger at the 9 AM and 10:45 services. Meet at the Nursery to sign in. The Nursery will be open but not staffed at the 12:30 PM service. *In-Person & OnlineOur Disability Ministry serves children through young adults.
Lenten Midweek Experiences | Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 21st: “The Ordinary Road: Praying” 7PM in Sanctuary
This is an open chapel with self-guided liturgy available for individuals to participate in prayer experiences and stations around the Sanctuary. Holy Communion will also be available to those who attend.
Wednesday, February 28th: “The Ordinary Road: Working” 7PM in Sanctuary
The Sanctuary will have a time of liturgy, song, and short reflection followed by an open prayer time. Holy Communion will also be available to those who attend.
Wednesday, March 6th: “The Ordinary Road: Eating” 7PM in HOMES
This week, families are challenged to invite guests to their own table. Instructions and initiatives will be given as this is an act of worship our Lord Jesus Christ encouraged.
Wednesday, March 13th: “The Ordinary Road: Playing” 7PM in Sanctuary
The Sanctuary will have a time of liturgy, song, and short reflection followed by an open prayer time. Holy Communion will also be available to those who attend.
Wednesday, March 20th: “The Ordinary Road: Serving”
We will meet offsite at Loaves and Fishes in two different shifts 5:50 - 7:00PM and 6:50-8:00M.
*Register HERE for a reserved serving time
The Nursery will be unstaffed, but available and open for families to use throughout Lenten Midweek Sanctuary Services.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Wednesday, November 22 | 7 PM
Join us for Thanksgiving Eve in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, November 22 at 7 PM for service, fellowship, and an opportunity to participate in this year's Thanksgiving Gifts of Impact!
The Pie Thing!
Thanksgiving Gifts of Impact
Join in tangible acts of generosity together as we stock the shelves at Bridge Communities this holiday. Bridge Communities provides housing and mentoring for homeless families in DuPage County. Please bring one of the following items with you to worship on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 22.- Laundry Detergent: pods preferred, any size or brand
- Dishwashing Tablets: any size or brand
- Ziploc Bags: any size or brand
- Toilet Paper: 6-12 pack is ideal, any brand
- Paper Towels: 4-6 pack is ideal, any brand
- Sunday, November 19 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM