What's Happening

01 SUNDAY'S

Be our guest every Sunday 10a as we gather together in authentic worship, faithful to the Gospel preaching and time together as a community.

Join us at our Ministry Hub Sundays 10a

138 N. Washington St.

Carpentersville, IL

02 WEDNESDAY'S

Come eat with us, story through God's word with us and apply the Gospel to one another's lives in DNA life groups together.

530p Eat

630p Study, Pray & Apply

Join us at our Ministry Hub Wednesdays 530p

138 N. Washington St.

Carpentersville, IL

"Many hands make light work" according to Nehemiah 3 & Ecclesiasties 4. At City of Joy we have a Gathering TEAM that ensures our Gathering space is set up, people read to serve and prayed up for God to move in the power of His Spirit.


Click HERE and let us know you are interested and we will follow up.

  • 1.7.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and kick off the year with a night of worship and focused prayer together as a family. 

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  worship & prayer

    8P connect


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 1.14.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 1.21.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 1.24.26 MEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Men gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Mark Gagliardi House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 1.24.26 WOMEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Women gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Manzardo House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 2.1.26 Lunch & Learn 1230p

    New to City of Joy? Come meet new people, hear from leadership what the vision, mission and next best step is at City of Joy. 


    90 minutes after service! Join US! 

  • 2.4.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and kick off the month with a night of worship and focused prayer together as a family. 

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  worship & prayer

    8P connect


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 2.8.26 Dine & Doctrine 12pm

    Been to our lunch & learn AND now want to explore more of our core doctrinal beliefs and distinctives? Join us for a 60 minute time of appetizers, coffee, tea and a whole lot of doctrine. 


    Right afterchurch we will provide dining apps & doctrine-priming your pump for a great week ahead:) 


    12-1p

  • 2.11.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 2.14.26 MARRIAGE DINNER 7p

    come eat a fancy dinner, enjoy some time away from the kids, routine, etc. and connect with other couples, be encouraged by some marriage lessons learned by seasoned couples. 

    CHILD CARE PROVIDED onsite. 

    Cost: 50$/couple


  • 2.15.26 Coffee & Covenant 830a

    Are you ready to step into this last session on what it means to be a covenant community here at city of joy? In this session we will have great coffee & walk through our church covenant, relational committmnets, why they exist, what to expect and what your next best step is. 


    Join us for a 60 minute time together 

    830a-930a 

  • 2.18.26 Mid-Wek Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 2.22.26 ALL CHURCH FAMILY MEETING 1230p

    Join us for our quartlery ALL CHURCH FAMILY MEETING where we will get an update on ministries, budget, vision forward and q & a.


    Right after church 


    1230-230p


  • 2.28.26 MEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Men gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Mark Gagliardi House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 2.28.26 WOMEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Women gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Manzardo House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 3.4.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and kick off the month with a night of worship and focused prayer together as a family. 

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  worship & prayer

    8P connect


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 3.11.26 Mid Week Connect (AL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 3.18.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 3.28.26 WOMEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Women gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Manzardo House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 3.28.26 MEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Men gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Mark Gagliardi House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 4.1.26 Passion Week Weds Mid-Week Worship/Prayer

    Join us as we take specific time to reflect and respond this PASSION WEEK Weds. 

    530p light food and drink

    630p reflect & respond 

    8p connect

  • 4.3.26 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 6p

    Join us at 138 N. Washington St. as we look to the cross of Christ together. 6p service. 

  • 4.5.26 EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE 10a

    join us as we celebreate the greatest even in human history- The Resurrection of Jesus. 

    Baptisms, Worship, New Life! 


    BRING EVERYONE YOU KNOW! 

  • 4.8.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 4.15.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 4.22.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 4.25.26 MEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Men gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Mark Gagliardi House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 4.25.26 WOMEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST 8a

    Women gather to pray, eat and get in the Word together @ Manzardo House. 


    Contact us for address. 

  • 5.2.26 SATURDAY SPRING CLEAN & SERVE

    Join us as a church as we divide and conquer our community and see how we help our neighbors spring clean. 


    8-12p finish with a lunch together. 

  • 5.3.26 Lunch & Learn 1230p

    New to City of Joy? Come meet new people, hear from leadership what the vision, mission and next best step is at City of Joy. 


    90 minutes after service! Join US! 

  • 5.6.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and kick off the month with a night of worship and focused prayer together as a family. 

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  worship & prayer

    8P connect


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 5.10.26 Dine & Doctrine 12p

    Been to our lunch & learn AND now want to explore more of our core doctrinal beliefs and distinctives? Join us for a 60 minute time of appetizers, coffee, tea and a whole lot of doctrine. 


    Right afterchurch we will provide dining apps & doctrine-priming your pump for a great week ahead:) 


    12-1p

  • 5.13.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 5.17.26 Coffee & Covenant 830a

    Are you ready to step into this last session on what it means to be a covenant community here at city of joy? In this session we will have great coffee & walk through our church covenant, relational committmnets, why they exist, what to expect and what your next best step is. 


    Join us for a 60 minute time together 

    830a-930a 

  • 5.20.26 Mid-Week Connect (ALL CHURCH)

    Join us as we connect over a meal and grow in following Jesus together in His Word.

    ALL are welcome. 

    530p meal & connect

    630p  story & grow

    8P prayer


    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 5.30.26 COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE

    more info to come...

    9-2p

  • 5.31.26 ALL CHURCH FAMILY MEETING 1230p

    Join us for our quartlery ALL CHURCH FAMILY MEETING where we will get an update on ministries, budget, vision forward 2026  and q & a.


    Right after church 


    1230-230p

  • 6.26.26 CITYsocial Coffee Shop Launch Party

    Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of CITYsocial, our very own coffee house and bakery that seeks to unify and bless our community with a space to connect, grow and transform together. 


    GRAND OPEN PARTY starts 3p

    special guest and prizes to come! 

  • JULY FAMILY CAMP (all details forthcoming)

    Let's ALL join in retreating together for a week of fun, refocus on Jesus and reconnecting with one another. 


    All details forthcoming by March. 

  • 8.8.26 BACK 2 SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY

    Join us as we celebrate a great summer, bless our community of students into an amazing School Year. 


    PARTY BEGINS 6p-8p


  • 9.9.26 JOY ACADEMY LAUNCH DAY 1

    JOYACADEMY LAUNCH


    a k-12 alternative to public/private school. 

    a k-12 support to all homeschoolers who want biblical, conservative, classical, community building education. 


    More info coming soon...

  • 10.31.26 Reformation Day Celebration 6P-8P

    Come hear the story of men and women who stood courageously for the Gospel! Costumed storytellers, games & a chili dinner.


    6p-8p

    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 

  • 11.14.25 Holiday Pop-Up Makers Market 9a-2p

    Shop for thoughtful locally created gifts and enjoy some yummy treats at our Markey & Bake Sale. 

    9-2

    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL 


  • 12.5.26 Christmas Tea (WOMEN ONLY)

    more info forthcoming...

  • 12.13.26 St. Nick Story & Cookie Decorating 4p-6p

    Everyon is invited! 

    Come learn somenew cookie decorating techniques, meet some new friends, and hear a story form our speacial guest: St. Nicholas! 

    4-6p

    138 N. Washington St. Carpentersville, IL

  • 12.24.26 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE

    Join us for our annual Christmas eve candelight service 530pm at our Ministry Hub 138 N. Washington St. 

  • 12.31.26 NYE BASH-FORMAL

    more info forthcoming...


    starts 7p

"Many hands make light work" according to Nehemiah 3 & Ecclesiasties 4.


At City of Joy we have a Gathering TEAM that ensures our Gathering space is set up, people ready to serve and prayed up for God to move in the power of His Spirit.


Click HERE and let us know you are interested and we will follow up.