November 5, 2026

Upcoming Events & News

Deck The Halls

Saturday, November 28

9am @ GCC

We need volunteers to help us decorate the church for Christmas on Saturday, November 28 from 9am - 11am. We will also need help to take the decorations down on Saturday, January 2. Sign up online anytime or in the lobby on Sundays to help at one or both of these events.

Poinsettia Orders

Order a Poinsettia in the lobby on Sundays starting November 8. Your plant will be used to beautify the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve before you take it home. Plants are $12 each and we have a variety of colors to choose from.

Holiday Lights

Friday, November 20

5:30pm - 7:30pm

@ Welton Plaza & GCC

GCC is working with The Gurnee Park District and Village of Gurnee for the annual Holiday Lights event at Welton Plaza on Friday, November 20.

This event is open to everyone but come early to get parking!

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Halloween Candy

If you have leftover Halloween candy, GCC would be happy to take it for the Naval Recruits to eat on Thanksgiving Day. Please bring any WRAPPED candy and leave in the marked box in the lobby or in the church office.

For Our Neighbors - Season of Generosity

Operation Christmas Child

Return Boxes By November 8

Please return your boxes to GCC by Sunday, November 8. If you are able to provide the $10 shipping fee for each box, it is a great help!

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Coats For Kids

Sunday, November 8 - November 29

Our annual Coats for Kids appeal begins on Sunday, November 8. This year we are again purchasing new outdoor wear for kids at River Trail school in Gurnee.

Please visit our table in the lobby after services where you can pick up a tag to purchase a coat (we need specific gender/sizes), snowpants, boots, mittens and/or hat.