November 12, 2026

Upcoming Events & News

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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Service for Ron Houle

Saturday, December 12

Visitation 2-4pm

Service 4pm

@ GCC

We were sad to learn that GCC member Ron Houle has passed away recently. Ron is the brother of Laura Stephens. There will be a memorial service at GCC on Saturday, December 12 at 4pm, with visitation from 2pm - 4pm and a light dinner to follow.

Obituary

A Sad Loss for GCC

Don Haugh of our GCC family sadly passed away last week. Please pay for comfort and peace for Ingrid and Robert Haugh and the extended Haugh family.

Christmas Season

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 in November. 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.

Senior Luncheon

Friday, December 4

11am @ Fellowship Hall

All GCC Seniors (55+) are invited to our Joyful Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 4.

Enjoy a free luncheon of chicken tenders and mac and cheese followed by fellowship and a Christmas songs sing-a-long with Mike and Amy

Blue Christmas Service

Sunday, December 13

3pm @ GCC

As we reach the pinnacle of the darkest days of the year, we see that many people find themselves hurting or focusing on the darkened parts of their lives. Many are in grief or feeling alone, abandoned, lost, or hurt. This service is a reminder to them that there is still light in Jesus, and that even the flicker from the smallest flame can cut through the darkness.

Join us for a special “Blue Christmas” service on Sunday, December 13 at 3pm in the Sanctuary. The service will include Scriptures of comfort, music, a meditation, prayer and the lighting of candles.

Save These Other December Dates

More information about these December events will be coming soon

BiG Christmas Sale - December 12

Special Congregational Meeting - December 13

Christmas Eve Service - December 24 @ 6pm

New Years Eve Family Event - December 31

For Our Neighbors - Season of Generosity

Coats For Kids

Sunday, November 8 - November 29

Our annual Coats for Kids appeal has begun. 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 snow-pants, mittens and or a hat. All purchased items are due back at GCC by November 29 latest.