Upcoming Events
May
Sing a Better Future Into Existence – May 31 (Sunday) at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Join us for an afternoon of public community singing — learning and singing songs together as a practice of courage, solidarity, and hope. We will learn and sing music rooted in resistance movements past and present. Singing in community steadies our breath, strengthens our bonds, and helps us remember that we belong to one another. It also prepares us for public, nonviolent witness. This event is open to people of every religious tradition and those with no religious commitments at all who share that vision. No musical background is needed. If you can breathe, you can sing!
june
Pride Month Book Study – June 1, 15 and 29 (Mondays) at 6:30 p.m. Join us for this years Pride Month Book Study. We will be reading the devotional book: “God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us” by Rev. Lizzie McManus. This study will be a collaboration between Glenview Community Church and Glenview United Methodist Church and will be held in alternating locations: GUMC, GCC then GUMC. Get a copy of the book and read one devotion per day starting May 22.
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade – June 7 (Sunday) at 10:15 a.m. GCC will kick off Pride Month this year by participating in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade! Everyone – families, youth, and allies of all ages – is welcome to attend. Please sign up here so we know who to expect by May 31. An email will be sent with any final parade details/reminders in the week leading up to the parade.
Pride Picnic with Glenview United Methodist Church – June 14 (Sunday) at 11:30 a.m. Join us for our Pride Sunday worship service at 10 am followed by a Pride Picnic at Glenview United Methodist Church (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). A group from GCC will be walking to GUMC after our 10 am service with flags for the picnic! RSVP for the light lunch provided to Rev. Abigail by June 7. Glenview United Methodist Church.
july
Youth Service Learning in Chicago – Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2, 2026. Calling all middle and high school students to join us for a weekend of service projects and experiential learning in Chicago while sleeping overnight at a church in Chicago while exploring faith through group devotions and worship. The weekend will include service opportunities as well as visits to organizations doing important work in Chicago and will end with worship Sunday morning at Trinity UCC in Chicago. Register by clicking here or calling the office.
August
Godly Play Camp – August 3-6, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at GCC. Join us for a joyful week of stories, creativity, music, and play at Godly Play Camp! Children ages 3-12 are invited to explore faith through Godly Play storytelling, crafts, games, music, snacks, and community. Each morning will include opportunities for imagination, wonder, friendship, and fun as we learn together. Cost is $40 per child. Register here by July 27, or by calling the office. Older students and adults are welcome to get involved as volunteer helpers! Register as a youth or adult volunteer here. Questions? Contact: Rev. Abigail at abigail.lutz@gccucc.org. We would love to welcome your child this summer!
