Upcoming Events
*Denotes non GCC events hosted at GCC
~September~
Blood Drive
Saturday, September 14th from 9am-2pm: Save lives by donating blood in the Community Room. Walk-ins welcomed. Reservations recommended. Reserve your time here.
diving into scripture: Fall bible study with rev. Abigail (ongoing)
Beginning on Monday, September 15th at 7pm: Meet in the Commons for this Fall Bible study series where we will go deeper into our Sunday texts and explore how and why we read Scripture. The study will continue to meet on Monday’s at 7pm until October 28th.
Tom amos Speakers forum: “back to school with 60+ Languages”
Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm: Learn about multilingual education with Patrick Hoeft, principal of D34’s Westbrook School; Raquel Kim, Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Services; and literacy educators.
simple gifts concert series: Front Porch Concert
Friday, September 20th at 5:30pm: Enjoy music on GCC’s front lawn! This concert features the Kevin Kizer Jazz Quartet. Join us after the concert for an exciting collaboration with the Glenview Public Library.
Peace sunday
Sunday, September 22nd at 10am: Join us for a special worship service dedicated to peace, with an opportunity to collaborate with the Glenview Public Library as they work towards a community art installation centered around the theme of peace.
Inquiring members brunch
Sunday, September 22nd at 11:15am. Interested in learning more about membership at GCC? Join Rev. Jim, Rev. Abigail, and GCC lay leaders in the chapel after worship for refreshments and a chance to get to know GCC. Anyone interested in membership will be invited to officially be welcomed as a member during worship on October 13th. If you are interested in membership but cannot make it on the 22nd, reach out to Rev. Jim or Rev. Abigail.
“Butterflies and hummingbirds, Oh my!”: Pollinator gardening with tim pollak
Wednesday, September 25th at 7pm: Tim Pollak, Chicago Botanic Garden Manager of Plant Production, will come to GCC to discuss butterfly and hummingbird gardening. Tim manages the Garden greenhouses and is presenting this program unpaid as a fund-raiser for the Church of his childhood. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door.
~October~
Retirement Celebration for rev. dr. Bobbie mckay
Sunday, October 6th at 10am: Join us during worship and with a reception immediately following as we celebrate the retirement of Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay from her years of ministry at Glenview Community Church and beyond. The reception will include refreshments, a chance to honor the wide reach of Bobbie’s ministry, and the revealing of a portrait of Bobbie which will find its home at Glenview Community Church. If you wish to contribute to this retirement celebration you may do so via check to Glenview Community Church or giving a specified gift at this link (please denote “Bobbie McKay” on your check or electronic donation.)
northbrook Crop hunger walk
Sunday, October 6th at 1pm: The walk begins at Northfield Community Church. All are welcome to join our youth group as they walk for hunger. Join or support our GCC team here.
Tom amos Speakers forum: “Sisters of Mercy, sisters in handcuffs”
Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30pm: Hear from Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch of Catherine’s Caring Cause, as they share about their experience as immigration advocates supporting asylum seekers in Chicago.
simple gifts concert series:25th anniversary organ recital
Friday, October 18th at 7pm: We celebrate the 25th anniversary of the installation of the Buzzard Pipe Organ with a recital by award-winning organist, Amanda Mole.
fall youth retreat
Friday, October 25th-27th: Middle and high school students are encouraged to join us for our Fall Youth Retreat to Tower Hill in Sawyer, MI. Cost is $175 per student. Register by October 4th.
*chicago master singers
Saturday, October 26th at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 27th at 3pm: GCC will again host the Chicago Master Singers concert season. Join us for their annual fall concert, “Meditations,” featuring contemplative works and a pre-concert conversation at 6:45pm. This is a ticketed event. Click here for ticket information.
~November~
*Voices of hope community chorus
Saturday, November 9th at 7:30pm: The Voices of Hope Community Chorus embraces the joy of music and the supportive power of community for those who’ve been affected by breast cancer. Join us for their annual fall concert. This is a ticketed event. Click here for ticket information.
Tom amos speakers forum: “Emergency preparedness in an age of perpetual uncertainty”
Monday, November 11th at 7pm: Learn from Jill Ramaker, executive director of the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy.
Family Fall festival
Saturday, November 16th 10am-12pm: Families and children are welcomed to join us for a morning of Fall games and crafts! Pizza will be served.
feed my starving children
Saturday, November 23rd 9am-10:45am: Join us for this intergenerational offsite service activity.
thanksgiving sunday
Sunday, November 24th at 10am: Let us give thanks in worship!
~December~
Tom amos speakers forum: “tis the season: music of the angels”
Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm: Enjoy music of the season with Sue Cunningham, flute; Linda Fisher, harp; Katheryn Hughes, violin; and Tricia Melzer Swaydrak, soprano.
Women’s christmas celebration
Saturday, December 7th at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 9th at 3pm: Join the Chicago Master Singers for their annual Christmas concert. This is a ticket event. Click here for ticket information.
*Chicago master singers
Friday, December 6th at 6pm: Enjoy an opportunity to connect with other women and celebrate the Christmas season!
simple gifts concert series: A toy-ful celebration
Saturday, December 14th at 7pm: Join the Toys Choir, the Joyful Ringers and the Children’s Choirs for an unforgettable evening of holiday music and fun. This concert benefits the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program. This concert is free but please consider bringing a toy (or TOYS) to the concert to donate to the Marines and help make some child’s Christmas a little brighter.
*new tradition chorus
Saturday, December 14th at 2:30pm and Sunday, December 15th at 2:30pm: The New Tradition Chorus is an award-winning a cappella chorus singing in the TTBB range with members from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This is a ticketed event. Click here for ticket information.
~January~
Tom amos speakers forum: “Resolved for 2025: Healthy fueling at meals and snacks”
Wednesday, January 15th at 7pm: Learn from Arleen Terner-Witcoff, registered dietician at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.
Simple Gifts Concert series: cabaret in the commons
Friday, January 24th at 7pm: Featuring Jeannie Tanner, piano. This concert is generously supported by The Friends of Music Fund. A free-will offering will be taken.
youth group lock in
Friday, January 24th-25th: Middle and high school students are encouraged to join in the fun of our winter church lock in!
~February~
Tom amos speakers forum: “soul-searching in suburbia: glenview and race relations in the 1960s”
Wednesday, February 5th at 7pm: Learn from Susan Johns, Glenview History Center president and GCC moderator.
simple gifts concert series: classical trio
Friday, February 14th at 7pm: Maria Alexeeva. Generously sponsored by The Friends of Music Fund. A free-will offering will be taken.
*chicago master singers: next generation
Friday, February 21st at 7:30pm: CMS’s exciting initiative to support the next generation of composers and singers! Meet composer Jake Runestad and hear a concert of his works featuring cello and piano, including Cello Songs and American Triptych. This is a ticketed event. Click here for ticket information.
~March~
Tom amos speakers forum: “DC Briefing: politcal activism in fraught times”
Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm: Learn from Derek Johnson, managing director of Research collaborative, formerly with Global Zero.
simple gifts concert series: concert for peace
Sunday, March 16th at 3pm: Members and friends of GCC will explore the theme of “Peace” through a wide variety of styles and ensembles. Katherine Hughes, Kevin Kizer, Jade Maze, Kent Wehman, Gary Wendt and others perform in this annual concert favorite. Generously sponsored by The Friends of Music Fund. A free-will offering will be taken.
~April~
Tom amos speakers forum: “poetry slam: Let’s leave ’em thinking and laughing”
Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm: Think and laugh with longtime colleagues and friends Timothy Pappageorge and Allan Ruter.
simple gifts concert series: Spring sing thing- GCC musicians
Friday, April 18th at 7pm: Keeping up with a tradition that started over 50 years ago by voice teacher, GCC member and soprano extraordinaire, Sally Clonts, GCC members will present an evening of songs inspired by one of “our gal Sal’s” favorite gospel hymns “His Eve is on the Sparrow” and the beauty of Spring. Generously sponsored by The Friends of Music Fund. A free-will offering will be taken.
*campanella childrens Choir
Saturday, April 26th at 6pm: Based in Northbrook, members of Campanella Children’s Choirs came from diverse backgrounds, heritage, languages, and cultures. Join us for a program of classical and popular songs in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, and other languages. A free-will offering will be taken.
~May~
*Chicago master singers
Saturday, May 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 18th at 3pm: Join us for a wonderful program to close the 2024-25 season, featuring Johannes Brahms’s Requiem and Ola Gjeilo’s Dark Night of the Soul. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and vocal soloists Katelyn Lee and Nicholas Miguel. This is a ticketed Event. Click here for ticket information.
~June~
Simple gifts concert series: Organ walk
Sunday, June 1st at 3pm: A walk (or drive) between four Glenview churches, featuring organists Chris Urban (guest organist, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church) Kirstin Synnestvedt (New Church), Rich Spantikow (St. David’s Church) and Gary Wendt (Glenview Community Church). We will begin at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 3pm and conclude around 5pm at GCC. A free-will offering will be taken to support Northfield Township Food Pantry.
