City of Joy Church

09/15/2026

In our modern age, we are grappling with the same harmful ideologies that Christians before us have faced and defeated.

Come join us as we watch a screening of “The Last Stand” film together.

Featuring Seth Gruber, Allie Beth Stuckey, Michael Knowles, and Jack Hibbs

Sept 27 6-8 PM
City of Joy Church
Carpentersville IL

Check out the trailer here!

https://youtu.be/SLXBGk_DoCU?si=SSeMF9Qftq03vS_-

Tickets available here:

https://www.itickets.com/events/486754

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09/13/2026

This month’s memory verse is a beautiful reminder that Jesus is the messenger who brought Good News to all the earth!

The feet of those who declare the Gospel of Jesus’s perfect life lived in our place, death on our behalf for our sins, and resurrection from the dead, defeating death and hell- are Beautiful in God’s sight.

Memorize this verse together as a family!

09/12/2026

We walked together this weekend not with anger, but with love, prayer, and hope. 🤍

Alongside Love Life and Youth for Life, we gathered outside Planned Parenthood to pray for mothers, fathers, children, and families, and to boldly stand for the sanctity of every human life.

Our generation has lost nearly one-third of its people to abortion. That is not simply a statistic, it represents millions of lives created in the image of God, each one known and loved by Him.

May the Church always be a people who speak truth and extend grace. May we love our neighbors well, support women and families, and point them to the One who is the author of life. ✝️

09/09/2026

🎉 8 YEARS OF GRACE! 🎉

9.9.18 → 9.9.26

Happy Birthday, City of Joy Church! ❤️

Today we stop and remember:

“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” — Psalm 126:3

For 8 years, we’ve watched Jesus save, restore, heal, grow, send, and transform ordinary people by His extraordinary grace.

Through every season, GOD HAS BEEN FAITHFUL.

And we believe we’re just getting started.

As we step into YEAR 9, we are committed to following Jesus into this next chapter!

“Here I am! Send me.” — Isaiah 6:8

We will keep GATHERING. GROWING. GIVING. GOING on Jesus’s mission together!

Connecting ordinary people to the extraordinary grace of Jesus SO THAT people come alive with purpose & cities are filled with JOY.

Happy 8th Birthday, City of Joy! 🎂

Jesus gets all the glory.

8 YEARS OF GRACE.
YEAR 9, HERE WE GO! 🔥

09/09/2026

Join us for the City of Joy 2026 Holiday Market! ❤️

November 14th | 9 AM–2 PM
City of Joy

Come shop local and enjoy a festive day filled with unique handmade vendors, holiday shopping, and community spirit!

Vendors: If you’re interested in participating, please contact Kellie at 224-545-6449 for the vendor application.

Bring your friends & family and kick off the holiday season with us! ❤️🎅🏼

09/08/2026

The West has forgotten.

It’s time to Remember…

Abortion, sexual confusion, and moral decay are Ancient Evils with new names.

The Church defeated these evils before. Discover God’s blueprint for how we do it again!

City of Joy Church in partnership with TPUSA Faith are pleased to announce our screening of this new film by the White Rose Resistance:

The Last Stand!

Sunday Sept 27th 6:00 PM
138 N Washington
Carpentersville IL

Check out the comments for links to the trailer and free tickets!

09/06/2026

Grace doesn't knock - it dunks you under and pulls you back up new. This is the turning point.

Baptism isn't just a moment, it's a declaration. It's saying "yes" to everything God has done and is doing in a life. It's the old washed away and the new stepping forward in front of family, friends, and a church family that gets to cheer them on.

We watched as members go under the water as an old story, and come up as a new one. Not because they're suddenly perfect, but because they're forever marked as His.

"Therefore we are buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." - Romans 6:4

09/05/2026

Join us as we celebrate New Life in Christ!

Baptisms are happening tomorrow during the 10 am service!