New Covenant Church of Naperville

06/05/2026

Summer Conversations: Loving Your Neighbor

This summer, we’re opening the doors to conversations that matter—real-life, real-faith discussions on how to love the people God has placed right in front of us.

This is your chance to lean in, listen well, and grow in the everyday art of loving your neighbor—whether that neighbor lives in Naperville, practices a different religion, or is part of your own family.

This July, during the 9 AM Sunday school hour, we’ll examine the following issues:

• July 12: Loving Your Adult Children: An interactive conversation based on the book Loving Your Adult Children by Gaye B. Clark; copies available in the Parlor for a suggested donation of $10; you are encouraged to read the book in advance, but if you can’t, please come anyway.

• July 19: Loving Your Catholic Neighbors (with Chris Castaldo)

• July 26: Loving Your South Asian Neighbors (with Shaun Singh)

Join us as we grow together in the everyday, practical work of loving our neighbors well.

06/05/2026

Food, fellowship, family, and fun are on the menu this summer at New Covenant Church! So please join us for our Summer Kick-off Picnics at 5:30 PM on June 10th, 17th, and 24th.

For the first gathering, this coming Wednesday, June 10th, Ockert Labuschagne will grill the burgers and brats. Just bring a side dish or dessert to share.

RSVP for each picnic by June 8th, 15th, and 22nd, respectively. Simply send an email to [email protected].

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

Are you *all in* when worshiping God? Or are you cutting spiritual corners? And does it make a difference?

This Sunday, June 7, at New Covenant Church Dr. Chris Castaldo will preach a challenging but grace-filled message, “The Worship God Deserves,” from Malachi 1:6–14. The service begins at 10:30 AM. The Lord's Supper will be observed.

Please note that our regular 9 AM Sunday school for adults, youth, and children is off for this summer. But do come for a practical interactive series in July, "Summer Conversations: Loving Your Neighbor." Details are available at www.newcovenantnaperville.org.

Also, you are invited to our Summer Kick-off Picnics on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM on June 10, 17, and 25. Simply RSVP to [email protected] by June 8, 15, and 22, respectively.

NCC is located at 1 Bunting Lane in Naperville, at the corner of Washington and 75th streets. Please join us!

06/04/2026

There it sits in our hymnal, between “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” and “Grace Greater Than Our Sin,” in the section labeled “Jesus Our Savior: His Grace, Love, and Mercy.” I have overlooked it, or looked past it, many times. Recently it caught my attention because in another setting I am directing a choral arrangement of “Arise, My Soul, Arise.”

Continue reading "Overlooked No More: Getting to Know the Hymn ‘Arise, My Soul, Arise'" by Chuck King

We will be singing “Arise, My Soul, Arise,” this Sunday.—Editor.  There it sits in our hymnal1, between “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” and “Grace Greater Than Our Sin,” in the section labeled “Jesus O...

05/29/2026

After the horror show of Judges, the Book of Ruth comes to us as a romantic comedy, not in the “ha ha!” but in the literary sense—a narrative that moves from disorder to order, from tension to resolution, and ends in restoration or renewal. The story in Ruth begins with hardship and ends with a happy wedding. What happens in Ruth is a microcosm of the larger divine comedy of Scripture.

Continue reading "Praying All of Scripture: Ruth" by Daniel Owens
https://www.newcovenantnaperville.org/praying-all-of-scripture-ruth

05/27/2026

Too often our society tries to separate holiness and love, but the Bible never does. What ties them together? The answer might surprise you!

This Sunday, May 31st, Daniel Owens will preach a message titled “Holiness, Love, and Longing,” from 1 Peter 1:22–2:3. The worship service at New Covenant Church begins at 10:30 AM.

Please note that our regular 9 AM Sunday school schedule for adults, youth, and children is on hiatus until after Labor Day. But be sure to come for a powerful interactive series in July, "Summer Conversations: Loving Your Neighbor." Details will be forthcoming.

NCC will extend the Right Hand of Fellowship this Sunday to several new members. Then join us for coffee and treats afterwards. Our Senior Saints will enjoy a cookout off site.

NCC is located at 1 Bunting Lane in Naperville, at the corner of Washington and 75th streets. Please join us!

05/21/2026

I started writing Tom and the Dragon for my son Peter when we were both a lot younger. Along with the book characters Tom and Steve, we managed to get through the Dragonfly Gate in the frantic search for Mr. Gordon. But there the quest hit a yearslong roadblock...

Continue reading "Tom and the Dragon: Birth of a Fantasy Story" by Stan Guthrie

This Saturday, May 23rd, at 10 AM, NCC will host a new kind of event: “Whimsy and Wonder: Exploring Tom and the Dragon with Author Stan Guthrie.” Stan will share how and why he wrote the book, the elements of a great fantasy story, a dram...

05/21/2026

God does not love you because you are good. He loves you because of His own mercy and compassion. While some say that this makes salvation unfair, the truth is, it provides the only guarantee possible that we will spend eternity with Him.

This Sunday, May 24th, Chris Castaldo will preach “The Father’s Steadfast Love,” a message from Malachi 1:1–5. It’s part of our new preaching series, “Malachi: Return to Me.” The worship service begins at 10:30 AM.

Our regular Sunday school schedule for adults, youth, and children is on hiatus until Labor Day. Join us for coffee and treats right after the service.

NCC is located at 1 Bunting Lane in Naperville, at the corner of Washington and 75th streets.

05/21/2026

Did you miss the message this Sunday? You can watch it here now!

What would your life look like if every decision and habit were directed by the gospel? Pastor Daniel Owens describes the grace of holiness available to every believer.

05/18/2026

Whimsy and Wonder: Coming This Saturday!

Join us in Fellowship Hall on Saturday at 10 AM to hear author Stan Guthrie discuss his new book, Tom and the Dragon, and how fantasy literature can speak to the longings of our hearts.

You'll learn the elements of a great fantasy book and how Christian fantasy can connect all of us with truth, beauty, and goodness.

You'll also explore how the book came to be, meet some of its amazing characters; and hear some exciting scenes read by the author.

Stan's talented wife, Christine, will bring along a colorful map of the mythical world of Vandar; there will be activities for children; and you'll get the inside scoop on the sequel!

Tom and the Dragon is a great read for children, youth, and adults. Copies will be available for purchase, and Stan will be happy to sign yours.

Refreshments and fun will also be provided!

Join us this Saturday, and bring a friend!