Covenant Church of Schaumburg

09/06/2026

Join us for worship at Covenant Church of Schaumburg as we conclude our sermon series, The Shared Life.

This week’s message, “Everyone Is Invited,” takes us to the table.

In Isaiah 25, we encounter a vision of God preparing a feast for all peoples—a celebration of hope, restoration, and salvation. In Luke 14, Jesus challenges us to reconsider who receives an invitation, reminding us that God’s table stretches far beyond the boundaries we often create.

As we gather for Holy Communion, we’re invited to consider what it means to be welcomed by Christ—and how we can extend that same welcome to others.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 25:6–9
Luke 14:1, 12–24

Sermon: Everyone Is Invited
Series: The Shared Life

Come to the table. There is a place for you.

09/04/2026

What happens when you prepare a beautiful table…and the people you expected don’t come?

Jesus tells a story about a host who faces exactly that question. But instead of closing the doors, he does something unexpected:

He makes the invitation bigger.

This Sunday, we’ll dig into Jesus’ parable in Luke 14 and wonder together: Who is God inviting us to make room for?

09/01/2026

Based on 08/30/2026 sermon:
https://youtu.be/zrRmxPEREaE?t=1377
Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Have you ever stopped to think about the people whose faith helped pave the way for yours? Hebrews 11 reminds us that we are part of a much bigger story, a story of ordinary people who trusted God, kept going, and passed the faith on to the next generation. We may never know how God will use the prayers we pray, the seeds we plant, or the lives we touch. But someday, we may be part of someone else's cloud of witnesses. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read this week's reflection, “The Shared Life: The Saints Who Paved the Way.” Maybe it will remind you that your faithfulness today matters more than you realize.

Who is one person you thank God for putting in your life?

https://www.schaumburgcovenant.com/blog/the-shared-life---the-saints-who-paved-the-way

08/30/2026

Join us for worship at Covenant Church of Schaumburg as we continue our sermon series, The Shared Life.

This week, Pastor Sarah reflects on “The Saints Who Paved the Way.” In 1 Chronicles, David gives thanks to God and recognizes that everything we have ultimately comes from God. In Hebrews, we are reminded that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses — generations of faithful people whose lives and stories continue to encourage us as we run the race set before us.

Who helped shape your faith? Whose prayers, example, generosity, or perseverance helped prepare the way for you?

As we worship together, we give thanks for those who came before us and consider how we, in turn, are called to help prepare the way for those who will come after us.

Scripture Readings:
1 Chronicles 29:10–18
Hebrews 11:39–12:2

Sermon Series: The Shared Life
Message: The Saints Who Paved the Way

08/24/2026

Yesterday, we were so blessed to welcome Pastor Sarah for her very first Sunday Service with us! Her sermon left us with plenty to reflect on, especially when she asked the congregation: "What does church mean to you?"

It’s a powerful reminder that church isn't just a building — it's a community, a home, and a family.

Now, we’d love to pass that question along to you! What does church mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

08/23/2026

Join us for worship at Covenant Church of Schaumburg as Pastor Sarah Winter begins her ministry with us and launches a new sermon series, The Shared Life.

In Exodus 19, God calls Israel a treasured people, set apart to live in relationship with God and one another. In Acts 2, we see the early church putting that shared life into practice through worship, prayer, fellowship, generosity, learning, and breaking bread together.

What does it mean to truly belong to a community of faith? And what kind of church are we called to become together?

This week’s message, “The Beauty of Belonging,” invites us to consider the gift and responsibility of belonging to God and to one another.

Scripture Readings:
Exodus 19:3–6
Acts 2:1–12, 42–47

We’re grateful to welcome Pastor Sarah for her first Sunday as pastor of Covenant Church of Schaumburg and look forward to beginning this new season of ministry together.

Join us for worship at Covenant Church of Schaumburg as Pastor Sara...

08/17/2026

Yesterday, we honored Pastor Bob Tenglin and his wife Judy during coffee and fellowship after Sunday Service. But it was much more than coffee and fellowship. It was a celebration that started with Sunday Service, including Pastor Bob passing his keys to the church onto Office Manager Heather Heikes, and continued with delicious food, cake, and speeches, including a very well-done, heartfelt and humorous poem by our Choir Director, Jerry Swanson. It turned out to be a double celebration, as Bob's 85th birthday is this week!

While we happily welcome our new Pastor, Sarah Winter, who officially starts today, yesterday was Bob's last Sunday Service being Interim Pastor. His service and contribution was always incredibly genuine and came directly from his heart, and that will surely be missed. But we are very glad that because Bob and Judy are long-time members of our church, they will most definitely continue to be a part of our church.

It was a joyous celebration and we thank all who helped make it happen, and those who attended.

08/16/2026

Join us for worship this morning...

In Isaiah, God declares, “I am about to do a new thing,” promising to make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. In Ephesians, Paul prays that we may be rooted and grounded in love, strengthened through God's Spirit, and filled with the fullness of God.

Together, these passages invite us to remember God's faithfulness while remaining open to what God is doing next—trusting in the One who is able to accomplish abundantly far more than we can ask or imagine.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 43:14–21
Ephesians 3:14–21

Join us as we worship, pray, and look with hope toward all that God has yet to do.

Join us for worship at Covenant Church of Schaumburg during the Sea...

08/12/2026

Our Faith Journey Together

What does it mean to be a church community?

For Pastor Sarah Winter, it means recognizing that we all have something to learn from one another—regardless of our age, how long we've been part of a church, or where we are on our faith journey.

In our latest video, Sarah talks about the importance of sharing our stories and testimonies and learning from the ways God is working in each other's lives.

🎥 Take a minute to get to know Pastor Sarah as we count down to her first Sunday at Covenant Church of Schaumburg on August 23.

08/09/2026

Join us for worship this morning...

Join us for worship at Covenant Church of Schaumburg during the Season of Pentecost.

This Sunday's Scriptures invite us to consider what it means to place our lives in God's hands and respond when Jesus calls us to follow. In Psalm 31, we hear a prayer of deep trust in God as our refuge and strength. In Matthew 9, Jesus calls Matthew from the tax collector's booth and reminds us that God's mercy reaches beyond the boundaries people often create.

As we worship together, may we be reminded that we are held by God, called by grace, and invited to follow Christ in faith.

Scripture Readings:
Psalm 31:1–5, 14–16
Matthew 9:9–13