Vertical Encounter - Waukegan

Vertical Encounter - Waukegan Unlikely people encountering God, finding freedom, discovering purpose, and making a difference.

What an incredible day at A Taste From Home! 🌎❤️Today was a beautiful celebration of the diversity that makes our commun...
08/30/2026

What an incredible day at A Taste From Home! 🌎❤️

Today was a beautiful celebration of the diversity that makes our community so special. Different cultures, foods, music, and people all came together as one!

Thank you to every volunteer who served, every donor who gave, and every person who came out and celebrated with us. We couldn’t have done this without you!

These are only a few photos from an unforgettable day. More to come! 🙌🏽

📸: In Life Photography

08/17/2026

🚨 LAKE COUNTY — PASTOR CHOCO DE JESÚS IS COMING TO WAUKEGAN! 🚨

We’re honored to welcome Pastor Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesús as one of our MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS for the Vertical Encounter Conference on October 16 at the historic Genesee Theatre!

Pastor Pastor Wilfredo De Jesús has impacted churches and leaders across the nation, and we cannot wait for what God is going to do as he ministers right here in the heart of Waukegan.

But VE Conference is bigger than one speaker or one church.
It’s an opportunity for Lake County to come together.

Different churches.
Different backgrounds.
Different generations.
One Church. One Gospel. One mission.

Join us for a full day of powerful main stage sessions, practical breakouts, worship, connection, and equipping.
📅 October 16
📍 Genesee Theatre | Waukegan, IL
Early Bird pricing is happening NOW, and space is limited.
🎟 Register today at https://www.ve.church/conference

Tag your pastor. Send this to your ministry team. Invite somebody from another church.

Lake County, we’ll see you at the Genesee!

08/13/2026

What could happen if the Church across Lake County came together to get healthier, stronger, and better equipped to reach our communities?

We’re excited to welcome Pastor Robert Marshall as one of our MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS at Vertical Encounter Conference!
Pastor Robert carries a powerful message of healing, freedom, and helping people move beyond what they’ve experienced into everything God has called them to become.

Lake County, we want you in the room.

Come ready to worship, learn, be challenged, connect with other believers and leaders, and leave better equipped to make a difference where God has placed you.
📅 October 16
📍 Historic Genesee Theatre | Waukegan, IL

Early Bird registration is open NOW. Limited space available.
🎟 veconference.com

Don’t just hear about it afterward. Be in the room.

08/12/2026

LAKE COUNTY, this is for you. 🙌

On October 16, churches, leaders, families, and believers from across our region are coming together at the historic Genesee Theatre in Waukegan for the Vertical Encounter Conference!
We’re excited to welcome Minister Dewey of The Sign of the Dove Church. Sonja carries a powerful heart for healing, restoration, and seeing people walk in the wholeness God has for them.

This conference isn’t just for pastors. It’s for anyone who wants to grow, be equipped, connect with others, and make a greater impact in our communities.
🔥 Powerful General Sessions
🔥 Practical Breakout Sessions
🔥 Worship
🔥 Connection & Networking
🔥 A day of equipping for the Church of Lake County and beyond

Early Bird pricing is available now, but space is limited!
📅 October 16
📍 Genesee Theatre | Waukegan, IL
🎟 Register today: www.veconference.com

Tag someone who needs to be in the room!

07/21/2026

What an incredible day at our Walk 4 Hope 5K! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️💙

Thank you to every walker, runner, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this event such a great time. Together, we raised $9,667 for the CityReach Center!

The CityReach Center will be a place where young people and families in our community can belong, grow, receive support, and discover hope. This is only the beginning, and we’re so grateful to everyone who is helping bring this vision to life.

Interested in learning more or contributing to the CityReach Center? Send us a DM!

Thank you for walking with us and helping us bring hope to our city! 🙌🏽

🏃‍♂️💙 THIS SATURDAY — WALK 4 HOPE 5K! 💙🏃‍♀️Ready to run, walk, compete, and make a difference?Join us Saturday at 9:00 A...
07/16/2026

🏃‍♂️💙 THIS SATURDAY — WALK 4 HOPE 5K! 💙🏃‍♀️

Ready to run, walk, compete, and make a difference?

Join us Saturday at 9:00 AM for the Walk 4 Hope 5K and help us raise funds for the future CityReach Center, a place that will impact the next generation right here in our community.

🏅 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Awards in 5 different categories
🎟️ Raffle Prizes Include:
📱 iPad
📺 55” TV
🚗 $400 Auto Care Package from Universal Auto of Waukegan

Want to make an even bigger impact? Register and ask friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to sponsor your walk or run. Every dollar raised helps bring the vision of the CityReach Center to life!

👉 Register today at iwalk4hope.com

Don’t wait until the last minute—sign up, invite a friend, and let’s make this our biggest Walk 4 Hope yet!

You don’t want to miss this Sunday at Vertical Encounter Waukegan!Angel Cruz, a leader at Riverside Church, is bringing ...
07/12/2026

You don’t want to miss this Sunday at Vertical Encounter Waukegan!

Angel Cruz, a leader at Riverside Church, is bringing a powerful testimony and message that could be exactly what you need.

Come experience it for yourself.
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

06/26/2026

You woke up today — and that’s not small. 🙌 While there’s still life, there’s still opportunity. If you’re not dead, God’s not done! Grateful StillAlive Purpose Christian Inspiration

05/10/2026

Today we honor the women who nurture, pray, sacrifice, and love like Jesus. Happy Mother’s Day from Vertical Encounter! 🤍

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24 N. Chapel Street
Waukegan, IL
60085

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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3am
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
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