News

Scroll down for news, updates and opportunities at The Orchard.

• GriefShare

  GriefShare is a 13 week course in which participants learn how to walk the journey of grief and be supported along the way. It is a place where grieving people find healing and hope. The Orchard is offering a GriefShare course for anyone who has been impacted by grief. We will meet in Room 119 March 7 – May 30. Register here.

• Parking Shuttle

  Did you know we have a parking shuttle? A shuttle will run every Sunday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. from the west Thomas Middle School parking lot to the main entrance at Door 1! The shuttle will pick you up from your car and bring you directly to the door, and vice versa. Consider using the shuttle this winter!

• Men’s Breakfast – April 27

  Join us for Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, April 27, 8-9:30 a.m. Click the date to register!

• Annual Business Meeting – May 19

  Members are invited to the Annual Business Meeting Sunday, May 19, 6 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Campus to vote on a new budget for the fiscal year, elect incoming board and nominating committee members, welcome new members and hear ministry updates. Non-members are also welcome to attend, but are unable to vote.

• Musicians Needed

  Do you play keys, bass or drums? If so, we’d love for you to consider joining the contemporary worship team. Contact Jonathan Anderson to learn more about serving in this way.

• Orchard Ministry Development (OMD)

  Want to learn more about Orchard Ministry Development (OMD) or how to give year-end gifts? Contact Val Hogan at 847.852.2203 or visit orchardministrydevelopment.org.

• Employment Opportunities

  The Orchard is hiring! Check the website for job descriptions.

• Celebrate Recovery

  Celebrate Recovery (CR) is for anyone dealing with a compulsive or addictive behavior or a codependent relationship or for those who have been hurt by someone with these behaviors. CR meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Campus.

• Update Your Contact Info

  Have you moved or changed your contact (phone and email) information recently? Let us know! Fill out this form at any time!

• Spotify Playlist – Contemporary Worship Songs

  Do you ever leave the contemporary worship service with a song in your head? Or did you hear a new song that you’d like to listen to again? Listen to The Orchard’s contemporary worship repertoire on Spotify by clicking here. If you don’t have a Spotify account, you can create one for free.