Looking for a Spirituality Group for My Family

Hi,

Try Holy Family Parish in Inverness on Palatine Road.
Good Luck, I hope it works out for you.
S

Give Willow Creek a try! There's nothing to lose.
Services are Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9am and 11:15am.

Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington. It's right on Barrington Road just south of Algonquin. There is actually an entrance on Algonquin also.

I just can't even say enough about the church.

I highly recommend it. Their website is willowcreek.org.

I am also in a mixed marriage and have found the Interfaith Union (as mentioned below) to be an invaluable resource. The Director/Organizer (Eileen O'Farrel Smith) is the most wonderful, gracious, and welcoming woman. While I've never attended any of their actual events, I have sent a number of questions to Eileen - to which she has quickly responded (with such support and grace to someone she doesn't even know). Definitely check them out - she'll be able to help!

Hi L.,

I'm going to echo the thought of you trying Countryside Unitarian church. I go to the UU church in Naperville. The church is full of "mixed" marriages. There are Christians and there are agnostics and about everything in between. Our church also has a Jewish heritage group and tons of former Catholics.

On top of it, most UU churches are open to members starting new small groups that fit their needs. I have visited that church and enjoyed it myself.

I have visited Willow Creek and have family members who attend. It doesn't strike me as what you are looking for.

K.

Our Mission in Elgin welcomes all religions and all beliefs. We focus more on spirituality and how to improve your life. We have a fun community! ###-###-####

Hi - The Interfaith Union group is a good place to check out. They have a website here:

http://theinterfaithunion.org/

There is a church in Mount Prospect that has an educational school for kids starting in Kindergarten (twice a month) as well as adult eductionat programs.

C.

Hi L.,

There is a "sunday school" for families with a Jewish and a Catholic parent. I believe that it is more of a spirtiuality group than anything else. The Old St. Patrick Church in Chicago is their main site; but I know there is a group in Arlington Heights. We have not been yet, but hope to go soon.
L.

Bahai Temple or any Bahai groups, I know there are many in the area. They don't have church services but they have more spiritual meetings--they encourage all faiths to join and bring their religious books-all faiths learn from others! Here is a website link...http://www.bahai.us/
you can email/call for locations.
I also come from a marriage of two different religions and we both love these get together, its very warm and open to all.

What about a Unitarian Church? That sounds most like what you are looking for!

I totally disagree that Willow Creek is the right place for you. It is VERY, VERY conservative christian church with strict beliefs. I would never go back there, I felt like everyone was judging everyone about every action and choice they made. I went for 6 years.

Try Countryside Unitarian Universalist in Palatine. There are lots of mixed couples there. They have a lot of activities for kids. They have lovely music, and no fixed theology. Everyone believes what they believe.

Willow Creek Community church in S. Barrington is a wonderful place for families...The weekend services have incredible programs for kids and are geared toward people desiring to explore spirituality and connect with community...

Definitely give Willow Creek Community Church a try. They are very accepting of anyone from any background and faith. I agree with Marisa...I can't say enough good things about the place.