easter at village church

service times and activities
7:00 am sunrise,
9:30 am contemporary, 11:00 am traditional

welcome to

the Village Church

Throughout Lent, we have followed the story of God’s covenants—from Eden through Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David—discovering the promises God made to bring life, blessing, and restoration. On Palm Sunday, we see Jesus enter Jerusalem as the fulfillment of every covenant promise.

On Good Friday, we will pause to remember the cross, where Jesus gave his life and the new covenant was sealed in his blood. Then on Easter, we will gather to celebrate the victory of the resurrection, where God’s promises are fulfilled—sin is forgiven, death is defeated, and new life is offered to all through Christ.

Join us as we move from the solemn reflection of Good Friday to the joyful celebration of Easter, trusting in the steadfast love of God that carries us from Eden to the empty tomb.

Good Friday

Friday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm

Our Good Friday service will be a reflective evening focused on Scripture readings and musical meditation on the suffering and death of Christ. The service will feature the Passion cantata How Great Thou Art by David Clydesdale, performed by choir and soloists.

The overall atmosphere will be reverent and contemplative, similar to a Vespers service, inviting the congregation to reflect on the meaning of the cross as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 5th

Come celebrate the fulfillment of God's promises as sin is forgiven, death is defeated, and new life is offered for all those who believe!

Sunrise Service @ 7:00 am
Experience a unique sunrise service at Willow Hill Golf Course. Please bring a lawn chair and prepare for colder temperatures; we will gather rain or shine.

Contemporary Service @ 9:30 am
Our Contemporary service offers a warm and relaxed environment where everyone is welcome to come as they are. Led by our worship band, the service features modern praise music and a friendly, engaging atmosphere.

Traditional Service @ 11:00 am
Our Traditional service offers a deep worship experience shaped by meaningful Reformed liturgy, including hymns, prayer, and spoken responses. Led by our choir and accompanied by the pipe organ or piano, the service provides a timeless expression of praise where everyone can participate.

Sunrise Easter Service at Willow Hill Golf Course, Easter services at Village Church of Northbrook

Contemporary worship band, Easter services at Village Church of Northbrook

Traditional Worship Easter services at Village Church of Northbrook, choir

For kids and families

childcare is available at the contemporary service

On Easter Sunday, Village Kids will provide care for children birth to four years old during the Contemporary Service at 9:30 am. Older children are encouraged to attend either worship service, Contemporary or Traditional, alongside their family.

Families are invited to enjoy our Easter Egg Scramble at 10:30 am, held between the two services. If you attend the contemporary service, stay afterward for the scramble, or come early and enjoy the fun before attending the traditional service.

On a regular Sunday, Village Kids is available during the Contemporary service for babies through 5th grade. To learn more about our usual Sunday kids programming, check out the button below.

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family easter activity church, in between Easter services at Village Church of Northbrook

Meet Our Worship Service Leaders

Our Staff

Rev. Dr. Spencer L. Lundgaard

Senior Pastor

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Rev. Greg Buell

Associate Pastor Discipleship & Caring Ministries

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Luke Stoner

Minister of Worship and Production

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Yongmin KIM

Director of Traditional Music

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faqs

frequently asked questions

When you arrive on a Sunday morning, there will be Village Church parking signs pointing you towards which area to park in. Once parked, walk southeast towards the church building, past the fantastic Bean Bar mural and through the Atrium entrance, labeled door #6. This is also our handicapped entrance with access to the elevator. For those who need closer parking to the building, we have handicapped parking along the fence near the atrium entrance.

Once you're inside the building, go up the stairs and take a right to find our sanctuary and Welcome Kiosk. If you brought an infant or toddler with you, take a left at the top of the stairs if you want to check them into our nursery program but they are also welcome to join us in the sanctuary for worship!

On Easter Sunday, Village Kids will provide care for children birth to four years old during the Contemporary Service at 9:30 am. Older children are encouraged to attend either worship service, Contemporary or Traditional, alongside their family.

On a regular Sunday, we have safe, engaging programs for children of all ages during our contemporary service at 9:30 am. Our kids’ check-in is easy and secure, and volunteers love helping children learn about Jesus in fun, age-appropriate ways while also playing games and having fun!

Our Eggciting Easter Scramble starts at 10:30 am in Westminster Hall where we have free treats and take-home crafts for children under age 11.

Our Contemporary service offers a warm and relaxed environment where everyone is welcome to come as they are. Led by our worship band, the service features modern praise music and a friendly, engaging atmosphere. Our Traditional service offers a deep worship experience shaped by meaningful Reformed liturgy, including hymns, prayer, and spoken responses. Led by our choir and accompanied by the pipe organ or piano, the service provides a timeless expression of praise where everyone can participate.

See the videos on our Visit page for a sneak peek!