By following the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we are a Mennonite church committed to community, peacemaking and compassionate service to others. We invite you to join us on our journey.
Learn more about us, our beliefs, our activities and our vision as a church. Join us for worship at our location in the Libertyville Civic Center. Mennonite Ministries, located at 324 Peterson Road, is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, and by appointment.
Lent: Anabaptist Spirituality and Being Christian in Society
What does spirituality look like when it imitates Jesus and is directed outward in service to the world, instead of inward on the self? Our Lenten worship services will explore eight practices: radical attachment, stubborn loyalty, tenacious serenity, habitual humility, resolute nonviolence, concrete service, authentic witness and subversive spirituality—practices that help us look outside of ourselves and lay down our lives in service to God and neighbor.
A Daily Examen Through the Season of Lent
The Examen is a practice of daily prayer developed by Ignatius that guides us in reflecting on our day, often at the end of our day, so that we might become more aware of the presence of God in our lives. During Lent, we invite you to download the Examen, read through the introductory material, and be open to discovering God's presence in new ways this Lenten season.
Agreeing and Disagreeing in Love
At our 2010 winter retreat at Menno Haven, Chuck Neufeld led a session on following Christ and growing together as a community, focusing on the challenge of maintaining the unity of the Spirit. Photos from the weekend retreat are included in the photo gallery.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Desiring to engage Scripture? A group meets at the Mennonite Ministries Office (324 Peterson Road) on Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:00 pm to study Scripture together. Led by Pastor Roland and other leaders, we are presently exploring Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Bible Study has the purpose of immersing us in God’s Story and Vision—reading it, studying it, meditating upon it so that we are shaped by God’s Word. In studying Scripture we are not only transformed, but we are also equipped to participate with God in God’s redemptive mission of bringing peace and justice to a hurting and broken world. For more information, call the office at 847.680.3990 or contact Pastor Roland by email.
Weekly E-gram
The weekly email sent out to NSMC family is available online. The e-gram has announcements and current information pertaining to the activities of the congregation. This week's e-gram is available here (March 9 e-gram) or by a link in the What's New box on the right side of this page.
Small Group Life at NSMC
Beyond our gatherings for worship, we can share life through small group experiences. Small groups provide a place where we are intentionally with one another, help one another attend to God, and guide one another to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Learn more from our small groups brochure and check our calendar for information about specific small groups.
Sacred Space: Exploring Life in the Way of Jesus
Roland Kuhl gathers people together on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Something's Brewing in downtown Grayslake. Sacred Space is a place to explore life in the way of Jesus. It is a conversational, creative, exploratory, and spiritual community for those interested in engaging life together. Participants engage in conversation without preconception or judgment, engaging and listening to one another, helping each other discover together what life might be like in the way of Jesus. Read Roland's blog about the effort, Sacred Space.