Faithfully preaching the good news that is Jesus Christ

Crystal Lake Christian Church

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace and we love one another through bearing one another’s burdens in prayer and fellowship. We praise the Lord with a mixture of contemporary and traditional music without the circus; it’s not a concert; it’s worship of the living God. We emphasize the fact that it is not the quality of our singing but instead the quality of our heart condition before God that matters most; He is worthy of our praise. We partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. We do so in remembrance of what Jesus, the Lamb of God, achieved at Calvary for a fallen world in need of salvation and a Savior; in need of atonement. We baptize by immersion upon request and view this as the first step of obedience by an individual who has already made a faith commitment and cried out to God for salvation. The words spoken from God’s pulpit are anchored exclusively in the scriptures and, while occasionally topical, we do not view the gospel as a self-improvement program. The gospel message communicates the truth about God’s love, righteousness, holiness and judgement while emphasizing our need to repent of our transgressions before Him.

McHenry County

Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Crystal Lake-Cary

Illinois

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace...

Springbrook Community Church

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions.

Huntley

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at...

Families with kiddos, ages 3-5! It's not too late to consider enrollment at Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool the 2026–2027 school year. Limited spots available. Give your child a strong start with hands-on learning, new friendships, and plenty of play. Our programs nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in a safe, caring environment. Want to take a look inside? Call 815-477-5403 to schedule a private tour. Find class schedules, program details, and the online registration link <a href="https://www.crystallakeparks.org/barlina-house-preschool" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.crystallakeparks.org/barlina-house-preschool</a>

Families with kiddos, ages 3-5! It's not too late to consider enrollment at Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool the 2026–2027 school year. Limited spots available.

Give your child a strong start with hands-on learning, new friendships, and plenty of play. Our programs nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in a safe, caring environment. Want to take a look inside? Call 815-477-5403 to schedule a private tour.

Find class schedules, program details, and the online registration link <a href="https://www.crystallakeparks.org/barlina-house-preschool" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.crystallakeparks.org/barlina-house-preschool</a>

Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House...

Limited Spots Available for 3-5 Year Olds

Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool Openings for 2026-2027 School Year

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Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich

Scary Vendors - Craft beer - P3 Kitchen Food Options - August 29
Camp Lake Zurich, also known as Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich, is bringing the fright into their taproom and working with the Streetz Artz Alliance to do so. Over three dozen artists will be setup with horror and the macabre as their theme of choice.
This curated market features an amazing variety of unique, handmade items and frightfully delicious treats from talented artists and makers.
Whether you're shopping for your partner, your sibling, or yourself, you’ll find something scary special!
Event Details: When: 8/29/2026 12pm to 6pm Where: Phase Three Brewing, 932 Donata Ct., Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Food: P3 Kitchen is open No cover charge. Ample parking onsite
Current artist list (subject to change):
Angelic Celestial Whispers Art by Andee Dandee Art of Alex Kujawa Avijo Design Belonio Doodles Ben's Dark Art Blacky Cat Creations Bookish Business Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments Cubed Dimensions Printing Daisy Brand Arts LTD dk custom woodwork co Dye The Day Away Face Painting by Jules FrankenWerks Studios Ghost Owl Studio Gunderstorm Art House of D&amp;A Jeannine Dolinski Jonathan Grimm Art Kings Woods KP’s candy factory LeafEscape Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods MasterLink Chainmaille Meg &amp; Me Accessories megandowntherabbithole Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Artist and Author Memento Moira Mighty Sawdust Workshop LLC Mixtape Your Life Nerdy Kitten LLC Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics ScarabSanctuary Scary Terri's Crafts Snowingstars Southside Comic Book Show SPiLL Sweet U candles Taco From Hell Publications The Art of Joel Robinson The Hewn Mind Unique Creations By Rachel Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods LLC Wicked Art LLC Wolf Den Gaming
 Note: The application is still open: Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/xvyKsu1QLKzjGikg7" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">forms.gle/xvyKsu1QLKzjGikg7</a>
Link to the event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/879687844743503/?active_tab=discussion" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/879687844743503/?active_tab=discussion</a>
Sharing is scaring and attending is devilishly supportive.

Local Event: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich

Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich

Scary Vendors - Craft beer - P3 Kitchen Food Options - August 29
Camp Lake Zurich, also known as Phase Three Brewing in Lake...

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