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Welcome to the Gerlaw Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR ALL WHO

STRIVE TO BUILD THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Sunday Worship
Sun, Apr 21
Gerlaw Christian Church
Apr 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Apr 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
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Easter Sunday Service
Sun, Mar 31
Gerlaw Christian Church
Mar 31, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Mar 31, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
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Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Sun, Mar 31
Gerlaw Christian Church
Mar 31, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Mar 31, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
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Easter Breakfast
Sun, Mar 31
Gerlaw Christian Church
Mar 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Mar 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Free will donation will benefit the youth camp fund. If you would like to contribute food you are welcome to donate fruit or pastries.
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Good Friday Service
Fri, Mar 29
Gerlaw Christian Church
Mar 29, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Mar 29, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
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Good Friday Prayer Vigil
Fri, Mar 29
Gerlaw Christian Church
Mar 29, 2024, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Mar 29, 2024, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Sign up at the church for time to keep vigil
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Maundy Thursday Service
Thu, Mar 28
Gerlaw Christian Church
Mar 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Mar 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
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Ash Wednesday Service
Wed, Feb 14
Gerlaw Christian Church
Feb 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Feb 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
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Multiple Dates
Sunday Worship
Sun, Feb 11
Gerlaw
Feb 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Feb 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA

Christmas Day Worship
Mon, Dec 25
Gerlaw Christian Church
Dec 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Dec 25, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Join us on Christmas morning to celebrate the birth of Jesus

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sun, Dec 24
Gerlaw Christian Church
Dec 24, 2023, 11:00 PM – Dec 25, 2023, 11:50 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Dec 24, 2023, 11:00 PM – Dec 25, 2023, 11:50 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA

Children's Christmas Program and Meet Santa
Wed, Dec 20
Gerlaw Christian Church
Dec 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 21, 2023, 8:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Dec 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 21, 2023, 8:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Come join the children of the Gerlaw Christian Church for skits, songs, Santa and cookies!

Multiple Dates
Adult Bible Study
Wed, Aug 30
Gerlaw
Aug 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Gerlaw, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Aug 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Gerlaw, 948 245th Ave, Gerlaw, IL 61435, USA
Weekly Adult Bible Study led by Pastor Scott -- all are welcome!
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Faith and Family Night @ Peoria Chiefs
Wed, Jul 26
Dozer Park
Jul 26, 2023, 7:00 PM
Dozer Park, 730 Southwest Jefferson Street Peoria, IL 61605
Jul 26, 2023, 7:00 PM
Dozer Park, 730 Southwest Jefferson Street Peoria, IL 61605
Join members of the Gerlaw Christian Church at Faith and Family Night, hosted by the Peoria Chiefs. See the Chiefs take on the Iowa Cubs--tickets are only $10!
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Ice Cream Social
Sun, Jul 16
Gerlaw Christian Church
Jul 16, 2023, 4:30 PM – Jul 17, 2023, 6:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave Gerlaw, IL 61435
Jul 16, 2023, 4:30 PM – Jul 17, 2023, 6:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave Gerlaw, IL 61435
Join us for homemade, hand-churned ice cream at the Gerlaw Christian Church! Freewill donation and homemade desserts for sale!
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Adult Bible Study
Wed, Jun 21
Gerlaw Christian Church
Jun 21, 2023, 7:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave Gerlaw, IL 61435
Jun 21, 2023, 7:00 PM
Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Ave Gerlaw, IL 61435
Participants will read Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi by Amy-Jill Levine. This Bible Study is open to anyone and a copy of the book will be provided!
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A HOME FOR EVERYONE

We are a community of God, committed to living out Jesus’ mission of loving our neighbors, service to others and welcoming all.

Please join us for a Sunday service, our annual Pancake Day, or check out our weekly Bible studies.

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ABOUT US

Find out who we are and how we worship--or just come check us out every Sunday at 10:30am!

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MINISTRIES

Learn about how to get involved and ways that our church is active in the local community

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OUR HISTORY

The Gerlaw Christian Church was founded in 1859--and a lot has happened over the years.

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