Local Outreach at Village Church East

Serve | Build | Share

Serving Our Neighbors and Growing as Disciples of Jesus

Local Outreach partners with local organizations, schools, and social workers to serve the vulnerable populations in Carol Stream and the surrounding area. By mobilizing our church body to serve, our goal is to build bridges in our community through relationships and care, while giving the people in our church opportunities to grow as disciples of Jesus.

Year-Round Outreach Opportunities

Church at Bridgeway

For many years, VCE has been building a relationship with the residents at Bridgeway Senior Community in Bensenville. Our current outreach includes hosting regular worship services and monthly social events. With your listening ear and smile, you can bring the love and joy of Jesus to these special brothers and sisters.

Upcoming dates:

October 12 – Pumpkin Fest – 1:30-2:30 pm

October 22 – Worship Service – 1:30-2:30 pm

Get Involved

Community Care Team

Village Church East has developed a relationship with the Carol Stream Social Services department. Occasionally they inform us of needs in the community that they are not able to meet. Being part of the Community Care Team allows you to serve these individuals and families when they need it most.

Fill out the form below if you are willing to be contacted about these service opportunities when they arise.

Interest Form

Summer Outreach Events

These are our traditional summer outreach projects – information for Summer 2025 will be posted when it becomes available

open hearts open homes supporting families as they care for the most vulnerable

Independence Day Parade

March in the Carol Stream parade and hand out ice-cold water bottles in the name of Jesus! Volunteers are needed to wrap water bottles the week before the parade, decorate our float, and walk the parade route.

Backpack Drive

Help us collect school supplies for local Newcomer families. Bring in supplies, shop our Amazon wishlist, or make a financial donation to help us buy and fill 100 backpacks. Volunteers are needed to shop for supplies, pack backpacks, and help at our distribution event (hand out backpacks and interact with families who attend)

Supply List

National Night Out

This annual event takes place on the first Tuesday in August. VCE will have a table with craft activities for the children who attend. Volunteers are needed to run activities, be a smiling face for kids, and make connections with community members.

Christopher Patterson

Local Outreach Director

Devote Yourself To Good

We help others and devote ourselves to good not because it guarantees us salvation, but for two distinct reasons. First, Jesus tells us to serve others, and He modeled it in His life on earth. Second, because good works naturally flow out of us as an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who continually works in us to make us more like Christ.