Chicagoland Young Life Capernaum
Stories, news and updates from the Capernaum ministries around Chicagoland!
Young Life's ministry with and alongside teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - includes Capernaum Clubs and intentional inclusion within YL.
For those in Oswego! Come learn more and see how you can help Capernaum launch for students in Oswego high school and transitions.
It's been a while, but we have lots of fun updates to share throughout Chicagoland!
First - Aurora Interest Meeting!
Aurora churches and Young Life Capernaum are partnering together to launch Young Life Capernaum in Aurora and we need your help!
As we work to launch, we are interested in talking to students, parents of students, school staff and teachers, professionals in the field, churches, and anyone who might want to learn more.
Join us on Thursday, January 12 at 6:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Aurora! Help us get the word out!
Week 2! Review last week and learn the next two verses!
Join us as we learn the Christmas story with people all over the world!
Some of our Lake County and Naperville friends and leaders just got back from this trip that was packed with fun and learning about God!
At the end of Day Camp last week we all wrote encouraging notes for people living in retirement and assisted living communities. It was a joy to drop them off yesterday!
New ministry coming in Chicago!
Capernaum is starting in the city! Capernaum is creating spaces of belonging for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are recruiting a team of volunteers to serve! Reach out if you're interested in learning more/getting involved.
Ending Day 3 with a YL hoe down!
And the fun keeps on going at Day Camp! Eating bananas with feet for a club game, magic tricks, pizza, and karaoke!
Thank you Lee Straumann-Thrivent for sponsoring the yummy lunch!
Color and muck war to end Day 2!
What a beautiful second day of camp!! Club, Chick-fil-A, bingo, field games and a color war!
What a great kickoff for Chicagoland Capernaum Day Camp today with students and leaders from Lake County, Kane County, Metro Southwest, Riverside-Brookfield, Naperville and more! Started the day off with field games including human bowling, jousting with pool noodles and egg races. Then Club and free time with an inflatable obstacle course ended the camp day. We are excited for what’s still to come!
Hello! Welcome to the new regional Capernaum space where we will be sharing stories, news and updates from our ministries around Chicagoland!
You will see photos and videos of fun things happening in the areas, information about new startups, requests for volunteers or resources, invites to special events, and more!
Follow along!