Upcoming events.
Membership
Join us Sunday, February 2nd for Membership Class! Membership is a way for a follower of Jesus to say “I am with this local body.” It expresses that "I’m committed to this church where I will serve, use my gifts, receive and provide accountability, engage in development opportunities, and join in the mission and local vision”. In this class you'll learn about the history, beliefs, and vision of the local church and ask your important questions. The class is from 1-3pm. Lunch is provided!
Alternative Spring Break
Cornerstone values the day to day of discipleship as well as the deeper immersive experiences. An alternative spring break gives you a fun trip with friends, a way to serve in a new context, and opportunities to develop you relationship with God in new ways.This year, we will be going to Memphis, TN with an organization called Service Over Self (SOS). On this trip we will be focusing mostly on reroofing a house in the neighborhoods of Binghamton & Orange Mound in Memphis. The trip offers a chance to learn about how God’s people are working to provide shelter, dignity, and the Gospel right in their own backyard.
There is a cost to this trip, but we don't want that to be a factor in your decision making. Our primary hope is that you would raise support to invite other people to support you in the mission. We provide materials and coaching to do this. We also offer an opportunity for you to pay out of your own pocket. To secure your spot on either trip you will need to fill out the registration AND pay the $59 deposit.If you have any questions about the trip, you can contact: Alan Hable (217-377-8302)
Dates are Sunday March 9 through Friday March 14. The times are good
Be sure to indicate where your payment is going! The drop down option should be Alternative Spring Break!
Listening for Heaven's Sake
Listening is a skill most of us knowingly and unknowingly practice every day of our lives, wouldn't it be helpful to know whether or not we are good at it? Maybe what we are missing in our care for others and how to grow in this area? Listening for Heaven's Sake aims to establish healthy patterns of warmth, empathy, and respect in all our relationships in order to better care for those around us and move deeper in conversation. You will learn the biblical perspective on listening and be given the chance to practice you skills with others in the class.
The Listening class will take place on November 9th from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Location TBD but in Normal! The cost is $25 to cover materials and food for the day. All are invited to participate.
Fall Retreat
Where: Little Galilee Christian Camp, Clinton, IL
When: Oct 4th evening - Oct 6th @ early afternoon
Cost: $60 & $100 for families. First Fall Retreat is only $15!
We don't want to let cost be the thing that keeps you from coming! If cost is an issue, talk with your corner leader.
Join us, along with our sister church, Illini Life, at U of I for a weekend of fellowship, food, fun, and most importantly, JESUS. Our speakers this year are Brandon & Jenna Clemens, who are passionate about college students and reside in Muncie, IN. Brandon works for Ball State University and Jenna works for Reliant Mission (who all of our staff are employed with)!
Retreat Topic is "The People of God: Our collective history, identity, and mission as followers of Jesus."
What God is doing with us individually cannot be separated from how we fit into what God is doing in and through the Church. We'll look at how, throughout scripture, God has delivered, preserved, and sanctified his people to be a part of his mission to restore all of creation to himself. We'll also explore what it looks like for each of us to be a part of what God is doing through his people as a whole.
You don't want to miss this unforgettable weekend and all that is planned.
Family Weekend Open House
Hello parents! We are really excited to meet you! Our church will be having an open house from 3-7pm on September 14 of Family Weekend. Feel free to drop by any time grab some sandwiches and dessert to meet our staff team as well as some volunteers. If you could fill out our rsvp letting us know you are coming as well as who will be attending with you that would be great! We want to make sure there is enough food for all!
New to Cornerstone Social
When: September 3rd from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Cornerstone Office 121 1/2 West North St. Normal, IL 61761
Up the stairs above Campustown Supply in Uptown next door to the Jewelry shop
Are you coming to our church for the first time this school year? Then our “New to Cornerstone Social” is for you! This will be a time for you to connect with our staff and get to know more of who we are as a church and for us to get to know you! There will be a Q&A time so submit your questions when you sign-up and we would love to answer them!
Come enjoy a sweet ice cream sundae after dinner and hangout with us! Text Sarah Voss 515-745-3744 if you have questions!
Labor Day Campout
3pm on Sunday: Begin setting up at the campsite
6pm: dinner, fun, & staying overnight if you would like to
8am on Monday: Breakfast, hang out & pack up
11am: head back to campus!
Food is provided for dinner & breakfast! You are welcome to come whenever you are able. We will coordinate rides!
What to bring : Tent & sleeping bag, air mattress/sleeping pad, blanket, pillow, toiletries, lawn chair, s’more sticks, headlamp, games, anything else you want to bring. Bring what you have and mark on the form if you need things and we can help get them for you!
Text Sarah Voss 515-745-3744 if you have any questions!
Register HERE
Specific location:
Location: 415–427 County Road 2600 E
Hudson, IL 61748
Coordinates: 40.64232° N, 89.04458° W
Speaking the Truth in Love
Part two of our Listening and Speaking seminar series is here! As Christ followers, people that interact with others, and ones who long to care for others practically, this is the class for you. If you have completed Listening for Heaven's Sake, your'e invited to participate in Speaking the Truth in love in order to learn how we engage deeper in conversations with others - what are the next steps that we can build upon on our listening skills in order to confront, set goals, or clarify needs. This class with take place in Champaign, at the Illini Life ministry center with students and staff from their campus on April 6th from 9am to 6pm. The cost to participate is $25; this includes any necessary class materials and food for the day.
ManMakers
We are excited to get together as men to hear from the Lord. Our theme this year is, “Finding Your Purpose” so come and see how we can encourage one another as well as find the purpose that the Lord has for you. This will be a great time for us as men to be relational not only with the guys in our church but with other churches within our network! Cornerstone, iLife, and The Revo are getting together. Some fun things that we are planning on doing is basketball, board games, and learning different skills! Please let us know you can join us!
Staff Informational Brunch
We as a staff team would love for anyone come to and have brunch with us to see what it looks like to be on staff. We will share some of the reasons why we chose to go on staff, what it looks like to support raise, and the day to day of what some of us do! We really enjoy doing this while providing a meal for you so come hungry!
Family Weekend Chili Dinner
Hello parents! We are really excited to meet you! Our church will be having an open house from 3-7pm on September 23 of Family Weekend. Feel free to drop by any time grab some chili and dessert to meet our staff team as well as some volunteers. There will be pizza provided for children! If you could fill out our rsvp letting us know you are coming as well as who will be attending with you that would be great! We want to make sure there is enough food for all!
Labor Day Camp Out
Get ready for our annual Labor Day Camp Out! Escape the hustle and bustle of campus life, and join us for an awesome camping experience amidst the beauty of nature.
How to Join:
To secure your spot at the College Student Labor Day Camp Out, please complete the sign-up form here.
Prepare to experience the great outdoors, build friendships, and find inspiration in the simplicity of nature. We can't wait to see you there!
For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out to Sarah Voss - (515) 745-3744