Wheaton Bible Church
27W500 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
We want to update you on what’s happening at Wheaton Bible Church, Tri-Village Church, and Iglesia del Pueblo in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are following this evolving story with great concern. We have received guidance from and are in communication with the DuPage County Health Department on how to move forward.
Updated 4/1/2020 5:30 pm
Are we gathering at our campuses for Sunday services?
We will not be meeting in-person for worship during March or April instead, we invite you to join us online. We are not canceling "church." We are changing the way we will BE the Church during these uncertain times. By dispersing large gatherings, we are protecting more people, reducing the danger of an overloaded healthcare system, and helping our community to be able to return to normal rhythms sooner.
We will be live streaming full worship services for our Streamwood and West Chicago English Contemporary service at 9:00 am, our Spanish service at 10:45, and our Traditional service will be able to be viewed on-demand in the early afternoon. All live streams are available to rewatch on-demand on our website. To worship through giving, you can give online.
Is the West Chicago Campus open for me to stop in?
No. For the safety of you and our team, the building is closed to the public at this time. If you’d like to give to the church, please mail a check or give online at wheatonbible.org/give. If you need help or would like to speak with a pastor, please visit wheatonbible.org/help. Thank you for your understanding.
How can I help?
Give Help/Get Help — If you can provide help to those in your community, see our Give Help/Get Help portal page. We'll match you with a need in our community. If you have a need, you can also submit your requests on that page.
Give — During the COVID-19 outbreak we continue to conduct ministry in alternative ways and incur the associated costs. An important and practical way you can help is by giving to support the ministries of Wheaton Bible Church. Our staff (including hourly employees) is still working (many remotely) and our global missionaries who rely on our support are still serving.
You can also text WHEATONBIBLE [or IGLESIADP or TRIVILLAGE] TO 77977. The church office will remain open during normal hours during the week if you would like to drop off a donation or mail your check to the church. Thank you!
Are any events, or small group gatherings impacted?
Yes. No groups are to meet on-campus or off-campus. Small group leaders have been given details on how to hold groups online.
- Our Weekday Preschool will be closed through April 30.
Where can I get updates on the church's response?
This page, wheatonbible.org/coronavirus-updates will be updated over time. In the event of building closures, we will send out notifications through email (sign up for the weekly enews), social media, and our website.
How should I respond spiritually?
Pray – Pray for those impacted by the virus, as well as their families and loved ones. Pray we will not be driven by fear but be guided by love. Pray for the churches who are in the area of infected communities. Pray for them to love their community and care for the sick like never before!
Trust God – While we cannot control any virus, the spread, or the impact it has in our church, we’re doing everything we can to make our campuses as safe and clean as possible. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to help us do just that. We must also remember that God has not called us to live in fear but in faith. As the apostle, Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 1:7, “For the Spirit of God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” We pray that God will fill all of us with these three gifts, no matter what comes our way. For additional help managing anxiety around the virus, the American Psychological Association created this resource.
Give – During the COVID-19 outbreak we continue to conduct ministry in alternative ways and incur the associated costs. An important and practical way you can help is by giving to support the ministries of Wheaton Bible Church. Our staff (including hourly employees) is still working (many remotely) and our global missionaries who rely on our support are still serving. You can donate online at www.wheatonbible.org/give.
You can also text WHEATONBIBLE [or IGLESIADP or TRIVILLAGE] TO 77977. The church office will remain open during normal hours during the week if you would like to drop off a donation or mail your check to the church. Thank you!
Questions or concerns?
Share your thoughts, concerns, questions, and ideas with us as we navigate our response to this situation; we’d love to hear from you. Your input and feedback are truly important to us. Please email with any questions or comments.