The Living Water Community Church has a congregation of nearly 1,000 and is part of the Assembly of God church. The church's ministries include men's and women's ministries, worship arts and student ministry among others. The church also offers its members a full service cafe.It is located behind the Pheasant Chase shopping plaza on Lily Cache Lane.
St. John Lutheran is the oldest church in Niles, dating from 1859. German settlers in the area started the church and originally, services were in German.
The church burned down one week after the church's 100th anniversary in 1959. Work was begun on the present building in 1961.
A small community of about 250 people, Winnetka Presbyterian has a more-than-adaquate facility for its parishioners' needs. The church offers different activity programs for children and youth, and is known for its choir.
Founded in 1954, St. Mark's Episcopal Church was created to serve the communities of Cary and Fox River Grove. In February of 1955, the congregation purchased land on Ridge Road where the church now stands. The parish is also home to St. Mark's Day School, which is a non-denominational, state licensed pre-school.
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is an organization of approximately 412 members representing their businesses and the Wheaton business community at large. Members work together to develop business relationships; support issues that relate to the local economy; and learn about business and marketing opportunities.
Each year the Chamber of Commerce produces The Gamon Awards; A Taste of Wheaton; the annual golf outing in July; and Steak Fry at the end of the summer. Members can participate in the Chamber's Community Relations, Economic Development, Government Affairs, Marketing, Membership Development and Women In Business committees.
Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie provides traditional Chasidic values with comtemprary techniques to provide a haven for Jewish heritage in Skokie. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie was founded by Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Posner. Events and programs include daily service, Shabbat and holiday services, Shabbat dinners, children's programs, Torah study, toddler and pre-school classes, Koshering kitchens, public menorahs and guest lectures.
Marking Devices Publishing Co. is a publisher of four magazines in the city of Elmhurst, Ill., and also publishes magazines devoted to the rubber stamp business. For more information, visit the website or contact number listed.
Founded in 1888 by "faithful laywoman" Christina Johnson, First United Methodist is one of the oldest congregations in Western Springs and features "open hearts, open minds and open doors." Programs include Sunday school for adults and children, men's and women's groups, a "Parents' Day Out" twice-a-week child-care program, a BEDS once-a-week homeless shelter and a "Church of Rock" program that brings local and traveling bands to the church. Pastor Dean Shapley presides, and notably also serves as chaplain to the Western Springs police and fire departments. The church chapel is open 24 hours a day.