Located an hour from downtown Chicago, St. Charles sits on what was a Native American community.
Located an hour from downtown Chicago, St. Charles sits on what was a Native American community for the chief of the Potawatomi tribe.
Named one of the regions “Top 10” by the Chicago Tribune, downtown St. Charles is home to shopping, live events, and endless dining options.
You’ll get to experience the area through your service projects and take in all that St. Charles has to offer.
Christ Community Church
37 Bolcum Rd
St. Charles, IL 60175
The church host location is a place for participants to gather every morning for worship and training and to return to for a powerful and high-energy night of music, celebration, and teaching after our day of service.
Once you register, a trip advisor will provide you with specific details on the host church location so you can book your accommodations accordingly.
Lodging, breakfasts, and dinners are not provided at Merge. Lunches will be provided on Tuesday-Friday. You will choose and book your own accommodations. Here are some suggestions—call local churches within your denomination to see if you can use their facility or look at the specific Merge location you’re interested in and search for hotels within close proximity. We aren’t affiliated with any hotels but are always available to answer questions.
Projects might include providing meals for the homeless, helping lead a day camp, sorting food and clothing at a distribution center, working with children in low income neighborhoods, or light home repairs.
Every year, the Group Mission Trips team dedicates extensive time and energy to create a new Jesus-centered program intentionally designed so that you don't just look to a stage, but look to Jesus. This program theme is led by guest speakers and woven into morning and evening programs.
The church host location is a place for participants to gather every morning for worship and training and to return to for a powerful and high-energy night of music, celebration, and teaching after our day of service. As you engage in high-energy worship and teachings, students and leaders alike will be inspired and encouraged to build the kingdom of God in their school, community, church, and world.
We're all influenced by the people around us through news, music, work, school, sports, and basically anywhere we direct our attention. This year's program is designed to help students navigate the many influences in their lives and encourage them to look toward Jesus, the greatest influencer of all time, so they use their influence to positively change their culture. Romans 12:2
Take in the history of St. Charles through several museums; ride the trolley cars to see all St. Charles has to offer.
Otter Cove Aquatic Park is a great place to have some fun in the sun with its lazy river, water slides, pool and diving boards.
With just a 40-mile drive into Chicago, the possibilities are endless for fun. Museums, aquariums, bus tours, river and lake cruises, and dinner shows await your group.
Price: | $250 per person |
Our payment policy is designed to give you the most flexibility when reserving your mission trip experience with Group Mission Trips.
Register June-October | Deposit of $50 per person is due October 31, 2019. |
Register November-March 15, 2020 | Deposit of $50 per person is due upon registration. |
Register March 15, 2020-May 15, 2020 | Deposit of $50 per person plus 50% of your group’s balance is due upon registration. |
Register after May 15, 2020 | Your entire balance is due.** |
**Deposits are non-refundable. Registration fees are in U.S. dollars and can be paid by check, money order, or credit card.
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