Welcome

We’re so glad you’re here and would love to meet you! Whether you’re joining us in person or online, we have two ways you can introduce yourself:  1.) Text NEW to 309-808-6615, and we’ll connect with you.  2.) If you are joining us in person, stop by one of our Welcome Centers (just look for the balloons!). We’d love to meet you and give you a gift certificate for pizza, cookies, or a specialty coffee in our café.

New to the Bloomington Campus?

If you are new to the Bloomington Campus, please come to the Welcome Center to introduce yourself and to receive a gift we have for you before you leave today. We are so glad you are here and would love to meet you! You can find more information about our campus here.

Using the Eastview App?

The app will no longer be available starting April 1. If you give or watch services through the app we encourage you to transition to using the website, while we prepare to launch a new and improved website later this year.

Offices closed April 24

Staff offices at both the Normal and Bloomington Campuses will be closed on Thursday, April 24 while the staff is offsite for a spiritual formation retreat.

Child Dedication

Eastview's annual Child Dedication Ceremony is Sunday, May 4, at 12:30pm for families to publicly commit to raising their child in a Christ-centered home. This event is for children of all ages who have not yet been baptized. Dedication will take place in the Worship Center and a reception luncheon in the gym is for all attendees and their guests and will immediately follow the ceremony. This event is free, however, registration is required along with an on-line, on-demand spiritual parenting class. For questions, please contact Val at vburcham@eastview.church.

Student Night at the Community Center

Are you a student in 6th-12th grades? Then come hang out with us at Student Night! We meet every Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00pm at the Community Center. There will be food, games and open gym. We would love to see you there!

Starting Point

Everyone has a story and your story matters. We want to help you connect your story to God’s purpose for your life. Learn more about what we believe, and experience a behind the scenes tour. If you’re looking for a place to belong and volunteer, Starting Point is the best way to help you find your place to serve!  The next Starting Point is Sunday, May 18 from 10:15am to noon in Room 1310. Click here to register.

Make a Difference Volunteers

Looking to make a Difference? I'm looking for a dedicated group of people willing to engage unconnected people in our church family. This will include baptism follow-up, discipleship, and helping people take the next steps in their faith. If you want to make a difference in someone's life - I want to talk to you! Email Nicki Green at ngreen@eastview.church 

First Responder Night

Join us on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Room 1310 at Eastview Normal Campus for a meaningful and restorative evening focused on the mental health of our first responder community. Whether you serve on the front lines or support someone who does, this night is for you. First responders and their families face unique challenges—high stress, unpredictable schedules, and the emotional impact of daily trauma. These struggles don’t stay at work—they come home too. We’re creating a safe space for first responders and their spouses to relax, connect, and grow together. Please register here.

Financial Peace University

No more money stress...ever! It’s possible when you know how to handle your finances. Join our Spring 2025 Financial Peace University class and learn how to dump debt and build wealth. Tuesday evenings from April 22 through June 17, 6:00-8:00pm in Room 1404 at the Normal Campus, cost $50.00. Register here.

Sermon on the Mount Study

Do you want to go deeper in your faith journey?  Do you want to learn more about Jesus and the Bible?  Join us for a 5-part study from the most famous sermon ever recorded, the Sermon on the Mount.  Classes will begin Sunday, March 30 and go until Sunday, May 4, meet downstairs in the small group room at 9:00am. Questions, please reach out to James McMillion or Chris Weddington.  

Meijer Simply Give

Meijer is partnering with the Eastview Food Pantry this spring through the Simply Give program. Pick up a Simply Give card at one of our Welcome Centers or at a Meijer checkout and from March 30 to June 30, you can donate in $10 increments at Meijer checkout. Your donation will go directly to our Food Pantry, and a special Double Match Day will take place in June. More details on the Double Match Day will be shared soon.

Eastview Moms Group

If you're a mama looking for encouragement and community, we invite you to join the Eastview Moms Group at the Normal Campus each Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:00am. We meet in the 2's and 3's room. We provide breakfast, coffee, childcare (babies through school age), authentic and Biblical teaching and plenty of time for discussion, prayer and building relationships. Registration is required. After you register, you will receive an email to register your child(ren). Questions, contact Lori Tate at ltate@eastview.church or Angela Pittman at Angela.Pittman@eastview.church.

Single Moms - Normal Campus

Single Moms and their children are invited to join us for a time of rest, encouragement, and fellowship. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Normal Campus in the upper atrium from 12:30–2:30pm. This group is free but registration is required.

Kids & Students Summer Camps & Trips

Eastview’s 2025 summer camps and trips registration has launched! Eastview offers five amazing student camps (SIX, MIX, MOVE, Grad Trip, and Camp 45) plus two family camps (Dad Camp and Family Camp) where students can experience God in a life-changing way. Thanks to your generosity to the Christmas Offering and our general fund, registration costs have been greatly reduced and scholarships are available to help every student attend. CIY Mix and Move are full but there are waitlist spots available so don't delay! Click here for more information and to register.

Junior High Dads and Daughters Event

We are excited to host a connection event for our Junior High Dads and Daughter's on Friday, May 9 from 5:30-7:00pm. This year’s theme has an 80’s Neon Night Theme! Come ready to laugh and play in our neon areas, and maybe jump into a Zumba activity. Don’t worry, we will have activities for chilling out too, just plan on a great night all around! Register here.

Young Adult Gathering

Our Young Adult Gatherings are a great space to connect with our young adult community while engaging in worship and teaching related to this stage of life and cultural moment. Our Gatherings happen the first Thursday (7:00–8:30pm) and the third Sunday (5:00–6:30pm) of the month at our Bloomington Campus. Come join us and invite a friend! For questions contact, Pastor of Young Adults, Josh Jacobs, at jjacobs@eastview.church.

El Salvador Young Adult Team

El Salvador Young Adult Team | October 4-10

Young Adults—are you ready for an adventure with purpose? Join us in El Salvador and see how God is moving through our Global Partner, ENLACE. Work alongside the local church in ethical community development, transforming lives through service. Don’t miss this chance to learn what it means to love your community—wherever you are! Apply by May 1 at eastview.church/trips. 

Care Groups

Did you know Eastview offers Care Groups? Care Groups are supportive small groups that are designed to provide emotional and spiritual growth to individuals walking through a variety of life circumstances. Everyone has hurts or hang ups. It is in these broken times in our lives that we have the opportunity to turn to God and others for support and healing. Care Groups are communities where healing begins. To learn more, click here.

Special Needs Care Group

Special Needs Parent Care Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm from September-May at the Normal Campus. Join us as we support each other through the joys and challenges of special needs parenting. Childcare is provided and registration is required. sweitekamp@eastview.church and checkout our Facebook group.

eNews Sign Up

Discover the revamped eNews for quick and easy access to campus-specific announcements at eastview.church/enews. We have switched providers, so even if you're currently subscribed, a quick re-sign up is needed. To subscribe, click here, log in or create an account if you don't have one, and then you will have the option to subscribe to the new eNews. 

Eastview Job Opportunities

Eastview is looking for qualified individuals for the following positions:

• Building Services Team Member (2 positions available)
• Pastor of 2nd and 3rd Grades
• Pastor of Pre-K - 1st Grades
• Director of Technical Arts
• Associate Pastor of Small Groups
• Wedding Coordinator

To view the job postings and application instructions visit Eastview Job Opportunities.

Volunteer Needs at Bloomington Campus

Technical Arts Volunteers 

Interested in how the lights, sound and graphics come together every Sunday morning? Volunteers are needed to run audio, lighting, and graphics during our services. If this sounds like a great fit for you, volunteer here, indicating Bloomington Campus. Questions? Contact Nicole at nkaufmann@eastview.church.

Bus Ministry 

Our bus ministry picks up from our new Community Center (602 S. Main St) each Sunday. Drivers are needed. Contact Amy Nika with questions at anika@eastview.church. Current driver’s license and background check are required.

Celebrate Recovery Volunteers Needed

Does your small group need a new place to serve? Celebrate Recovery meets Monday evenings at the Bloomington Campus. We are looking for volunteers to greet, prepare and serve meals, assist with childcare, or work the lights and sound board. Come and show some ridiculous love to our CR Community! For more information email Desiree at dcampbell@eastview.church.

Bloomington Campus Recurring Events

Celebrate Recovery

We all have hurts and if we don’t walk through them authentically with Jesus, we can get hung-up and pursue destructive habits. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to work through them. This Jesus-centered 12 step program is open to anyone looking for freedom. Mondays 6:00–8:00pm at the Bloomington Campus. For more information, click here.

Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting

We invite you to weekly prayer on Wednesday morning as we worship God and seek His favor for mighty acts of grace, healing and mercy in our church, community, and world. Meet with us at 6:45am each Wednesday for an hour in the Sanctuary. If you cannot attend the whole time, come for the time that fits your schedule. Enter through the parking lot entrance.

Single Moms

Single Moms and their children are invited to join us for a time of rest, encouragement, and fellowship. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at the Bloomington Campus from 12:30–2:30pm. This group is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.