What is it?

A weekly meal that is served in a relaxed environment for the College Church body and its friends for the purpose of fellowship and community.  It is supported by donations of money and service from the body of College Church. 

Who attends?

The whole church is invited!

Bring your neighbors & co-workers

Missionaries in town

First time visitors

New members

Griefshare

Single parents

STARS families

Small groups

How many people can attend?

There are a limited number of seats.  Click on the fork at the top of this page to see number of open seats or to check availability.

How do I RSVP?

All reservations are collected online. Click on the fork at the top of this page to make a reservation.

Who volunteers? (shopping, cooking, cleaning, greeting)

Everyone!  Individuals, families, small groups, children with parents, Adult Communities

Service opportunities:

The meal takes many days to prepare:

Thursday- Sunday: scheduling (contacting and confirming volunteers)

Monday afternoon: shopping, storing at church, one prep. job

Tuesday: baking & cooking

Wednesday: set up, serving, greeting, clean up

Contact: Beth McMillan

Who pays?

Please do not feel compelled to pay for your meal, but if you are able and would like to pay something toward your meal, there is a donation box at the dinner.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support this ministry, checks in amounts of $50 or more may be made by writing a check payable to: College Church (CDwF in memo) and mailing it, attention Nancy Singer, to the church office (or drop it off at the office).  Pre-addressed envelopes are available at the office.

Send tax-deductible donations to:

Attn. Nancy Singer, CDwF

College Church

332 East Seminary

Wheaton, IL 60187

Click here to make your donation online. Choose the "Dinner with Friends" giving option.

The Menu:

Generally, the meal is very simple.  It includes one main dish, a salad, rolls, and a dessert.  The menu will be published the Thursday before the meal. Click on the fork at the top of the page to see the menu and to make a reservation.

Special Dietary Needs:

The question has come up several times about whether the dinners will include foods for people with dietary restrictions. While we are adhering to the no nuts rule, we find that the scope of all the other dietary needs and requests is wide ranging. Therefore, the dinners will NOT include additional food items such as gluten free, dairy free, egg free, etc. 

We are encouraging those folks with special food requirements to bring their own food along and enjoy the fellowship around the table. The atmosphere during the dinners is very casual and welcoming. Those who have attended with food from home have not felt at all uncomfortable.

Thank you for sharing this information with those that you know who have this concern.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28