Social Lights

Events and Highlights

  • A Night of Worship: The Master’s University Chorale is Coming to Oak Forest!

    A Night of Worship: The Master’s University Chorale is Coming to Oak Forest!

    When: Monday, May 11, 2026, 7pm

    Where: Grace Fellowship Church
    15150 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest, IL

    Other Information: This is a free event! Bring your family & friends!

    There is something uniquely powerful about a room full of voices raised in harmony. Whether you are a lifelong lover of choral music or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend a Monday night, we have a special invitation for you this May.

    On Monday, May 11, 2026, Social Lights is excited to highlight a stop on the national tour of The Master’s University Chorale. They will be performing a full concert at Grace Fellowship Church in Oak Forest, and it is an event you won’t want to miss.

    Who is The Master’s University Chorale?

    This isn’t just your average choir. The Chorale is a 49-member auditioned ensemble known for their technical excellence and deep passion for the Gospel. What makes them truly unique is the diversity within the group:

    • The members hail from 13 different states and three different countries.
    • While their voices blend perfectly, these students represent virtually every major area of study—from the sciences and history to music and psychology.

    Why You Should Attend

    At its core, this concert is about more than just a performance; it’s about fellowship. In a world that can often feel fragmented, seeing 49 young adults from different backgrounds united by a common purpose is a beautiful picture of what community is all about.

    It’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and enjoy a professional-level musical experience right here in our own backyard.

    Mark your calendars! This is a wonderful chance to bring a friend, enjoy some incredible music, and be encouraged by the next generation of Christian leaders and musicians.

    We hope to see many of you there as we support these students on their 2026 tour!

    Visit The Event Host’s Website

    Have any questions or concerns? Feel free to connect with us via sociallights24@gmail.com

    Or

    779-702-1042

  • Steadfast: A Night of Praise

    When: 7 pm, Friday May 15th

    Where: 15000 Pine Tree Lane, Brookfield, WI 53005

    Join us for an uplifting evening of worship, reflection, and community at Steadfast, a Social Lights event centered on faith and praise. Step away from distractions and come ready to encounter a meaningful night focused on what truly matters.

    Worship begins at 7:30 pm

    This will be a unique, intentional space—phones will be collected at the door to help everyone stay present. Feel free to bring your own chair and Bible or journal. Light snacks will be provided, and song requests are welcome!To RSVP, contact Brielle at 224-442-0456.

    To RSVP, contact Brielle at 224-442-0456.

    If you’d like to contribute—whether through food, worship, or helping hands—your support is greatly appreciated.

    Come as you are, and join us for a night rooted in faith, fellowship, and praise.

    Have any questions or concerns? Feel free to connect with us via sociallights24@gmail.com

    Or

    779-702-1042

  • The 2026 Fine Dining Banquet Early Bird Tickets

    The 2026 Fine Dining Banquet logo

    When: 6 pm, Friday November 13th

    Where: 1918 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill, IL 60403

    Ages: 18-29

    It’s back

    Social Lights is very pleased to invite all young adults to join us this November for the third annual Fine Dining Banquet. (Want to know about the 1st and 2nd banquets?)

    Come along and join us beneath fairy lit boughs to enjoy a night of delicious food and sweets, fine folks, vivacious dancing, beautiful music, uplifting speeches, exciting awards, social games, and bountiful opportunities to connect with people around you.

    Be sure to dress to impress, and to do so enchantingly. This is a formal event. You’ll have an opportunity to show off your duds and get your picture taken by one of our photographers in our photo booth.

    Please note, Social Lights aims to create social environments that are as conducive as possible to connection. For this reason, we strongly encourage all guests to leave your phones in the car on the night of the banquet.

    We will be selling early bird tickets for The 2026 Fine Dining Banquet until June 5th. At which point the price will increase from $49 to $65 for tickets. Additionally, this year we will be unable to accommodate more than 70 guests. Be sure to get these lower priced, limited tickets while you can!

    Below you can buy 1 ticket for $49. Additional tickets must be purchased separately. We are looking forward to having you as our guest this year!


    Have any questions or concerns? Feel free to connect with us via sociallights24@gmail.com

    Or

    779-702-1042

  • The 2025 Fine Dining Banquet

    The 2025 Fine Dining Banquet

    On November 14th, 2025, Social Lights hosted our second annual Fine Dining Banquet in Wheaton, Illinois. It was an amazing night for young adults to come together and fellowship with both old and new friends!

    Our theme this year was old Hollywood glamour–our tables featured many actors and actresses from around the 1940s, and the walls were adorned with famous movie posters. We feasted on Italian delight from Olive Garden, and dessert was a fudge brownie topped with ice cream, a cherry, and whipped cream. Our dinner was delightfully accompanied by a lovely live pianist, Michelle Martisek, who performed classic movie themes and pieces from the time period.

    Our master of ceremonies, Craig Robison, very cordially called attendees’ attention to the “would you rather” questionnaire at their tables, and later brought three table representatives in front of the diners to test how well they knew their fellow table dwellers. Our keynote speaker, JY Yoon, gave an inspiring exhortation on what true friendship looks like. The mastermind himself, David Robison, wrapped up speechmaking by sharing about Social Lights; how it started, and where it is going.

    At the conclusion of the evening, we crowned the Finest Diner of the evening, and ended the night with a good ol’ dance party!

    This 2025 Banquet was a major success. We almost doubled our attendance from last year! A huge, heartfelt thank you to the good folks at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Wheaton for allowing us to use your building!

    As we move into 2026, we will continue to provide young adults all over Chicagoland with a fun, friendly, and Christ-centered atmosphere. Our goal is to be the place you can meet and fellowship with friends and make new ones!

    Below are some testimonies from guests, as well as some photos taken by our phenomenal photographer, Katherine Simeon, from this year’s fine dining banquet.

    The testimonies:

    “Social Lights’ Fine Dining event was a wonderful experience. From the lively atmosphere to the well-organized, thoughtfully mixed tables, it provided a great opportunity to meet fellow believers in Christ. Personally, the highlight was the volunteers-their dedication and efficiency made the event both enjoyable and comfortable.” – Eddie C

    “It was a wonderful event, and I had so much fun socializing and participating in all the fun activities!” – Megan S

    “I thought that the fine dining banquet was a really great experience where I was able to meet new people and get to know them!” – Debbie C

    • The Finest Diner of The Fine Dining Banquet 2025

    Thank you all for your support, and we hope to see you at another event soon!

    Have any questions or concerns? Feel free to connect with us via sociallights24@gmail.com

  • The 2024 Fine Dining Banquet

    On November 9th 2024 we at Social Lights hosted our first kick off event right here in Joliet Illinois. The 2024 Fine Dining Banquet was a night for young adults to come together with old friends and have a chance to make new ones. Our theme was The Roaring ’20s. Our excellent chef cooked a delicious Chicken Provencal and we all enjoyed the irresistible treat of Cheesecake Factory’s signature cheesecake. Meanwhile the musical stylings of Molly Rose and the Ragtime Rickys set the tone.

    Guests also participated in social games and wrote compliments to one another. Our keynote speaker Reverend James Stafford delivered a talk about the dangers of excessive phone dependency. The host, David Robison, also delivered a speech about the Social Lights and how it got started. Both speeches are available below.

    At the end of the night, we awarded the person who’d been voted Finest Diner. And, in true young adult fashion, we closed the night with a dance party.

    The 2024 Fine Dining Banquet was the first of what we hope to make an annual event. Yes, the rumors are true, a 2025 Fine Dining Banquet is in the works. We hope to make this year an even richer and more memorable experience than last year. It’s our hope to bring together young people from across the Chicagoland area, and farther, into a safe and friendly place where they can spend meaningful and enjoyable time with friends. We hope to give people a place to look forward to going.

    Registration for the 2025 Fine Dining Banquet will open May 5th. You’ll find the link to register here on our site and you can receive email notification when registration opens, as well as notification for all our other upcoming events, if you subscribe below.

    We hope to see you at an event soon!

    Speeches from the 2024 Fine Dining Banquet

    Reels Friendship vs Real Friendship – Reverend James Stafford

    An Introduction to Social Lights – David Robison