Everyone needs a place to worship God and to fellowship with other Christians, especially if you are new to the city and don't know which church to go to. Try us out!

Meet with locals in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, allies who value spirituality, diversity, love, faith-exploration, and community! Explore progressive Christianity, Grow Spiritually and Make new friends!

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

MarryOrBurn is the premier social group for Christian singles and its unlike any singles ministry you've ever experienced! With speed-dating events mixed with prayer meetings, social gatherings, Bible studies and even matchmaking games, we make dating fun by taking unconventional approaches and shedding light on the issues Christian singles overcome everyday. Our misson is to destroy myths and spark a movement of Christian singles who are wholeheartedly saved, dedicated to living spirit-filled l …

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, Fortune 500 financial services company, but what makes Thrivent unique is that as a not-for-profit fraternal organization, Thrivent's mission is to help members live generously.   But what does that mean? Thrivent members are also owners of the organization, and as such, direct our charitable efforts. Members organize as volunteers to work on service projects such as Habitat for Humanity or Feed My Starving Children. We gather to learn more abou …

Paddlers 4 Jesus was started in response to no Christian kayaking clubs in the Midwest and definitely none in the Chicago area. The purpose of the group is connect Christian people who love to kayak and most of all connects people who Love Jesus as their personal Savior. The group is for people who like whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, and recreational kayaking. P4J is not connected with any one church or denomination, but uses the Bible and what Jesus would do; as the final authority as how w …

  Higher Ground is a ministry of Christ Church of Oak Brook, IL. The focus is to provide a variety of opportunities for singles to connect with other singles to: Learn – about themselves, the world they live in and God; Grow – in their relationships with God and others; Serve – others; and Enjoy – life through a variety of social activities.   We have a balance of social, recreational, educational and service activities.  It's designed for singles between the ages of 35-59 who are looking to g …

Would you like to know more about the Bible too? I'm looking to do a weekly Bible study with other Christian women (or women interested in learning about Christianity) to participate in a weekly Bible study to learn more about God's Word. I'm not looking for a large group...more of a small group study. I am a Catholic, but very Ecumenical. If you would like to join, please know there would be no belief bashing :) No knowledge of the Bible is necessary. The meetups will be in or near Glendale Hei …

Sacred Harp singing is a form of 'a cappella' singing that regularly takes place in communities across the United States and beyond.  It has brought people together to sing in living rooms, churches, and community centers since 1844.  It is rich in history and tradition, and it continues to be a thriving form of American shape note singing.  Its distinctive melodies and harmonies attract many singers for a lifelong journey of singing.  You are welcome to join in the journey.  To find out more, p …

Are you seeking a seek a real spiritual community which is loving, inclusive, spiritually lively and empowering of people of all genders, races and sexualities, both rich and poor? The Apostolic Johannite Church is a global network of Johannite communities that focus on supporting individual and direct experience of the Divine through fellowship, meditation and prayer, service and ritual, lively discussion and study. We are an esoteric, gnostic, Christian communion. The Mission Fabre-Palaprat is …

The River North Fiction Book Club is a community of christian fiction lovers coming together to read great fiction, share personal insights, grow in faith, and inform the publishing process. River North Fiction is an imprint of Moody Publishers. Benefits include: * Free books in exchange for online reviews * A voice in the fiction publishing process - help us choose covers, rate manuscripts, help select titles for future projects, give content & marketing ideas. * Future studio attende …

A chance for children ages 0-4 and their moms, dads, nannies and caregivers to come together to have fun, explore the city and support one another in community. The group is an outreach of Urban Village Church. We are a bold, relevant and inclusive Christian community fro everyone including those that have been burned or bored by religion and need to do church differently.

             The Underground Network is a family of faith communities around Chicago. We are Christians without a building, without a parking lot and without dogma. We are low key, and we value relationships. Some people call us Organic church, Emergent church, House church, and Cell church. Each of those terms means something slightly different but we aren't particularly concerned about what we are called.              We are friends on mission together to see a community of faith in close reac …

Traditional Christian religions all speak of the Bible as the ultimate text for life. It is but it becomes a useful day to day tool when you can uncover the deeper levels of teaching contained in the stories and parables. Mystics have learned that every outer event in the Gospels happens for each of us on the inner realm as we journey back into relationship with the GodSelf. Join us as we explore biblical passages and how they mysteriously reveal their wisdom that is perfect for where each of us …

We're a community of people working to create lives of significance and meaning as we all find our way back to God together. We come together on Sunday nights at 6pm at The Edge Gallery (6318 N. Clark--next to Pressure Billiards) to be reminded of who we are, who God is and what it means to live in the midst of his story. We delve into questions that engage the real struggles and joys of living a life of hope and faith. Come join us and add to the conversation! You can find out more info at: www …

The WSSF focuses on the writings and theological insights of Emmanuel Swedenborg, an 18th century Christian mystic. Swedenborg wrote extensively about the esoteric meanings “hidden” within the biblical text, his personal communications with angels and spirits, and explanations of specific Christian doctrines such as the Trinity, the Hypostatic Union, and Divine Providence. Although Swedenborg himself is relatively obscure, his ideas have had wide-ranging impact and his influence on both traditio …