The best part of my day is dropping off my kids at Saint Andrew in the morning. They are greeted by…read morename by teachers, administration, and the 8th graders who hold the doors and welcome them. They are so happy to go to school. My husband and I have made many good friends, including parents across all grade levels. It has been invaluable to meet parents of older kids and get their wisdom and guidance. I keep reading articles in the news about how isolated people are these days. Well, not at Saint Andrew. It's a true community and we feel a real sense of belonging there. Also, the academics are excellent. The teachers are skilled and dedicated, and they communicate with parents regularly. They have a great support staff as well that can help kids who need extra help and challenge kids who are more advanced. I am so grateful we found Saint Andrew School. It's a wonderful, down to earth community where my children are truly known and cared for.

As parents of four children who have attended Saint Andrew School over the past 16 years--including…read moreone current student--we are incredibly grateful for this school and community. Saint Andrew has truly been a second home for our family, providing a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where we have formed lifelong friendships and felt connected every step of the way. Saint Andrew has done an exceptional job preparing our children for the academic rigor of high school and college while also providing outstanding opportunities in athletics, leadership, service, and extracurricular activities. Having experienced the school through multiple stages of our children's education--and still having a child enrolled today--we can confidently say that Saint Andrew is a special place that nurtures the whole child. We are proud to be part of this remarkable community and grateful for all it has given our family!

We have been a part of the St Ben's community for four years and are extremely happy with the…read morequality of the education and how invested and caring the teachers are. St Ben's also has so many extra curricular activities for the kids, sport twice a week, Spanish, Art, STEM, music and many more. There is lots of school events to get involved with for example Daddy/Daughter Dances, Mom's/Dad's nights out, a Gala, Fun Run and great Oktober Fest that the Parish puts on. The communication to parents each week is very clear and informative. Our daughter is thriving at the school, we are very happy at St Ben's!

I went to St. Benedict High School, and this was my home parish as a teenager up until I got…read moremarried and moved to the south side. It was an excellent school. My teachers really cared about making sure that we got a quality education that would allow us to become articulate adults who were ready for whatever path we chose in life. I generally felt like they cared about me as a person, and that they wanted to make sure that I grew into a well rounded individual. I appreciate the time I spent St. Benedict, and I was well prepared not only for college, but for life in general. The church building itself is beautiful, but unassuming. The vaulted ceilings are cream, gold and a soft blue that, coupled with marble floors and dark wood give off a classy vibe. They remodeled it in the late 1990's, and I think the new décor was supposed to be more true to the original. It is not as ornate as some churches in the city but just as beautiful, without trying too hard, in my opinion. The priests were all right, and I remember the masses being engaging. I miss St. Ben's!

Alright, I'm a parishioner so I felt I had to represent. I'm not exactly sure what a "repressed…read moregay" or lesbian churchgoer looks like, so I can't say and really, what does that have to do with Church anyway? Having belonged to several parishes, I'm also not sure what a "typical family Catholic Church" looks like either. Aren't they all kinda based on family? What consistently makes me love this place is the neo-Gothic architecture and the two organs. It's worth it to come in and just see and hear those. A mass is a mass. It's surely not for everybody. And it's not entertainment, really, so expect a good solid Sunday mass (I have never reviewed a mass before...I guess there's always a first). The 11 o'clock is the "high" mass--nothing but bells and smells here but it's traditional and that's why we do it. And the "sing song" choir music happens to be a rounded choir repertoire featuring classical and contemporary composers. In my opinion, it's music typical in quality and caliber to what one may find at a Cathedral. Again good music, but religious music--there will be chant, there will be a distinctive sound...there will be no inclusion of Jars of Clay or clapping. There will be no percussion instruments. 4:30 on Sunday is much more contemporary music played on the piano with acoustic guitar and a more pop-ish sound (although still Catholic music--nothing you'll find on a "worship" CD. It always cracks me up when people call church "a downer." Yes...if you expect it to be the Super Bowl every week then it will, indeed, be a downer. But I've always found this church to have a real sense of community and an awareness of its location in an urban setting in the middle of Boys Town. This isn't a suburban parish and I'm always thankful for that.

I've been a parishioner for about 3 years and I enjoy going to Mass here very much. I try and check…read moreout the 11am mass during non-summer Sundays since I find the choir amazing and a real uplift during Mass. It does sometimes cause the Mass to go over a little, but honestly, the difference between an hour and 1h 10 mins is really nothing. And singing is like praying twice (or something like that), so it's like your praying three times here. :P The architecture here is also nice - the somewhat hidden chapel is very beautiful. They do an architecture tour once in a while and it's interesting to learn about the stained glass windows and all the statues - some which have a close bond to Chicago. I haven't had any major sacraments here, so I can't comment on anything administrative wise, but as far as churches go, it serves its purpose!

My husband and I have been members here for 9+ years. Our daughter started in preschool and has…read morecontinued on through junior kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade. I truly love it here. The church helps me build my relationship with God, is warm and welcoming, and has both service and social activities. Pastor Hess is doing a lovely job leading the congregation. The school has been doing a great job teaching our daughter and providing her with a healthy, God-centered environment. Navigating school is challenging for both students and parents. The teachers have provided my daughter *and* me with invaluable tools on how to reach our educational goals and deal with interpersonal relationships (1st graders have *big* emotions!). I feel like I am part of a team.

My daughter attends there pre-kindergarten program and we were referred by friends of ours. We…read moreabsolutely love the staff and the school.

Best day is friday , they treat you like family. I've been attending with my family for six years…read more the last years its improved a lot.

Very welcoming congregation. I have even brought Jewish and Mormon friends to service and they have…read moreeven felt comfortable and enjoyed the experience. Love the music- contemporary but not overly trendy. Great sermons that you can often bring back into your own life. Wonderful volunteer opportunities. Something almost every week! Lots of gatherings- from small community bible study groups to cocktail hours after work to morning mommy meetings. "Dinners With Grace"- a monthly potluck hosted at someone's home is also a lot of fun. They also host an annual wine tasting event that all of my friends go to (and love)! Lots of foodies at this church =) Many young families- also some singles in their 20's, a few older folks. But mainly couples in their young/mid 30's with young kids. Plus, Sunday School offered every Sunday for the little ones! Come at 10am for coffee and increedddible muffins to socialize. Church is from 10:30-12ish. Free parking in the school lot- bonus!!

I went to grammar school here and graduated in 1986. My second home. Had a real multi cultural…read moreeducation when I went to school here and all my class mates were from different nationalities. It being a smaller catholic church than others, it offers more of an intimate environment, St Thomas is a real anchor of diversity in Uptown. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Vietnamese/Laotian 8:00am English 10:00 am Espanõl 12:00pm Eritrean Ge'ez Rite 3:00pm (Mass 1st Sunday of the month, prayer 3rd Sunday of the month)

My son graduated from St. Thomas of Canterbury this past May, and he started attending the school…read morein pre-school. St. Thomas offers an inexpensive solid education which prepares your child to achieve their goals upon graduation. The school is very small, but the staff is committed to helping your child succeed academically.

Prior to Lakeview Presbyterian, my experience with religion and church was not the most positive:…read morethe pastor in my first church never heard of the Apocrypha, the second only looked at her congregation as units for tithes. I pretty much gave up on religion, and pretty much relegated it as an arm of politics. But one day, I thought to myself, why not? I have to stop by Redbox to return a dvd anyway .... The very first sermon was amazing. Rev. Joy illustrated that maybe God's temperament changes between the Old Testament and the New not because of political expediency in the "scrivener's" of the Bible, but because God is with us, and also adapting in our journey. My life has never been the same. Rev. Joy and Larissa are always open to discuss all things religious and secular. Ask them anything Dan Brownish and seemingly heretical and they will give you an epistle demonstrating their understanding and faith. But the church also provides services to the Lakeview community. It provides lunches to elders in the neighborhood, it offers Cafe Pride giving Lakeview youth a warm and safe space to hangout on Fridays, the congregation is active at Pride and Market Days, and it offers an amazing Free Trade Bazaar. So if you want to grow religiously, or just academically - go to Lakeview. If you want to meet cool diverse people - go to Lakeview. If you want your blood pressure checked by the church's nurse, Sue Cox, go to Lakeview.

I moved here last summer and went to a ton of churches looking for the right fit for me. Lakeview…read morePresbyterian is definitely the church that made me feel the most comfortable and I ended up joining in May. I would describe the atmosphere as laidback, welcoming, diverse and intellectual. It is a More Light church http://www.mlp.org/ and is very active in social justice issues. The pastor, Joy, is really good at what she does. If you're looking for a church actively working on what they are preaching, this is the place. Check it out some Sunday (preferably at 11 am) and say hello :)

When I moved to the area I started looking for a UCC church, and I was pleasantly surprised to find…read moreRavenswood so close by. This church has the traditional stained glass, pipe organ and beautiful woodwork that makes me feel like I am "at church" but the people and ideas are contemporary and fresh. This is an ONA (Open and Affirming) congregation, so all are welcome!

My husband and I recently felt a desire to reintroduce a relationship between ourselves and God…read more Following the birth of our daughter, he and I both found ourselves in utter awe of the miracle He created, and felt a strong need to become part of a church. We did a little "church shopping" and once we attended a Sunday service at Ravenswood UCC, we looked no further. One of the most important aspects to us in looking for a church was how welcome we felt. The members of Ravenswood UCC were not only welcoming and warm, but were genuinely interested in us and absolutely smitten with our little one. Everyone made a point to introduce themselves to us and invite us for fellowship afterwards. In addition to warm welcome from the members of the congregation, the Pastor of the church is also a reason we chose to continue attending. Pastor Jason has a wonderful way of incorporating the messages of his sermons with current, present issues and ideas that everyone can relate to. His sermons are always interesting and thought-provoking, and have challenged me to relate them to me and my life. After all, isn't that what it's all about? This is a small church, with a congregation of people young and old-and from all walks of life. Everyone here is accepted and is made to feel not only welcome, but also wanted.

I really enjoyed visiting this church. The architecture is beautiful, and even though it's not very…read morelarge, it has a special charm that makes it stand out. I've visited many churches in the area, and this one is definitely one of my favorites. The people here are very kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There are also so many beautiful works of art inside that are worth taking the time to admire. Overall, it's a wonderful place to pray and reflect, and I would definitely come back again for Sunday Mass or during the holidays.

Beautiful church. Grateful to the lady that unlocked the doors on 12/22/2023, to allow us to come…read morein and pray.

My child goes to Meijer and I can't believe how they treat students that are not in their favored…read moreprograms and or favored in general my child got in trouble for trying to stand up to somebody who did something wrong and protect the girl that was behind it and or the victim and she got sent away from her class because apparently it was a rumor even though multiple kids hadn't seen it and they should have taken it more seriously but the point it's I can't believe they're protecting a boy that SA girl maybe they should take more precautions of how to retreat the situation instead of just saying as a rumor and sweeping it under the rug

Even though this school claims to be inclusive it really isn't. It's very exclusive for the parents…read moreof the community who are majority wyt/wealthy and not for kids outside of the community who come here for the "Montessori" program. Which I wish parents really got a chance to observe a real Montessori class setting as they will VERY quickly realize Mayer isn't a true Montessori school as it claims, no way it can be when it's a PUBLIC school. We had our kids in Montessori before moving to Chicago and this is is NOT what it claims to be. A lot of the teachers here need REAL cultural awareness and also confidentiality training. There is a guard that works here that definitely needs some people's skills she really lacks interpersonal skills. A few of us were in the building and over heard how disrespectful she is to the students , yelling and yelling g them to "shut up" when addressing them, unbelievable really that they would have someone like that around kids. The LSC has the principal controlled and we believe she even fears them, which is sad because she's cool and great things could happen here. It's shocking that in a school with so much $ students have such limited access to quality music, art and language programs - and how there isn't much visible pride in having a "multicultural" school. All in all Mayer is pretty lame considering everything it claims to be, just another public school. Needless to say we're very excited to be leaving and going to La Salle where they are welcoming from the moment you walk in. Anyone looking at Mayer thinking quality and wholesomeness , keep looking.