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!!

A relief to have a church for prayer candle lighting stop I usually do while traveling. Beautiful…read morechurch in the middle of an industrial Chicago area. Very clean, serene and majestic. You feel secure since there's security staff on site. Prayers said, candles lit (electric). Saturday made.

I visited St. Peter's Catholic Church off Madison St in Downtown Chicago since it was close to my…read morehotel. Whenever I visit Chicago, I usually go to Holy Name Cathedral. It was nice to change it up. As a visitor to St. Peter's Church, I felt welcomed and I enjoyed the beautiful and peaceful place. It is a beautiful church in the city!

Holy Name Cathedral Parish is beautiful and located in Downtown Chicago. I always visit this church…read moreany time I'm in town. The Masses I've attended in the past have had great homilies (sermons) and the people were very welcoming. The wooden beams across the ceiling are marvelous and the exterior is as beautiful as it is inside.

Highly recommend going here for church! The cathedral is beautiful inside, the priest was funny…read moreand the homily was easy to understand, amusing, and relatable. It's easy to get to via the red line (only around the block from the Chicago red line stop) and they are welcoming no matter your attire - hats, activewear, etc. so long as you were down for mass, you're good!

Urban Village Church: Wicker Park has become my home in Chicago!…read more My husband and I were originally drawn to UVC: Wicker Park because of its strong commitment to Biblical integrity while also being resolutely affirming of all people in the LGBTQ community. What we discovered was so much more. UVC goes by the motto of being 'BOLD' (boldly rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ), 'INCLUSIVE' (radically affirming of LGBTQ folks, striving to be an anti-racist church, and working toward all other areas of inclusivity and diversity equity), and 'RELEVANT' (living into our faith all week long, not just on Sundays). This motto is beautiful and helps my husband and I live into the lives we want to be. In fact, it was this very community that married us and has been with us through thick and thin. Pastor Hannah is an absolute gem, bringing engaging/powerful messages that are relevant to our current context in Chicago/USA/world! Are you looking for a place that is spiritually rich and community driven? Then bring yourself over to UVC! We would love to have you join us!

I love this church, and how it became a safe, inclusive, and empowering home for me during the…read morepandemic. They truly do celebrate people of all backgrounds (i.e. they don't just give the LGBTQIA community a "seat on the pew", but actual voices and leadership roles). The people here are caring, honest, and supportive of each other, wherever you are on your life journey - even if you have doubts, trauma and uncertainty. Truly all are welcome here. UVC lives their mission of being bold, inclusive, and relevant by doing work in the local communities, and providing interactive ways to learn and give back during Black History Month, Pride Month, etc. with history walks and celebrations and hearing stories from the community lifted up. I've especially loved Pastor D'Angelo's creativity when it comes to services and community-building at Wicker Park; we've had breakout discussion groups during the service, creative use of the stage setup and props, we've heard testimonies, and listened to music together, and even ended the sermon early for a surprise coffee hour when Pastor D said "You know what? I can preach about community, or we can go do it right now," recognizing that coming out of the pandemic many of us don't know each other and haven't had real conversations together. Those conversations and laughter were much needed.

I love the singing and building but I don't think the members are too friendly. No one is coming to…read moregreet or speak to the guests. Also, I came on a Sunday and the doors were locked. Never heard of a church being closed on Sundays and they don't baptize people whenever they are ready, they baptize them on their baptism Sunday which I don't believe is according to the Bible

They offer a welcoming and inclusive environment and they always have activities/events going on.read more

I appreciate how the church stays true to biblical teachings in everything it does. The messages…read moreare grounded in Scripture, and it's clear that the leadership prioritizes God's Word in all aspects of ministry. It's inspiring to see a church that remains faithful to the gospel and encourages its congregation to live and love like Jesus. I have been deeply and meaningfully encouraged by each service I attend. The pastors are anointed to deliver the freedom that only comes through Christ, and they humbly encourage personal insight into how God wants to speak to you as an individual. Attend if you are ready to be challenged to put your cares at the feet of Jesus and let him minister to your soul. The music is world class. These musicians aren't simply "song leaders", they exude an attitude of worship and joy that invites a connection with a Holy God that is intimate, and it prepares your heart to listen. Be still, and rest.

I only came here once in person but immediately something felt off. Call it the Holy Spirit or my…read moregut but the sermon didn't feel very biblical at all. I did some digging and their core values and beliefs don't seem to align with the Word. The pastor was just mumbling and he was just saying a whole lot of nothing. The sermons seem to be very surface-level literally just repeating what the Bible says word for word, without an in-depth intellectual analysis of the Word.

Treats their neighborhood so poorly. Always trash in/around the parking lot. Has their band…read morepractice over loud speakers for hours in the parking lot disturbing the whole neighborhood (including correcting each other over the loud speakers). Inconsiderate.

Park Community Church Near North has been my church home for almost three years. I've been amazed…read moreby the loving community. If I miss a Sunday, I feel like something is missing, like I haven't been home in a while. When I was going through intense grief, the church was the body of Christ that came around me, prayed for me, took care of me and supported me in every way a church in the Bible was meant to be like. I am forever grateful they got me through that traumatic time. During a time of confusion within the church, the elders took time to meet people, answer questions, was transparent and vulnerable. It helped me build trust with them and brought me closer to God in those times. Their service involve worship, and sermons that are based on reading chapters from scripture. We go through books of the Bible. Right now we are reading the book of Luke and it will take us two years to complete it. The pastors and elders are so friendly, and are available to you. They try to meet everyone, but it's also welcomed for you to introduce yourself to them. There are many deacons at the end of service who are available to take prayer requests and will pray for you on the spot. There are also many resources available for new believers and many different ministries: Alpha, Loop Kids Ministries, small groups, Global Ministries, discipleship classes, Three Twelve: ministry for people in their 20's and 30's, retreats, evangelizing, and so much more. Every church is not perfect and will have their flaws. It's okay to go church hopping for a while, but this church is worth checking out, and if you have any questions, go to guest services or go up to a church leader. You are welcome here! :)

Enjoyed the Christmas music that was performed. Parking isn't too expensive in the area, less than…read more$15 for a few hours. Safe busy neighborhood near old town.

We live at 1660 N La Salle and are plagued by non stop humming from their ventilation system. It is…read moremore annoying than traffic noise, gas station noise and sirens put together. They refuse to respond to multiple and polite calls and messages from 1660 residents. I dare say they don't care about the neighborhood.

Good for the soul .. love to praise and worship and the message is always on point -- my fav way…read moreto start my everyday .. #godfirst

Great word! Awesome worship! Welcoming atmosphere. Always has me returning every Sunday.read more

It is tough to review a church, but here is my attempt never the less. Always keep in mind, a…read morechurch and its community is what you make of it. I have been to a lot of churches in my life and this is by far my favorite. Everyone is very warm and welcoming and laid-back. New Life is a non-denominational Christian church. We currently meet at 15 campuses in and around the city of Chicago. It is a multi-generational and multi-ethnic congregation. The people I've met here are really friendly and passionate for God. People are not as dressy as they are at a lot of churches which I like. Jeans/t-shirt are fairly common. This location's senior pastor, Asa App, is solid and has a deep love for the Lord and passion for people. He's very real and dynamic in his talks and speaks Scripture. Pastor Asa is truly a man of God with passion, energy and love that can only be from living and loving the Lord. I thoroughly enjoy his messages and he definitely brings it down to earth many of the concepts that are difficult to understand biblically. The worship contemporary and is a good mixture of heartfelt praise and joyous worship and is spirit led. They have many small groups that meet in the church buildings or at people's homes through out the week. They are a great way to meet people and make friends. New Life, like any church, isn't perfect and isn't for everyone, but for me, it has been a blessing. I have a family there and feel deeply loved and moved by God each time I go to church. For the first time in a long while, I've felt compelled to give to a church, because of the heart I see for Jesus at its root. * plenty of free parking too

LOVE this church, they are about truly knowing and living for JESUS... serving him, serving others!…read moreall about truth filled WORD directly from God's word