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Seeking the peace of the city through prayer, both alone and with others

Upcoming Events

Join others as we continue to lift up our city to our Lord.

BP Lunch & Learn: How to Spend a Morning with Jesus

February 25, 2024

Join us for lunch and discussion, led by Andrew Robertson.

Many of us seek to have a consistent “quiet time” or devotional time in the morning, where we spend some time in the Word and in prayer. However, some may not know where to start in this area, or feel stuck in a rut, and are looking for some fresh ideas or perspective. This session will aim to show the benefit of a consistent rhythm of time with God in the morning, and give some ideas for what that might look like on a practical level. 

Disciple Making Intensive

February 5 – April 11, 2024

Are you interested in becoming intentional and effective in evangelism? You’re invited to join us for the Winter 2024 Disciple-Making Intensive!

Disciple-Making Intensive, or DMI, is a 10-week intentional training where as a team, we will commit to loving God, loving our neighbor, and loving the nations. Each week of the training is dedicated to time together as a team, discussing the reading, encouraging one another with testimonies and through the Word, and teaching equipping tools beneficial to a discipleship centered lifestyle.

Work Matters: Faith Driven Entrepreneur Winter Virtual Cohort

January 19 – March 8, 2024

Work Matters is excited to partner with Faith Driven Entrepreneur for an upcoming Faith Driven Entrepreneur Foundation Study led by Park Near North member, Kelly Hansen. You will connect with a small group of like-minded entrepreneurs to walk through the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Study and discuss what it means to embrace your call to create and fulfill God’s purpose for your life and work. This cohort is open to anyone interested in the intersection of faith  and work, not just entrepreneurs.

Grief Share

January 22 – April 15, 2024

Grief Share is a 13-week Christ-centered program designed to help people apply biblical principles as they deal with the emotions and life stresses following the death of a loved one.

Spiritual Warfare & The Screwtape Letters

February 21 – April 3, 2024

Join Park Community Church, Near North, for a 7-Week course, Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through Apr. 3 from 7 to 8:30 PM on Spiritual Warfare in partnership with Chicago’s C.S. Lewis Institute (CLSI). We will look at a biblical theology of spiritual warfare, remedies against Satan’s devices, and C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters.

21-DAY PRAYER & FAST

JAN 15-FEB 4

The Chicago Partnership is partnering with Chicagoland United in Prayer and churches across Chicago to kick off 2024 with a 21-Day Prayer & Fast. Churches, individuals, and organizations are invited to join together in prayer and seek God’s shalom for Chicagoland.

Lunch & Learn | Mere Christianity

JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Lunch & Learns will be held throughout the year as a space to grow and learn through book studies, current social issues, and theological topics. In this Lunch & Learn with Vinay Duggal, we will look at CS Lewis’ classic book, Mere Christianity.  It will be divided into 6 sessions filled with reading, teaching, and discussion.

Remembering Dr. King: Loving Your Enemies

MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2024|10:00 – 12:00 PM,

Park Community Church

1001 N Crosby St. Chicago, IL 60610

 

Join us for MLK 2024 on Monday, January 15th, as we explore Dr. King’s message of radical love, inspired by his sermon “Loving Your Enemies.” Through engaging discussions and heartfelt testimonies, we aim to deepen our understanding of what it means to love our enemies in today’s world. This event is a tribute to Dr. King’s enduring influence on our faith and a call for all Christ-followers to carry His message of love, unity, and reconciliation forward in our lives and communities.

HOW CAN WE FLOURISH?

Jan 22 | 5:30–7 pm | Knapp Center for Biological Discovery Room 1103, 900 E 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

What is human flourishing? What insights might we draw from the humanities? What insights might we draw from the empirical sciences?

Community Beach Cleanup

SATURDAY, MAY 14
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, OHIO STREET BEACH, 600 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO

Join Team Renew Chicago, Live Grit SOARS, Tri-Masters, Life Time, and Open Water Swim CHICAGO to clean up Ohio Street Beach before the season begins! Teams will pick up debris from the beach and adjacent parkland, as well as remove various objects from the water. Tools and rubber gloves will be provided (work gloves are highly recommended). Water and snacks will be available. Full details will be distributed prior to the event.

RSVP at openwaterswimchicago.com

Chicago Marathon

Sunday, October 9

Run the Chicago Marathon with Team World Vision. Help provide clean water for children in Africa. The race is Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Beginner, couch potato, walker, jogger, or seasoned runner we have a place for you! Join our Park team and help give water, hope, and life. Group runs start on April 23 AM at North Avenue Beach.

Join the team: http://www.teamworldvision.org/team/Park2022

2023 Renew Chicago Triathlon

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 & 28, FOSTER BEACH, BEGINNING AT MONROE HARBOR ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Join the 100-member Renew Chicago Tri-Team for an incredible summer of camaraderie as we raise funds for charity partners, train together, and celebrate crossing the finish line.

No previous experience necessary. All skill levels are welcome!

More info on www.renewchicagotriteam.com

Israel & The Middle East: A NIGHT OF PRAYER, EDUCATION, AND WORSHIP

Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:30-8:30 PM CST, The Moody Church
(Clarkview Room)

What in the world is happening in Israel and the Middle East? If you have these questions, you are not alone. What should followers of Jesus know about the conflict, and what does the Bible have to say about Israel, her neighbors, and Jewish people? Join us in downtown Chicago on Thursday, November 30, for a night of prayer, education, and worship hosted by Chosen People Ministries, Life in Messiah, and The Moody Church. We invite you to join this free, city-wide Christian event to understand better how God’s word frames the events of the past two months and how we, as Christians, can pray and act. Since Abraham, King David, and Jesus lived and ministered in the land of Israel, it should also be important to us.

Register now: https://www.chosenpeople.com/chicago-israel-and-the-middle-east/

 

Holy Smokes: Ethics Discussion Group

Friday, January 12, 7:00-9:00PM, 1001 N Crosby, Garage

Join us for a night of discussion over cigars and pipe tobacco as we talk through the complexities of life.

More info on https://parkcommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2003564

THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY

January 14 – February 4, 2024 | Park Community Church (South Loop)
2260 S Grove St, Chicago, IL 60616

This three-week class will look at the evidence for Christianity. Students will be invited to interact with some of the biggest questions about faith and religion.

Better Together - Pursuing Oneness Marriage Retreat 2024

March 2–3, 2024 | The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125

Take a weekend away to escape distractions, reconnect with your spouse, engage in great Biblical teaching on marriage and family life, gain practical tools to deal with relationship challenges, and pursue oneness in your marriage. This is a weekend you are not going to want to miss! Spaces are limited so register today!

Faith & Business Summit

FRIDAY, MAY 13 FROM 12:00 – 1:45 PM
110 N WACKER DR (THE BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING)

The program will feature keynote speaker Steve Cuss, author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. Steve began his career as a trauma and hospice chaplain and is now nationally known for helping leaders across sectors manage anxiety during challenging times. At the heart of Steve’s message is the nexus of faith and work. They look forward to featuring IJM’s Regional President of Asia Pacific, Christa Hayden Sharpe, and Jo Saxton, author and leadership coach.

RSVP at https://www.ijm.org/2022-faith-business-summit (complementary code: FBPartner)

Night Church

Fridays, 7 PM | DEVON AND OAKLEY

How can we show up for those in our communities? By being available, being present, and being light in the darkness.
Night Church in Chicago was created to have the gospel and people of God mobilize during the night hours to share the love of Jesus.

Alpha

Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a friendly, open, and informal space where people can come and discuss life’s big questions. Each week is centered around a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts and ask questions. No question is too basic or too big.

Our first session of Alpha is more of a look and see, or, a session to feel out if you’d like to join us for the next 10 weeks. If it looks interesting to you, we would love for you to keep coming! Alpha sessions will be held at Park Near North on Tuesday beginning April 12 from 6:45-9 PM.

For more info and to register, head over to parkcommunity.church/alpha

Park’s Daily Prayer

Join us for daily prayer at noon over zoom

Like our fellow citizens, Christ followers are alarmed at all violent protests in our cities. Any work for Christians to renew Chicago and beyond will necessarily begin with prayer.

 

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