Houses of Worship

The Alice Millar Chapel & Religious Center is the home of Religious & Spiritual Life for Northwestern University. The facility hosts a variety of events including Sunday Services, Concerts, Graduations, Weddings, Lectures and Conferences.

Sunday worship: 12pm, 7:30pm; Sunday school: 10am
Every fourth Sunday there is also a fellowship service.

Church School: Sun. 9 am
Worship Services: Sun.10 am
Bible Study: Tuesday at noon.

Worship Service - 10 AM on Sunday mornings.
Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays

Thursday Open Hospitality 12pm-4pm
Thursday Dinner 5:30pm
Thursday Conversation 6:30pm
Thursday Worship 7:30pm
Sunday Worship: 5pm
Sunday Dinner: 5:30pm

Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m.  Bible study on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Community Center for Muslims living in the far north and west Chicago areas. Offers religious, educational, social and health services to members as well as people living in the surrounding neighborhood. Programs will be expanded after facilities are completed.

Pastor: Rev. Scort (Sanjay) Christy
Sunday Services
Hindi: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Gujarati: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
English: (1st Sunday Of Every Month) 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Authentic Armenian food, dancing, music, and games.Over the years, Evanston' s TASTE OF ARMENIA festival--one of the premiere Armenian picnics in the Chicago area-- has become a favorite end-of-summer event for Chicagoans of all ethnic backgrounds.

Late August (the last Sunday before Labor Day weekend). Clark St. between Benson and Sherman. Sponsored by the St. James Armenian Church. Free.

The Evanston Taste of Armenia Festivalserves up charcoal-grilled kebabs and homemade specialties including healthy salads, 'sarma' rolls with fresh-picked grape leaves (nothing canned!) Few can resist the bountiful table of our grandmas' pastries and a steaming cup of Armenian coffee (fortunes told on request!)

Sunday School 8:30 AM

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 AM

Word Wednesday, Wednesdays 7:00 PM

Blended Worship
Time: 9:00am
Location: Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Sanctuary

PYGS (High School Youth)
Time: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.
Location: PYGS Lounge (Basement)

NUBS (Junior High Youth)
Time: Fridays, 7-9 p.m.
Location: NUBS Lounge (3rd Floor)

Worship is at 10:30 a.m. all year. From September to early June, we worship in the sanctuary, and during the summer 10:30 a.m. worship moves to air-conditioned Tittle Chapel.

Worship in the Park is an informal, come-as-you-are summer worship service at 9:00 a.m. in Lunt Park, just a block away.

Soup Kitchen: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
The Total Child, Preschool and Childcare Center, 847-864-7100.
Bundled Blessings, a diaper pantry collecting diapers and supplying them to local families in need through partnerships with local social service agencies.

Three patterns of worship in the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary address different needs, schedules, and traditions within our community, as well as providing rich worship and learning experiences for those who can participate in all three. They are:

Word and Table Service - Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Celebrating weekly Eucharist, with organ accompaniment and the ministry of our Chapel Choir.

Gospel Service - Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Featuring African American traditions of worship and music with piano accompaniment and the ministry of our Gospel Choir. The Eucharist is celebrated on the first Wednesday of each month

Contemporary Service - Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Featuring a broad range of music with guitar, drums, and keyboard and enhanced through drama, dance and video projection. Eucharist is celebrated on the first and third Thursday of each month.

Soup Kitchen: Tuesdays at 4-6 PM. Groups or individuals interested in volunteering should contact Erica Hall, 847-733-7867.

5 congregations (3 English-speaking, 1 Spanish-speaking and 1 Romanian) meet for services at 9:30 am., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays in the Lower and Upper Levels.

JRC is known for its joyful spirituality, intellectual curiosity, inclusivity, and deep commitment to social justice. We have built a highly acclaimed green building, but most of all, JRC is about people - our members. Our congregation is as diverse as the American Jewish community, including observant and nonobservant Jews, interfaith families, blended families, people of color, LGBTQ Jews, believers and nonbelievers.

Lakeside Buddha Sangha is an Evanston-based meditation group which meets weekly to study and practice the Engaged Buddhism taught by Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Weekly Meditation: Sunday evenings at First Congregational Church.
Doors open at 6:50 p.m.
Mediation begins, and doors are closed, at 7:15 p.m.  Participants are encouraged to arrive on time because of a building alarm system that goes into effect once the doors are shut.

We are a welcoming community, composed mostly of students, experiencing, living, and sharing the love of God through scholarship, service, and faith.

During the academic quarters, the Lutheran Center at Northwestern is open Monday through Thursday, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Sunday worship and coffee hour begins at 11:00 am on Sundays and Student Dinner Worship is held at 6:00pm most Wednesdays. Please check our website or call the number listed above to verify our worship times.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 worship
Sunday school: 9:30

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday:
9:30am Sunday School
9:30am Women of Worth (WOW)
10:45am Morning Worship and Praise

Wednesday:
7:00pm Prayer
7:30pm Bible Study (Pastor Scurlock/Ministers)

Sunday worship 10:30 am

Sunday Worship Service:
Morning: 11:00
Evening: 7:00 P.M.

Lundi/Monday: Barber Ministry: 4:00 P.M.
Mardi/Tuesday: Evangelization: 6:30 PM
Wednesday: Emission de Radio: 10-11 pm
Thursday: Prière:7:00 pm; See Pastor Jean Marie
Vendredi/Friday: Réunion de Prière: 7:00 P.M.
Every Last Friday of the Month: Cri de Minuit pour Haiti: 9:00 p.m.

Founded in 1923, this 600 member congregation values its founding traditions through worship, Christian education and service.
Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m.

Northminster Nursery School offers classes for children 2-5 years old in large, bright, well equipped classrooms. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

To bring in Shabbat, Hillel offers Friday night services, with student-led Reform, Conservative and Orthodox prayer services available and a communal dinner. Hillel celebrates the Jewish holidays throughout the year with services, fun festivities, and meaningful get-togethers.

Prayer Garden Ministries is a Gospel church.
Sunday: Bible study, 9 a.m, church, 10 a.m.
Other weekly services: Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., Friday, 7-8 p.m.

Information about religious and spiritual communities and events at Northwestern University.

Offers a variety of social services targeted toward low income families and individuals.

Emergency Service Schedule: Food Pantry: Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Utilities, Rental/Mortgage Assistance- By Appointment Only

Monday: Prayer Chain – 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting – 6:00 p.m. Bible Study – 6:30 p.m. Women’s Club- 7:30 p.m. Men’s Club – 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal

Counseling: Christian counseling, substance abuse counseling.
Food Assistance: Food vouchers (redeemable at Jewel on Chicago Avenue), canned goods and clothing vouchers for the needy.
Housing: Rent and utilities assistance (when funds are available).
After School Program:
For children ages 5 - 13, Monday - Friday between 3pm to 6pm. Transportation from Evanston schools,snack and homework assistance provided for a monthly fee. Extended care may be available.
Character Building Program:
Adventure Corps (boys ages 6-12),Sunbeams (girls 6-11),Girls Guards (girls 12-18) and Teen Reflection Cell Group (a drop-in time for teens 13-18). Meets Fridays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Youth Music Program:
Activities for youth include Singing Company (ages 6-10),Junior Choir (ages 10-17),Junior Band (ages 13 and older) and Instructional Band (ages 6-15)
Summer Day Camp:
A day camp is offered for 8 weeks during the summer for children ages 5-12, between 7:30 am - 5:45pm, Monday through Friday.

Women's Programs also available, including sewing and Zumba groups

The Christian Science Church was established in 1879 to commemorate the word and works of Christ Jesus, and reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element
of healing.

Sunday Worship and Sunday School- 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday testimony meetings - 7:30 p.m.

Christian Science Reading Room, 1936 Central Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, 847-475-5676
Open Mon-Sat 10am.-4pm.

Sheil Catholic Center is a faith community of students, faculty, staff, and associates who together offer a welcoming place for worship, celebration of sacraments, and pastoral care. The Center is a good place to study and socialize.

Business Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Center & Chapel Hours:
The Paul V. Galvin Memorial Chapel at the Sheil Center and the Center itself is open 8:00am - 10:00pm during NU's academic year.

Sunday Mass:
9:30am, 11:00 am, 5:00pm, 9:00pm
Nursery available in lower level at 9:30 and 11:00am.
Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday - 5:00 p.m.

Affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church Denomination
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Our worship offers a blend of contemporary worship, solid biblical preaching, a heart for justice and warm fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes all ages to come as you are.

Sunday School/Bible Study
Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist
Sundays 11:00 a.m.

Midweek Bible Study
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Clergy Office Hours
Mondays by Appointment
Wednesdays & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

Music School
Call for Schedule
Choir Practice
Thursdays 7:00 p.m

Bishop Committee Meetings
Second Tuesday in every month

Youth Club
Call for Schedule

Fr. Emeka Nwachuku Vicar 847 328 4751
Rev Lee Gaede Deacon 847 702 0891

Sunday Service 9:00 am
Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

Presents the annual Taste of Armenia festival each August.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church believes that the spirit of God lives in every human being, and that we are called to glorify that which unites us while at the same time celebrating the awesome diversity of God’s creation. All of us at St. Mark’s share a commitment to our faith and to our community, and we welcome visitors regardless of religious background, race, sexual orientation, or age. You are welcome here.

Schedule
Program-Year Schedule
(September - May)

Sunday
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Coffee & Conversation
9:30 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist
11:45 AM Coffee & Conversation
12:00 Noon Hand Bell Rehearsal

nursery care provided every Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Summer Schedule
(June - August)

Sunday
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Coffee & Conversation
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist at the Lakefront (Hamilton Street and the Lake)
10:30 AM Coffee & Conversation

Wednesday Lunch: Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 12 noon, a sack lunch is provided to any neighbors who are hungry. Enter through the Parish Office doors.

Hospitality Center for the Homeless, (847) 869-0370, St. Mark's is home to Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Hospitality Center, which operates every weekday morning from 7:00 to 11:00. Guests of the Hospitality Center find companionship, nutritious snacks, mental health and substance abuse counselling, job advice, and the opportunity to participate in an art program.

Interfaith Action of Evanston: St. Mark’s is a member congregation of this Evanston-based non-profit organization whose mission is to bring people together to serve hungry and homeless people, pursue interfaith dialogue, and engage in advocacy that promotes social justice.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church boasts a mission, traditions and historical roots dating back 135 years to Evanston’s first century and a history of devotion and worship.

Tuesday Intercessory Prayer 11:30am
Wednesday Morning Prayer 10:00am
Wednesday Bible Study 10:30am
Friday Centering Prayer 7:30am

Sunday Masses:
Saturday 4:30 (English)
Sunday: English: 9:00 am (with American Sign Language) and 11:00 am
Spanish (Español): 9:00 am (Chapel) and 1:00 pm (Church)

Parish Office Hours
Horas de la Oficina Parroquial
Mon-Thu|Lun-Jue — 9:00am-7:30pm
Fri|Viér — 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat|Sáb — 9:00am-3:30pm
Sun|Dom — Closed

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

The ARK provides free comprehensive care and support to Chicagoland Jews facing adversity. Dignified, quality wrap-around services help clients return to self-reliance.
Hours: Mon. and Weds., 9-7:30; Tues. and Thurs., 9-5; Fri., 9-2

The Medical Clinic of the Goldie Bachmann Luftig Health Center is open five days per week, including two evenings. Medical treatment is provided by volunteer physicians and The ARK’s professional medical staff. Patients make appointments to see internists, as well as cardiologists, gynecologists and other specialists. X-rays and other tests and procedures are performed at area hospitals at no charge to clients, through special arrangements. In addition to a food pantry and meal service, The ARK offers free optical, pharmacy, financial and employment counseling, social services, mental health day-programming and interim housing.

The purpose of the Udumbara Sangha is to express, make accessible, and embody the wisdom compassion of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Our center is a welcoming and vibrant community of Buddhist practitioners who are supportive of all Buddhist schools and particularly devoted to the practice of Zen. We are dedicated to the teaching of original enlightenment and to the liberation of flowering of all beings.

Udumbara Sangha acknowledges and values equally the expression of practice in formal settings and in daily life: thus we affirm both lay and monastic practice as expressions of the bodhisattva path.

Sunday Worship Service at 11am Offers wide range of social service programs:

We welcome people of any race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
age, social or economic status, employment status, or life situation;
including people with physical or mental illness or disability.
We practice loving acceptance of each person and respectful discussion of our differences.

Wheadon United Methodist Church, formerly at 2214 Ridge in Evanston, merged with United Church of Rogers Park in 2003.

United Church of Rogers Park is proud to partner with the following local organizations. We invite you to learn more about the amazing work they are each doing in their own fields.

Alternatives, Inc.

We are a welcoming, diverse Spiritual Community, exploring the Divine within and expressing it in our lives.

Sunday Services in English at 9:30am and 11:30am and in Spanish at 11:30am

Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry and Care Center distributes food and clothes, as well as local resource information, Wednesdays 6-8pm.

To volunteer at the pantry and care center, click on this link.

The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago is a Soto Zen Temple dedicated to helping practitioners realize their true nature through Zazen, seated meditation.

The Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago was founded in 1949 by Soyu Matsuoka Roshi. Originally located on Halsted Street on the north side of Chicago, the Temple moved to its current location in the 1980s. We also share space with the Chinese Cultural Academy, which offers classes in Tai Chi Chuan.