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MEN’S GROUPS WOMEN’S GROUPS MARRIAGE/FAMILY GROUPS STUDENT GROUPS PRAYER/OUTREACH GROUPS COMMON INTEREST GROUPS CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS
MEN’S GROUPS Men’s Bible Study Kingdom Man by Dr Tony Evans: If you are looking to dive into the topic of biblical manhood, hang out with a bunch of great guys and have dinner together, this is the group for you. Every other Wednesday evening, location to be announced
Men’s Study Gods at War: What holds the throne of your heart? We all battle the Gods of idolatry. Let’s walk together in discovering and establishing God as the rightful heir to our hearts. Bring snacks to share if you like. Every other Wednesday, City Church Chicago
Tristan Lewis Lewis.tristan@gmail.com (301) 357-1442
Jorge Vargas Jorge.armyguard@gmail.com (773) 470-7434
Prayer/Bible Study Group A prayer and biblical study based on the book of Proverbs. The group will begin with fellowship and snacks, when provided. Then we will meet to discuss the Sunday City Church message and delve into how each of the participants relate. After that, we get into the weekly chapters of Proverbs for the current week and relate to our study associated with Proverbs and prayer.
Men’s Basketball Come have fun and build stronger community while playing basketball! The price is $7 per night.
Meeting times to be announced, West Loop Anthony Jordan tonyjordanltd@gmail.com (312) 925-9779
5pm - 7pm on Thursday evenings, Jesse White Community Center Aaron Bass and Evan Wheeler aaron.bass@citychurchchicago.com (773) 396-8961
MEN’S GROUPS Entrepreneur/Leadership Group For the ones who believe God has given them a dream to come true...and those brave enough to see it through. We’ll meet for 2 hours. Meeting times and location to be announced Joshua Schiffman joshua.schiffman@citychurchchicago.com (574) 520-9809 Men’s Bible Study A bible study and discussion focusing on the book, Good or God? John Bevere brilliantly highlights that in these days, good and God seems synonymous, but then why does the Bible say that we need discernment to recognize it? This book will challenge, convict, and empower us to engage God on another level that will change your life. 7pm - 8:30pm every other Thursday, City Church Chicago Harold Robinson hmrrob@sbcglobal.net (312) 513-7073
City Church Foodies We will be coming together for a night of fellowship and camaraderie all while enjoying some of Chicago’s finest dishes, twice a month. Restaurant or food to be discussed on a bi weekly basis. You will have to plan accordingly for the price of food. Meeting times and location to be announced Wynand Nel wynand_n@hotmail.com (773) 226-1345 Athlete Group This is a group for athletes or former athletes who are looking for an identity in Christ and looking to be a light in their sport. 8pm - 9pm every other Thursday, City Church Chicago Josh Jones joshjonestng@gmail.com (773) 606-6786
MEN’S GROUPS Men’s Breakfast Group Come join our men’s breakfast group to pray and fellowship as we start a new week with the Lord. Bring money for breakfast. 9am on Monday, locations will vary Jimmy Moon jmoon83@yahoo.com (847) 877-2145
Guy’s breakfast life group The breakfast life group will meet every other Saturday from 10:30am until 12:00pm to catch up, converse and encourage each other. The focus study will be Craig Groechel’s “Always A Way Out”. No cost to purchase, we will be listening to an audio version already provided. 10:30am-12pm on Saturday, location will vary
Financial Stewardship: Maturity & Security Do you want to further expand upon your biblical understanding of financial stewardship (e.g., tithes and offerings, indebtedness, riches and possessions, greed)? Do you need practical guidance, support, and/or accountability with budgeting, saving and investing, and/or debt repayment? We’re going to delve into biblical perspectives and collectively engage in practical steps on financial maturity and security! Let’s start purposefully taking control of that money which God has provided us with and stabilize our financial health so we’re better equipped to serve our friends and family, colleagues, and neighbors!
Javaris Stevenson Javarislstevenson@gmail.com (312) 694-5899
Saturday, City Church Chicago or Buena Park of Uptown Chicago
Midori Carrera midori@citychurchchicago.com (312)543-5614
Kyle Brickner brickner.kyle@gmail.com (906) 285-2641
Leadership Lunch Leadership lunch with Pastor Kent. This group will meet for lunch on Thursdays, and spend time with Pastor Kent talking leadership. Lunch locations will be determined at a later time. This group is limited to 20 people and will meet 8 times during the fall session. Cost is $10 per person to cover lunch costs. 12pm on select Thursdays, location to be announced
MEN’S GROUPS Men of Fall: Football and Life Group of men gathering Saturday mornings to discuss football and all aspects of life. Centered around what God put on our hearts for the week. An intermission time to watch college football live (ESPN) discuss football and top games of the weekend(College and NFL) and close with prayer requests and we pray on behalf of each other. We will meet on Saturdays, location is TBD Nosa Eguae Nosa_Eguae@baxter.com (815)354-1723 God, Business, Football: GBF Thursdays! Bringing together individuals with like minded passion and enjoyment for God , football and business with the ability to grow their professional network. We will be watching Thursday night football and talking God and business. Every other Thursday evening, location to be announced Manny Lopez MLopez@chicagolandchamber.org (312)813-0620
All The Questions You’re Too Afraid To Ask Seasoned Christians, new believers, people somewhat interested in Christianity often have questions that we are too afraid to ask. No matter where you are in your walk of life you will always have questions. This group is here to answer some of the questions you may have from a logical and biblical perspective. The leader of this group is Joshua Doumani. He was raised as a Muslim and in college turned away from organized religion. Through this journey he has had to answer lots of questions that held him back from believing in Jesus. Monday evening, City Church Chicago Joshua Doumani Joshua.Doumani@citychurchchicago.com (312)785-8596
WOMEN’S GROUPS Women’s Book Club Fun and fellowship with a wonderful group! We will be discussing C.S. Lewis’s book: Mere Christianity. We will have a certain number of chapters to read and they will be discussed at each meeting. Possibly do dinners together depending on size of group. The book is $10. Every oter Wednesday evening, City Church Chicago or the leader’s home Jessica Rudman jessica.rudman85@gmail.com (601) 750-3290 Money Mama Monday’s Financial Peace University: If you’re a mama (no kiddos required) chances are you have lots tugging on your dollars each month. If you want to learn about how to build a budget, manage your money better and tackle debt so that you can live in financial peace, this is the life group for you! Every other Monday evening, City Church Chicago Jo Golden Jo.Golden@citychurchchicago.com (312) 806-0509
Girls Bible Study Women in leadership learning about the character of leading ladies in the bible. A space where we can build confidence in who we are as strong women of God and support each other on the journey. We will fellowship and snacks will be provided We will be meeting on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in West Town Diana Monteleone Dmonteleone.kcs@gmail.com (586) 634-9064 A Worship & Prayer Life Group Our group will focus on worship and prayer. What is worship? And How to pray through worship, different ways to worship, inspirations, etc. We will be gathering once every 2 weeks on Monday evenings at City Church. Blair Burkholder burkholder.blair@gmail.com (574) 354-2687
WOMEN’S GROUPS Girl’s Bible Study Scary Close by Donald Millar highlights how many of us, whether we know it or not, dwell too much on impressing people instead of being ourselves and connecting with people. We will learn and discuss the freedom that comes when we stop acting and start loving - including healthy minds, strong families, and satisfying careers. Our first meeting will be a “welcome” kick-off night at City Church Chicago, followed by regular meetings starting on Sept 21st. This group would require purchasing the book (hard copy or digital).
Biblical Girl Talk Ladies, feeling like you need to go deeper in the word? We will dig deeper into different books of the bible for the first part of our session! For the second half of the session we can discuss real life struggles, strengths and spiritual growth opportunities.
7:30pm Monday, Starbucks on Ogden & Grand
Girl’s Bible Study: ListenPlayCreate What does it mean to be alive (Eph 2:4-5)? What does it mean to pray without ceasing (1 Thes 5:17)? What does it mean to be fishers of men (Matthew 4:19)? Explore answers to questions like these and how we can find God in the space between the mundane and the spectacular. I will provide light snacks/refreshments. Feel free to bring anything to share with the group.
Katrina Goodwin trina071490@gmail.com (708) 208-4862 City Chicks Devotional: Girls Bible Study Women gathering together to celebrate each other and praise the name of Jesus. Join us for a time of Brunch, Worship, Message and Fellowship 10am on Thursday, City Church Chicago City Chicks Devotional Midori@citychurchchicago.com (312) 841-9798
6:30pm every other Monday, City Church Chicago Katie Justice katherinejustice11@gmail.com (219) 488-4951
7pm - 9pm, day to be announced, Canaryville Neighborhood Nancy Wai waime83@gmail.com (773) 940-1134
WOMEN’S GROUPS Zumba Life Group We will be doing fitness together!! Zumba is a Latin-dance inspired aerobics class. Come get your heart rate up and sweat!This is a one-hour fitness class. There are high energy and high impact movements involved with low-impact alternatives! It can be fun for all fitness levels! Wednesday evening, City Church Chicago Rhonda Bridgeman Mariafridocha@yahoo.com (859) 227-2088 Girls Study: Holy Spirit This group will be meeting around the topic of the Holy Spirit. We will dive into what the bibble has to say about who the Holy Spirit is and how we can live spirit filled lives. Time and location to be announced Sue Arambula sue@citychurchchicago.com (219)808-0091
The Lunch Bunch: Girl’s Food Group Food is Love and Love is God, so we’ll be gathering twice a month on Sunday for faith, food, and fellowship! This is to bring our community together now that we are growing to such a large capacity. Main dish will be provided and we will notify the group on Saturday of what will be the main dish. No one is required to bring food, but it is encouraged to bring fruit, chips, or whatever the participant would like. We will meet in the lobby and go to Julie and Lynnie’s apartment together for lunch at 2pm. 1:45pm on Suday, City Church Chicago Marilyn Vier marilynvier@gmail.com (203) 448-7192 Girls Bible Study Forgotten God-Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of The Holy Spirit: Francis Chan reminds us of the true source of the church’s power—the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that we’ve ignored the Spirit for far too long, and that without Him, we operate in our own strength, only accomplishing human-sized results. Snacks will be provided. 7pm Wednesday, location will be announced SHEILLA NTAMBO sntambo@gmail.com (630) 673-0266
WOMEN’S GROUPS Personal Development The One by Ryan & Amanda Leak: Join us on a journey to prepare ourselves to fully become the One He planned us to be. Whether beginning your personal love story or continuing to accelerate established love, this group will help you grow in all areas of your life to become your best self and start your own amazing love story. If you are looking for more than average, The One is the book for you. You’ll learn habits you can start practicing today, ones that will result in laying the groundwork for an incredible marriage later. God has something amazing in mind for you, but He’d like your partnership in getting there. Enjoy encouragement, discussion, a potluck dinner, and plenty of good laughs! Every other Thursday evening, Wicker Park Karolina Begier kbegier@gmail.com (773) 744-1946
Southwest Sabbath Southwest Sabbath will be a group for busy individuals to gather with like-minded Christians for a night of rest in fellowship and positive community, modeled after the Sabbath celebrations that took place in the early church. Biblical study and discussion will be guided by insights from the series “Patterns of Rest in God” given earlier this year. We will kick off with testimony and thanksgiving, prayer, and a potluck meal. At some point, we can talk about stressful situations that happened throughout the week and how to recognize and strategize the available moments of rest. We will explore the applications of scripture from this series into our daily experience as a method to put trust in God more readily and easily. 6pm every other Saturday, Pilsen Lorin Jackson Lorinj.94@gmail.com (314) 825-8311
WOMEN’S GROUPS Women’s Bible Study Breaking Free by Beth Moore: Do you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? In Breaking Free, Beth Moore embarks on a study of selected passages from the Book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today’s Christians, in order to show how to make freedom in Christ a daily reality. Moore teaches readers to remove obstacles that hinder freedom by identifying spiritual strongholds in their lives and overcoming them through the truth of God’s Word-truth that will set us free. 7pm every other Wednesday, City Church Chicago Elysia Norris elysia.m.norris@gmail.com (517) 706-1725
Girls book study Wild Goose Chase- Mark Batterson: “Jesus never promised safety or certainty or predictability. And he certainly didn’t die on the cross to tame us. He died to make us dangerous. He died to invite us into a life of spiritual adventure. And if you will have the courage to come out of the cage and chase the Wild Goose, life will turn into another day, another adventure!” - The book covers 6 different cages that keep us from roaming free and living the spiritual adventure God designed us to. We will all be chasing the Wild Goose after this Life Group study is completed!!! We will cover 1 chapted a week for 8 weeks and go over questions at the end of each chapter. Dinner and/or snacks will be provided at each meeting. Thursday, West Rodgers Park Rachel Uwase ruwase09@gmail.com 517) 574-9323
WOMEN’S GROUPS Women’s Running Group We gather together to run in the greatest city in the world. Come and join us for exercise, fun, and fellowship.
Yoga + Prayer Yoga and Prayer group will meet together for an hour of yoga class, scripture and prayer after. Each class is $15.
Saturday morning, corner of Roosevelt & Michigan Avenue ( by the Agora statues)
Time and location to be announced
Sheilla Ntambo sntambo@gmail.com (312)647-9328 Prisca Roys-Dossou prisca.roysdossou@gmail.com (630) 673-0266 Breaking Free, Delivering You to a Life of Freedom We will study Four Cups: God’s Timeless Promises for a Life of Fulfillment. God wants to rescue you from bondage. He wants to deliver you from whatever holds you back. He wants you to discover his original intention for your life. And he wants you to be a part of a family that is making a difference. Thursday evening, location to be announced Midori Doumani Midori@citychurchchicago.com (312)543-5614
Sarah Wheeler Sarah.katherine.wheeler@gmail.com (248) 520-1969 Young Professional Christian Women This group aims to provide support for young professional Christian women in Chicago seeking to remain committed to their faith, family, and personal growth while focusing on their professional development. The format of this group includes, (1) open discussions, (2) tips and strategies, (3) prayer, and (4) room for other activities, such as coffee or brunch outings. 10:30am every other Saturday, meeting locations will be emailed 48 hours prior to each group session. Amanda Moncada Amoncada2@gmail.com (708)595-0474
WOMEN’S GROUPS Girls Fashion Group This life group will be for those interested in fashion. From make up, hair style, to clothes and everything about fashion. We will be sharing ideas to help us build up our own style that is in trend. This will be a fun life group to come and find your style and meet some cool people while doing it. Wednesday evening, The Loop Kristin Chu Kristinbom.chiu@gmail.com (630) 460-2990 Love Beyond Barriers This group is intended to start conversation! I hope to have conversation about various current events, social issues, and views, and discuss opinions of the responsibility of Christians and the Church. We’re also going to be hands on, visiting numerous locations such as Dusable Museum, Peace Rallies, and community efforts! All are welcome to share certain events you want to discuss, hear about, or want to attend! Every other week on various afternoons, City Church and various locations Jasmine Steele jasminesteele1@gmail.com
Women’s Life Group - Book Club The One: This Group will be based on the book - The One by Ryan and Amanda Leek. This book has really changed my perspective on relationships and marriage. It has inspired me to enjoy whatever season that I’m in at the moment. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, I really feel like everyone can learn something from this couple and this book. We will start our session October 1st. 7:30pm every other Thursday, Gold Coast Courtney VanDusen Cdvandusen@gmail.com (309) 696-3161
MARRIAGE/FAMILY GROUPS Couples Bible Study FLOW Series Study, https://flannel.org/store/ films/flow. We are excited to open our home to get into this unique and challenging study series with others. It appears hipster and alternative, however this series provides a way to resolve our faith into action in our world. We live in a cosmopolitan city, we love other cultures, we’re travellers, and want a bigger worldview of how our relationship with Jesus can impact our connection with our world. We see friends doing life together, and delving into God together. 7:30pm - 9:30pm on Monday, Bucktown Emma Nichols emmanluke@icloud.com (312) 887-1323 Single Moms We’ll be meeting at the church with the kids to allow the moms a chance to fellowship while the kids play 3-5pm every other Saturday, we’ll plan to bring snacks 3pm - 5 pm every other Saturday, City Church Chicago Lori Lorgeree and Lindsay Royce Lori.lorgeree@citychurchchicago.com 847-269-1922
Families with Children We would like to gather with other families of all types (two parents, single moms, single dads) with children, bi weekly at various locations, for fellowship. We like to share our stories and adventures and share scriptures that have helped us along the way. Depending on location, food will be provided or available for purchase. 12pm - 2pm on Saturday, location to be announced Cherry Rashaun cherry.rashaun@gmail.com (773) 301-9734 Married/Couples Bible Study We meet together for fellowship and fun. Every week we have a potluck style dinner and then spend some time going over a bible study. We go from 7pm - 9pm and allow for people to stay after as long as they want. We meet every other Friday location is in Albany Park Neighborhood Andrew Malek andrew.malek@citychurchchicago.com (312) 841-9798
MARRIAGE/FAMILY GROUPS Biblical Finance Dave Ramsay - Financial Peace University: We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Watch a video, discuss, and then have dessert! Every other Wednesday, North Center Evan Wheeler evan.wheeler@citychurchchicago.com (312) 909-8844
STUDENT GROUPS College Girls Bible Study Jesus > Religion: In this group for girls, 18-25, we will be diving into the book Jesus > Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough by Jefferson Bethke. This group is meant to encourage anyone who has ever felt she doesn’t measure up, and let’s be honest, we’ve all been there! Light refreshments provided and each meeting will be about 1.5 hours long. 7pm on Thursday, City Church Chicago Kaylee Schultz kayleeschultz89@gmail.com (734) 497-0762 College Girls Life Group Extraordinary- John Bevere: This group is aimed toward college ladies that get together bi-weekly to do life with one another and doing a bible study series together. There will be snacks and refreshments provided. 7pm every other Wednesday, City Church Chicago Keiko Carrera Keikocarrera@yahoo.com (630) 207-3993
Men’s College Bible Study “Let brotherly love continue.” Hebrews 13:1 ESV: Centered on this verse, we will look at what it means to be a brother, to be a man, and how to follow Christ at this pivotal time in our lives. From bible studies to video series and guest speakers, the group will look in depth to become stronger men of God. This study will alternate between the men’s college group and the co-ed college group. Following each study, there will be an optional post-group dinner outing. 7pm on Friday, location to be announced. Tyler Leiby Tyler.leiby@citychurchchicago.com (773) 815-6975 Middle School Girls Ministry group Christian lifestyle group targeted towards Middle School Girls. Focusing on seeing the importance of life, love, identity and faith; through the use of scripture, community and faith building activities. Snacks will be provided. 6pm every other Wednesday, City Church Chicago Jennifer Hunn Jenhunn@gmail.com (815) 919-5647
STUDENT GROUPS High School Girl’s Ministry This group will allow for high school students and/or girls aged 14-18 to come together in faith and fellowship to promote spiritual growth and leadership among students. Along with a bi-weekly study of scripture and prayer, we will hold monthly events such as barbecues, movie nights, etc. Each student will have a chance to check in with youth leaders for weekly one on one meetings to promote spiritual growth and wellness. The goal is to provide unity among high school students and empower them to grow as leaders in their community. Snacks will be provided. 6pm - 8pm every other Friday, location to be announced Julie Droessler Juliedroessler@gmail.com (563) 320-6686 Student Leaders This is a time for all of those leading or interested in being in student ministries (Junior & Senior High and College) to come together for worship, prayer, and fellowship. 6pm to 7 pm every other Wednesday, City Church Chicago Nicholas Hallmon nick.hallmon@citychurchchicago.com (262) 497-6868
Youth Theater Ensemble Teens age 14-18 will work with a Theatre Director/Writer and a Film Director to develop a script from the book. They will also be documenting the script writing process and working with the Film Director learning how to become a Film Director. In December, they will be presenting a workshop on the read of the book incorporated with a multi-media film of the process of the script writing portion. We are working with an Artistic Advisor/Producer from New York on this project named Maria Torres. She’s the assistant choreographer/producer for “On your Feet” which is Gloria Estefan’s Broadway Production. The program meets Sept. 22nd 0 Dec. 9th. Register at www.afterschoolmatters.org. All participants receive a $325 stipend. 5:30 pm - 7:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, location to be announced Nick Hallmon Nick.hallmon@citychurchchicago.com (262) 497-6868
STUDENT GROUPS Boys High School We are for boys that are in high school and are looking to have a good time, build lasting friendships and relationships, talk about important topics, and go deeper in our relationships with Christ. We will do everything from a night on the town to bible study. With this life group anything could happen and it probably will! Our whole goal is to help high school guys navigate their way through the years of high school and equip them to be strong witnesses of who Jesus is in their everyday lives! 7pm - 9-9:30 every other Friday, City Church Chicago Jamal Hegwood jamalhegwood@gmail.com (414) 795-9871
PRAYER/OUTREACH GROUPS Eve’s Angels We gather to pray for women that are involved in the sex trade. We believe in covering them in prayer and providing support to assist women in leaving this lifestyle. We are also involved in outreaches each month to go out and minister and pray. 7pm on Wednesday, City Church Chicago Anny Donewald anny@evesangels.org Corporate Prayer Meet weekly to pray and agree together as a team in corporate prayer. We pray over the requests going on in City Church, covering our teams, members, and everyone involved. Tuesday, City Church Chicago, time to be announced Elaine McNally elaine.mcnally@citychurchchicago.com (219) 512-6308 Caleb Bryant calebfbryant@gmail.com
City Care Homeless Ministry and Outreach Team We are an outreach ministry team that goes out on street level to minister to those less fortunate on the west and north sides of Chicago. We also do outreach events with non-profits on special occasions including warm clothing drive in the winter. We meet on two occasions: 2nd Tuesday of the month for planning, City Church Chicago, time to be announced 3rd Sunday of the month for outreach, City Church Chicago, following the Noon service Justin Heneghan justinheneghan@gmail.com (224) 425-3714
PRAYER/OUTREACH GROUPS Urban Youth Ministry SLAM (Saving Lives through Athletic Ministry) GRIP Outreach For Youth is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that funds SLAM, which is created to address the needs of fatherless teenagers in Chicago’s inner city. Connecting these youth with caring Christian mentors to build “life-on-life” relationships, GRIP provides programs and recreation to develop young people spiritually, mentally, and physically. Many of our teens are from neighborhoods where very few have a father figure in their lives and far too many end up in jail, addicted to drugs, or even dead before they turn 25. Since its founding in 2004, GRIP has introduced a father-figure and the hope of Jesus Christ into the lives of hundreds of at-risk teens who desperately need someone to love them and walk life alongside them. We will be gathering before or after the SLAM events for fellowhip, debrief and hang out time. Participants should also check in on students outside of SLAM meetings once per week.
Outreach: Selfless Saturdays This group will be participating in various community service projects throughout the city of Chicago this fall. The meeting time and location of the group varies based upon the service needs of the community organization. A list of service project times and dates for the next upcoming Saturdays will be available soon. Primary meeting & planning location: Roosevelt Library 1101 West Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60607 Krystle Everett kevere3.ke@gmail.com (773) 704-2552 Men’s Prayer group
6pm-9pm on Monday, Solheim Center at Moody Bible Institute
Men’s prayer group meeting bi-weekly on Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm at City Church Chicago. Learn about prayer through bible study, teaching, and application. Light Snacks, coffee, and water provided. The group will meet for dinner up to 2 times, Study Materials are free.
Julie Droessler juliedroessler@gmail.com (563) 320-6686
Zachary Fosnaugh Zach.fosnaugh@citychurchchicago.com (815) 715-5868
PRAYER/OUTREACH GROUPS Saturday Prayer Group We gather over the phone on Saturday mornings to pray over the church. We believe in the power of prayer and gather together to join as one in unity that God will move in the lives of the people at City Church. If you love to pray, this is the group for you. Saturday mornings, over the phone Sandra Jones Sandra.Jones@citychurchchicago.com (773)837-1248
Law Enforcement Prayer Group Our group is specifically designed for those in the law enforcement profession. With the pressure and stresses that come with the profession, we want to take time out to spend time in prayer. If you are in law enforcement, we encourage you to come and be a part of this group. The meeting times will remain flexible to accomodate schedules. Saturday morning, location to be announced Eric Wang ericwang432@gmail.com (847) 800-7721
COMMON INTEREST GROUPS Teach-Inspire-Change Let’s talk Education and most importantly pray for our individual assignments where God has called us to teach and/or lead. After the 12pm service on the 1st & 3rd Sunday, locations TBD; City Church Chicago lobby, Coffee shop, etc Jen Rodriguez justjenrodriguez@gmail.com (708) 446-0571 Food and Friends The official name of this co-ed group is called ‘Food and Friends’. Explore the city and your taste buds by coming out to signature Chicago dining while meeting some new friends along the way. Let us break bread together and enjoy each other’s company after a stressful week work. 7pm on Friday, various restaurant locations Nicole Heniff NicoleHeniff@comcast.net (708) 297-0230
Fitness Bootcamp We are all about fitness, fun, and fellowship. A great way to meet up with fitness minded people and have an awesome time. Oh, and we always go out to eat afterwards too!! Just bring clothes to workout in and a change for afterwards if you’d like. The restaurant will always be different to look for updates. Weekly, time and location to be announced Nate Forse Nforse10@gmail.com (724) 570-9309 Co-Ed Bible Study with the Romans We are going to be gathering this fall to study and fellowship. If you are new to the church, or are looking for a place to get connected, we would love to have you for dinner, study and fellowship. Dinner is potluck style, with the study to follow, and fellowship at the end. 7pm on Friday, South Loop Steve and Vanessa Roman StevenRoman@live.com 219-331-5569
COMMON INTEREST GROUPS Motorcycle Club Beginners to Advanced Riders: Great opportunity to introduce new friends and family to church members. 200CC -1200CC Plan a ride together around city and then meet for dinner or snack if time is willing. Discuss prayer requests and motorcycle shop talk. No cost, but a motorcycle is required. Also, plan on bringing money for dinner to eat as a group.
Music Theory Life Group “Music Theory 101”: An introduction to musical theory and practices. In this group, you will gain a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of what makes music tick.
Every other Friday evening, City Church Chicago
Joel Charboneau jcharboneau3@gmail.com (989) 858-3002
Clifford Hunn clifford.hunn@citychurchchicago.com (815) 919-5670 RESET: Saturday Service Life Group During the week, there are a variety of activities that take place within our church. Come out and join us as we RESET each space, to prepare for a fresh start for Sunday services. Saturday, City Church Chicago, time to be announced Evelyn Dixon Dixon_Evelyn@Hotmail.com (773) 218-5009
Monday, City Church Chicago, time to be announced
Career Building 101 In this group I’ll be talking members through the process of creating an effective resume, building out a LinkedIn presence that will attract recruiters, as well as how to effectively job hunt and crush the interview process. Every other Thursday, City Church Chicago Kevin Ernzen kernzen@citychurchchicago.com (415) 615-2721
COMMON INTEREST GROUPS Coed bible study James: Time to Grow Up volume 1: Dinner with James- enjoy a delicious shared meal as we study the book of James and learn what it means to be a mature Christian followed by dinner and mingling, followed by study time. Every other Friday, Albany Park, time to be announced Aaron and Robin Bass Robin.Bass@citychurchchicago.com (708) 738-0262 Coed Bible Study Group This fall, we will continue our discussion on the book of 1st Corinthians. Our discussion revolves around the core themes found within its chapters. We normally hang out for about an hour, and then spend the rest of the time studying the word, encouraging and praying for each other. We have a potluck style dinner with the main dish provided, and while folks usually bring a side dish to pass along, not having a side dish shouldn’t stop you from coming. There’s normally plenty to go around. The group collectively reads the assigned passage at our meetings before discussion starts. Every other Thursday evening, South Loop Akie Attawia aattawia@gmail.com (630) 337-5484
Co-Ed Bible Study True Spirituality - Becoming a Romans 12 Christian: Christians today live in a world that is activity-heavy and relationship-light. The result is spiritual emptiness. We struggle to know what God wants FROM us and FOR us …. and we’re unsure what a real relationship with God really looks like. This was never God’s idea! HIS idea of faith isn’t about rules or religion - it’s about relationship. In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If you’re ready to move beyond the motions of religion and experience a real relationship with God, your journey begins here. This group is open for all age groups, single or married, men or women. Fridays evenings, Evanston Konrad Pienaar konradpienaar@gmail.com (847) 736-9650
COMMON INTEREST GROUPS Job Readiness This life group will focus on some of the basics for being job ready - including resume tips, interview tips and follow-up, and key attributes of a successful employee. This group will be primarily presentation and Q&A focused. Once a month, City Church Chicago Ashley Fosnaugh Ashley.keith@citychurchchicago.com (614) 226-6229 Writer’s Life group Whether you are an avid writer or are only interested, our group will center on the lifestyle and responsibilities uniquely given to the writers of each generation. During our meetings we will have prayer, free-writes, and discussion centered on our ongoing writing projects. Our goal is to encourage writers in their craft and through our growth both individually and collectively, build City Church Chicago and influence the world for the glory of God. Wednesday evening, Humbolt Park Ian Kreml iankreml@gmail.com (630) 744-9152
Bluegrass Worship The group will gather to learn, share, and perform traditional American folk songs of praise and worship, including “I’ll Fly Away,” and “Will the Circle be Unbroken.” Each member will have the opportunity to lead the group through a song, by preparing key, chord structure, and lyrics. We will also explore any scriptures referenced in the lyrics to gain a further understanding of the songs. Musicians must provide their own instruments. In addition to guitar, mandolin, bass, fiddle, and banjo, there will be plenty of room for those who would like to play a shaker or sing harmonies. Saturday, location will be announced Matthew Schumake Mjschumake@gmail.com (708) 305-2449
COMMON INTEREST GROUPS Couples Game Night We are going to be gathering together for a night of gaming. Board games, card games, any other game that you love. This is a great chance to spend time with other couples at the church and have a blast doing it. If you love games and have a competitive desire this group is for you. We will be meeting on Fridays or Saturdays in the River West neighborhood Hunter Kennedy HunterKennedy23@gmail.com (319) 213-2230
Babes and Buggies We are a group for mothers with kids between the ages of 0 and 3. The purpose of our group is to create time for mom’s to get out and spend time with other mom’s. Bring your kids and your strollers and hang out along some of the best places in the city to walk. We will be meeting on Wednesday mornings, locations will vary Pastor Alli Munsey pastorally@citychurchchicago.com
Co-ed fellowship group Join us for the Broken Bread Fellowship where food and fellowship go hand in hand! Each night we will have a potluck dinner highlighting a different culture’s cuisine, a message, and a good time hanging out and doing life together.
Creativity Group (Exploring the God Given Creativity In Us) God has given us all a talent we are meant to excel in and in turn use that talent to fully honor HIM. This group will be focusing on tapping into that creativity (whatever it is) and discovering your potential to first honor God, second, using that talent in your everyday life and third, inspiring others.
7pm - 9pm every other Monday evening, Uptown
Every other week, time and location to be announced
John George Jwgeorge3@gmail.com (312) 371-9403
Brian Golden mail@briandoviegolden.com (312)622-0968
COMMON INTEREST GROUPS People Who Want To Do More Love Does: This a life for people who want to do as love does. We will meet to chat about chapters that inspired us and activate faith through actions throughout the week, e.i. Give your boss or coworker a thank you card, send encouraging texts to 5 different people for a week...and then, once a month we’ll do spontaneously as a group like go to a restaurant, have dinner and cover a bill of an unsuspecting family or babysit kids for different parents so they can have a date night. Wednesday, times and location to be announced Tramaine tstallworth08@gmail.com (773) 319-4645
Photography Group Centered around the book by visual story teller/creative director Matt Knisely Framing Faith, we will develop a more authentic faith while strengthening and discovering our passion for photography. Part book/bible study, part photo walk, the photography life group will offer a community and creative outlet for those interested or passionate about photography. Note: fancy cameras are encouraged but not required! A phone camera will do, just bring your enthusiasm! 6pm - 8pm every other Monday, location to be announced Tyler Leiby Tyler.Leiby@citychurchchicago.com (773) 815-6975
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS WHAT ARE GO TEAMS? The team of people who help us pull off every aspect of a weekend service is called the GO Team. At City Church, we believe that we have been created by God to make a difference in the lives of people. God has a place for you where your unique abilities and passions can touch the lives of others. We also believe that your life will never make sense until you find, develop, and fulfill your purpose. There is a GO Team that will fit perfectly with your specific abilities and passions, and we would love to have you join us!
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? Everyone! Whether you are new to City Church, or you have been attending for a long time, we would love to have you join our team and live out your God-given purpose.
HOW DO I JOIN THE GO TEAM? Anyone can join the GO Team! All you have to do is attend Discovery Classes. Discovery is our simple 4-step process to help you discover what makes you unique and how you can use your abilities and passions during our weekend services. Discovery happens every month starting in October. For more information on Discovery, please visit our website at www.citychurchchicago.com. Please take a moment to review all of the GO Teams that are available to you at City Church. We look forward to having you join our team!
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Family Ministries Kids Hosts Team This is our front line team! You’ll be greeting the Kids and Parents and part of our Welcome Crew! You’ll help with checking in church families; assisting with registration and New Family Tours. Sundays: 10 & 12 Services Contact Jo Golden: jo.golden@citychurchchicago.com City Kids Team Be a part of making things happen for the Kids in grades K – 5th! This means you’ll assist the Teachers/Coaches with our fun activities & crafts that bring our Bible – Based Lessons and curriculum to Life. You’re inspiring the Kids to grown in their Christian faith and learning to be a part of a church who loves & cares for them just like Jesus does! Sundays: 10 & 12 Services Contact Elaine McNally: elaine.mcnally@citychurchchicago.com City Kids Nursery & Toddler Team If you love little ones and babies, this is your team! You’ll help the Toddlers experience Bible Story Time with fun and interactive music, crafts, and activities. The goal in Toddlers is to provide a fun and safe environment where children can play and learn. With the babies, you’ll provide the best TLC in a safe and nurturing environment. Sundays: 10 & 12 Services Contact Jessica Ruddman: jessica.rudmann@citychurchchicago.com City Kids – Youth - Jr. High Team Here’s a chance to impact our Jr. High Students for Jesus! You participate in the adult Praise & Worship with the Kids and then work with our Jr. High Leaders in activities and discussion through small groups, to handle the transitions this age faces in holding steady in their faith. Sundays: 10 & 12 Services Contact: Adriana Yanez: adriana.yanez@citychurchchicago.com
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Family Ministries City Kids - Room Parents Parents are offered an incredible opportunity to role model for their Kids the importance of their relationship with Jesus and Serving in God’s House. Room Parents assist the CK Coaches with lessons, crafts, and activities in a safe and fun manner. Sundays: 10 & 12 Services Contact Adriana Yanez: adriana.yanez@citychurchchicago.com City Kids Care Team This is the team that helps provide care for our Church Leaders Kids during special events such as conferences, meetings, workshops, or guest speaker events. Care and oversight is provided for Kids ranging from babies – Jr.High. Monday – Sunday: Hours, Days, and locations vary pending need. Contact Clifford Hunn: clifford.hunn@citychurchchicago.com Family Ministries – Administrative Team From data entry, to filing, to printing curriculum, and processing PO’s and inventorying supplies; you will touch all the administrative components that help our Kids Programs run. Teaming up with our Operations and Administrative Coordinator, you will help ensure the readiness of the teachers for Sunday Services and ensure our SOP’s are disseminated. Monday – Saturdays: Flexible hours to work around your schedule! Contact Clifford Hunn: clifford.hunn@citychurchchicago.com Family Ministries – Venue Team If you like to organize and keep things in order, this is your team! If you want to ensure our Kids areas are well maintained and ready for Sunday Services and all our Team & Kids activities including special annual events like Eggapalooza or our Harvest Party, you’re in! If you like to work with technology to run our AV and other equipment, this is for you. You will help facilitate the environment to ensure our Kids have the best possible experience in learning about Jesus and growing in their faith! Sundays: 10 & 12 Services Monday – Saturdays: Flexible hours to work around your schedule! Contact Clifford Hunn: clifford.hunn@citychurchchicago.com
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Stewardship and Finance Stewardship and Finance The Stewardship & Finance team processes the many forms of tithes and offering that are given to City Church every week. We track giving, update and create info in CCB and perform analysis and reporting related to giving and attendance. Sundays: 10,12 and 6 serve Contact: Aaron Bass aaron.bass@citychurchchicago.com Parking Lot Parking Lot Greeter Our Parking Lot Greeters are the first and last volunteers seen by our guests. They help the outdoor team maintain our street signs to maximize visibility for newcomers, and offer help to anyone in need of assistance on the street or in the parking lot. They are high-energy volunteers to rally our newcomers and guest for the City Church experience. Crossing Guard Our Crossing Guards are a high priority for the safety of our church, and act as ambassadors between the City Church guests and the Chicago Avenue traffic. They offer assistance crossing our guests, volunteers, and family across Chicago Avenue, and are available to anyone who needs help finding the church or parking lot. They are friendly, greeting everyone they see and welcoming them into the church. (As it involves the safety of our attenders and maintaining traffic patterns this is a high-responsibility position.) Patio Greeter Our Patio Greeters are the warm and friendly volunteers standing just above the stairs on the outside of the church. They are there to welcome all our City Church guests, and assist anyone who needs help getting down the stairs. They are the first-point of entry into our open-lobby atmosphere, available to talk with and provide information to all our guests. All Parking Lot Teams meet on Sundays 10,12 and 6 Contact: Ian Kreml IanKreml@gmail.com
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Hosts Door Greeter Our Door greeters are the first line of connection once people enter the building. Saying hello and offering a welcoming greeting for all our guests. We greet as people enter for service and as they leave post service. Lobby Host Our lobby hosts serve in two different capacities, connecting with guests in the lobby and at the connection bar. The role of a lobby host is to interact with new visitors, and guests to Sunday Services. They provide information about current events in the church and help people get connected to the various areas of involvement. Auditorium Host Our Auditorium Hosts serve as the connection point for all Sunday morning attendees as they enter into the auditorium. Hosts provide guests with welcome guides, and any other handouts for the morning. Hosts are also prepared to answer any questions regarding service and to assist guests with any additional needs Auditorium Usher Our Ushers assist guests to their seats. It is the goal of our ushers to not just help people find seats but to continue to create a welcoming environment for anyone coming to services. In addition to seating ushers also help with altar flow during any in service prayer moments. Hosts meet on Sundays at 10,12 and 6 services as well as Heart and Soul nights Contact: Robin Bass, Robin.Bass@citychurchchicago.com
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Venue Housekeeping This team focuses on keeping the church clean. They gather together on Saturdays and after the last service on Sunday to fully reset the building. We focus on cleaning and preparing the church for Sunday services, during services and after Sunday Services. Housekeeping meets on Sat: 1-3pm and Sundays 8-9:30pm and during the 10,12 and 6 services Front of House This is the team that coordinates the movement of items (podium/sermon props/ etc.) onto the stage and off. This team works with service coordinators and serves during any corporate service. Sundays 10am, 12pm, 6pm and Heart and Soul Nights 7pm Back of House This team focuses on any setup and tear down of needs outside of the sanctuary. This may occur at various times in a week as different events are held and on Sundays as different teams need assistance throughout the day Sundays and whenever needs are requested Service Coordinators Our coordinators oversee administrative functions of coordinating team, runs planning center live, and updates planning center. Some roles include maintains and distributes microphones to platform speakers and vocal team as well as assisting the host team with seating guests with special needs Sundays 10, 12 and services as well as Heart and Soul Nights Contact: Zach Fosnaugh, Zach.Fosnaugh@citychurchchicago.com
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Service Production Pro-Presenter The position of pro-presenter controls content on all screens and projector including song lyrics, and sermon notes during the service. They work with service coordinators to get any notes, lyrics, scriptures prepared before service. Lighting tech Executes lighting transitions during service, works with booth director to discuss what lighting makes sense during different portions of the service and works with worship and pastoral teams on direction for lighting. Audio Mixer The audio mixer focuses on all elements of sound during service. This includes instrumental, singers, and platform speakers. Audio mixers work with worship team, and service leads to determine how the sound should be in service. Camera Operator The camera operator position captures video for service archives, lobby feed, and streaming. This role is served in service and operates the camera. The Service Production team meets on Sundays at 10, 12 and 6 services as well as at Heart and Soul nights
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Worship Arts Musicians Our musicians all have the ability to play musical instrument such as drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, synth, and string instruments for Sunday Service. The focus of this team is to help create an atmosphere of praise and worship through the playing of music. Contact: Nick Bays, Nick.Bays@citychurchchicago.com Vocalist Our vocalists prepare and sing worship songs on Sunday morning in connection with the musicians. This team is a mix of lead vocalists and background singers. Vocalists may serve on stage with mics or in the choir team on Sunday mornings. Contact: Angel Attawia, angel.attawia@citychurchchicago.com Worship Team Admin The worship team admin helps with all administrative tasks for the worship team, including scheduling and communication. Contact: Zach Fosnaugh, Zach.Fosnaugh@citychurchchicago.com All Worship Arts teams meet on Sundays at all services, and at Heart and Soul Nights Additional meetings including rehearsals and special events may be available
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Hospitality Green Room Team The green room is a space that Pastors Kent and Alli Munsey’s special guests, pastors and friends are invited to go to pre/post service. This is also the area that guest pastors and speakers prepare for their sermon and unwind following their sermon. The green room is set up before, torn down and/or refreshed before and after each service. This area is set-up to make sure that everyone invited to this area has everything that they need. There are always light refreshments set-up before and after each service. Lobby Hospitality Team The lobby hospitality team is responsible for the lobby atmosphere, from the dÊcor to the coffee bar. We make sure the environment in the lobby is fresh and welcoming. Each Sunday we provide coffee, tea and small snacks. Hospitality teams serve on Sundays at 10,12 and 6 as well as various other events as needed. Contact: Midori Doumani, Midori@citychurchchicago.com Follow-Up Team The follow up team focuses on assisting all guests who come on a Sunday morning and have filled out a connection card. We make sure that based on a guests preference we help them feel connected to the church through communication on events, serving opportunities and life groups. The follow up team has positions in data entry, follow up calling, and follow up email processes. We meet during the week, typically on Mondays and Tuesdays for follow up. Contact: Emily Bermel, emilyabermel@gmail.com
CITY CHURCH GO TEAMS Communications This team serves in all things communication to inform and inspire on all things City Church Chicago. We have positons in graphic design, marketing, photography, film production, writing, project admins, editors, social media ninja’s and more. If you want to be apart of this amazing team, we would love to have you! We meet on Tuesday nights at 7pm and Sundays at all services. Contact: Kaylee Schultz, kayleeschultz89@gmail.com