The Ruach Center is a non-denominational, Christian school for spiritual training and development. The focus of our community is on each individuals' direct experience of the God- Self within. We do not follow religious dogma. Our way of life is much like the contemplatives of the past, such as Rumi, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Francis. We are modern day mystics who are monastic in our devotions and very alive in our spirits. We have an eastern feel to our approach to God …

C.E.O. - We work 1/3 of our hours each day. How do you honor God through your work? Do you bring solid Christian values to the workplace? This monthly meeting is for anyone in the business world who wants to grow by adapting Christian principles to enhance their business life. We will spend the first half hour in study, followed by a half hour of open question & answer time, praise, and an open forum. Please join us on the third Monday of every month from 7-8:30.

Sacred Harp singing is a form of 'a cappella' singing that regularly takes place in communities across the United States and beyond.  It has brought people together to sing in living rooms, churches, and community centers since 1844.  It is rich in history and tradition, and it continues to be a thriving form of American shape note singing.  Its distinctive melodies and harmonies attract many singers for a lifelong journey of singing.  Sacred Harp singing made its way to Chicago thirty years ago …

HSVE is almost full.  Registration will close June 1. Please read all the information on this page before requesting to be added to the group.   Then a member of the leadership team will contact you. Home School Village Enrichment HSVE is committed to providing Christian families with a high quality, low cost enrichment program that compliments the home schooling experience and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and their families to grow in learning and fellowship with other …

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together , as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV Our group seeks to bring dedicated, faithful Christian Singles seeking to live a deeper faith and understanding together with other single faithful believers for fun social events and activities; building stronger relationships among Christian b …

This group is for Single Christian women of all ages who want to gather to encourage one another in this season of singleness through a study of God's Word. Our study will include studying books in the Bible as well as Christian authors. This group will allow us to meet other local Christian women with whom we can socialize and share life. Activities will include a weekly Bible study and social activities. This group will create a sisterhood of women with whom you can attend movies, have dinner, …

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 2:18, 24. (NIV) Our group is created to provide social events in which Christian men and women can meet in order to pursue friendship, dating and marriage. This groups is for singles of all Christian faiths, our group is about faith, a shared love for Jesus Christ, and not relig …

Most of us are good at knowing about the gospel. We know that Christ died for our sins. But how does this apply to my life? How does the gospel change my life? Come and join us for a great discussion every Wednesday at 7 pm. You will see God change your life little by little every week.

Higher Ground is a ministry of Christ Church of Oak Brook, IL. The focus is to provide a variety of opportunities for singles to connect with other singles to: Learn – about themselves, the world they live in and God; Grow – in their relationships with God and others; Serve – others; and Enjoy – life through a variety of social activities. We have a balance of social, recreational, educational and service activities.  It's designed for singles between the ages of 35-59 who are looking to grow …

Marriage is Beautiful. Just ask me and I'll tell you the secret. The churches today are lacking marriage mentors. Someone or couples who have been blessed with insight into matters of relationships. Someone you can confide in when facing marriage challenges. A mentor that will pray with you. I am starting this group to reach out to other Christian Couples, newly weds, singles and Church leaders. The topic of marriage needs to be dealt with consistently. Not just once a month. I am a marriage m …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

The Underground Network is a family of faith communities around Chicago. We are Christians without a building, without a parking lot and without dogma. We are low key, and we value relationships. Some people call us Organic church, Emergent church, House church, and Cell church. Each of those terms means something slightly different but we aren't particularly concerned about what we are called. We are friends on mission together to see a community of faith in close reach, geographically and cult …

We are a group of people who discuss theology, learn more about our spirituality, and share ideas of what the church should be in today's context - all while enjoying some good beer! The best thing is that we get to put our ideas into motion and create that which we dream!

This is a group for moms and kids to connect and create friendships with other Christian homeschoolers in the area. It is a group where children and moms can encourage and support each other in this great adventure. Our meetups include park and play dates, field trips, holiday parties, and volunteer opportunties.

Would you like to know more about the Bible too? I'm looking to do a weekly Bible study with other Christian women (or women interested in learning about Christianity) to participate in a weekly Bible study to learn more about God's Word. I'm not looking for a large group...more of a small group study. I am a Catholic, but very Ecumenical. If you would like to join, please know there would be no belief bashing :) No knowledge of the Bible is necessary. The meetups will be in or near Glendale Hei …

We will be watching Christian movies at a unique location in Batavia IL. Afterwards we will be discussing biblical principals. Seating is limited to 12 people

Are you a Christian in the Lincoln Park area or close by? Let's get together for fellowship, prayer, and bible study. The goal is to help one another grow closer to Christ and provide an outlet for fellowship.

This is a group for moms and young kids who strive for a Christ-centered home and live in the Bartlett/Streamwood/Hanover Park area and surrounding suburbs. Our goal is to build community with other Christian moms and kids by meeting for playdates, family events, and mom's nights out.

Starting Wednesday night October 17th at 6:30 we will read and discuss The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest For Political Power is Destroying the Church by Gregory A. Boyd. We will read and discuss one chapter each week for 9 weeks, excluding Halloween and Thanksgiving Eve. The book is available on Amazon.com or through other bookstores. Come any Wednesday you are free whether you have read ahead or not. Join us at Christ Community Mennonite Church 888 S. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg IL 60193 …

Do you have a hunger to study more about God that goes deeper than a simple Bible study? Would you like to be part of a group that takes a step-by-step study of God to see how various Christian doctrines are developed and what they mean for real life today? This type of approach is called 'systematic theology' and can greatly enrich your faith in Christ. This group will use the book, "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem to explore various Christian doctrines--how they are grounded in Scripture …

Network and share leads with other like minded Christian Business Owners and Sales Professionals. This a a leads group looking for high quality Christian professionals who would benefit from a introduction to new clients through a Christian referral source. Each potential member will be screened for qualifications, character and ethics.

The Chicago area chapter of ACFW - The American Christian Fiction Writers gathers published and aspiring fiction writers of faith in a variety of genres. We currently meet the first Friday of every month. Interested writers may attend meetings twice as a guest before formalizing their membership in the national organization and local chapter. For more information about the national organization, visit http://www.acfw.com/

Been single and a Christian does not mean we don't know how to have some fun. Although, I'm not interested in clubbing OR going to a boring pumpkin picking gathering, I still like to hang out and have fun, meet new people and hopefully form meaningful relationships. So whats this group about? Well, we are like-minded SINGLE Christians gathering for good fellowship. Plus great way to invite your friends who will otherwise not go to church. Christianity need not be boring!

We are a young adult single Christian group striving to create fellowship. We're based in the western suburbs at Christ Church of Oak Brook, but we welcome members of other congregations. If you are Christian, single, in or around your 20s and 30s, then SPF is the place for you! We'll host a variety of social activities (usually one per week), as well as service-related activities. We also have small groups available for those looking for a bible study group. If you'd like to start a small group …

have you recently come to Christ and let him into your heart? has he saved you but you feel like nobody understands. have your friends and family mocked you or even looked down on you? it is not easy to follow Jesus Christ. for in doing so, many do not understand your connection with him because they do not know him yet. it is important to surround yourselves with strong Christians and be dicipled into a life through Christ. this group will be focused on people who are new of faith or interested …

This group meets regularly to study the Bible in the western suburbs of Chicago. Those of us who decided to start this group don't have any belief or creed to defend other than the Bible. It is our belief that through the Bible and Jesus Christ we have been given "the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). Each time we meet, It will be our goal to carefully study these words as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11 who, "examined the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so." We hope to "test o …

Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know, may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore. Come check out this discussion group which will get us thinking and interacting with objections commonly raised about Christianity. Feel free to come one time to check it out.

This is a group for Christian believers who love to enjoy life and get away from the mundanities of life. From 1-4 hour festivities to mini-vacations, we can get away from the ordinary! Bible studies and church events are great, but this group focuses on exhibiting what we learn in Christ outside of a church setting understanding that a believer's life should demonstrate the Love of God in interactions with people and gatherings outside of the church. The Word of God tells us to: "Be wise in the …