A chance for children ages 0-4 and their moms, dads, nannies and caregivers to come together to have fun, explore the city and support one another in community. The group is an outreach of Urban Village Church. We are a bold, relevant and inclusive Christian community fro everyone including those that have been burned or bored by religion and need to do church differently.

Are you seeking a seek a real spiritual community which is loving, inclusive, spiritually lively and empowering of people of all genders, races and sexualities, both rich and poor? The Apostolic Johannite Church is a global network of Johannite communities that focus on supporting individual and direct experience of the Divine through fellowship, meditation and prayer, service and ritual, lively discussion and study. We are an esoteric, gnostic, Christian communion. The Mission Fabre-Palaprat is …

             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 reac …

Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago continues to offer the Monday Night Sitting Group in Des Plaines at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Sitting and walking meditation, discussion and social time from 6:30 – 8:30 in the parish house (directly across the driveway from the church) at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 1095 East Thacker Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 All are welcome. Instruction will be provided for those who are new to sitting meditation. The group is re …

… Following his passing, the Church of the New Jerusalem was created in his name, although Swedenborg himself never attempted to found a church or lead a movement. Originally, he published the revelations he received anonymously as a layman. Following his example, the WSSF provides fellowship among laity and encourages private self-directed study. The WSSF recognizes that each member’s path and personal history is unique. Swedenborgian concepts can be used to supplement whatever your current spiri …

I just started teaching yoga at Lake View Lutheran Church (east of Wrigley Field), and I really want to get the word out to people who might be intimidated to go to a studio (that definitely used to be me), don't want to pay studio prices, and/or want to be part of a welcoming community made up of yogis who want to feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Slow Flow Hatha Yoga is on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 pm at Lake View Lutheran Church (835 W. Addison, between Sheffied and H …

Meet other local members and fans of the Church of the SubGenius and its founder J.R. "Bob" Dobbs...all in persuit of Slack. I am the Rev Dr SpazCiao Uglatto and been covertly watching you (originally nine) seekers and cannot stay my babbling tongue no longer. I invite you to join me in congregation & uvulation in honor of the High Epopt. Praize Bob! Ever since I witnessed J R Dobbs' dot-matrixed visage peering back at me from the inside of a H.S. pencil shapener in my Freshman year 1981, I …

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 men …

Being a mom with a new baby is joyful and challenging. It can be helpful to meet with other moms facing the same stage in parenting. That is why there is a new play group starting at Kenilworth Union Church in May for moms and their infants. This play group will meet every Monday starting May 7th in the Kenilworth Union Church crib room from 11 am to noon and is open to all moms and their infants from birth to 12 months old. This is a great way to meet other families and have some fun with your …

This group was formed through the American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter as a knowledge community for those interested in the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture. IFRAA Chicago provides and exchanges knowledge, insight, and creativity among those who create and use religious art and architecture.

… The Art of Wedding Photography A 10 hour Classroom / Workshop Course, followed by 6 hours in the field - in church, off-site and reception hall. Classroom and Workshop time will be held on 3 consecutive weekends. E-mail me directly for a more detailed course description. Scheduled for release - February 2011.     ******************  ...IF YOU HAVE A MORE SERIOUS INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY…   Nothing is more flattering than being emulated by our peers. It says that we are the leading Meetup Gro …

Working towards building a sustainable active network of Chicagoland secular organizations and to enrich the lives of freethinkers.

Know what it means to live in a glass house? Pastor's kids definitely do.  If you're a pastor's kid, this group is an opportunity to get together with others who share a common background.  The group was created to make new friends, embrace the uniqueness of a PK's life, and explore Chicago all at the same time!

Beginner or professional, join us! You don't have to call yourself an artist to enjoy making art and playing with art materials! Let's draw and paint together in relaxing settings like the park in summer, and churches, museums, etc., in winter. In the park, a person sketching a statue could be next to someone watercoloring a scene of frisbee players. At a museum, of course, subjects abound! No judgment, no comparison - you don't even have to share your work if you don't feel like it. Ju …

… The movie itself will be on the large lawn space of Bethany Church - 4250 North Paulina Street. Follow the scent of butter melting on movie popcorn if you can't find us.   See you at the Movies!   The fine print: Too keep ticket costs low, we bulk order the food for the grill, the candy, the soda, and popcorn based on the RSVP'ed headcount. Because all of our food purchases (and costs) are based on RSVPs, there are no refunds if you cancel. There is a rain location in the unfortunate chance of r …

… We have meetings on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 4th Presbyterian Church 126 E. Chestnut (@ Michigan Ave, in the activities center in the basement) unless otherwise noted. There are children's activities for the little ones, also teen & young adult participation.Our branch groups are The Topaz Club(an online group especially for partially Black mixed women) and Biracials & Friends(an adult social group that plans parties and outings for multicultural singles, interracial couples and their frien …