A Home for Your Spirit in Chicago’s South Loop

  AmityInstall
The Rev. Amity Carrubba's installation on November 1, 2016.
Grace is a modern downtown Christian church that emphasizes community, learning and service. Our congregation is intentionally diverse; all are welcome regardless of race, background, sexual orientation, gender expression or wealth or lack of it. It is a place where we aim to engage both your heart and your mind. If you are curious about Grace, we encourage you to contact us by email or phone at (312) 922-1426.

Upcoming Events

  • Oct 17

    Worship | Wednesday Eucharist

    Grace will offer a simple mid-week Eucharist with a Bible study each Wednesday at 12:10pm in the sanctuary.   No preparation is needed, simply come, worship, and participate in reflecting on scripture.

  • Oct 20

    Programs | Community Breakfast

    Volunteer: Help serve the first meal of the day to more than 180 people in this lively, fun and necessary meal for those who come to our doors.  This ministry of the Chicago Temple / The First United Methodist Church is held 51 Saturday mornings a year here in Grace Place.  Contact us to be scheduled.

  • Oct 20

    Worship | Holy Trinity in the Loop

    Holy Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) Church in Wrigleyville celebrates a eucharist service at 5 PM at Grace Place.  See "HTLoop"  for more information.

  • Oct 20

    Community Events | Weight Watchers Meeting

    Interested in going Beyond the Scale? Join us on for a meeting on Saturdays upstairs at Grace to get support and tools to accomplish your health goals. Check in begins at 8am and the meeting begins at 8:30am. Have questions? Please email Katie, WW Leader at catherine.kearns@weightwatchers.com

  • Oct 21

    Campus Ministry | Community Meal

    The Episcopal-Lutheran South Loop Campus Chaplaincy gathers each Sunday evening at 7 PM to share a meal with our neighbors.  Details here on their facebook page.

  • Oct 21

    Children's Formation | Godly Play

    Children are invited to Grace’s Sunday experience for them: Godly Play.  The Godly Play program is focused on 3-6 year olds from 10 - 10:40 AM,  when they will be brought upstairs to join their families in worship.  Each session begins with an opening song, the story, wondering and prayers, which mirrors the Liturgy of the Word happening upstairs with the adults.   Contact us with your questions or comments.
     Upcoming dates:  Nov. 4 and 18; Dec. 2 and 16

  • Oct 25

    Community Events | Music @ Grace

    Please join Grace as it hosts student musicians from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts on Thursdays for free concerts.  This week will feature string chamber music in the 2nd floor sanctuary. A simple reception is at 5:30 with the concert beginning at 6:00 PM. Upcoming concerts:  Nov. 8 - Woodwind Chamber Music; Nov. 15 - Graduate Opera Vocalists

  • Oct 28

    Adult Formation | Adult Forum

      Understanding the Opioid Epidemic Did you know that opioid drug overdose is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50?  Come to an Adult Forum on October 28 to learn more about the opioid epidemic, the deadliest drug crisis in American history. Susan Fay will lead the discussion about the scope of the epidemic and include information on how to recognize and prevent an overdose death.