A Home for Your Spirit in Chicago’s South Loop

Grace is a modern downtown Christian church which emphasizes community, learning and service. Our congregation is intentionally diverse; all are welcome regardless of race, background or sexual orientation. It is a place where we aim to engage both your heart and your mind.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 28

    Programs | Monday Yoga 5:30 – 6:30 PM

    In the serenity of Grace's second floor sanctuary. Questions and info on the instructor Steve's website.

  • Jul 29

    Programs | Tuesday Yoga 6 – 7:15 PM

    In the serenity of Grace's second floor sanctuary. Questions and info on the instructor Steve's website.

  • Aug 02

    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 heroic 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.

  • Aug 02

    Campus Ministry | Takin’ It To the Streets

    The Episcopal-Lutheran South Loop Campus Chaplaincy gathers each Sunday evening at 6 PM to prepare sandwiches and then distribute them with neighbors and to neighbors.  Details here on their facebook page. The last Sunday of the month the Ministry serves a hot meal to all comers!

  • Aug 02

    Worship | Holy Trinity in the Loop

    Holy Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) Church in Wrigleyville celebrates Holy Eucharist at 5 PM on Saturdays in Grace Place.  See "HTLoop"  for more information.

  • Aug 02

    Programs | Saturday Yoga 11:30 – 1PM

    In the serenity of Grace Place's second floor sanctuary.  For info here's the website of Steve the instructor.

  • Aug 06

    Community Events | LUMA – Religious Exhibit

    Loyola University Museum of Art  (LUMA) has a new exhibition entitled Crossings and Dwellings:  Restored Jesuits, Women Religious, American Experience, 1814-2014.  Using historical maps, books, objects, and textiles, this exhibit tells the story of European Jesuits and women religious who arrived in America’s borderlands to serve indigenous and immigrant populations.  It runs July 19 - October 19.  Click here for more information.    

  • Aug 14

    Programs | Sandwiches for the Night Ministry

    Since the 1970s The Night Ministry has ministered to the people of Chicago's streets and neighborhoods without judgement. Grace shares 150 sandwiches on the second Thursday (6:15 - 8 PM) of each month with our neighbors in Humboldt Park . We make the sandwiches and picnic sacks the day before, Wednesday, 5-6 PM.  Email us if you can help out on one or both of those days.

  • Aug 17

    Programs | Grace @ the Art Institute

    After enjoying lunch together in the Art Institute's cafeteria,  Steve Carrelli leads us into the galleries for a look at one (or several) works. We have enough passes to get everyone attending into the museum for free. Come and join in!

  • Aug 23

    Adults' Formation | An Introduction to InterPlay

    South Loop neighbor Carol Allen will introduce us to this world wide movement creating more ease, community, energy and joy in all parts of your life. Aug. 23rd, Sept. 27th & Oct. 25th   from 10 a.m. - noon.