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

  • Feb 20

    Programs | Grace’s Playgroup has ceased operation

    After 20+ years of service to a generation of our neighborhood children and their care givers, the Playgroup has ceased its program on Thursday, February 20th.  Thanks especially to our "talent" for many years who added such life and fun to our meetings:  Miss Lori on Mondays, and Miss Ellen on Thursdays.

  • Feb 25

    Programs | Tuesday Yoga 6 – 7:15 PM

    In the serenity of Grace's second floor sanctuary. Questions and info to tuesdayyoaga@gracechicago.org.

  • Mar 01

    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.

  • Mar 01

    Worship | Holy Trinity in the Loop

    Holy Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) Church in Wrigleyville celebrates Holy Eucharist at 5 PM on Saturdays in Grace Place starting in in February 2014.  See "HTLoop"  for more information.

  • Mar 01

    Programs | Saturday Yoga 2 – 3:30 PM

    In the serenity of Grace Place's sanctuary.  For info email tuesdayyoga@gracechicago.org.

  • Mar 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!

  • Mar 02

    Children's Formation | New Sunday Experience for Children Launches!

    Children are invited to Grace's Sunday experience for them,  The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  This experiential, sensorial and quiet Christian teaching method is designed to awaken in each child the sense of wonder, awe and natural spirituality inherent in all human beings, young and old.  The process of this awakening is deeply rooted in Christ, the Church, the Scriptures and the Eucharist (Holy Communion). The Catechesis, taught by trained volunteers and their helpers, will be most Sundays until May, from 9:30 AM until 10:50 AM.  Contact Anne with your questions or comments.

  • Mar 02

    Worship | Grace Episcopal Worship on Sundays . . .

    8 AM quiet morning prayer and communion service (45 minutes); 10 AM communion service with music (60 minutes)

  • Mar 05

    Worship | Ash Wednesday Liturgies at Grace

    Noon - 12:40 PM Homily, Ashes, Communion (The Rev. Craig Mueller, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), Wrigleyville, homilist); 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM Homily, Ashes, Communion, Music (The Rev. Ted Curtis, homilist); 7:20 - 9:30 PM Soup and Bread Supper.  Contact us if you can bring soup, bread, or beverage.

  • Mar 08

    Programs | God nudging you into silence these days?

    The method of Centering Prayer (praying beyond thoughts, words and emotions) may be for you!  Come  Saturday March 8 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Chicago (9-2:30 PM) for an introduction to this prayer method.  Contact Rector Ted for details.