TCP Weekly → Dec 5
21 Days of Prayer in 2026 - Miracles on Roosevelt Road - New Life Centers in the New York Times - Raising $2 mil for The Thrive Center in Gary - Salem Celebrates 40 Years
Join TCP
21 Days of Prayer
Has your church made plans to start the New Year? We’re partnering with Chicagoland United in Prayer to bring together churches for 21 days of Prayer, Jan 12–Feb 1, culminating in a citywide gathering on Feb 1. We will be sharing daily devotional videos from local leaders sharing from the book of Nehemiah. Learn more about how to participate at join-tcp.org/21days.
21 Días de Oración
¿Tu iglesia ya hizo planes para comenzar el Año Nuevo? Nos estamos asociando con Chicagoland United in Prayer para reunir a iglesias durante 21 días de oración, del 12 de enero al 1 de febrero, culminando con una reunión ciudadana el 1 de febrero. Compartiremos videos devocionales diarios con líderes locales que enseñarán del libro de Nehemías. Obtén más información sobre cómo participar en join-tcp.org/21days.
Local Events
A Downtown Christmas
Celebrate the season at HTC’s Annual Christmas Concert on Sun, Dec 14 at 4PM and 6PM, featuring music from the kids, achoir, and a folk ensemble. A Silent Auction benefiting Breakthrough Ministries. Info here.
Miracles on Roosevelt Road
Several churches alone Roosevelt Road claim to host miraculous images, especially of Jesus and Mary. Join Dr. Matthew Milliner, Professor of Art History at Wheaton College at the Wheaton Public Library on Dec 8 at 7pm for this hybrid event. Info here.
Exponential Webinar
Join Dave Ferguson and Danielle Strickland on Dec 11, 1pm CST for a practical, interactive conversation on strengthening the relationships that sustain effective ministry. Learn more and register here.
Looking Ahead
Jan 12-Feb 1 | 21 Days of Prayer
Jan 16-17 | The Family Worships
Feb 1 | Winter Prayer Gathering
Feb 7 | Grip the Gallery
May 1-2 | Inhabit Conference
Resources & Reads
New Life Centers was recently featured in a New York Times opinion piece that captures something they’ve modeled for years: staying present with families and young people through real hardship. The article underscores the quiet, consistent work of showing up and why that presence keeps shaping whole communities for the better. Read here.
Webinar: Preach to Reach
Join Rev. Bobby Manning, Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates, and Rev. Steve Carter as they discuss “Effective Preaching to a New Generation”. Hosted by Wheaton Billy Graham Center Preaching Institute on Mon, Dec. 8, 6pm. Info here.
Advent Devotional from City to City
Redeemer City to City has released a new Advent devotional to help us slow down and reflect on Christ’s hope, peace, joy, and love this season. The devotional features writers from pastors and leaders around the globe, including two contributors from the TCP team, Omar Jackson and Samantha Connour. Download here in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese.
And to accompany you during this Advent season, check out Samantha’s Advent album, St. Fleming of Advent, available on all platforms.
Recent Postings
Site Director of Altgeld-Murray - By The Hand
Children’s and Church Coordinator - Park Community Hyde Park
Hiring? Looking? View a full list of postings at join-tcp.org/job-board.
→ Have a job opening to share? Email us!
Weekly Spotlight
The Thrive Center
Flourish Church in Gary is working toward a $2 million goal to purchase the warehouse next door and build The Thrive Center—a community hub designed to bless their city with an indoor play space, an open gym, coworking areas, a café, and more. Learn more and support their efforts below:
Watch their vision video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1248554383777789
Give toward the Thrive Center: https://bit.ly/BuildThrive
Salem Baptist Celebrates 40
We’re giving thanks with the Salem Baptist Church family as they celebrate 40 years of God’s goodness. Happy 40th, Salem!
Thanks for being a part of the TCP Community
We’d love to hear from you! Email us your life/ministry updates, job openings, church residencies, news, and more.
Subscribe below to get TCP Weekly in your inbox each week and stay in the loop about Chicago church events, resources, and connecting opportunities. Find previous issues here.