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Nevertheless, We Pray
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.
A Pesar De Todo, Oramos
¿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.
Become a TCP Church Partner
TCP is supported by a diverse network of Partner Churches committed to church planting, church revitalization, and raising up local leaders for long-term ministry in Chicag0. We’re seeking a few more local churches to partner with us in this shared mission. → Fill out our Partnership interest form
Local Events
Faith & Work Chicago
Join Faith & Work Chicago for their quarterly Salt & Light event on Dec 3 with guest speaker Kaitlyn Schiess. We look forward to thinking deeply about how to represent Christ with integrity, wisdom, and grace, even in a complex and polarized workplace. Info here.
World Relief
Join World Relief’s Matthew Soerens and Daniel Yang online on Dec 3 at 11 a.m. EST for a conversation on how Scripture shapes our response to immigration, offering clarity, compassion, and practical ways churches can become places of welcome and restoration. Register here.
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.
Looking Ahead
Dec 5 | Streetlights Concert
Dec 8 | Miracles on Roosevelt Road
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
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.
ESL Ministry
Send Relief Chicago is currently developing an ESL ministry that will help churches serve their neighbors through a gospel-focused English language program. If you have an ESL ministry or are interested in starting one, please contact Qusai Mahmud.
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.
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Weekly Spotlight
Joy abounding for our friend and teammate Omar Jackson and his wife, Charity, who just welcomed their first child. ❤️ Naturally, the newest Jackson is already rocking a TCP hoodie! (Show your love and support by subscribing to Omar’s Substack below.)
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