THE VISION - A Multi-Campus Launch with a Missional Community and Small Group Strategy – reproducing locations to impact all of Chicago’s 200+ neighborhoods. As the 3rd largest U.S. city, 3 million people live within the city limits. 67% of them have yet to find their way back to God and almost 20% of this population lives below the poverty line.
- Churches are closing in Chicago at the rate of 1 per week. Chicago experienced a net loss of 500 churches between 1997 and 2006.
- Only 10% of the population attends religious services during a typical week.
- Chicago contains 10 of the nation’s 16 poorest neighborhoods.
- 85% of Chicago Public School children are from low-income families.
Reaching the 67% who have yet to find their way back to God: In the Spring of 2011, COMMUNITY will plant the first of three sites targeting three distinct neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. Every small group will have a missional strategy that actively reaches out to the 67/20. Missional communities will be formed in apartment buildings, work places, coffeehouses, bars—wherever there is the opportunity for people to find their way back to God in a smaller, relational setting.
Serving the 20% of people who live in poverty: COMMUNITY will mobilize people to be agents of generosity, hope and justice in the community and the world. We will partner with established non-profit organizations in Chicago to assist with the felt needs of each community as well as international organizations to mobilize Chicago residents to help meet the needs of our world.
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"Party Theology"
Chicago
by: Sher Sheets
Three months ago this week I moved to Uptown, a notorious community directly East of where the first Chicago IMPACT campus will be planted. Uptown was described by a barista I know as “this liiiiittttllllee patch of grime.” The reality of Uptown is that it contains 10 nursing facilities that house over 3,000 mentally ill along with thousands of elderly and nearly 150 convicted felons. As I… -
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Change a City, Change the World
Chicago
by: Jon Ferguson
Reaching the ever-increasing culturally and economically diverse populations in a city like Chicago requires new strategies and competency. We had the chance to dream about what that looks like for Community Christian Church as we sat inside the auditorium at The People’s Church of Uptown Chicago; A church that tells a story of dynamic change.
During the first part of the 20th century, Uptown was… -
City Dinner Gathering @ Costello's!
Chicago
Join us for dinner to hang out and get to know one another. RSVP to Tammy at tammymelchien@communitychristian.org so we can save you a seat.
Wed, Sept 28, 7pm Costello Sandwich & Sides (4647 N Lincoln)
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Celebration Gathering
Chicago
Bring some friends and join us Tuesday, September 14th at 7pm at Theater Wit for our monthly gathering of Launch Team members and people interested in learning more about Chicago IMPACT. We will gather to celebrate what God is doing through worship, hear more about the vision for our new faith community, and receive updates on the launch of the 1st site. Theater Wit is located at 1229…
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