“Looking for a personal relationship with God?” That is the question the Evangelical Covenant Church poses. The Evangelical Christian Church in Chicago is part of a large and diverse group. It is connected to the Evangelical Covenant Church.
The Evangelical Covenant Church was founded in 1885. Scandinavian immigrants started it. Today, it is one of the most ethnically diverse denominations in North America. The Evangelical Covenant Church is growing fast in the United States. It has over 850 congregations in the U.S. and Canada. These congregations are organized into 11 regions. They are called conferences.
The Evangelical Christian Church in Chicago benefits from these connections. The Evangelical Covenant Church has mission partnerships around the globe. These partnerships are in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. They extend the gospel across cultures. The Evangelical Covenant Church’s denominational offices are in Chicago. This makes Chicago a central hub.
The mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church is clear. They want more disciples among more populations. They strive for a more caring and just world. The Evangelical Christian Church in Chicago shares this mission. It focuses on five strategic priorities.
First, it starts and strengthens churches. Second, it makes and deepens disciples. Third, it develops leaders. Fourth, it loves mercy and does justice. Fifth, it serves globally. These priorities guide everything they do. The Evangelical Christian Church in Chicago organizes its ministry around them.
The church is involved in various activities. These include church planting, social justice, and global missions. They also focus on leadership development and discipleship. Racial reconciliation is another key area. The aim is to build a holistic body of Christ. The Evangelical Christian Church in Chicago plays an active role. It contributes to the broader mission. It supports the Evangelical Covenant Church’s goals.
Many other Evangelical Lutheran Churches exist in Chicago. These include First St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Others are Austin Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bethany English Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Also included are Concordia Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church and Covenant Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ebenezer Evangelical Lutheran Church and Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church are present too.
Additional Evangelical Churches are English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity and Erste Evangelical Lutheran Congregational Church. The list continues with Evangelical Lutheran Bethel Church.
More churches include Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem Church and Evangelical Lutheran Christus Church. Ev. Lutheran Grace Church and Parsonage and Evangelical Lutheran Immanuels Church are there too.
Also listed are Evangelical Lutheran Jehovah Church and Evangelical Lutheran St. Andreas Church. Evangelical Lutheran St. James Church and Evangelical Lutheran St. Johannis Church are part of the group.
The list goes on with Evangelical Lutheran St. Paul’s Church and Evangelical Lutheran St. Paulus Church. German Evangelical Lutheran St. Matthew’s Church and Golgotha Evangelical Lutheran Church are also present.
Furthermore, there is Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church and Immanuel’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Messiah Ev. Lutheran Church and Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church are listed. Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church and Redeemer English Evangelical Lutheran Church are also included.
Finally, we have Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Luke’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Nicolai Evangelical Lutheran Church conclude this list.
Whether you are a longtime member or new, the Evangelical Christian Church welcomes you.