Chicago Lincoln Square
Connect Story | Ken Jernberg
Small Groups are the backbone of our community here in Lincoln Square. We asked Ken Jernberg to share his story about connecting in a Small Group:
I was involved with Small Groups at my previous church in the suburbs before moving to the city and attending COMMUNITY Lincoln Square. After going to a few services and liking the feel of the church and the friendliness of the people, I had the opportunity to have coffee with Tammy. During our conversation Tammy mentioned the Small Groups at COMMUNITY and asked if I would be interested in becoming part of one. I thought that it would be a good way to get to know more people at the church, so I said yes. Tammy suggested a few that I may be interested in and the DiPadova’s group seemed l Read More…
Prayer Walk | June 9th
Prayer is a mysterious and powerful thing. We don't always understand it, but God asks us to do it and somehow is able to work in amazing ways through it. During the month of June, we're launching several new prayer initiatives at our church including a prayer walk scheduled for Sunday, June 9th at 6:30pm. During the walk, we'll split up into pairs and spend some time walking around the Lincoln Square neighborhood, praying silently or out loud (your choice!) for the people in our community and the impact of our church. Never tried this before? That's OK. Meet at the fountain at Giddings Plaza and we'll give some quick instructions on what to do. We'll plan to walk for 1/2 hour and then meet back at Paciugo's in the plaza for some gelato and Read More…
Beyond Ordinary | May 30th
The biggest threat to any marriage isn’t infidelity or miscommunication - its ordinary. Ordinary marriages lose hope. Ordinary marriages lack vision. Ordinary marriages give in to compromise. Ordinary is the belief that this is as good as it will ever get. And when we begin to settle for ordinary, it’s easy to move from “I do” to “I’m done.” Justin and Trisha Davis know just how dangerous ordinary can be. At this one of a kind event, Justin and Trisha will take us inside the slow fade that occurred in their own marriage—each telling the story from their own perspective. As authors, parents, and church leaders; they bring a perspective you won't want to miss. Together, they reveal the mistakes they made, the work they avoided Read More…
June 1st All Church Leadership Community-
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 1st, the next All Church Leadership Community at the Naperville Yellow Box from 9AM-11AM.
What better way to kick-off the summer than with a little rivalry, baseball style! Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs- Which team has the biggest fan base at COMMUNITY?
Lead Pastor, Dave Ferguson, will share with us ways for each of us to continue to B.L.E.S.S. during the often chaotic summer months. Leadership Community is for all leaders, apprentices, or anyone desiring to grow their influence at COMMUNITY. You won't want to miss this great gathering of leaders!
Come out to the YB and show your team spirit by wearing your favorite Chicago baseball team shirt, hat, jersey, or team colors. Read More…
Staff Spotlight | Amanda Nelson
Nothing could be more important than the investment we make in the next generation and leading that charge for us at COMMUNITY Lincoln Square is Amanda Nelson. Amanda started in March as our new Kids' City Director. Here's stuff you should know about her:
Where are you from? Oswego, IL
How did you end up in Chicago? I always loved coming downtown when I was growing up and finally got a chance to live here during my last semester of college when I was student teaching. I followed that up with a year long volunteer gig in the West Loop before moving to Bucktown where my husband Matt and I currently live.
How did you end up at COMMUNITY? I did quite a bit of church hopping after college and really wanted to find a solid churc Read More…
Staff Spotlight | David Llano
He's the man behind the curtain making it all happen...OK, so there's no curtain, but he still is leading the charge on Sunday mornings. David Llano recently joined our staff as our Creative Arts Director. He is responsible for crafting and leading our Sunday morning Celebration Experiences. And he's an all-around talented guy who is passionate about every area of our church and mission. Here's a little more you should know about him:
Where are you from? Miami, Florida.
How did you end up at COMMUNITY? By the grace of God. Walking through Winnemac Park one morning, I heard the band practicing, researched the church's mission online, and began attending.
What do you love most about COMMUNITY? That it is full of REAL people. People that have bee Read More…
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Tammy Melchien Campus Pastor
Small Groups at Chicago Lincoln Square
Connect with people who live close to you, are in the same stage of life, or the same place on their spiritual journey. We offer a variety of small groups to choose from. See all groups »
Group List
- Victor Hernandez Community Group
(Wednesdays, 7:00PM) - Sam Menesses Community Group
(Wednesdays, 7:00AM) - Kim DiPadova Community Group
(Mondays, 7:00PM) - Tom Jones Community Group
(Tuesdays, 7:00PM) - Tammy Melchien Community Group
(Mondays, 7:00PM) - Janna Nobleza Community Group
(Tuesdays, 7:00PM) - David Llano Community Group
(Wednesdays, 8:00PM) - Jon Ferguson Community Group
(Thursdays, 7:00PM)