NewStory Chicago

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NewStory Chicago Our vision is simple: Everyone finding home in God's story Joining God to write a new story of healing and transformation. What is NewStory?

Worship Services are held on Sundays at 11:30am. These services are recorded from our location at Granville Ave UMC and livestream on both Facebook and YouTube. Additionally, every 5th Sunday of the month (roughly 4 times per year) we serve the community through various projects in our local neighborhoods. These "Service Sundays" occur in lieu of regular worship services. NewStory is YOUR story! There has never been another person like you. Who you are–what you love, how you laugh, what you grieve–has been created by God to make God known in a way that no one else can. God invites you to live into this new story, which is made possible through Jesus. NewStory is OUR story! We are a group of people from many different places. We have taken up the hard work of reconciling to one another across all of the barriers–race, age, gender, social, economic– that divide us. God is writing a new story among us where these divisions are being replaced by trust, honesty and authenticity through the power of the Holy Spirit. NewStory is a GLOBAL story! We live in a world that is not how God originally intended. Instead of a world of connection, trust, and belonging, our world is too often defined by power, privilege, oppression and hostility. God has invited us to join God to make Jesus known as God writes a new story in the city of Chicago and around the world. A great way to get involved is to find us on https://churchcenter.com/setup. Search for NewStory in Chicago and create a profile!

This past Sunday we celebrated 11 YEARS of NEWSTORY (and 16 years of meeting as a church community) with our first ever ...
10/08/2026

This past Sunday we celebrated 11 YEARS of NEWSTORY (and 16 years of meeting as a church community) with our first ever HOMECOMING SERVICE. It was a wonderful time of sharing stories from the various eras of NewStory and all the folks who have helped make this place so special through the years. Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated with us!

πŸ“’ CALLING ALL NEWSIES (both current and former)! πŸ“’It's our anniversary and we want you to join us for "Homecoming: The N...
09/11/2026

πŸ“’ CALLING ALL NEWSIES (both current and former)! πŸ“’

It's our anniversary and we want you to join us for "Homecoming: The NewStory Eras" on Sunday, October 4th! πŸŽ‰ This will be a chance for people from throughout NewStory’s history, new and old, to gather for worship, reconnect with friends, meet people from different chapters of the church, and reflect on the many stories that have helped make NewStory what it is today. We’ll gather for worship at 11:45am, followed by a potluck and time to socialize. There’s no agenda beyond coming together, catching up, sharing memories, and celebrating the people and moments that have shaped this community over the years. We hope to see you there!

Due to air quality concerns, we’re pivoting and moving today’s yard hang inside. We’ll now be hanging out at Matt & Angi...
07/17/2026

Due to air quality concerns, we’re pivoting and moving today’s yard hang inside. We’ll now be hanging out at Matt & Angie’s place starting at 6:30pm tonight (July 17th). Check the Church Center app if you need the address.

Another great year at our annual KIDS PRIDE BLOCK PARTY! πŸŒˆβœ¨πŸŽ‰ Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate and to all...
07/01/2026

Another great year at our annual KIDS PRIDE BLOCK PARTY! πŸŒˆβœ¨πŸŽ‰ Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate and to all the volunteers who made it such an amazing event. We are proud to support our community and all the people (big and small) who make it great!

Join us THIS SATURDAY for our annual KIDS PRIDE BLOCK PARTY! We'll have games, crafts, inflatables, and plenty of free f...
06/23/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY for our annual KIDS PRIDE BLOCK PARTY! We'll have games, crafts, inflatables, and plenty of free food. So grab a friend and come hang out with us for an afternoon of joy & positivity. See you there! 🌈

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to help make our yard clean-up day a success! You gathered leaves, pulled weeds...
06/02/2026

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to help make our yard clean-up day a success! You gathered leaves, pulled weeds, trimmed trees, and more, and now the yard is looking ready for our summer hangouts kicking off later this month. β˜€οΈπŸ’ͺ😎

We don't fight the summer...we get outside! Open up the Church Center app to learn more about these upcoming events and ...
05/29/2026

We don't fight the summer...we get outside! Open up the Church Center app to learn more about these upcoming events and find out how you can get involved.

πŸ“· April 2026 πŸ“·
05/04/2026

πŸ“· April 2026 πŸ“·

NewStory is proud to come along side neighbors, students, and other community organizations to take part in the May Day ...
05/03/2026

NewStory is proud to come along side neighbors, students, and other community organizations to take part in the May Day protests across the city for International Workers’ Day. The gospel teaches us that all people are created in the image of God, deserving of dignity and respect. While administrations and corporations continue to prioritize profits over people and monetize Earth’s natural resources, we will keep striving to see a more equitable world, one where all people are valued and cared for regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.

🎲 Community Game NightπŸ—“ This Friday, the 17thπŸ• 7pm - 10pm πŸ“ 1307 W. Granville Ave. πŸ‘€ See you there
04/15/2026

🎲 Community Game Night
πŸ—“ This Friday, the 17th
πŸ• 7pm - 10pm
πŸ“ 1307 W. Granville Ave.
πŸ‘€ See you there

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1307 W Granville Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13092351796

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