Christ Church UCC Des Plaines

Christ Church UCC Des Plaines Christ Church was established over 133 years ago. Our office is open from T-F: 9-3; 3 - 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month.

An open & affirming United Church of Christ congregation in Des Plaines—rooted in faith, growing in love, and serving our community with compassion and justice. An open & affirming and WISE congregation since February 26, 2023. Attention all users of our church's social media pages,

We are proud to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone in our online community. As such, we have de

veloped a comprehensive policy for posting on our pages. Our zero-tolerance policy ensures that hate speech, discriminatory language, and derogatory comments or posts aimed at individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, un/documented status, religion, or any other personal characteristic will not be tolerated under any circumstances. We also expect that all users refrain from posting explicit or inappropriate content and anything meaning to harass, intimidate, or threaten others. If you are still determining whether your post is appropriate, we encourage you to proceed cautiously. In addition, any promotional or commercial content must receive approval from our social media administrator before posting and must be relevant to our church. We value respectful and constructive dialogue, but our social media administrator will remove any disruptive or disrespectful comments or posts. Please note that we reserve the right to restrict a user's access to our social media pages if they repeatedly violate these guidelines. Depending on the severity of the violation, users may lose access to posting altogether. Thank you for being so cooperative in helping us maintain a positive and respectful online community.

06/07/2026

We are Christ Church UCC in Des Plaines, IL. We’re an Open and Affirming congregation that embraces diversity and affirms the worth and dignity of every person. Welcome to our worship livestream! Say hello in the comments and share with your loved ones!

06/07/2026

We may be starting our livestream and service a couple of minutes late today - thank you so much for your patience!

Reverend Gilbert addressed attendees at the Niles Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Event today, offering a brief message. Appreciation is exte...
06/06/2026

Reverend Gilbert addressed attendees at the Niles Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Event today, offering a brief message. Appreciation is extended to the organizers for the invitation.

06/06/2026
We are clearing out our music collection with a sheet music sale! If you’re a musician or a music director, we’d love fo...
06/05/2026

We are clearing out our music collection with a sheet music sale!

If you’re a musician or a music director, we’d love for you to give our sheet music a new home! We’ve got music that is everything from secular to sacred, including some Broadway stuff!

$1 per piece, Buy 5 get 1

PS: we’re also selling filing cabinets

1492 Henry Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60172

06/05/2026

We are clearing out our music collection with a sheet music sale!

If you’re a musician or a music director, we’d love for you to give our sheet music a new home! We’ve got music that is everything from secular to sacred, including some Broadway stuff!

$1 per piece, Buy 5 get 1

PS: we’re also selling filing cabinets

Jun 6th
10 to 3
1492 Henry Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60172

06/05/2026

Thank you to our mini golf event sponsors! Christ Church UCC Des Plaines, Park Ridge Lions Club, Park Ridge Wilderness Scouts & Princesses, The McGovern Group, Giuseppe's, Shred First, Jarosch Bakery, Inc., Rozovics Group, LLP

This Sunday: Called AnywayMatthew 9:9-13, 18-26Who gets to answer God's call? Who gets a place at the table? Who belongs...
06/04/2026

This Sunday:

Called Anyway
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Who gets to answer God's call? Who gets a place at the table? Who belongs?

In this week's Gospel, Jesus calls a tax collector everyone else despises, welcomes those others reject, heals a woman who has been isolated for years, and restores a child everyone believes is beyond hope. Again and again, Jesus moves toward people whom society and religion have pushed away.

This sermon explores how God's call is not reserved for the respectable, the qualified, or the approved. It is an invitation extended to unlikely people, unexpected leaders, and those who have been told they do not belong. Through mercy, healing, and radical welcome, Jesus reminds us that God's grace is always bigger than the boundaries we create.

Join us as we reflect on what it means to be called, welcomed, and restored—and how the church is invited to expand the circle of belonging.

06/03/2026

Address

1492 Henry Avenue
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 11am

Telephone

+18472974230

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