Where Chicago Christians find community · 21+
Belonging Chicago helps believers across the city build a real profile, find gatherings near their neighborhood, and coordinate so nobody has to show up alone.
Made for adults 35–60 · Open to all 21+
Step one
Tell the community who you are, where you worship, and what you're hoping to find. For adults 21 and over — especially the 35–60 crowd.
Your card appears here
Once you fill in the form, we'll suggest people whose interests and neighborhood line up with yours.
The community
Filter by neighborhood or what people are into, then reach out.
29 · Hyde Park
Southside Grace Fellowship
Grad student who loves lakefront walks after Sunday service and a good theology debate over coffee.
Looking for: Someone to join for weeknight small groups
34 · Pilsen
Iglesia Nueva Vida
Bilingual worship leader, dad of two, always cooking too much food for the potluck.
Looking for: Families to share Sunday dinners with
26 · Bronzeville
New Hope Chicago
Nonprofit organizer. I believe faith looks like showing up on the block, not just on Sunday.
Looking for: A service crew for Saturday mornings
41 · Andersonville
St. Anne's Lutheran
Woodworker, early riser, and a sucker for choral evensong in an old stone sanctuary.
Looking for: Quiet friendships and midweek prayer
31 · Logan Square
The Table Logan Square
Designer, new to Chicago last spring, trying to build a real community instead of a group chat.
Looking for: A first friend to walk into a new church with
38 · West Loop
Riverbend Community Church
Recovering workaholic learning Sabbath. Will absolutely talk your ear off about the Psalms.
Looking for: An accountability partner and running buddy
Around Chicago
Join the group going, agree on a time and place to meet, and keep everyone in one thread.
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 AM
Two miles along the lake, ending with coffee and a short reading.
Group going from Belonging
3 people have said they're in
Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM
Bring a dish, stay for stories. First-timers get walked in by a host.
Group going from Belonging
4 people have said they're in
Sat, Oct 3 · 9:00 AM
Sorting and distribution. Teams of two, no experience needed.
Group going from Belonging
2 people have said they're in
Sun, Oct 4 · 5:00 PM
Candlelit choral service followed by an unhurried coffee hour.
Group going from Belonging
2 people have said they're in
Tue, Oct 6 · 6:30 PM
Chapters 1-4. Copies available at the door if you need one.
Group going from Belonging
2 people have said they're in
Sun, Oct 11 · 4:00 PM
Bilingual dinner for families and anyone who wants a table to sit at.
Group going from Belonging
3 people have said they're in
Got a gathering?
Send us the details. Every submission is reviewed before it appears on the site.
We look for gatherings that welcome adults 21 and over, with our 35–60 crowd in mind. Once approved, your event shows up with its own group chat so people can plan to go together.