Immanuel City Groups
City Groups are Immanuel’s small group ministry, where we gather throughout Chicago each week for prayer, engaging Scripture, and mutual encouragement. Each group has its own personality and focus, but all seek to provide a space for you to find belonging in the family of God. We warmly welcome everyone – members, non-members, and those exploring faith – to join a city group and find community.
Most groups pray Evening Prayer together. Evening Prayer is one part of the daily rhythm of prayer in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. It includes prayers and Scripture readings, and it can serve as a calming transition from the busy rhythms of work or school into a more restful, reflective last chapter of the day.
Fall 2025 Groups
Below is a list of groups meeting this fall! Groups for the fall will begin meeting the week of September 14th and meet through mid-December. Click the link below to register. Contact Kelly Ross about joining a group mid-semester or to inquire about full groups.
ARCADIA TERRACE
Leaders: Christina Baik and Seth Donoughe
Date & Time: Tuesdays at 6 PM
This group is designed to be suitable for families and earlier bedtimes! Children are welcome and will be able to play on the same floor while the group meets. We will study and discuss Scripture together, fellowship, and pray for one another.
UPTOWN
Leaders: Rick & Karen Mills
Date & Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM
Biweekly (2nd/4th Tuesdays)
This group is designed for those whose schedules cannot accomodate a weekly group, and will include time for prayer and engaging scripture together!
LAKEVIEW
Men’s Group
Leaders: Jantzen Loza & Alex Schwaninger
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 7:30 PM (@ St Bono)
We are a men’s discipleship intensive group. Our goal is to grow in relationship to God and in Christlikeness. We will study and discuss Scripture together and talk about the joys and challenges in our lives, goals, relationships and careers. We will pray for, challenge, and encourage one another. This is a high commitment group so please only sign up if you can plan to attend most meetings.
EDGEWATER
Leaders: Mindy & Bill Meier
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 7 PM
The main purpose of our group is to build community, a place to know and be known. We begin with snacks and a brief Bible study focused on applying the past Sunday’s sermon. We share prayer requests and pray for one another, then close the night with Compline from the Book of Common Prayer. We meet 3 of 4 Wednesdays per month, one of which is a potluck.
LINCOLN PARK
Women’s Group
Leaders: Amanda Lewis & Julie Petrone
Date & Time: Thursdays at 7 PM
This group is designed for adult women who are seeking deeper spiritual friendship and will include time exploring spiritual disciplines and prayer together. Women of all life stages are warmly invited.
AUSTIN / OAK PARK
Leaders: Jake & Micaela McDonald
Date & Time: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
We hope to build a small community of people to share prayer requests and praises with each week. We plan to spend time in Evening Prayer with focused discussion around Scripture passages correlating to Sunday morning liturgy. Snacks will be enjoyed at most gatherings. Children welcome.
PORTAGE PARK
Leaders: Sharon & David Whited
Date & Time: Fridays at 7 PM
We meet weekly for fellowship and Compline. We seek to share one another’s burdens and encourage one another towards the Kingdom work the Lord has called each of us to. We welcome those currently following and those that are curious about following Jesus.
LAWNDALE
Leaders: Tricia & Kyle Fiechter and Caroline & Alex Cool
Date & Time: Sundays at 3:30 PM
Welcome! This group is hosted by the Cools at their home in Lawndale. We will meet monthly on Sundays, share a potluck meal together, enjoy time in the Book of Common Prayer, sing, and pray for one another. This group is open to anyone who has kids or likes kids! 😀 Children welcome.
LAKEVIEW
Leaders: Lindsey & Josh Evans
Date & Time: Sundays at 12 PM (@ St Bono)
This group is designed for those who cannot make a weekly group commitment, visitors or newcomers, and those with families! We will gather upstairs after church to share a meal together, have a discussion around the sermon, and pray for one another. Children welcome.
New here?
If you are exploring faith or new to Immanuel and hoping to join a City Group mid-semester, contact Kelly Ross and she will connect you to a leader whose group will fit you best! You can also reach out to Kelly to inquire about full groups.