Immanuel City Groups
Immanuel City Groups are “families” that gather throughout Chicago each week to pray for and encourage each other. Each group has its own personality and focus, but all seek to provide a space for you to be known, connected and encouraged. We warmly welcome everyone – members, non-members, and those exploring faith – to join our city groups 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.
Spring 2025 Groups
Below is a list of groups meeting this Spring! Click the link below to register. To inquire about full groups, contact Kyle and Tricia using link at bottom of this page.
ARCADIA TERRACE
Leaders: Mark & Joy Mayo
Date & Time: Mondays at 7 PM
The purpose of our City Group is to build community in which people are known, loved, and supported in their journey with Jesus.
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.
RAVENSWOOD
Men’s Group
Leaders: Jantzen Loza & Alex Schwaninger
Date & Time: Thursdays at 7:30 PM (@ Ministry Center)
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.
AVONDALE
Leaders: Megan & Drew Friesen
Date & Time: Thursdays at 7 PM
Our group focuses on building community with great food, discussion on the weekly sermon, prayer, and Compline.
EVANSTON
Leaders: Megan & Luke Whitaker
Date & Time: Thursdays at 7 PM
Our central focus is connecting with God and each other via Evening Prayer and other spiritual formation practices. We incorporate community building via food, tea, and informally hanging out at the beginning of group. We pause midway through Evening Prayer for an additional spiritual practice (such as Lectio Divina) and/or a discussion prompt focusing on one’s own relationship with God or growing in relationship with one another. Our vision is for us to tangibly experience what is meant by having a new family in the family of God, and to live our lives accordingly together.
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 prasies 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.
UPTOWN
Leaders: Karen & Jim Elliott
Date & Time: Sundays at 12:30 PM (monthly)
This city group is designed specifically for adults who are unable to make a weekly commitment due to work schedules, travel, etc. We’ll gather once a month for lunch after church and spend time in prayer and getting to know one another. The group will meet on February 2, March 9, April 27, May 18, and June 1.
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 every 3 weeks 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.
PORTAGE PARK
Leaders: Sharon & David Whited
Date & Time: Sundays at 6:30 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.
Kyle & Tricia Fiechter
City Group Ministry Leadership
Kyle and Tricia lead the City Group ministry at Immanuel. If you have questions about groups, please reach out to them!