In the US, believers are divided into 220 religious groups. Whatever your faith and ultimate choice of place of worship, you will always be welcomed and integrated. A lot of social events are also organized: events for youth, women’s gatherings, workshops of the Bible, the Torah, the Koran, and more.
Buddhism
The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
1151 W. Leland Ave. – Chicago, IL 60640
info@budtempchi.org
Phone: (773) 334-4661
Fax: (773) 334-4726
Contact Person: Reverend Yukei Ashikaga (773) 334-4661
The Sunday services are held at 11:00 a.m. in English and at 12:30 pm in Japanese, usually the 1st Sunday of the month. It is advised to call The Buddhist Temple of Chicago to confirm before.
Christianity
Be aware that the places of worship for Christian are called “Churches” for both Catholics and Protestants.
Catholic Mass in French
A mass in French is celebrated every first Saturday of the month at 6:30 pm (except in July and August) in the St Teresa of Avila Church located at 1037 W. Arnitage Av, Chicago, IL, 60614. The time of the mass in French may vary. Therefore it is advised to check the website http://www.st-teresa.net/ and the section “Communaute Catholique Francophone de Chicago” as well as their own web site
The French Catholic Community of Chicago also provides children religious education for all ages. For more details about their program, please check their web site or sent an e-mail to chicago.ccfc@gmail.com
Catholic Mass in German
A mass in German is celebrated every Sunday at the St. Alphonsus Church located at 1429 W. Wellington, Chicago, IL 60657.
http://www.stalphonsuschgo.org/
773-525-0709
stalparish@aol.com
Catholic Mass in Spanish
A mass in Spanish is celebrated every Sunday at 10:30 am in the St Teresa of Avila Church located at 1037 W. Arnitage Av, Chicago, IL, 60614.
A weekly mass in Spanish is also celebrated Sunday at 11:00 am at the St. Alphonsus Church located at 1429 W. Wellington, Chicago, IL 60657.
Resources
Archidiocese of Chicago http://www.archdiocese-chgo.org/
Protestant Churches in Chicago
Bethlehem United Church of Christ
Church of the Three Crosses
http://www.churchofthethreecrosses.org
333 W. Wisconsin St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 951-7916
Protestant for the Common God
77 W Washington Street, # 1124
Chicago, IL 60602
Bible Way Apostolic Faith Church
1803 South Kostner Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623-2340
(773) 277-6646
Protestant Reformed Church
553 E 158th St (at Church Dr)
South Holland, IL 60473
Judaism
As Hebrew is the main language used in synagogues, we advise you to use their directory to find the most convenient synagogue for you and your family.
Islam
http://www.chicagomuslims.com/
As the Arabic language is the main language of the Koran and the main language used for the daily prayers, we advise you to use their search engine to locate the most appropriate mosque or Islamic center for you and your family.
