We love our new church home and can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for a church that's…read morebuilt on solid Biblical teaching AND demonstrates a genuine love and care for people, then this is your place. Pastor Dustin is great at meeting you where you are, addressing any questions or concerns you have with empathy and transparency, and just making you feel like part of the Amazing Love family. There is a big focus on volunteerism and reaching out to the community as well - a church that actually focuses on LIVING our faith, the way Jesus would want us to.

There is not a single negative thing to say about this church. The amazing and energetic pastor's…read moreteachings are strictly based on the Bible's words. From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed and greeted by smiling faces of people and families of all ages. Excellent member-led nursery, toddler and young child care are available to all. High school and teen group is growing and buzzing with learning how to act and behave responsibly like young men and women of tomorrow. The music fellowship is great! Very contemporary and up-to-date songs with just the right amount of traditional hymns. Something for everyone! If you are looking for a fantastic approach to biblical learning, this is the best church you can try.

The best. Great pastors! Worship and congregation it's…read moreawesome! Service starts at 10:00 am. There is also youth service and daycare.

This church is amazing - from the start of service to the end!! At the door my family was greeted…read morewith smiles, love and care ! The children's ministry pastor was excellent and on point with all of my questions. The worship was so organic and filled with Holy Spirit - heart felt, genuine worship. The preaching...the preaching was fire ! It was the heart check, expounding on scripture and scripture application for me. Come to find out, Christian Life Center also serves the community in so many ways. God is definitely in this house. This is church.

Rating based on: Architecture/Church Property…read more Pleasant Parishioners Website I just realized that I hadn't been here in about 40+ years - - and St. Joseph Church and Parish Properties seem to have actually improved with age. Pretty cool, isn't it?!? MEMORY LANE /a little history St. Joseph Parish is the only Back of the Yards "Polish Parish" to survive over the years. Two others: Sacred Heart of Jesus (46th St. & Wolcott Ave.) closed June 30, 1990 and St. John of God (52nd St. & Throop) was closed in 1992, then bulldozed in 2011. Although I had never been to Sacred Heart, I have fond memories of both St. Joseph and St. John of God. Fortunately, St. Joseph appears to be doing very well. St. Joseph Parish was formed in 1887 with the assistance of St. Mary of Perpetual Help. What is now St. John Paul II Hall was the original church. The current church opened in 1914. Additional church history: https:stjosephparishchicago.org/ https://www.localprayers.com/US/Chicago/267805416602743/St-Joseph-Parish---Chicago-%28Hermitage%29 https://johnamallin.com/project/st-joseph-hermitage/ BUILDINGS/Property of St. Joseph The CHURCH is on the SE Corner of 48th Street and Hermitage Avenue. Like most churches built in its era, St. Joseph is a beautiful church. (Useful tip: Restrooms can be found on either end of the vestibule.) The RECTORY is at 4821 S. Hermitage Avenue. St. Joseph Plaza is now where the convent was once located--behind the rectory. It is an area with pavers that form a rosary. The pavers were purchased by the families that funded the project. St. Joseph Plaza opened in 2015. St. John Paul II Hall and St. Joseph Child Development Center, which once was St. Joseph's Elementary School, is located at 4800 S. Paulina St. Originally St. Joseph High School, Chavez Upper Grade Center is at 4831 S. Hermitage Avenue This building is now leased to Chicago Public Schools. PARKING There is a parking lot south of Chavez Upper Grade Center, however, it is my understanding that it can only be used on days when the school is not using it. According to the website, there is also parking on Sundays in the Chavez Elementary parking lot at 48th St. and Marshfield Avenue. There is also street parking available. WEBSITE St. Joseph's website was easier to find and to navigate than some other churches. I like that it mentions the church's history. The current Pastor is Father Ernesto Caicedo of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Masses: Monday to Saturday 7:30 AM (English) Sunday 7:30 AM (Spanish) 9:00 AM (English) 10:30 AM (Polish) 12:30 PM (Spanish) 5:30 PM (Spanish) MY RECENT VISIT Saturday, September 14, 2019 My timing was very good since the church happened to be open. I learned from some friendly parishioners that a Quincinera had just taken place. Since no other church services were going on at the time, I could visit the church and take some photos without disturbing anyone. (Yeah!) As I was taking pictures of my old high school (now Chavez Upper Grade Center), a nice gentleman stopped to chat. The gentleman works part-time for the church and I really enjoyed talking to him. He figured that I had probably gone to school here. It seems that I am not the only one that stops by to take new photos of a church and school with old memories. Church Review #5 Back of the Yards/New City - Review #8

Very nice church. You can see the craftsmanship in the building. Parishioners are friendly and…read morewelcoming.

Everything. The concerts, programs and the people that work at the Center as well as the people you…read moremeet there. .

Always the most wonderful time to spend with family and friends. The animals lighten up everyone's…read moreday and the people there are terrific :D best place to hang out and have some fun

Great church! They truly care about the community -- helping with jobs, housing, and etc . Very…read morekind and supportive people."

What we don't often see in the churches characterized in popular culture. This spiritual community…read moreis diverse in racial/ethnic demographics, ages, perspectives. They welcome GBLTQ participation and leadership. They value thoughtful theological conversation. Stirring music. Excellent spiritual education. A great church.

great church loving pastors. English church is at 10am and…read moreSpanish is at 1pm all welcomed. come and worship the Lord. website: http://www.hiswordchurch.net/

This church and its congregation is warm and welcoming. Beverly Unitarian is made up of a diverse…read moregroup of people that are engaged in the community and is committed to social justice and inclusion. I recommend checking it out for yourself. Services are on Sundays at 10:30am and they last about an hour. (They also offer the service on Zoom every week.)

The Beverly Unitarian Church is a fantastic place in Chicago. Not only is the Irish Castle full of…read morehistorical charm (and maybe some ghosts?) but the community is welcoming and accepting. If you haven't made time to visit yet you definitely should. In addition to the great services, my family has bought our Christmas Tree here every year for the past 30+ years. The trees are always fresh and glorious, and they last through the whole season. There's nothing better than the smell of live pine in the house at Christmas! This is the only Christmas Tree location I'll buy from in Chicago. You have to come here!