Welcome to Christ Church United Church of Christ!
A Place of Hope & Belonging

Christ Church UCC in Des Plaines is an Open and Affirming congregation that embraces diversity and affirms the dignity and worth of every person.  Established over 133 years ago, Christ Church is part of the United Church of Christ denomination.  We are committed to being welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and engaging for mental health awareness, believing that every child of God is affirmed and loved. Our Sunday Worship Services occur at 9:30 am in our sanctuary, and we welcome you to join us in person or online. 

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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁.
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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these great events coming up. Check out our full calendar at the bottom of the "Events" page.

Faith Forward Adventures
Faith Forward Adventures
Nov
1
9:30AM
Sunday Worship
Sunday Worship
Nov
1
9:30AM
Community Thanksgiving Worship Service
Community Thanksgiving Worship Service
Nov
22
6:00PM | 1492 Henry Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴
𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴
Dec
4
7:00PM

Sermons

Read or hear the latest messages.

Gotcha Moment
Gotcha Moment
Oct 18, 2026
It Will Not Last Forever
It Will Not Last Forever
Oct 11, 2026
In Communion
In Communion
Oct 4, 2026

Pastor's Blog

Beyond the Anniversary: Living Into Who We Are
Beyond the Anniversary: Living Into Who We Are
Oct 1, 2026 | Rev. Gilbert Martinez
What We Leave Behind
What We Leave Behind
Aug 31, 2026 | Rev. Gilbert Martinez
Another Beginning
Another Beginning
Aug 1, 2026 | Rev. Gilbert Martinez

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