Welcome to Christ Church United Church of Christ!

A Place of Hope & Belonging

Christ Church United Church of Christ is a community seeking to follow the way of Jesus through worship, compassion, service, justice, and love of neighbor.

We come from different backgrounds, experiences, families, identities, and places along the journey of faith. What brings us together is our desire to follow Jesus and to build a community shaped by love, grace, compassion, and hope.

A Community of Faith in Des Plaines

We are a congregation where questions are welcome, people are encouraged to bring their whole selves, and faith is something we continue growing into together. We believe the church is called not simply to gather on Sundays, but to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors and in the world around us.

Explore Our Beliefs

A Place of Welcome

At Christ Church, welcome means more than saying that everyone can walk through the door. We continually strive to create a community where people can fully participate in the life of the church and know that their dignity is honored.

Our commitments as an Open and Affirming, WISE for Mental Health, and Immigrant-Welcoming congregation are expressions of our understanding of Jesus' call to love our neighbors and care for one another.

You can read more about these commitments, along with our Mission and Vision, on our Beliefs page.

A New Look, Rooted in Who We Are

Our new logo is a fresh expression of who Christ Church has long sought to be. The heart reflects the love at the center of our faith, while the cross reminds us that our life together is rooted in Jesus Christ. The many colors represent the beauty of our diversity and our commitment to being a church where people of every background, identity, and life story are welcomed and valued.

At the bottom of the heart, the design suggests a path leading toward the cross. For us, that path represents the journey of faith we willingly take together, continually striving to keep Jesus at the center of how we treat one another, care for our neighbors, and care for God’s creation.

The logo may be new, but what it represents is not. It gives us a simple, recognizable symbol for the love, welcome, faith, justice, and care we hope people experience at Christ Church.