Welcome Home
We are a predominately Black LGBTQ+ affirming church in the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination that welcomes all people. That’s right – we welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities and classes – not in spite of the gospel but because of the gospel.
When you arrive, enter via the Fullerton entrance. St. Paul's UCC is currently under construction, and access to Lighthouse is only available through the Fullerton entrance. There will be signs along the sidewalk to guide you.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the church parking lot in the 600 block of West Kemper Place. Parking is also available at the Lincoln Commons garage (2316 N. Lincoln Ave.). If you park in the garage, please bring your ticket into the church with you and see any member of our hospitality team for validation.
Free street parking is in the surrounding neighborhood on Sundays; however, street parking is reserved for those with residential permits during the evenings. Please be sure to follow all posted signs regarding permissible street parking.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
We are easily accessible by the CTA Red and Brown Lines at the Fullerton Ave. stop as well as the Fullerton, Clark and Halsted St. buses.
BIKING
A bicycle rack is on Orchard Street in front of St. Pauls. A Divvy bike station is located at the corner of Webster and Lincoln.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Lighthouse Church of Chicago is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination. The UCC has over 5,000 churches and over one million members across the United States. The UCC denomination was the first historically white denomination to ordain an African-American, the first to ordain a woman, the first to ordain an openly gay man, and the first Christian church to affirm the right of same-gender couples to marry. UCC churches, including Lighthouse, welcomes and accepts everyone as they are.
At Lighthouse, you can expect a relaxed environment where you are encouraged to be your true, authentic self. Sundays at Lighthouse look a little something like this:
Service expectations
You can expect a 75-90 minute family-friendly and dynamic worship experience with genuine people and an atmosphere that welcomes ALL! Join us for warm hugs as well as coffee, pastries, and conversation after the service.
Music & worship
Our commitment is to provide uplifting worship and relevant preaching. Our praise and worship team creates an atmosphere that invites you to experience God in a profound way. Our pastoral staff delivers messages that confront, comfort and challenge your beliefs and practices.
Dress
We’re not concerned with what you wear. Come dressed casual or in your Sunday’s Best, we just want you here!
Wheelchair accessible
Because of the ongoing construction, our facility is not wheelchair accessible at the moment. If you require wheelchair accessibility, please let us know using the "Plan Your Visit" form and we will prepare a solution!
SUNDAY WORSHIP FELLOWSHIP
Join us in-person or online on Sundays for some hybrid worship! After service, hop over to the Fellowship Parlor or Zoom for Real Talk! Real Talk space is made for you to get to know folks at Lighthouse organically and socially.
