Sunday Worship Service | 10am
9717 S Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(formerly Salem UCC)
Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00AM-Noon
Worship
Worship
Sunday Worship Service | 10am
9717 S Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(formerly Salem UCC)
Pilgirm Faith Food Pantry
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00AM-Noon
Sunday mornings at New Hope are a little different from what you might expect.
Our space is bright, beautiful, and welcome. You will usually hear live, lyrical music. The message is almost always about finding peace in the middle of real life and not a lecture about what you're
doing wrong. Whether you've been going to church your whole life or you're walking through our doors for the first time in years, you'll find something here that feels human, hopeful, and worth your Sunday morning.
We are an Open and Affirming congregation. That means everyone is welcome regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey, race, sexual orientation, gender, or life circumstance.
FAQ
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Free parking is available in our side lot, with additional parking in the commuter rail lot on Sunday mornings.
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Services are built around community, love, and praise. You can expect communal prayer, music, preaching, and time for reflection. We follow the United Church of Christ Book of Worship and use the lectionary for our scripture readings each Sunday. Services also observe the traditional seasons of the church year — Advent, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost.
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Depending on the Sunday, you might hear organ, piano, handbells, guitar, or a full choir. We use the UCC New Century hymnal alongside traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs from other Christian traditions. Music is participatory here — you're part of it, not just the audience.
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Kids are welcome in the sanctuary — wiggles, whispers, and all. If you need a moment to step out, the narthex is right there and fully set up for families. No judgement. We've all been there.
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Yes. Our communion table is open to absolutely everyone. No exceptions, no prerequisites.
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Christian baptism is available to both children and adults. If you're interested, reach out and we'll walk you through it together.
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Yes. Our nursery is staffed by two adults and stocked with toys for infants and toddlers. It's located just outside the sanctuary, so you're never far.
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Sunday school runs for children and teens during the worship service.
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Come as you are. Seriously.
Got questions? Click Here to contact us with your inquiries!
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