What kind of church is New Life?
New Life is a non-denominational Christian church. You may have seen our name before because we have multiple campuses around the city of Chicago. Our staff pastors are graduates of Moody Bible Institute, Trinity Evangelical, Wheaton College and various other area religious and secular schools. For more on “what we believe,” feel free to check out our statement of faith.

How long has this church been in the area?
What is now New Life Community Church started in 1986 under the leadership of Mark Jobe, but our historical roots in Chicago can be traced back to the late 1800s. We have had the privilege of adopting and restarting several historic churches in Chicago that date back over 100 years. We consider their history our history and our legacy intertwined. I guess we could be considered a new church with an ancient history.

What are the worship service times?
Each Sunday we have one worship service at our Mont Clare campus at 11:30 AM.

Where should I park?
There’s a parking lot on the east side of our building which can be entered through Altgeld Street. Our parking lot attendants will be available to direct you. Street Parking is also available. See map.

Who are the pastors and staff?
Currently, New Life has over 45 people on staff in various positions throughout Chicago. The primary teaching pastor at our Mont Clare campus is John Palmieri. For a closer look at who makes up the team at our Mont Clare campus, click on this link.

Is there a children’s program on Sunday mornings?
We currently have a children’s ministry called Kids Zone that serves children from birth to 6th grade. We encourage parents to drop their children off before the worship service. For security purposes, each child must be signed in at the Kids Zone reception center. Each parent will receive a badge that they must present when signing their child out. Our children’s workers have been screened and trained for their position. If your child is sick, we ask that you keep them with you during the worship service.

What if my children need me while I’m in the service?
When you sign your child in to Kids Zone, you will receive a bracelet with a number on it. This number corresponds to a bracelet your child will have strapped on their wrist. If your child needs you during the service, one of our children’s workers will flash that number on a screen at the front of the auditorium. This will alert you to the fact that you are needed in the Kids Zone.

What should I wear?
This is one of the most common questions people ask. We do not have a standard church dress code, but, generally speaking, people come in casual or business casual clothes. We attract people from all ages and a variety of backgrounds, so come as you are. We look forward to seeing you, not what you are wearing.

What if I still have questions?
If you have more questions, feel free to call our main office at 773-637-2194 or email info@newlifechicago.org and someone from our staff will assist you.