The Story of Night Church

Night Church began as a response to a mass shooting in the North of Howard neighborhood. We knew, based on the eyewitness testimony of brothers and sisters on Chicago’s South Side, that when the church gets out of the four walls and engages crime hot spots with the word of God and prayer, the light of Christ will overcome the darkness. We stepped out on faith, God moved, and the spaces we occupied began to change. What started as a small act of faith has grown into a citywide movement. Through music, storytelling, prayer, and shared meals, Night Church has become a space where the sacred meets our neighbors in their everyday reality.

Our Current Rhythm

Night Church has developed several core rhythms that shape our community life:

Emcee Skool — Training and mentorship for emerging artists, equipping them to use their voice with purpose and power.
Night Church Gatherings — Evenings of worship, art, an open mic, prayer, and testimony where hundreds come together to encounter God and one another.
Spontaneous Worship Nights — Citywide moments of intercession and revival that unify churches and creatives across neighborhoods.
Daily Prayer Calls — A consistent rhythm of prayer and Scripture that deepens personal relationships with God and strengthens the Night Church family.

These rhythms have brought together over 1,000+ attendees, 25+ featured artists, and 8 partner churches and ministries — each playing a role in creating a movement of faith, creativity, and transformation across Chicago.

Where Your Giving Goes

Your generosity helps us be the Church where the Church needs to be. Every dollar goes directly toward:

Events: Covering venue costs, production, and materials that make gatherings possible.
Artists: Providing stable income for veteran artists who provide mentorship, and discipleship opportunities through Emcee Skool and Night Church performances.
Online Content: Producing original media that shares biblical teaching, artist interviews, and real stories from our community — expanding our reach far beyond a single night.

Together, we’re not just funding events — we’re fueling a movement. Your giving helps Night Church continue to expand into new neighborhoods, raise up new leaders, and share the hope of Jesus through creativity and community transformation.

GIVING TIERS-DONATION TIERS

BE THE CHURCH — MONTHLY GIVING OPPORTUNITES

$10 — LIGHT THE WAY

Every light matters.
Your gift helps create welcoming spaces where neighbors feel seen, safe, and loved. You’re helping Night Church be present in the heart of the community.

$35 — FUEL THE NIGHT

Keep the rhythm alive.
This gift sustains the gatherings — food, prayer, and connection — that make Night Church accessible to all, from new visitors to lifelong friends.

$100 — POWER THE PRODUCTION

Bring the night to life.
You’re supporting the lights, sound, visuals, and creative materials that make every worship and art moment impactful and excellent.

$250 — SPONSOR AN ARTIST

The Artist brings the Word.
Your contribution helps pay featured performers — poets, musicians, worship leaders, and storytellers — with dignity and love, empowering their ministry through art.

$1,000 — BUILD THE FUTURE

Expand the vision. Grow the movement.
Your generosity helps us reach new neighborhoods, train emerging leaders through Emcee Skool, and produce original online content that shares the Gospel creatively across the city.

Be The Church Campaign

By Together Chicago, Inc.

Be The Church Campaign

A Night Church Fundraiser

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