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21 Days Prayer and fasting

January 5-26

Through our lives, we are constantly shaped by what we prioritize, what captures our attention, and where we place our desire. Beginning the year, we will pause, refocus, and recalibrate our hearts to be formed by worshiping and seeking God.

Check out your location for special times of worship and prayer throughout the month.

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Make Room

February 2-23

This four-week series focuses on the transformative power of "making room" for God’s work in our lives, as outlined in Ephesians 4. The series will guide the congregation in practical steps to clear out spiritual, emotional, and relational clutter and make space for the Holy Spirit to move in personal transformation, unity, and growth in Christ.

2025 Engage Summit

Saturday, February 8 | 8:30am - 12:00pm

Our Engage Summit is for Sunday ministry leaders looking to learn, grow, and connect with other leaders in the areas of children's ministry, guest services, worship, tech, and more. Tap the schedule below to see the full list of workshops and register online. See you at the Summit!

Schedule

Schedule

8:30AM Breakfast & Coffee
9:00AM Worship & Welcome
9:30AM Keynote Message
10:15AM Introduce Workshops & Facilitators
10:30AM Ministry Workshops
11:30AM Return to Auditorium
11:40AM Closing Session try Workshops
11:30AM Return to Auditorium
11:40AM Closing Session
Workshops

Workshops

• Host/Announcers
• Children’s Ministry
• Guest services
• Service Coordinator
• Tech Team
• Worship Team
• Youth
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Chicagoland United in Prayer

Sunday, February 2 | 5:00-7:00pm

On the first Sunday in February, Chicagoland is uniting in prayer in the powerful name of Jesus. We invite you to cry out to God with us and commit yourself to prayer and action this upcoming year, seeking shalom for the city of Chicago, as we love God and love our neighbors.

Valentine's Dinner

February 15 5:30-8:00pm | Hobart

Fusion Ministry is hosting a Valentine's dinner. Pastor Aaron and Alva Kennedy are joining us for a special message. If you are wanting more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Frances Mendoza.

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ONEYTH EQUIP

Saturday, March 1 | 8:30am - 8:45pm
5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Hey! Join us for EQUIP on March 1st at New Life Midway! Equip is a full day of worship, fun workshops, and teaching to help you grow in your faith and live out the gospel. $50 per student covers the whole day of food and activities. Check with your leader for scholarships if you need one. Hope to see you there!

Registration opens January 1 and the deadline to register is Sunday, February 23. Late registration will be accepted if space allows.

Schedule

Schedule

8:00am - Doors open + Check-in
9:00am - Welcome & Worship
9:55am - Main Session #1
11:00am - Workshop #1
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Open Gym/Activities
2:00pm - Workshop Session #2
3:00pm - Workshop Session #3
4:00pm - Q&A Panels
5:00pm - Dinner
6:00pm - Open Gym/Activities
6:35pm - Worship
7:00pm - Main Session #2
7:40pm - Group time
8:30pm - Closing Session
8:45pm - Dismiss
FAQs
Can I invite friends from school?
Yes! This is a great event to invite friends to. You can send them the link for information. Your location leader should also have invitation cards for you to pass out.
When is drop off?
Check-in starts as early as 8am. A good plan is to arrive no later than 8:45am
Will there be food?
Yes. Lunch and dinner meals are included in the cost of the event.
What if I am allergic?
You may indicate dietary restrictions in the registration form.
What do i need to bring?
Bibles, notebooks, writing utensil, a water bottle if desired (drinks will be provided at meal times), money for merch if desired, friends(!).
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes to last through a day of sitting, walking, and minor activity. If you plan to attend one of the more active workshops (ex: dance, group game) you can bring athletic shoes or a change of clothes.
How much is merch?
Merch prices vary. Example costs for items are $20-$40.
What is the parent parallel workshop?
We want to help equip parents as they live out their own faith and support their teenagers in doing the same. The Parents Workshop will happen at 7pm in parallel with the evening main session. This workshop will be led by a professional mental health counselor covering a topic relevant to current issues and concerns around teenagers and mental health. Plus, parents will join our closing session at the end of the night and be ready to pick up their students right after the event ends.
Are students allowed to arrive late?
Yes, we understand some students might have school functions/ sports practice earlier in the day. It is okay if they get dropped off late and meet up with your group, though we highly encourage participating for the full event if possible.
Should youth leaders bring anything additionally?
Leaders are encouraged to bring board games/cards for students that may be used during free time.
What if my New Life location doesn't have a youth group?
Talk to your location pastor or a leader about getting into contact with the youth group from another location or email zacharya@newlifechicago.org to get connected (or is there a different, general email we can use?).
Do we need to wear our team colors?
Locations are welcome to, but we will not be splitting up into teams or competing for a trophy at the conference.