The Moody Church
Overview
About The Moody Church
The Moody Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Chicago. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to The Moody Church
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
For Such a Time as This | Esther 4:1–17 | Pastor Philip Miller
Published October 5, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from The Moody Church on YouTube · checked October 6, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 4 sermons a month
Last 4: Esther 1:1–22, then 2:1–23, then 3:1–15, then 4:1–17
- For Such a Time as This | Esther 4:1–17 | Pastor Philip Miller (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Esther 4:1–17 · Oct 5, 2026
- In the Shadow of Death | Esther 3:1–15 | Pastor Philip Miller (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Esther 3:1–15 · Sep 29, 2026
- Daring Faith in a Hostile Culture | Esther 2:1–23 | Pastor Philip Miller (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Esther 2:1–23 · Sep 21, 2026
- Who's In Charge Here Anyway? | Esther 1:1–22 | Pastor Philip Miller (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Esther 1:1–22 · Sep 14, 2026
- Messiah in the Fall Feasts of Israel | Leviticus 23:23–44 | Pastor Roy Schwarcz (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Leviticus 23:23–44 · Sep 11, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
12 groups across 11 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupDisability Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Inclusive programming for those with disabilities
Youth Ministry (Junior & Senior High)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Student ministries meeting Sundays 11:30am–12:30pm and Wednesdays 6:30–8:00pm
AWANA
Weekly · ask the church for times
AWANA for children ages 2–5th grade, Wednesdays 6:30–8:00pm, September–May
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Professionals
Weekly · ask the church for times
Ministry for career-stage young adults
Men's Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Men's community groups at Moody Church
Women's Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Women's community groups at Moody Church
Small Groups (Communities)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Weekly adult community groups for spiritual growth and connection
Seniors
1 groupSeniors Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Programs for older adults
Recovery
1 groupChristian Counseling
Weekly · ask the church for times
Christian counseling services for existing and new patients via phone and video
Get Involved
1 groupPsalm 9:9 Homeless Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Volunteers serve every fourth Saturday downtown distributing food, toiletries, clothing, and Bibles to up to 150 homeless individuals
Missions
1 groupBeth Sar Shalom (Jewish Outreach)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Outreach ministry focused on sharing the gospel with Jewish people
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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