Ambassadors of Love
The Ambassadors of Love share prayers and gifts at special times of the year. A.O.L. serves adults in special living accommodations and children in group homes.
Baptism and Christenings
We offer spiritual baptism and christening services to those who desire membership at Christ Universal Temple. Prospective members should fill out and submit a request card, which is available at any Visitors' Table. The Baptismal Team will contact you by mail. Baptismal services are available for:
- Adult Spiritual Baptism
- Children's Baptism
- Infant Christening
Birth Month Groups
These groups offer fellowship and participation in small gatherings. There are three clusters that meet after services according to the schedules listed below.
- Cluster I: January, February, March, and April Birth Month Groups meet on the 1st Sunday of every month in the year.
- Cluster II: May, June, July, and August Birth Month Groups meet on the 2nd Sunday of every month of the year, with exceptions to accommodate Mothers Day and Fathers Day celebrations as noted below.
- Cluster III: September, October, November, and December Birth Month Groups meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month of the year, with exceptions to accommodate Mothers Day and Fathers Day celebrations as noted below.
Men Expressing Christ
Attention all Men, the Men Expressing Christ organization invites you to meet after church on the third Sunday each month, after church in the Faith Chapel. Come and be a part of our many programs, including Partners In Prayer.
Director: Rev. Dr. Winston Johnson
To contact the Men Expressing Christ, send email to contactus@cutemple.org
Pastoral Care Services
We are here to assist you in times of need. Our ministers are readily and lovingly available whenever you call upon us. To schedule hospital visits from a CUT minister, family members or friends of the patient may call the church with full information. Your request is all that is required.
Contact: Pastoral Care at 773-568-2282
Prayer Ministry
We are here to pray with anyone. We offer our prayer services to people of all faiths, providing encouragement and support. The Ear-to-Ear Prayer Ministry is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (773) 568-1717. Outside Illinois, call 1-877-339-1717.
For information, send email to prayer@cutemple.org
Project A.C.H.I.E.V.E. College Preparation Program
This program is open to all students whether or not they are affiliated with Christ Universal Temple.
Project A.C.H.I.E.V.E. offers:
- Tutorial classes to prepare high school students for college placement and entrance examinations
- Scholarship opportunities
- Annual tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Contact Dana Adams. 773-568-2282 Email: projectachieve@cutemple.org
Spiritual Counseling
Our ministerial team is available to anyone in need of spiritual guidance. Minister-counselors are available by appointment.
Contact: Pastoral Care at 773-568-2282
Toastmasters Clubs
Christ Universal Temple hosts three branches of this international association for speaker and leadership development. Our Toastmasters clubs are open to all people who want practical, structured experience in public speaking and leadership development. You do not have to be affiliated with CUT to participate.
- TM Club # 1: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
- TM Club # 2: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
- TM Club # 3: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.
Call 773-568-2282, Ext 277 for information.
Transitional Services, Memorials and Funerals
When CUT members and their families desire a New Thought transition service, our ministers are available. We teach Life. Memorial Services are 20-30 minutes long. Our ministers are also available to conduct funeral services.
Contact: Pastoral Care at 773-568-2282
Youth Vibrations (Youth Choir)
This talented group features our Sunday School children from ages 6 to 13. Rehearsals are held on Saturdays, and the young people perform at Children’s Church assemblies and at some church worship services. Contact: Syd Brown, 773-568-2282 or email to contactus@cutemple.org
Youth Expressing Christ (Y.E.C.)
Teenagers meet every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for special church services featuring practical applications of the Truth Principles taught by Christ Universal Temple. Innovative approaches include the Bible Bowl in which teams of boys and girls have friendly competition on Bible knowledge, Families In Truth in which parents and youth testify on the application of Truth Principles in family life, and a yearlong curriculum of study of Truth Principles.
Contact The Rev. Dr. Winston Johnson, YEC Director, for information and current schedule. Call 773-568-2282 or email to contactus@cutemple.org.
Praise Sensations Dance Ministry
This ministry is open to high school students. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and the group performs at Youth Expressing Christ (YEC) Sunday Services, Youth Sundays and for special services and events.
Contact: Music and Arts 773-785-5231 or email at contactus@cutemple.org.
Volunteers
Christ Universal Temple offers a variety of opportunities for service. Volunteers are needed and welcome in the following areas:
- Bookstore host or hostess
- Hospitality Greeters
- Ushers
- Traffic Control
- Mail Room Assistance
- Temple Ensemble
- Youth Department
Contact: 773-568-2282 | contactus@cutemple.org
Wedding Services
Our 230-seat Faith Chapel is available for wedding ceremonies. Our wedding package includes the services of an ordained minister, chapel organist, and soloist. Upon request, our team of ministers is also available to provide pre-marriage counseling.
Contact: Pastoral Care at 773-568-2282 |
