Our Partners
We are blessed to share our building facilities with many groups and non-profit organizations who share the mission and values of the church. We have several meeting spaces and a full gymnasium that are used throughout the year. Our current partners include:
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Solidarity Network
Mutual aid networks are historic practices of community members coming together to provide for fellow community members. One might argue the early church was about mutual aid for all (Acts 2:42-47). During the Coronavirus outbreak, RFUMC was committed to sharing with our neighbors by providing space to the LSRSN for cleaning and organizing donations for our neighbors in need. In a time of uncertainty about physical health, financial security, and sheltering-in-place, our neighbors came together to care for each other.
Chicago Books to Women In Prison
Chicago Books to Women in Prison is a volunteer collective that distributes paperback books free of charge to people incarcerated in women’s prisons nationwide. They are dedicated to offering women behind bars the opportunity for self-empowerment, education, and entertainment that reading provides.
Ravenswood Shorin-ryu Karate Dojo
A community-based dojo, we value good character and community relations as much as, if not more than, technical ability. Like other modern Japanese martial ways the purpose of karatedo lies not in the victory over one’s opponent, but the disciplining of one’s body and the forging of one’s spirit through rigorous training.
Choyokan Kendo Dojo
The Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, is more of a self-discipline rather than a self-defense. Its practices are vigorous and demanding; the art is challenging and fun to learn. If you are a person seeking a "way" to self development, and not merely trophies, Kendo training may be for you.
Center for Religion and Psychotherapy
A not-for-profit organization offering psychotherapy and pastoral counseling for adults and adolescents, individuals and couples, since 1965.
The Night Ministry
The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization that works to provide housing, health care and human connection to members of our community struggling with poverty or homelessness. Several times a year, Ravenswood Fellowship members provide meals and serve in the community on the Night Ministry's Outreach Bus.
Sansei Yonsei Athletic Association
For over 25 years, Ravenswood Fellowship UMC has been proud to host SYAA's free children's basketball clinic. Open to all and held every Saturday in February and March, the clinic offers fun group basketball skills and drills for kids 3 and up. Led and coached by many of the youth that have been involved in the clinic over the years, it also offers opportunities for leadership training.
AlAnon
Providing strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.
Debtors Anonymous
Offering hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others.
Theater and Music
We have several spaces that have been used for theater group rehearsals. Our Sanctuary space is a great venue for concerts and recitals. Groups that have been at the church recently include: Jonathan Hannau, Duo Yomeno, Ursa Ensemble, Eriko & Kimiko Darcy, Lycee Francais de Chicago, Other Theater Company, and the Route 66 Theater Company.
Sports Groups
Our gym is used throughout the year for basketball, soccer, volleyball and other sports activities. We prioritize youth sports teams particularly in the early evening.
For more information on these groups or if you are interested in sharing our space, please contact the group websites above or contact the Church office (ravfelumc@yahoo.com / 773.561.2610). We welcome groups that share the overall mission and values of the church.