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Chicago for Church Groups

Stained Glass Friday
During this faith-based tour of Chicago you will experience exquisite and historic houses of worship and learn about how religion contributed to the growth of Chicago from a small settlement to the amazing metropolis of today. Stop at the Billy Graham Center for an informative and inspiring experience on the story of evangelism in North America and tour a national historic landmark chapel with an organ performance or have a tour of a spectacular Hindu Temple. Another choice would be to have an insider tour of an abbey with a monk and visit a national catholic shrine dedicated to St. Theresa. After time to refresh at your hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner and attend a broadway show.

Saturday
Learn about Chicago’s, history, architecture, and culture as you are thrilled by its beauty during a fully-narrated tour of the city. See the striking skyline, the exquisite lakefront, the Magnificent Mile, the historic Loop, outdoor sculptures, and the fabulous new Millennium Park. Enjoy a wonderful lunch and have an insider tour a historic house of worship. Choose from a Basilica with lunch at the church or Quinn Chapel with a soul food lunch or an ethnic church and lunch; Greek, Italian, Polish, Chinese, Swedish, Mexican, German, or Irish. Travel in the world’s fastest elevators to the Sears Skydeck or Hancock Observatory and cruise down the Chicago River for the most unique views of the city’s architecture. You will see exquisite stained glass windows rescued from many churches when you stop at Navy Pier, once used for shipping and now an entertainment and shopping complex. Have dinner on your own at the pier and time to enjoy its many offerings. See the fabulous light show at Buckingham Fountain or the spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks.

Sunday
Attend an uplifting religious service choosing from a number of options. Visit the Art Institute of Chicago to see the famous miniature Thorne Rooms, the renowned La Grande Jatte, American Gothic and the Modern Wing, the newest addition to this historic building or go to the Shedd Aquarium with its Wild Reef and newly renovated Oceanarium.