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Chicago Connection

Ministry

In Chicago and her suburbs there is history and culture, hope and tragedy, passion for ministry and a penchant for sin. Trinity's campus is a short Metra ride from the city, a trip many students take to work with the poor, the rich, and the many internationals that live in the area. Chicago offers plenty of opportunities to work with the broken, hurting, and those who need reconciliation with God and others.

Churches

One of Trinity's Core Values is Church Connectedness. If you are moving to Deerfield for a program, it is important to find a church family for spiritual growth, mentoring, and minstry. Besides denominational connections you may already have, new students can take advantage of three Trinity resources:

Local Church Guide
Each Fall during New Student Orientation, Trinity sponsors a Church Fair during which forty to fifty churches send representatives to campus. Check the Orientation web site for details.
New students have often found current students to be the best resource for finding out about local churches. When you arrivie on campus, start asking around!

Living Near Chicago

Eat a slice of deep-dish pizza, explore the city while riding the "El" trains, and take time to visit some of these Chicago "must-see" places: Adler Planetarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Field Museum, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Frank Lloyd Wright Home, lakefront beaches and marinas, Lincoln Park Zoo, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Second City, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Soldier Field, Taste of Chicago, theaters and opera, Wrigley Field, and U.S. Cellular Field.

Chicago Facts

Located 41°50'N (latitude) and 87°37'W (longitude) on a map
Covers an area of 227 square miles
2.8 million+ residents
29 miles of Lake Michigan's shoreline
Tallest building in the United States: Sears Tower (110 stories, 1,450 feet tall)
550 parks
2 zoos
$23 billion in retail sales per year, on average
2 major airports (O'Hare & Midway)
80+ libraries
2 MLB Teams (Cubs - "The Northsiders" and White Sox - "The Southsiders")
1 NFL team (Bears)
1 NBA team (Bulls)
1 NHL team (Blackhawks)