A Warm Home for Your Heart in the Chicagoland Area.

 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”  

Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

 

Hello, and a heartfelt welcome!  

 

We are Immanuel Myanmar Church, a loving Evangelical Christian community located in the beautiful, peaceful town of Saint Charles, Illinois— just west of Chicago (about 40 miles from the city center).  

 

Here, we primarily worship in Burmese (Myanmar), creating a familiar and comforting space, especially for those who have recently arrived from Myanmar. At the same time, we warmly embrace the younger generation with special Myanmar–English bilingual worship programs designed just for them.

 

• Our Location  

1713 Howard Street  

Saint Charles, Illinois 60174. 

(Chicagoland area – easy to reach and surrounded by a welcoming suburban community)

 

• Our Pastor  

We are blessed to be led by Rev. Manar Chai, who guides our church family with a gentle and faithful heart.

 

• Weekly Worship Gathering  

Every Sunday  

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

A joyful time of praise, heartfelt worship, Bible teaching, prayer, and fellowship — just like gathering with family.

 

•  Who We Are & What We Dream Of  We exist to:  

- Worship God sincerely in the Burmese language, in spirit and in truth  

- Show the deep, genuine love of Christ to one another  

- Share the Good News of salvation with those who haven’t yet met Jesus  

- Help believers grow strong and mature through God’s Word  

- Raise children and youth to know and love Christ  

- Pass down our beautiful Myanmar cultural heritage to the next generation  

- Build friendships and partnerships with other churches  

 

• Our Mission  

Our mission is to make the love of God known to all people and to share the saving message of Jesus Christ. We strive to live and grow together as a community rooted in faith, hope, and love, standing as salt and light in the world according to God’s perfect will.

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• Our Vision

Our vision is to be a vibrant spiritual home and a beacon of hope for Myanmar families and immigrants, where everyone experiences the transforming love of God, grows deeply in faith, and finds true belonging within a loving church family.

 

• Special Ways We Care for Our Community  

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- Weekly Sunday worship (2:00–4:00 PM)  

- Youth programs  

- Sunday School for children  

- Bible study groups  

- Evangelism & mission outreach  

- Warm welcome & practical help for new arrivals from Myanmar  

 

Because we focus on the Burmese language, anyone coming from Myanmar will feel right at home here — no matter your language challenges, new environment, or needs. We’re here to walk alongside you like family.

 

We are also a registered 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization.

 

Whether this is your first time, you’re coming with your whole family, or you simply long to worship in Burmese, you are truly welcome here!  

 

Come as you are… Let’s experience God’s rest, peace, and love together.  

We’re looking forward to meeting you with open hearts 

 

With love and joy,  

The Immanuel Myanmar Church Family  

Saint Charles, Chicagoland.