Jesus People Group Missions

08/18/2026

Serving together changes the way we see the world.

JP Connect brings people together to work, learn, worship, and serve alongside communities doing meaningful work every day.

The trip may have an end date, but the lessons, friendships, and calling continue long after everyone goes home.

08/05/2026

Locked In. 🔒

Missions isn't just about the trip; it's about the heart behind the service. Reflecting on the energy the teams brought to Uptown last month and getting ready for what's next this fall.

Serving doesn't have to be loud to be powerful.

07/13/2026

The Holy Ordinary. 🕯️🖤

Community isn’t always the big stages and loud music. Sometimes it’s the slow coffee on a Monday morning, the shared chore shifts, and the quiet moments in between.

We’re leaning into the "slow" this week after the Audiofeed rush. Whether you’re recovering from the festival or just starting your week in Uptown, you have a place here.

07/11/2026

"Cornerstone was my first home here." 🏠✨

Meet Oswaldo. After arriving in Chicago with only a week's stay at a police station behind him, Oswaldo found more than just a bed at CCO—he found a community that spoke his language, supported his English studies at Truman College, and stood by him as he signed his first lease.

Now that he’s successfully housed, Oswaldo says his favorite thing is finally having a quiet place to read to his heart’s content. 📖🖤 We are so honored to have been part of his journey to finding home.

Read Oswaldo’s full story at the link in our bio!

07/10/2026

Donate now to support a child going back to school! 🍎✏🎒

https://ccolife.org/cco-donations/

07/09/2026

Recap: Audiofeed 2026 🎸✨

Our hearts (and coffee mugs) are full after an incredible weekend in Champaign-Urbana. The JP Connect info table wasn't just a booth this year - it was a landing pad for family, old and new. ⛺️⬛️

Highlights from the weekend:
- The Grrr Records gear swap (those mugs were the real MVPs of the festival coffee game).
- Nightly raffles and exclusive gear drops.
- Deep, messy, and beautiful conversations about what "intentional community" actually looks like back in the heart of Chicago. ☕️🌆

We’re more than just a vendor space - we’re a family on a mission. If we met you at the booth, we can’t wait to see you in Uptown soon.

Stay grounded with the latest:
👉 Glenn Kaiser’s new rock single at GrrrRecords.com
👉 "1 Minute With Kaiz" scripture reflections on YouTube

Did you snag some swag? Tag us in your photos! 📸👇

07/02/2026

Community is an ecosystem, and at JPUSA, music has always been a vital part of our heartbeat. 🎶❤️

We’re bringing a piece of that heart to Audiofeed Music Festival this year! Join the JP Connect circle at our info table from July 2-5. We’ll be sharing Grrr Records gear, stickers, and mugs as a little "thank you" for being part of this wider ecosystem of faith and art.

For us, "intentional community" means showing up for each other in the messy, beautiful reality of urban life—whether that’s through our Cornerstone outreach or through the soul-stirring music coming out of [Grrr Records](http://www.grrrrecords.com).

Stop by, grab some swag, and let’s talk about living life together.

Stay grounded with: ✨ "1 Minute With Kaiz" (YouTube) 🎸 Glenn Kaiser’s newest rock release

Grrr Records is the home of Glenn Kaiser, GKB, The Crossing, L***r, Aracely, Exegesis, Resurrection Band (aka Rez), Teel Short and many others.

07/02/2026

Heading to Audiofeed Music Festival this week? 🎸

So are we! The JP Connect crew is packing up and heading out for an incredible weekend of music, faith, and community (July 2-5). ⛺️✨

Swing by the JP Connect info table to grab some exclusive Grrr Records swag! We’ve got CDs, stickers, and limited-edition JP Connect mugs to keep your festival coffee game strong. ☕️

While you're there, let's chat about what "intentional community" actually looks like in the heart of Chicago. We’re more than just a booth—we’re a family on a mission.

Don't forget to check out the latest from our very own Glenn Kaiser: 👉 "1 Minute With Kaiz" scripture reflections on YouTube 👉 Glenn’s brand new rock single at GrrrRecords.com

See you at the booth! ✌️

Grrr Records is the home of Glenn Kaiser, GKB, The Crossing, L***r, Aracely, Exegesis, Resurrection Band (aka Rez), Teel Short and many others.

06/29/2026

Only 72 hours until Audiofeed 2026! 🎶 We’re packing up the JP Connect mugs and stickers—come find us in the vendor area to snag one. Who’s excited for the 4th of July weekend?