Celestial Ministries

10/04/2026

CMA Sukkah Design has lights up..stop by any evening while all the Sukkah Projects are still on display at the James Stone Freedom Square..Douglas Blvd

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Don't forget to stop by the James Stone Freedom Square and visit the amazing SUKKAH Designs on the Douglas Blvd if you missed it yesterday...what started off as a vision...

09/23/2026

Let's remember the SUKKAH FESTIVAL...Sunday that starts at James Stone Freedom Square at 1pm until 5pm ..if you're available to help us tomorrow morning at 7am we'll be on Central Park and Douglas..

09/04/2026

🍫😂 “You never know what you’re gonna get in a box of chocolates!” — Forrest Gump

When I received the call to stop by Alderwoman Monique L. Scott’s office, I honestly thought I might be getting some of those delicious Chocolate Turtles she had blessed me with before. 😂🍫

I had NO idea I was about to receive something that would have a much greater impact—these beautiful instruments! 🎶🥁🎺

This isn’t just a gift to CMA. This is an investment in our community and in the lives of our young people. These instruments will give our children opportunities to discover their talents, build confidence, learn discipline, express themselves through music, and experience the power of being part of something bigger than themselves.

One instrument can create a sound, but a community coming together can create an entire symphony of opportunity. 🎶❤️

Alderwoman Monique L. Scott thank you for believing in the vision, supporting CMA, and being a true blessing to our community. Your generosity will reach far beyond today—it will help create opportunities that can impact young lives for years to come.

🙏🏽 NOW IT’S OUR TURN.

Community, this is where YOU come in. If we truly want to change the trajectory of our young people, we have to invest in them—with our time, our resources, our mentorship, our businesses, and our voices.

If you have an instrument sitting in a closet, donate it.
If you have a skill, share it.
If you have resources, invest in a child.
If you have a business, partner with us.
If you believe in our youth, stand with us.

Let's stop asking what our community needs and start asking what we can personally do to help provide it.

🎶 Together, we can turn instruments into music, music into confidence, and confidence into brighter futures.

The blessing has only begun—and there is room for all of us to be part of it! 🙌🏽❤️

And yes… I’m still hoping there are some Chocolate Turtles in that box somewhere! 😂🍫

08/20/2026

Hey North Lawndale Community! 👋
Stop by at 3pm while supplies last for Celestial Ministries Association NFP's Food Distribution!
📍 2149 S. Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
🍗 Grilled/fried chicken, fresh fruits & veggies, uncooked sides
🎒 1 bag per household
🗓️ Every 1st & 3rd Friday through October

08/15/2026

Great morning we're volunteering for Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Sports Camp. They gave away Nike gym shoes, basket balls,Chick fil they had a time playing basketball with Hope Academy basketball team! Also there was a basketball match up with Seth who was one of our summer music camp student against Riley who was one of my ex student from St. Malachy. Riley is on the football team at Hope Academy. Praise God on how He works things out for the good!

Ratliff and I ended the day on the Riverwalk watching the Air n Water show...

08/11/2026

We’re excited that our After-School programs will consist of drumline techniques, Studio initiatives..email us for more information at [email protected]

08/07/2026

The Impact of Serving Families of the Incarcerated ❤️🙏🏽
WOW… what a full day at the Cook County Jail serving alongside with the Angel Tree Program.
Stanley and I had the opportunity to help inmates sign up their children to receive a Christmas gift on their behalf. This ministry is about so much more than a gift — it is about reminding children that they are loved, that they are not forgotten, and that their parents still care deeply about them.
We walked many miles yesterday (and my body definitely reminded me of every step 😅), but even through the pain, God gave us the strength to serve. The opportunity to speak with the men, encourage them, and share hope was truly a blessing.
Families impacted by incarceration need support, compassion, and people willing to stand in the gap. Volunteers make it possible to bring hope, healing, and connection to children and families who are carrying heavy burdens.
We are grateful to serve an AWESOME God who continues to do great and mighty things! 🙌🏽
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…”
Colossians 3:23
Please keep Celestial Prison Ministries, Angel Tree, the incarcerated, their families, and all volunteers in your prayers. There is still so much work to do, and every helping hand matters. ❤️🙏🏽

07/31/2026

What an incredible day of community, unity, and new partnerships! ❤️
CMA's Annual Movie & S'mores Night was absolutely amazing! It brought so much joy to see our youth and teens laughing, connecting, and simply enjoying being together in a safe, welcoming space.
A heartfelt thank you to our CMA family, our talented Drumline students, Kayla Green (Lead Drummer), the Celestial Ministries Celestial Sounds Engineering Team, Hug A Child Nfp Make A Change NFP, our wonderful neighbors, summer camp students, and the interns who helped make this event so special.
Our day began with the Peace March led by Dr. Betty Green and Chicago LAMP, alongside Leonard Moore, Yolanda, the Steans Family Foundation, Y-Men, and many dedicated community partners. We ended the evening gathered around delicious s'mores, nachos, popcorn, candy, and snow cones—creating memories that will last a lifetime.
We are truly grateful for the new collaborations and partnerships that continue to strengthen our community. When organizations, families, and neighbors come together with love and purpose, lives are changed.
"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" — Psalm 133:1
And yes...the s'mores disappeared so fast, we may need to double the marshmallows next year! 😂🍿🔥