The sanctuary of SBJ Luli Cathedral, with a blue-carpeted aisle leading up to the altar and its golden cross, framed by white columns and paintings of Christ, with harvest offerings of fruit beside the steps.

Celestial Church of Christ · Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to SBJ Luli Cathedral

Please worship with us every glorious Sunday service.

Welcome to SBJ Luli Cathedral, the Chicago home of the Celestial Church of Christ, Blessings of God Parish. Come worship, pray, and spend time with us.

Our Church & Our Shepherd

Rooted in Faith.
United in Worship.

SBJ Luli Cathedral is the Chicago parish of the Celestial Church of Christ, Blessings of God Parish.

We gather in white garments for worship, prayer, and fellowship. If you are visiting for the first time, someone will help you find your way around.

Celestial Church of Christ, Blessings of God Parish—also known as SBJ Luli Cathedral—was established under the leadership of VSE Peter Ilori and Mother Celestial Oluwafunke Oluwatoyin Ilori.

The parish began in the basement of the Ilori family home at 3006 Buttonwood Walk, Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429. As the congregation grew, the parish moved to 6144 N Broadway on Chicago’s North Side on May 1, 2022, and later acquired its current property at 11355 S. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

The parish gives thanks to Almighty God for guiding and sustaining this work, and to the children and grandchildren whose financial, moral, and physical support helped the church grow.

A wide view of the SBJ Luli Cathedral sanctuary, with rows of blue and gold chairs on either side of the aisle and the altar at the far end.

Our history

How Blessings of God Parish became SBJ Luli Cathedral

This is the story of Celestial Church of Christ, Blessings of God Parish — DBA SBJ Luli Cathedral.

The parish has grown from a home fellowship into its own Chicago cathedral while keeping the same family-led spirit of service.

Our vision

01
Worship
Lifting our voices in praise and reverence before God, in the tradition of the Celestial Church.
02
Prayer
Seeking God together and standing with one another in faith through every season.
03
Fellowship
Gathering as one family in Christ, where every member and visitor is welcomed.
04
Service
Sharing God’s love through care for our church, our neighbours, and our city.

Milestones

1982
VSE Peter Ilori came to the United States and studied business management at Roosevelt University.
August 2016
Ordained and anointed Shepherd in Charge of Great Oshoffa Parish, Chicago.
May 1, 2022
The parish moved to 6144 N Broadway on Chicago’s North Side.
Today
The parish worships at its own property at 11355 S. Central Park Avenue.

The Shepherd in Charge of SBJ Luli Cathedral, in white garments and a blue sash reading Shepherd in Charge, addressing the congregation with a microphone near the altar steps.

Our Shepherd

Shepherd Peter Ilori

VSE Peter Ilori came to the United States in 1982, attended Roosevelt University, and studied business management. He has more than 40 years of experience in stewardship and administration in the Celestial Church of Christ.

He was ordained and anointed as Shepherd in Charge of Great Oshoffa Parish, Chicago, Illinois, in August 2016.

Parish life

The people make the place.

See the shepherd, choir, and congregation as they worship and serve together at SBJ Luli Cathedral.

Members of SBJ Luli Cathedral gathered together in white and blue ceremonial garments.

VSE Peter Ilori and Mother Celestial Oluwafunke Oluwatoyin Ilori together inside a church in white garments.

Worship With Us

Come Worship With Us

Location

11355 S Central Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

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Service times

Sundays: Lord's Day Service10:00 AM
Wednesdays: Service for Those Seeking God's Favor9:00 AM
Mercy Day Service6:00 PM
Fridays: Special Service for Pregnant Women3:00 PM
Power Day Service6:00 PM
First Thursday of each month: New Moon Praise & WorshipMonthly10:00 PM
After midnight: New Moon High MassContinues after the Thursday-night service12:00 AM
Saturdays: Sanctuary Cleaning12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The exterior of SBJ Luli Cathedral, showing its brick facade, white cross, entrance, landscaping, and church sign.

Visiting for the first time?

You are welcome
Visitors are always welcome at SBJ Luli Cathedral. Come as you are — someone will be glad to greet you and help you find a seat.
Our worship traditions
The Celestial Church of Christ has distinctive worship traditions, including white worship garments and reverent customs in the sanctuary.
Questions before you visit?
Reach out to the parish ahead of your visit for gentle guidance on worship practices and appropriate attire. We are happy to help.

Our Celebrations