Welcome.
We are one of the oldest congregations on the North Side of Chicago. Located in the lakefront Bryn Mawr Historic District, we have served the residents of Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown, and Rogers Park for over 125 years.
Liturgies and Meetings.
Worship services are every Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kristin Hutson presiding and Allison Mann directing music in the interim. Communion liturgy is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming Liturgies and Meetings (Click to view live stream on Zoom)
Sunday, December 29. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, January 5. Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Watch on your mobile device or computer
During this challenging time of precautions and mitigation, we livestream our services on Zoom.com. You can create a free Zoom.com account. Our multimedia ministry is led by Derek Potts and Nathan Doll.
The Edgewater Presbyterian Church meeting ID is 868 7371 4352.
Articles and pastoral letters.
Making prayers more intentional, feel meaningful
“I want my prayers to feel more meaningful to me,” she said with an emphasis on the word feel.
Did the Magi use astrology to find Jesus?
The Magi following the star to Jesus is sometimes cited as an example of God using Space and its magnificent bodies for His purposes, this is not astrology in the traditional sense.
The walk to the Lord’s Table is more than a walk
Receiving Communion at the Table rather than my seat is a reminder that God calls us but we have to take an action to accept that call.
Prayer for 2025
Pray without ceasing, the Bible says. So we pray for this new year.
The Virgin Birth is a non-negotiable belief in our faith
The New York Times published an insightful opinion interview with Elaine Pagels where she raised thought-provoking questions about the doctrine of the virgin birth of Jesus.
Adoration of the shepherds
Lorenzo Lotto painted Adoration of the Shepherds around 1534.
A one-month Bible study for men
Looking for a men’s Bible study? Here’s one that last’s a month.
Presbyterians didn’t always observe Advent
Reformation-era Presbyterians didn’t really care for dividing up the Church year into liturgical seasons.
Overlooked gratitudes
We thank God for obvious things: family, food, health, and home. While these are definitely worth celebrating, imagine the many overlooked aspects we fail to remember.
Christ the King is not compatible with Nationalism
The feast of Christ the King was added to liturgical calendars as a response to the rise in fascism in 1925.
Harvest Sunday: Giving thanks for our blessings and celebrating our diversity
For over two decades, the Sunday before the Thanksgiving civil holiday has been our Harvest Sunday.
Presbytery Assembly decisions: LGBTQ inclusion, Episcopalian ministers
The Commissioners of the Chicago Presbytery Assembly agreed on various measures changing the Constitution of the denomination. They also approved a plan for sharing ministers with The Episcopal Church.
Jesus called women to ministry
More information: Presbyterian Women
this is an affirming safe space
More information: Presbyterian Church (USA) on Sexuality and Same Gender Relationships
black lives matter
More information: Presbyterian Church (USA) Bearing Witness: Black Lives Matter
we commit to child safety
More information: Presbyterian Church (USA) Child/Youth/Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Procedure