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.

Rev. Kristin Hutson, M.Div., J.D.

Daily and Weekly Lectionary Readings

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Liturgies and Meetings.

Worship services are every Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kristin Hutson presiding and Allison Mann directing music. Communion liturgy is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.

Stated meetings of the Session (Board of Governors) are on the third Sunday of each month after worship.

Upcoming Liturgies and Meetings (Click to view live stream on Zoom).

NOTE: We are currently having technical difficulties with our Easter service stream.

Sunday, April 20. Easter Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, April 27. Second Sunday of Easter Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Rev. Traci Smith.
Saturday, May 3. Memorial Service for Cleo R. Baker - Tentative Date and Time
Sunday, May 4. Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, May 11. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, May 18. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, May 18. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 25. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, June 1. Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Saturday, June 7. Chicago Presbytery Review of Session Minutes and Records, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Ave., Evanston at 10 a.m.
Sunday, June 8. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, June 15. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, June 22. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, June 22. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 23. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, July 6. Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, July 13. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, July 20. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, July 20. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 27. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, August 3. Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, August 10. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, August 17. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Eld. Gerald Farinas.
Sunday, August 24. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, August 24. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m. This meeting was moved to this date due to unavailability of a Moderator on August 17.
Sunday, August 31. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.

Prayers for the health of Rev. Gordon Neil Butcher

Pastor Emeritus of Edgewater Presbyterian Church. He currently lives in Utah.
In Memory of Cleo R. Baker

Former building manager of Edgewater Presbyterian Church for over 30 years
In Memory of Bonita Latham

Former worship participant and soloist
For those affected by changes to the federal workforce.

Special Prayer Intention
For our Anonymous donor who blessed us with resources to continue our ministries.

Special Prayer of Intention
For continued healing for all those suffering illness.

Special Prayer of Intention
For the mission of Edgewater Mutual Aid.

Special Prayer of Intention
For an end to war in Ukraine and Palestine and civil strife in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Special Prayer of Intention

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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.

Click here to watch on Zoom each Sunday at 11 a.m. (Central)

Articles and pastoral letters.

Gerald Farinas 11/9/24 Gerald Farinas 11/9/24

A new Serenity Prayer for our times

Reinhold Niebuhr is often credited with writing what we now know as the Serenity Prayer. I thought we needed a new one for this time in our history.

Gerald Farinas 11/6/24 Gerald Farinas 11/6/24

Decompress and heal after the tumult

Fred Rogers taught us a song about validating feelings and how we react to them, “What do you do with the mad that you feel?”

Gerald Farinas 11/5/24 Gerald Farinas 11/5/24

Apostles for domestic abuse victims? Survivor Elaine says you can help

Elaine Sutherland is a walking miracle survive nine shots, three to her head. Domestic violence victims need more advocates.

Gerald Farinas 11/4/24 Gerald Farinas 11/4/24

Participation in democracy is a Presbyterian value

What Jesus taught in Scripture, what Pastor Kristin proclaims on Sundays from the pulpit, must be transformed into action, in the world, and the time in which we exist.

Gerald Farinas 11/3/24 Gerald Farinas 11/3/24

Why Presbyterians don’t talk about ‘being saved’

I was asked today on X—formerly Twitter—why don’t we see Presbyterians asking people if they’re saved?

Gerald Farinas 11/20/23 Gerald Farinas 11/20/23

Ask the Elder: What is that colorful scarf Pastor Kristin wears?

One of our youths asked about the stoles that Rev. Kristin Hutson wears for liturgy. Here’s a brief explanation of the stole and tippet.

Gerald Farinas 11/1/23 Gerald Farinas 11/1/23

Diwali, a Hindu celebration of light

Our Hindu sisters and brothers celebrate Diwali on November 12. Here’s what we have in common with this old tradition.

Gerald Farinas 10/21/23 Gerald Farinas 10/21/23

Books to read: The Holy Rule of Saint Benedict

Gerald Farinas 10/18/23 Gerald Farinas 10/18/23

Pledge your support even if you’re not a member

While our own members continue to pledge to sustain our church, we also accept pledges from those who want to see our building continue on into the future for civil and social justice needs, and for the arts and humanities.