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.
Sojourner Truth and the ass
At an abolitionist preaching circuit, a pro-slavery preacher heckled them. Sojourner Truth responded.
An Advent candle liturgy for hope, The Way, joy, peace
There are many Advent liturgies out there. Here is one with the themes hope, The Way, joy, and peace, from a Presbyterian Church (USA) elder.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Books to read: The Holy Rule of Saint Benedict
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.
Celebrating ‘Harvest’ at the Edgewater Kirk
Edgewater Presbyterian Church will celebrate its annual Harvest liturgy and community meal on Sunday, November 19 at 11 a.m.
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