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.

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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)

Sunday, April 6. Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, April 13. Palm Sunday Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, April 13. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m. This meeting was moved to this date due to Easter Sunday.
Thursday, April 17. Maundy Thursday Liturgy of the Word at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, April 20. Easter Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
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.

In Memory of Bonita Latham

Special Prayer Intention
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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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)

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