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 129 years.
Liturgies and Meetings.
Worship services are every Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kristin Hutson presiding. The Sacrament of Communion or Eucharist is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Click to view live stream on Zoom.
Sunday, October 12. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, October 19. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, October 19. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m. New members will meet with Ruling Elders.
Sunday, October 26. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Eld. Gerry.
Sunday, November 9. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
Sunday, November 9. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 21. Stated meeting of the Session at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16. Congregational reports due to the Clerk of Session.
Sunday, January 25. Congregational reports published.
Sunday, February 1. Liturgy of the Word and Sacrament at 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 1. Congregational Meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
From the Clerk’s Desk
The core messages of ‘Dilexi Te’ by Pope Leo XIV belong to us Reformed Christians, too
We take no authority from the bishop of Rome, but when he speaks, we listen and digest for ourselves as Reformed Christians. There is much to learn from Leo’s first official papal letter.
Prayer on the second anniversary of Hamas attack, start of War on Gaza
O God, our prayers today dwell deeply with the people of Gaza, who have lost homes, families, and entire generations.
Statement on the activation of Illinois National Guard troops by President
The order by President Donald Trump to deploy 300 Illinois National Guard troops to patrol Chicago in support of ongoing ICE raids marks a dangerous and shameful chapter in our nation’s story.
Cubs v. Brewers in the NLDS: A Presbyterian Story
If you look closely, you’ll see that the Cubs—yes, the Cubs—play with the same spirit of Presbyterianism. And Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
Chicagoan becomes first Black and person of color to lead Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
For those of us in the Presbyterian Church (USA), this moment is especially meaningful because our two denominations share full communion.
A joyful step forward as Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
When Canterbury speaks, Presbyterians listen, because our destinies in the Reformation were so closely tied together.
Grieving Jane Goodall: Faith and Creation
Jane Goodall helped Christian reframe their vision and reflection of Creation.
Watch on your mobile device or computer
We livestream our services on Zoom.com. The Edgewater Presbyterian Church meeting ID is 868 7371 4352.
Edgewater Presbyterian Church is a member of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, ONE Northside, and the Edgewater Community Religious Association. Pastor Kristin is a member of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance leadership team.
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
Jesus called women to ministry
More information: Presbyterian Women
we commit to child safety
More information: Presbyterian Church (USA) Child/Youth/Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Procedure
Northside Friends Meeting
Northside Friends Meeting is a congregation of the Religious Society of Friends, popularly known as the Quakers. An historically progressive group of denominations in Christianity, it has long been pacifist, advocated for the abolition of slavery in Great Britain and the United States. They are known to be intensely social justice-oriented.
Friends have two types of meetings: programmed worship and waiting worship. Their worship space is called a meeting house. The New Community House is this congregation’s meeting house.
Grace Baptist Church
A longtime space-sharer in The New Community House is a congregation of the American Baptist Churches USA—historically known as the Northern Baptist Convention (1907-1950) and Triennial Convention (1814-1907). This particular congregation is fully affirming of LGBTQ persons in the life of the Church.
Many of the Founding Fathers and Mothers of the United States were members of the original colonial Baptist churches in New England.
