ATTENTION - SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2025
The annual congregational summer street picnic will take place after the 11 a.m. worship service on Kenmore Ave. Hot dogs will be served. Friends are welcome. The street will be closed, with permission from the City of Chicago 48th Ward Office, until 3 p.m. Parking will be obstructed on Kenmore Ave. We are sorry for inconvenience.
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. 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, 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.
Annual Summer Picnic on Kenmore Avenue after the worship service
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.
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.
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.
Cleo Baker to be honored in service of thanksgiving
All who have known Cleo, past and present, are welcome to a special service honoring him on Sunday, July 16 at 11 a.m.
Hello? New number at church office
The new phone number is a multifunctional one that can also take text messages.
New interim business manager announced
The needs of the church is changing and so does its staffing.
God calls you to lead
Listen for God’s call to use your special gifts. Answer the call with, “Here I am.”
Ordination of Eld. Kathy Anderson
A longtime member who has been active as a trustee of our properties and treasurer of the congregation, Kathy Anderson was called to ministry as a presbyter.
The Gospel of the Finnish Sauna
A 95 year old shares her thoughts about Jesus and the sauna.
What about Hell?
There’s a Christian Twitter debate going on right now about whether or not Hell is a real physical place.
Just a thought: Free mercy
God speaks in so many languages
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