Thank you to the Rev. Joy Douglas Strome, pastor emerita of Lake View Presbyterian Church, for stepping into the pulpit on July 20, 2025.

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 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.

The walk to the Lord’s Table is more than a walk
Receiving Communion at the Table rather than my seat is a reminder that God calls us but we have to take an action to accept that call.

Prayer for 2025
Pray without ceasing, the Bible says. So we pray for this new year.

The Virgin Birth is a non-negotiable belief in our faith
The New York Times published an insightful opinion interview with Elaine Pagels where she raised thought-provoking questions about the doctrine of the virgin birth of Jesus.

Adoration of the shepherds
Lorenzo Lotto painted Adoration of the Shepherds around 1534.

A one-month Bible study for men
Looking for a men’s Bible study? Here’s one that last’s a month.

Presbyterians didn’t always observe Advent
Reformation-era Presbyterians didn’t really care for dividing up the Church year into liturgical seasons.

Overlooked gratitudes
We thank God for obvious things: family, food, health, and home. While these are definitely worth celebrating, imagine the many overlooked aspects we fail to remember.

Christ the King is not compatible with Nationalism
The feast of Christ the King was added to liturgical calendars as a response to the rise in fascism in 1925.

Harvest Sunday: Giving thanks for our blessings and celebrating our diversity
For over two decades, the Sunday before the Thanksgiving civil holiday has been our Harvest Sunday.

Presbytery Assembly decisions: LGBTQ inclusion, Episcopalian ministers
The Commissioners of the Chicago Presbytery Assembly agreed on various measures changing the Constitution of the denomination. They also approved a plan for sharing ministers with The Episcopal Church.

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

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