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, November 23. Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Eld. Gerry.
Sunday, November 30. First Sunday of Advent Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kristin.
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
Theology 101: When your version of Christianity lines up perfectly with your political party
Theologian Stanley Hauerwas said, “If your version of Christianity always lines up with your political party, you’re not being discipled. You’re being used.”
Altar Rail Debate: In retrospect, I’m glad I kept the joke in my head
I had the dubious honor of witnessing a serious theological debate recently—the kind that makes you question whether you’re listening to ancient philosophers or just people arguing about furniture.
Andrew the first-called apostle
Andrew is one of the most significant yet perhaps less frequently discussed figures in the Bible.
Theology 101: With paranormal investigators invoking the Archangel Michael, do we Presbyterians believe in archangels?
The short answer is, yes. We affirm the Archangel Michael is real, but Presbyterians do not pray to him or any other angel.
Feeding the hungry is a clear moral test, and we’re failing
The simple truth is that our political fight over federal food aid reveals a deep crisis in our national soul.
Don’t be so sure Jesus is on your side when religion is used to draw lines against others
The true call of my office is to the radical, messy inclusion exemplified by Christ.
Where are the PCUSA conservatives? Dispelling the myth of a monolithic denomination
The truth is, the Presbyterian Church (USA) is not one thing. It is a vast collection of over 8,000 congregations scattered across the entire country, each with its own history, community context, and unique theological tenor.
We believe in both a personal and ecclesiastical relationships with God
In the rich tapestry of Christian faith, there are often different but equally passionate voices defining what a healthy spiritual life should look like.
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.
