Chicago Presbytery took action in 2019 to become a Matthew 25 Presbytery — one of 93 presbyteries in the PC(USA) to do so. We are working to dismantle systemic poverty, dismantle structural racism, and build up congregational vitality.
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On February 28, leaders from Hispanic/Latino congregations across the Presbytery gathered for workshops to equip Ruling Elders and Deacons. The Presbytery gives thanks for the hospitality of Vida Nueva Presbyterian Church, the pastors who led the trainings, and the shared commitment to strengthening ministry across our congregations.
You won`t want to miss Thursday`s conversation with renowned Bonhoeffer scholar Dr. Andrew DeCort in our discussion Bonhoeffer for Lent: Seeing Christ in the Other and the Practice of Blessing.
Dr. DeCort will guide us in exploring Bonhoeffer’s theology of resistance and protest, and how the practice of blessing shapes faithful Christian witness in turbulent times. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to see Christ in the other — and to live with courage, clarity, and costly grace in such a time as this.
Visit our website to register.
Mayfair Presbyterian Church is opened as a warming center at 5 AM Friday morning and will stay open until Monday morning in light of the the dangerously low temperatures and wind chills! If you would be willing to deliver a meal for 40 people, please contact Pastor Stef Coleman.
We were blessed by a presbytery pop-up choir yesterday at the Epiphany worship gathering.
🎥 by Ian Suwanski
Mayfair Presbyterian Church hosted neighbors who are unhoused or lack heating over the weekend of the 13th/14th during the cold snap. They partnered with three other neighborhood organizations to provide dinner Saturday and Sunday night with warm, comfortable air mattresses and sleeping cots both nights. Over 40 individuals took advantage of the time to get warm. Over 12 unhoused neighbors spent the nights in our Fellowship Hall but many more took naps, ate, and received free donations of gently used clothing, new hygiene items, and new socks/gloves.
We asked members of Chicago Presbytery: What creative risks have you taken in your congregation or ministry to live out the way of Jesus?
Here are some of their answers.
During worship at the presbytery meeting yesterday, we sang songs familiar to all ages. Thanks for leading us Megan, Jodi, and Adam!
Invitation to the September Presbytery Meeting from Rev. Shawna Bowman, Presbytery Moderator
God never fails! A glimpse of the Spirit at the May 20 assembly meeting
Register now for the new and improved pastors retreat! The Mental Health Committee invites you to join us for a two-night retreat (Oct 13-15) situated in the middle of our Presbytery to experience Sabbath, fellowship, and some spiritual space to “wonder” — our theme for this year! Learn more on our website and in the newsletter.
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