by Rev. Julian DeShazier CHICAGO – May 13, 2014 When the Chicago Community Trust called and asked me to help moderate one of their “On the Table” discussions happening around the city, I wanted to know more about my audience and whether this would be a conversation worth moving out of bed on my […]
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Good Friday
April 14, 2014
Worship
Join us on the 7 Last Words from Seminarians at University Church with Jene Colvin, McCormick Theological Seminary • Tangie Gray-Dickens, McCormick Theological Seminary • Elijah Kindred, University of Chicago Divinity School • Heidi Lindeman, Chicago Theological Seminary • Sarah Lyn Jones, , McCormick Theological Seminary • Seth Patterson, University […]
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
April 14, 2014
Worship Gallery
Join us on Maundy Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Sanctuary.
Join us on Holy Week
April 10, 2014
Special Events
SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY @ 10:30am APRIL 13th PALM SUNDAY Dance: “Prepare Ye” & “Silent Eyes” APRIL 17th MAUNDY THURSDAY Service at 7pm APRIL 18th GOOD FRIDAY “7 Last Words from Seminarians” – 5pm presented by students from University of Chicago, CTS, LSTC, and McCormick seminaries APRIL 20th EASTER SUNDAY Sunrise Service – 6:30am Promontory […]
LENT 2014: Into the Wilderness
March 20, 2014
Special Events
SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY @ 10:30am APRIL 13th PALM SUNDAY Dance: “Prepare Ye” & “Silent Eyes” APRIL 17th MAUNDY THURSDAY Service at 7pm APRIL 18th GOOD FRIDAY “7 Last Words from Seminarians” – 5pm presented by students from University of Chicago, CTS, LSTC, and McCormick seminaries APRIL 20th EASTER SUNDAY Sunrise Service – 6:30am Promontory Point […]
Willie Pickens: CONCERT SERIES
March 16, 2014
Special Events
MARCH 20, 2014 — CHICAGO — University Church is launching a quarterly concert series, kicking off on Thursday, March 27, 2014, with piano virtuoso Willie Pickens. The concert will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of University Church, 5655 S. University Ave. The cost is free and open to the public. Willie Pickens is a […]
The DARK Psalms (A word from Worship)
February 13, 2014
Worship
One of my favorite scripture passages is Psalm 139. I read it every year on my birthday: For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. My frame […]
What is the Sanctuary Movement?
February 13, 2014
Social Justice Ministry
University Church has long been passionate about immigration law and doing whatever we can to stand with undocumented persons who risk deportation. Our Guatemala group connects to these efforts on a global scale, but we also have offered SANCTUARY to persons in the past. The question is upon us again, and we’ll vote as a […]
(the original post and conversation can be found at my homepage) ***A few weeks ago, I did a sermon that mulled over the following question: “What is the difference between a disagreement, a debate, and an argument?” Whatever you read below is my attempt at following my own ethics. We will disagree on this*** Michael Sam, University of Missouri […]
Doing a New Thing! WORSHIP FORUM 1/26
January 21, 2014
Worship
“Doing a New Thing” Happy New Year! The beginning of 2014 seems like a good time to re-assess, re-commit, and embark on new adventures. It is a time to align ourselves with the God Isaiah knew, who does new things large and small. Toward that end, the worship committee will start something new on Sunday, […]
