Urban Village Church

UVC, Juan Pablo Herrera, Church Planting Resident, “Familia Es Familia” (Mark 3:31-35)

In the final service of our “Queering Faith” series, Pastor Juan Pablo invites us to ask “who is our family?” while weighing the realities of this world. Jesus asked this question, and in his response, we see a liberator who frees us from harmful ideas about God; a Jesus who invites us to be our full & authentic selves; and a Jesus who himself had to come out to his close friends & family, and eventually the whole world. Mark’s gospel reveals a Jesus who is in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. And so, YOU are our family. 

UVC, D’Angelo Smith, Site Pastor, “Feeling Freedom” (Acts 8:26-40)

This morning, as we celebrate Juneteenth, we read about an Ethiopian eunuch who, although is not given a name in the Bible, is named in several African traditional stories: Qinaqis. 

Qinaqis has been denied the access to worship freely in the temple of Jerusalem and is dealing with this rejection by the religious leaders in the text. Join us as we explore freedom through Qinaqis’s story and hear reflections from the larger UVC community that claim Black and Queer liberation. All are welcome!

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183 

UVC, Chan Choi, Sit Pastor, “A Quest for God” (Colossians 2:1-10a)

On the final Sunday in our “Inward Journey” series, Pastor Chan speaks about the quest for God being a lifelong journey. In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, the community is struggling with understanding God’s truths. Paul, in the midst of his own sufferings, addresses the community’s fear and anxiety. 

Join us in worship this morning to explore what it means to be a community on this journey to know God’s presence intimately. All are welcomed and affirmed!

 

UVC, Emily McGinley, Executive Pastor, “Becoming Fluent in New”, (Acts 2:1-21)

In Acts 2, those gathered were celebrating a festival marking the first fruits of the harvest, and more importantly, when God gifted God’s people with the Torah law. This law binded God’s people together centered around loving God, living abundantly, and caring for the least of these. This morning, Pastor Emily asks ask how the Spirit invites us to open our heads & hearts to remove barriers, become fluent in other’s realities, and seek wholeness. Looking inward, we’ll deepen our knowledge of self through understanding our connection to others.

 

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183

UVC, D’Angelo Smith, Site Pastor, Looking Inward, Finding Peace, (Philippians 4:4-13)

This morning we continue our series “The Inward Journey” with Paul’s letter to Philippi. Today’s scripture connects peace & rejoicing with a conviction that God’s peace does not rest on external circumstances. Pastor D’Angelo reflects that while the presence of God does not always deliver us from all anxiety, God’s presence does offer peace amid our circumstances. How is God present with you this day? Please join us- and bring a piece of paper!

 

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183

UVC 101: Does Prayer Work?

We conclude our three part series "UVC 101: Honest Answers To Frequently Asked Questions."

In this episode, we discuss prayer. How do I start praying? Are meditation and prayer the same? What if my prayers aren’t answered?

Our panel includes Teaching Pastor Hannah Kardon, Site Pastor D’Angelo Smith, and UVC member J Dayvid Green.

Join us every Sunday for online worship on Facebook and YouTube (/uvchurch) at 10:30 am (CST).

UVC 101: Do I Still Count As A Christian?

Welcome to part 2 of our three part series "UVC 101: Honest Answers To Frequently Asked Questions."

This episode tackles tough questions about what it means to be a Christian: What does “being saved” mean? If I'm not sure I believe in God, do I still count as a Christian? Do I still want to be a Christian?

Our panel includes Teaching Pastor Hannah Kardon, Church Planting Resident Juan Pablo, and UVC member John Sianghio.

Join us every Sunday for online worship on Facebook and YouTube (/uvchurch) at 10:30 am (CST).

UVC 101: What is the Bible, Really?

Welcome to our three part series "UVC 101: Honest Answers To Frequently Asked Questions."

In this episode, we're talking about the Bible. Where do the different parts of the Bible come from? What does it mean to take the Bible literally (and do we have to)? What do I do with contradictions in the Bible?

Our panel includes Teaching Pastor Hannah Kardon, Student Pastor Lijia Xie, and UVC member Gloria Feliciano Feltman.

Join us every Sunday for online worship on Facebook & YouTube (/uvchurch) at 10:30 am (CST).

UVC, Christian Coon (Pastor of Emerging Ministries), John 21:1-19, "Class Reunion"

As we think about what it will look like to come back together, we have many questions and anxieties. It will help for us to go back to doing what we know how to do. Jesus shows us how: To love.

UVC, Lijia Xie (Student Pastor), The Resurrection *and* the Body, (John 20:24-29)

A year ago we started quarantining and began a sermon series called “Now What?” to help us navigate an uncertain future. Today we’re facing similar questions. 

This morning, we’ll turn once again to the Scriptures, when after Jesus’ resurrection, the Church found itself asking, “now what?” Student Pastor Lijia explores the early Church’s attempts to be faithful while recognizing the scars, wounds, and trauma’s of Christ’s death. Recognizing Jesus’ wounds is part of what makes the resurrection so radical, and triumphant.

 

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183