Urban Village Church

UVC, Christian Coon (Pastor of Emerging Ministries), “I’m Still In” (Acts 2:41- 47)

Many of us (beloved and wonderful just as we are!) still crave to be made new in some aspect of our life. We conclude our “Made New” series by exploring the final question asked during a baptism: “Do you commit to faithful participation in God’s work in the world?” 

In Acts 2, we read about ancestors in the faith who “devoted themselves” to the teachings of apostles like Deborah and Peter. We’ll consider what the writers meant by ‘devotion’, how ancestors & mentors continue to inspire and inform, and how being honest about the difficulties of staying committed matter. 

UVC, D’Angelo Smith (Site Pastor, Hyde Park-Woodlawn & Wicker Park), “Full of the Holy Spirit” (Luke 4:1-20)

Many of us (beloved just as we are) still crave to be made new in some aspect of our life. This Lent, we’re focusing on how we can change through studying the transformational promises of Jesus, the science of personal change, and the spirituality of recovery.  

Today, as we consider change, Pastor D’Angelo invites to focus on the constant: the amazing and liberating power of the Holy Spirit. Accepting God gives us freedom to act, to resist, and to say boldly “No!” to evils, injustices, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. And we are *not* alone. Even Jesus needed and had access to this constant Advocate. And so do we! 

 

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UVC, Juan Pablo Herrera (Church Planting Resident), “Accompanier & Accompanied” (Luke 3:21-23)

Many of us (beloved just as we are) still crave to be made new in some aspect of our life: a habit, character aspect, or circumstance that still hurts. We all hope for change. This Lent, we’re going to focus on how we can change through studying the transformational promises of Jesus, the science of personal change, and the spirituality of recovery.   

This morning, Juan Pablo Herrera (Church Planting Resident) reflects on how one of the greatest gifts of the resurrection is *really* knowing that any one of us, and our circumstances, and our communities can be made new. We see a Jesus who accompanies and is accompanied. We see a vulnerable Christ who requires solidarity. We see a God who offers and receives grace. Please join us!!

 

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UVC, Group Sermon, “Love, Sex, and Dating” (Song of Solomon 1:2-8) [Part 2 of 2]

Hannah Kardon (UVC Teaching Pastor; she/her) discusses with Drew Jones (Hyde Park Woodlawn; Loyola University Chicago; he/him) and Victoria Slabinski (Yale Divinity School; she/her) touch, care, pleasure, trust, partnership, joy, community, relationships… and how the Church hasn’t always been faithful at exploring such important aspects of being.

As Sunday just fell on Valentines Day, we were excited to discuss (especially during a pandemic!) what are we looking for in relationships? What are our relationships to our bodies? How do we prioritize what our bodies want & need? And where is God as we consider these things?

We believe all of these questions are areas of discipleship and discernment, and part of our lives we can talk to God about. Hope you enjoy!

 

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UVC, Group Sermon, “Love, Sex, and Dating” (Song of Solomon 1:2-8) [Part1 of 2]

Hannah Kardon (UVC Teaching Pastor; she/her) discusses with Drew Jones (Hyde Park Woodlawn; Loyola University Chicago; he/him) and Victoria Slabinski (Yale Divinity School;

she/her) touch, care, pleasure, trust, partnership, joy, community, relationships… and how the Church hasn’t always been faithful at exploring such important aspects of being.

As Sunday fell on Valentines Day, we were excited to discuss (especially during a pandemic!) what are we looking for in relationships? What are our relationships to our bodies? How do we prioritize what our bodies want & need? And where is God as we consider these things?

We believe all of these questions are areas of discipleship and discernment, and part of our lives we can talk to God about. Hope you enjoy!

 

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183

UVC, Hannah Kardon (Teaching Pastor), “Searching Inventory” (Lk 3:1-14)

Many of us (beloved just as we are) still crave to be made new in some aspect of our life: a habit, character aspect, or circumstance that hurts. We all hope for change. This Lent, we’re going to focus on how we can change through studying the transformational promises of Jesus, the science of personal change, and the spirituality of recovery.   

This morning, Pastor Hannah begins our "Made New" series by looking at how we can turn around from harm and hurt. “Repent! For the kin-dom of God is near. Prepare the way.” Please join us!!

 

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“We may not be going through the same struggles, but we are going through similar struggles. Drag has allowed me to have a voice” (Drag & Spirituality, 2.17.21)

“Drag & Spirituality: Named & Known” is an ongoing series with hostess B0NNi33 Vi0L3T (@aqueerchaplain). On this episode, B0NNi33 Vi0L3T speaks with Milani (@Millusi0n)!

In each conversation B0NNi33 Vi0L3T will guide a conversation around drag & spirituality, with drag artists of a variety of spiritual experience, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, size, ability, and styles of drag. Ultimately lacing drag narratives with a spiritual thread for the benefit of the artist and the audience that bears witness.

“Currently I am more spiritual, and I have been doing research on Santeria, a religion that is very predominant in the Caribbean region and Mexico. I am still Catholic but not have been part of the church in many years due to the negativity to my community.” - @Millusi0n

 

Instragram: @Millusi0n

Donate: cdc.gov/stophivtogether  

“You can’t tell me that drag isn’t spiritual- it’s raw energy flowing through your body” (Drag & Spirituality, 2.10.21)

“Drag & Spirituality: Named & Known” is an ongoing series with hostess B0NNi33 Vi0L3T (@aqueerchaplain). On this episode, B0NNi33 Vi0L3T speaks with Willa Vawisp (@WillaVawisp)!

In each conversation B0NNi33 Vi0L3T will guide a conversation around drag & spirituality, with drag artists of a variety of spiritual experience, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, size, ability, and styles of drag. Ultimately lacing drag narratives with a spiritual thread for the benefit of the artist and the audience that bears witness.

Willa/Tony is originally from Mexico City, and lived in Mexico until the age of 18. Tony was raised in a bicultural, bilingual household, as a Mexican-American. Tony grew up in a syncretic faith experience which brought together Catholicism, Native Indigenous practices, African/Caribbean/African Diaspora religious practices, as well as South Asian and East Asian practices and philosophies.  “To not love myself is less of an option than it used to be” - @WillaVawisp

 

Venmo: @Tony-Guerrero

Instagram: @WillaVawisp

“God is love God is love God is love God is love” (Drag & Spirituality, 2.3.21)

“Drag & Spirituality: Named & Known” is an ongoing series with hostess B0NNi33 Vi0L3T (@aqueerchaplain). On this episode, B0NNi33 Vi0L3T speaks with Fonda Koxx (@fkdrag)!

In each conversation B0NNi33 Vi0L3T will guide a conversation around drag & spirituality, with drag artists of a variety of spiritual experience, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, size, ability, and styles of drag. Ultimately lacing drag narratives with a spiritual thread for the benefit of the artist and the audience that bears witness. 

“I am a National LGBTQIA Mental Health Advocate. I currently host Queen & Sober, a Facebook live series that covers all things LGBTQ and mental health. I am also an actor and comedian in Chicago.” - @fkdrag

 

Donate: allianceforeatingdisorders.com/donate/ 

Instagram: @fkdrag

“Love and acceptance: this is what it’s all about" (Drag & Spirituality, 1.21.21)

“Drag & Spirituality: Named & Known” is an ongoing series with hostess B0NNi33 Vi0L3T (@aqueerchaplain). On this episode, B0NNi33 Vi0L3T speaks with Stargirl (@Stargirldrag)!

In each conversation B0NNi33 Vi0L3T will guide a conversation around drag & spirituality, with drag artists of a variety of spiritual experience, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, size, ability, and styles of drag. Ultimately lacing drag narratives with a spiritual thread for the benefit of the artist and the audience that bears witness. 

“Hello my name is @Stargirldrag from Chicago, people would consider me a 'look queen' when it comes to my drag but I refer to my drag as club fantasy- a mix between a whimsical and kawaii aesthetic.” - @Stargirldrag

 

Venmo: @Stargirldrag

Instagram: @Stargirldrag  https://venmo.com/stargirldrag