Urban Village Church

7/9/23 Christian Coon | ”Both/And: Faith & Works” | James 2:14-17

In this sermon, Pastor Christian kicks off our latest sermon series "Both/And: Living Our Faith as United Methodists." We begin the series with an examination of the long-debated relationship between faith and works--how do we understand the need for both faith and works through the lens of Methodism? Tune in to learn more!

6/18/23 Sylvia Johnston | Galatians 3:27-29

In continuation of our sermon series, "God is Trans," guest preacher Sylvia Johnston (she/her) preaches from Galatians 3:27-29.

6/11/18 Trans Round Table: ”God is Trans”

To kick off our newest sermon series, "God is Trans," Pastor Juan Pablo leads a round table conversation with three trans members of the congregation: Terese, Taylinn, and T.

6/4/23 Nik Norris | Deborah | Judges 4:4-10

One of our Wicker Park members, Nik Norris, preaches on the story of Deborah and Jael from the book of Judges as we wrap up our sermon series "FIERCE: Bold Women of the Bible."

4/21/23 Juan Pablo Herrera | ”The Bold Midwives” | Exodus 1:5-21

In this sermon, Pastor Juan Pablo kicks off our new sermon series, "FIERCE: Bold Women of the Bible," by examining the story of the Hebrew midwives in the book of Exodus. 

5/7/23 Wing Yun Schreiber | ”The Field of Abundance” | Matthew 9:35-38

In this sermon, Interim Director of Communications and Discipleship, Wing Yun Schreiber (they/he), delivers a sermon that challenges a common interpretation of Matthew 9:35-38.

4/30/23 Pastor Juan Pablo Herrara | ”Let It Go!” | Luke 8:4-8

In this sermon, Pastor Juan Pablo preaches on the parable of the sower and offers encouragement to share our faith as fellow "sowers." This sermon is a part of our series 
"You're On Mute: Why It's Hard to Share Our Faith."

4/23/23 Pastor Juan Pablo Herrera | ”You’re on Mute!” | Romans 10:12-15

In this sermon, Pastor Juan Pablo encourages us to consider our closer circles of friends and acquaintances as sites of engagement and witness for the gospel. Join us as we continue our sermon series "You're On Mute: Why It's Hard to Share Our Faith."

4/16/23 Pastor Juan Pablo Herrera | ”You’re on Mute--Can I Get a Witness?” | Acts 1:1-9

In this sermon, Pastor Juan Pablo kicks off our new sermon series, "You're On Mute: Why It's Hard to Share Our Faith." He frames the task of evangelism as an organic form of witness that flows from our gratitude.

4/9/23 Pastor Juan Pablo Herrera | Back to the Future | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Juan Pablo speaks about how looking to the past and remembering God's faithfulness can help us have hope for the future.