Lake Street Church of Evanston
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Spiritual seekers of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and religious identities are enthusiastically embraced and affirmed throughout the congregation and in leadership. https://www.lakestreet.org
Join us on the church lawn at 6:15 pm on Weds., December 10 for a prayer vigil.
December 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Join us on the church lawn at 6:15 pm on Weds., December 10 for a prayer vigil.
The children and youth Advent Market is back this Sunday! Our young people have been working hard on their handicrafts, which will be for sale during coffee hour.
It’s also our Fifth Sunday Potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can, or just stay and eat. All are welcome!
It’s also our Fifth Sunday Potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can, or just stay and eat. All are welcome!
November 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The children and youth Advent Market is back this Sunday! Our young people have been working hard on their handicrafts, which will be for sale during coffee hour.
It’s also our Fifth Sunday Potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can, or just stay and eat. All are welcome!
It’s also our Fifth Sunday Potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can, or just stay and eat. All are welcome!
By witnessing this familiar story through the reality faced by migrants today, we hope to restore its radical edge, and to ask what it means to celebrate the birth of a refugee child while turning away those who follow in his footsteps.
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
By witnessing this familiar story through the reality faced by migrants today, we hope to restore its radical edge, and to ask what it means to celebrate the birth of a refugee child while turning away those who follow in his footsteps.
The Holy Family were refugees. This is not political interpretation, this is the reality described in the stories our tradition has told and retold for millenia.
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Holy Family were refugees. This is not political interpretation, this is the reality described in the stories our tradition has told and retold for millenia.
This installation isn’t subtle because the crisis it addresses isn’t abstract. We hope viewers will ask what sanctuary means when families are met with dehumanization. We further hope to move people to action, regardless of faith or philosophical background.
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This installation isn’t subtle because the crisis it addresses isn’t abstract. We hope viewers will ask what sanctuary means when families are met with dehumanization. We further hope to move people to action, regardless of faith or philosophical background.
The gas masks worn by Mary and Joseph reference the documented use of tear gas and other chemical weapons deployed by ICE agents against peaceful protesters, journalists, and community members advocating for immigration reform and bearing witness to human rights abuses within the system.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The gas masks worn by Mary and Joseph reference the documented use of tear gas and other chemical weapons deployed by ICE agents against peaceful protesters, journalists, and community members advocating for immigration reform and bearing witness to human rights abuses within the system.
The zip ties on the infant's wrists directly reference the children who were zip-tied by agents during a raid on a Chicago apartment building earlier this year, where most residents were U.S. citizens: a stark reminder that enforcement terror does not discriminate by documentation status.
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The zip ties on the infant's wrists directly reference the children who were zip-tied by agents during a raid on a Chicago apartment building earlier this year, where most residents were U.S. citizens: a stark reminder that enforcement terror does not discriminate by documentation status.
Thanks to Loretta, Kelli, Jack, and Miller for their help setting up our nativity this morning.
This installation reimagines the nativity as a scene of forced family separation, drawing direct parallels between the Holy Family's refugee experience and contemporary immigration detention practices.
This installation reimagines the nativity as a scene of forced family separation, drawing direct parallels between the Holy Family's refugee experience and contemporary immigration detention practices.
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Thanks to Loretta, Kelli, Jack, and Miller for their help setting up our nativity this morning.
This installation reimagines the nativity as a scene of forced family separation, drawing direct parallels between the Holy Family's refugee experience and contemporary immigration detention practices.
This installation reimagines the nativity as a scene of forced family separation, drawing direct parallels between the Holy Family's refugee experience and contemporary immigration detention practices.
Friday morning, ABC of Metro Chicago is sponsoring the weekly Faithful Friday action at Broadview processing center. Join us for a faithful, expectant gathering to “proclaim the release of the captives” in Broadview and beyond.
11/21 at 9am, at Beach and Lexington in Broadview.
11/21 at 9am, at Beach and Lexington in Broadview.
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Friday morning, ABC of Metro Chicago is sponsoring the weekly Faithful Friday action at Broadview processing center. Join us for a faithful, expectant gathering to “proclaim the release of the captives” in Broadview and beyond.
11/21 at 9am, at Beach and Lexington in Broadview.
11/21 at 9am, at Beach and Lexington in Broadview.
Join us Sunday, December 21 at 10:30AM for a free concert! Our choir, along with guest orchestra and other musicians, will perform Handel's Messiah. This event is open to the public, with a light brunch to follow.
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Join us Sunday, December 21 at 10:30AM for a free concert! Our choir, along with guest orchestra and other musicians, will perform Handel's Messiah. This event is open to the public, with a light brunch to follow.
New time!!!!! This event now starts 30 minutes later, at 6:30PM
April 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New time!!!!! This event now starts 30 minutes later, at 6:30PM
We are doing something different for Maundy Thursday this year: a party. Let us love one another as we have been loved through sharing food, music, and friendship with all our neighbors. Everyone is invited. Join us starting at 6PM.
April 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We are doing something different for Maundy Thursday this year: a party. Let us love one another as we have been loved through sharing food, music, and friendship with all our neighbors. Everyone is invited. Join us starting at 6PM.
A space for joy in tough times: our annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession with live donkeys Tinkerbelle and Iris. Meet at the corner of Lake St. and Chicago Ave. in Evanston at 9AM on April 13 to join in the fun.
April 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A space for joy in tough times: our annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession with live donkeys Tinkerbelle and Iris. Meet at the corner of Lake St. and Chicago Ave. in Evanston at 9AM on April 13 to join in the fun.
This is ours!
March 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is ours!
Rev Dr Woolf and Rev Dr Piela were proud to represent Lake Street Church at the Villa Park Islamic Foundation’s interfaith Iftar last night.
March 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Rev Dr Woolf and Rev Dr Piela were proud to represent Lake Street Church at the Villa Park Islamic Foundation’s interfaith Iftar last night.
Women's History Month Fact: Did you know Lake Street Church was founded by a woman? Frances Mary Gano Iglehart was the force behind First Baptist Church of Evanston, renamed Lake Street Church in 1995.
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#WomensHistoryMonth
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#WomensHistoryMonth
March 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Women's History Month Fact: Did you know Lake Street Church was founded by a woman? Frances Mary Gano Iglehart was the force behind First Baptist Church of Evanston, renamed Lake Street Church in 1995.
evanstonwomen.org/woman/france...
#WomensHistoryMonth
evanstonwomen.org/woman/france...
#WomensHistoryMonth
Join us for a screening of Holy Redemption, followed by a powerful discussion with panelists Eli Newell and Sawsan Abubaker.
🗓 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
🍽 In-person only | Light refreshments will be served
Register here: bit.ly/March20HolyR...
#HolyRedemption
🗓 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
🍽 In-person only | Light refreshments will be served
Register here: bit.ly/March20HolyR...
#HolyRedemption
March 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join us for a screening of Holy Redemption, followed by a powerful discussion with panelists Eli Newell and Sawsan Abubaker.
🗓 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
🍽 In-person only | Light refreshments will be served
Register here: bit.ly/March20HolyR...
#HolyRedemption
🗓 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
🍽 In-person only | Light refreshments will be served
Register here: bit.ly/March20HolyR...
#HolyRedemption
Although the first session was yesterday, it's not too late to join in the Palestinian History series being offered by our friend Tarek Khalil, Education Coordinator at American Muslims for Palestine. Tarek has visited us several times and is an engaging and deeply knowledgable educator.
March 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Although the first session was yesterday, it's not too late to join in the Palestinian History series being offered by our friend Tarek Khalil, Education Coordinator at American Muslims for Palestine. Tarek has visited us several times and is an engaging and deeply knowledgable educator.
Registration is open! bit.ly/LSCAW2025
From 10am-noon each day, we will hang out in the youth room, have lunch, play games, and prepare for the adventure. Then, from noon-5PM, we will visit different suburbs and neighborhoods to learn about an organization in that area and the work they are doing.
From 10am-noon each day, we will hang out in the youth room, have lunch, play games, and prepare for the adventure. Then, from noon-5PM, we will visit different suburbs and neighborhoods to learn about an organization in that area and the work they are doing.
February 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Registration is open! bit.ly/LSCAW2025
From 10am-noon each day, we will hang out in the youth room, have lunch, play games, and prepare for the adventure. Then, from noon-5PM, we will visit different suburbs and neighborhoods to learn about an organization in that area and the work they are doing.
From 10am-noon each day, we will hang out in the youth room, have lunch, play games, and prepare for the adventure. Then, from noon-5PM, we will visit different suburbs and neighborhoods to learn about an organization in that area and the work they are doing.
How are you embodying love in action today?
February 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
How are you embodying love in action today?
Peace and Justice Committee hosts teach-in Sat 2/15 at 3:00 p.m. in MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave. The focus will be on how we can take action against Illinois’ anti-BDS laws
The teach-in is free and open to the public BUT pre-registration is required:
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The teach-in is free and open to the public BUT pre-registration is required:
secure.everyaction.com/_Q_LOnaCI06i...
February 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Peace and Justice Committee hosts teach-in Sat 2/15 at 3:00 p.m. in MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave. The focus will be on how we can take action against Illinois’ anti-BDS laws
The teach-in is free and open to the public BUT pre-registration is required:
secure.everyaction.com/_Q_LOnaCI06i...
The teach-in is free and open to the public BUT pre-registration is required:
secure.everyaction.com/_Q_LOnaCI06i...
Evanston-area friends, it's your last chance to get your chili orders in to support our youth. If you aren't nearby and just want to donate, that's fine, too! You can also order chili to be donated to our friends at Connections for the Homeless. www.lakestreet.org/give "youth service projects"
February 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Evanston-area friends, it's your last chance to get your chili orders in to support our youth. If you aren't nearby and just want to donate, that's fine, too! You can also order chili to be donated to our friends at Connections for the Homeless. www.lakestreet.org/give "youth service projects"
Thurs Feb. 20 at 7 PM, please join us for "Experiencing Palestine-Israel: Reflections, Realities, & Paths to Solidarity"Chris Inserra and Craig B. Mousin share their experiences from their 10-day trip in November 2024, meeting with Christian, Muslin, and Jewish community members and organizations.
February 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Thurs Feb. 20 at 7 PM, please join us for "Experiencing Palestine-Israel: Reflections, Realities, & Paths to Solidarity"Chris Inserra and Craig B. Mousin share their experiences from their 10-day trip in November 2024, meeting with Christian, Muslin, and Jewish community members and organizations.
This event will also be broadcast on our YouTube channel, with recording available afterwards. Learn more about what changes to the “sensitive locations” memo mean for faith communities and others in Welcoming and Sanctuary cities. Specific to Evanston, but may also be useful to others.
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This event will also be broadcast on our YouTube channel, with recording available afterwards. Learn more about what changes to the “sensitive locations” memo mean for faith communities and others in Welcoming and Sanctuary cities. Specific to Evanston, but may also be useful to others.
Join us to greet our neighbors from Jerusalem on Wednesday evening at 7PM in the Parlor. Light refreshments.
Local sponsors are LSC Peace and Justice Committee and CAPA.
Free and open to all, bring a friend!
Local sponsors are LSC Peace and Justice Committee and CAPA.
Free and open to all, bring a friend!
January 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Join us to greet our neighbors from Jerusalem on Wednesday evening at 7PM in the Parlor. Light refreshments.
Local sponsors are LSC Peace and Justice Committee and CAPA.
Free and open to all, bring a friend!
Local sponsors are LSC Peace and Justice Committee and CAPA.
Free and open to all, bring a friend!