Posts by Chicago Temple Volunteer

Save The Date – Welcoming Pastor Sophia

On Sunday July 7th the Chicago Temple will welcome our new Associate Pastor, Sophia Hyon. We would love for her to meet many of our members as well as guests from the neighborhood. Help us give her a very warm welcome to the city of Chicago. All are welcome! #ChicagoTemple #UMC #AllAreWelcome #PastorSophia #NewPastor #Sermon

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2019 Chicago Pride Parade

On Sunday June 30th starting at noon, Chicago Pride will be celebrated their 50th anniversary with their annual parade. The Chicago Temple joined a group of other welcoming churches to walk in solidarity with our LGBTQ sisters and brothers. We had  a good sized group from the Temple who came to march in the parade. …

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Sunday Sermon Preview – 6/30/2019

  Join us this Sunday to hear Rev. Dr. Myron McCoy’s sermon, “Kicking Down the Dirt.” All are welcome!   Remember the Pride Parade is also this Sunday during the 11 AM service. We will be leaving directly from the Temple following our 8:30 AM service to catch the red line to the north-side. We…

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Homeless Ministry Weekly Needs – 6/22

The Homeless Ministry needs your hands and feet! If you can spare an hour or two on a regular or even occasional basis on Saturday morning, we need your help. Jobs vary in start time but all end by 11 or earlier. They include: Drivers to transport food from the Temple to Grace Place (early…

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New Members Ceremony – Sunday 6/23

  Join us at the Temple on Sunday for a very special service. During the 11 AM service, we will be adding 15 new members to our church family as well as performing three baptisms! We would love to have our pews filled with members from the Temple as we welcome and commit to walk…

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A Thank You Message from Rev. Wendy Witt

Words truly cannot express all the gratitude & love I feel following last Sunday. I am totally overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love & generosity. To all who came to my fond Farewell Reception, and especially to all who spoke, thank you. To Helen Dannelly & her incredible hospitality team, thank you. To…

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Sunday Sermon Preview – 6/16/19

  Join us on Sunday to hear Rev. Wendy Witt’s Sermon, “Final Things.” This will be Rev. Wendy’s last service with us at the Temple so we would love to see our pews filled as we bid her farewell. There will be a celebration of her time at the Temple held after the 11 AM…

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ACH – Summer Short-Term Giving

As Summer approaches and vacations draw near, consider giving through ACH’s automated service. ACH allows you to set up a recurring payment for the Sundays you will be gone, and can be done on a short-term basis. This is a convenient way to give while you are away and allows the church to continue to…

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Young Adult Summer Sunday School

  Introducing a brand new Sunday School class opportunity for our Young Adults (Ages 20-35ish). Beginning on July 7th our Manager of Family Ministries Piers Fetters will be leading a book study on Rachel Held Evan’s book “Inspired.” The class will be held on the fourth floor in room 420 A during the Sunday School…

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