Join us to share the good news of Christmas with an evening of music on December 15 at 5:00 PM. The concert will feature musical talent from Holy Trinity Church. If you’re interested in joining the Choir, please email Julie Merz ASAP.⁠

The suggested donation for an adult ticket is $5 to help cover the cost of the program, kids are free but we ask that you reserve them a ticket. If the cost is a deterrent, please use the code: "Christmas".

You're welcome to make an additional donation here for the concert:

Join us as we kick off Advent on December 1 at 5 p.m. for a chili dinner and to decorate our space for the Christmas season!⁠

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are excited to continue the tradition of hosting international students to a Thanksgiving meal. Please consider setting a few extra place settings at your table. Your hospitality may open a door for conversations about life and faith, and perhaps a new cross-cultural friendship will continue after the holiday! For many international students, this will be the first time they will have been in an American home! Reach out to Kim TerAvest with any questions.⁠

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You can choose to host on November 28, 29, or 30: it doesn’t have to be Thursday, November 28. Some students will prefer a different day than Thursday. ⁠

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Please register online by Sunday, November 17. ⁠

We look forward to this quarterly event partnering with other Faith & Work Ministries in the city to explore living as salt and light in and through our work. For our November gathering we look forward to bringing Dr Jerry Root back to talk about winsome ways of sharing our faith with co-workers during the holiday season

The event is free, but please register by November 19th so we can provide plenty of coffee and pastries!

Are you interested in becoming a member at HTC? Are you looking for more information on who HTC is and ? Join us for a Membership Lunch on November 3rd after the second service.

Sign-up by October 27th to secure your childcare!

Faith & Work Chicago is thrilled to serve as a host site for this annual conference on Friday, November 1 for a day of inspiration and empowerment.

Join a community of women passionate about combining faith, influence, and femininity as we love God and serve others through our work. We’ll explore skills essential for today’s leaders and fellowship with like-minded followers of Christ in Chicagoland.

This day-long event combines:

• Theologically rich teaching applied to today’s workplace challenges.

• Practical wisdom from women working in diverse industries and roles. 

• Leadership development that equips you to serve God and others right where you are.

• Soulful application to help you walk with God in all of life.

• A community of like-minded women passionate about growing their influence.

Check out the full line-up of incredible speakers and topics and learn more about the Women, Work & Calling Movement below. Be sure to check “Host Site” when you register and choose “Chicago” in order to sign up for our location.

Our monthly Welcome Lunch will take place on Sunday, October 27 after the 11am service! If you’re new or looking to meet more people, please join us for food and fellowship and to learn more about life at HTC.⁠

No need to RSVP!

Join us on October 27 to serve our neighbors near and around 218 S Wabash! After the 11am service, between 12:30-2:30pm, we’ll be packing and distributing personal hygiene kits along with cider and donuts outside of HTC. We’re looking for volunteers and donations!

Life in our Splintered World: How the Lordship of Christ Unifies All of Life

Life in America has become increasingly polarized and fragmented. From politics at the dinner table, to ideological divisions with neighbors, to our own fraught relationship with technology, we experience the impact of these fractures deep in our souls. Must we choose between left versus right, private versus public, embodied versus digital? How do we follow Christ and love our neighbor in our ever-splintering world?

This monthly Cohort will examine six areas in which we feel the effects of fragmentation: Politics, Evangelicalism, Technology, Work/Education, Neighbors, and our Segregated City. Join us as we work together to understand how the Lordship of Christ unifies all of life.

DETAILS

WHEN: 6 Friday evenings (once a month) October through May
October 25, 2024
December 6, 2024
January 31, 2025
February 28, 2024
April 4, 2025
May 2, 2025

TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM including dinner

LOCATION: 218 S Wabash, 2nd floor

COST: $120 for individuals and $200 for couples who share books
(includes the cost of books, dinner and our online learning platform) Scholarships are available if cost is an issue, please contact us.

*Upon filling out the form to the right you will be directed to our PushPay site to make your payment and complete your registration

We are constantly being formed through conscious and unconscious habits in our daily lives. Join us to learn more about spiritual disciplines and practices to help counter-form us into the image of Christ.

11 AM | October 20 - November 24

What is the purpose of the church? Why do we gather on Sunday mornings? This 6-week course seeks to understand how the church is the means by which God accomplishes His mission in your life, our city, and the world.

9 AM | October 20 - November 24

Faith & Work Chicago is partnering with other ministries in the city for this quarterly event, which explores living as salt and light in and through our work. We are excited to host this special morning with Dr. Preston Sprinkle at HTC on September 23rd.

Preston is the NY Times bestselling author of Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire and the co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender.  He will share insights on living evangelistically in our places of work during a deeply divided political time.

The event is free, but please register by September 20th so we can provide plenty of coffee and pastries!

ART AS AN EXPRESSION OF LIFE, GRIEF, FAITH AND LOVE

An Evening of Songs & Stories

There’s a spark of creativity in each of us waiting to be ignited. There’s a God who spoke the world into being and invites us to fill it with goodness, truth and beauty. Join us for a night of songs and conversation as we explore how music and the arts help us to tell the stories of life, faith, grief, and love.

Friday, September 13 | 7 PM - 9 PM

218 S. Wabash Ave.

Calling all community group leaders! Please join us for our annual orientation on Sept 7 from 9:00-11:00am. We will share this year's theme, discuss expectations, and give everyone their next steps.

Join us on Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00pm at Montrose Beach for an all church picnic and baptism service! We look forward to joining the North Side congregation for dinner and fellowship. Bring blankets/chairs, outdoor games, and dinner for yourself/family. We can’t wait to enjoy this evening together!⁠ 

Specific location can be found here!

We praise God for the 50% growth in our Downtown Congregation over this past year! In light of this, we have been praying together for new Community Groups and leaders this fall to continue serving our neighborhoods well. ⁠ ⁠

If you are interested in helping to lead or host a Community Group next year, please join us Sunday, August 25th after the second service for lunch and an informal time of Q&A. We’ll share about the role of the CG leader and how this vital ministry fits into HTC overall. Everyone is welcome to attend! ⁠

The HTC Compassion Ministry is helping provide food items for the second summer outreach event of the HTC Youth Group at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Wednesday, August 14. The Youth Group students will be serving lunch to residents experiencing homelessness at Breakthrough's Women's Center in East Garfield Park.

We invite you to join us by contributing food items for our students to serve to people in need! Please sign up below and bring food items to the church or church office by Tuesday, August 13.

The HTC Compassion Ministry is helping provide food items for the second summer outreach event of the HTC Youth Group at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Wednesday, 7/17. The Youth Group students will be serving lunch to residents experiencing homelessness at Breakthrough's Women's Center in East Garfield Park. We invite you to join us by contributing food items for our students to serve to people in need! Please sign up here and bring food items to the church or church office, by Tuesday 7/16.

We praise God for the 50% growth in our Downtown Congregation over this past year! In light of this, we have been praying together for new Community Groups and leaders this fall to continue serving our neighborhoods well.

If you are interested in helping to lead or host a Community Group next year, please join us THIS SUNDAY, July 14th after the second service for lunch and an informal time of Q&A. We’ll share about the role of the CG leader and how this vital ministry fits into HTC overall. Everyone is welcome to attend! No need to sign up.

Join us for an All Church Worship service on Sunday, July 7 at 10:00am at Ogden International High School. We look forward to worshipping with the North Side congregation in the Ogden International High School theater. 

Following the service, we will have a picnic on the practice field outside the school. Plan to bring a blanket or chair, sack lunch for you and your family, and any yard games as we spend time in fellowship together! Please note refrigeration will not be available.  

WHEN: Sunday, July 7

TIME: 10 AM Worship Service, Picnic immediately following

LOCATION: Ogden International High School, 1250 W. Erie Street, Chicago

Join us on June 26 for an All Church Picnic! We look forward to joining the North Side congregation on Wednesday, June 26th for dinner and fellowship at Montrose Beach near the restaurant. Bring blankets/chairs, outdoor games, and dinner for yourself/family. We can’t wait to enjoy this summer evening together!⁠

Look for the green HTC flags to find us!

The HTC Compassion Ministry is helping provide food items for an event with the Youth Group at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Thursday, 6/27. They’ll be serving lunch to residents experiencing homelessness at Breakthrough’s Women’s Center in East Garfield Park.

We invite you to join us by contributing food items for our students to serve to people in need! Please sign up and bring food items to the church or church office, by Wednesday 6/26.