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September 2018
Upside Down Gathering
On September 21-22, we’ll gather our community of Upside Down Podcast listeners, engaging speakers and creators, authors and artists, believers and doubters at Wilson Abbey in uptown Chicago for the first-ever Upside Down Gathering! WHY AN UPSIDE DOWN GATHERING? What started as the Upside Down Podcast nearly two years ago has grown into a thriving online community—a group of Christians from across the globe gathering virtually to connect, encourage, and feel a little less alone in our faith. As online connections grew stronger,…
Find out more »October 2018
A Sojourner’s Truth Book Launch!
Experience the journey of a young African-American girl from the south, to her years of attending the U.S. Naval Academy, and into her calling as a speaker, mentor, writer, and teacher.
Find out more »Sankofa: REBIRTH
Sankofa: Rebirth looking backward to move forward Prints by Virginia artist Steve Prince Opening reception: Friday, October 19, 6 – 8 PM October 10 – November 28 Everybody’s Coffee, 935 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL Media contact: Jane Hertenstein 773-454-4887 Steve Prince had been described as an art evangelist. Together with his wall-size prints, he brings his message to the streets of Uptown. Everybody’s Coffee announces its next exhibit SANKOFA: REBIRTH, October 19 through November 28. The works are big, meant…
Find out more »Chicago’s Best Baker Contest
Welcome to the Chicago’s Best Baker Contest, where the best amateur bakers in Chicago compete for the title of Chicago’s Best Baker! On Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 1p.m., the competitors will gather in the Auditorium at the Wilson Abbey to have their bakes judged by our judging panel. The event will be free and open to the public, and suppliers of specialty baking items will have booths with demonstrations and items for sale. The proceeds of this event are going to…
Find out more »November 2018
Sara Filipova Concert
Singer-songwriter Sara Filipova writes songs one might call pop. In her compositions one can sense her affection for blues and her love for classical composers.
Find out more »Global Refugee Crisis Forum
Join us for a forum on the refugee crisis. In light of the current global, national, and political climate surrounding immigration, Uptown Church Chicago and Uplift Community High School are coming together to host a Global Refugee Crisis Forum. The forum will be located at the Wilson Abbey on Monday, November 26th at 7 p.m. Participating in the forum is a panel of speakers from a variety of non-profits including Global Aid Pro, RefugeeOne, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, Chicago Public…
Find out more »December 2018
Wilson Abbey Advent Windows
Wilson Abbey Windows (#biggestadventcalendar) are back! Located at 935 W. Wilson Avenue in Chicago, the three-story building will again unveil a new window decorated with seasonal images each day of Advent. Beginning December 1, celestial themes with a mix of magic realism will occupy each window, culminating with the final center window December 25. “This year there will be doves in outer space,” says building manager and co-founder of Everybody’s Coffee, Karl Sullivan. “For instance, the Tuskegee Airmen represent the…
Find out more »Spiritual Practices in Community Book Launch
Join us for a book launch! We are celebrating the launch of Diana Shiflett's new book with Inter Varsity Press, Spiritual Practices in Community: Drawing Groups into the Heart of God. Diana Shiflett has been leading groups of all descriptions in spiritual practices for many years, and she understands the difficulties involved: the potential for awkwardness and self-doubt, the nagging question of whether anyone's getting anything out of this at all. But more than that, she understands the value of spiritual…
Find out more »An Evening With a Thousand Lights
Join us for songs and a service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1arZTXiDkY]
Find out more »February 2019
Jeremy Siegrist
Jeremy's songs explore the tensions between chaos and order, wildness and civilization, spirit and matter, rootedness and nomadism, hope and cynicism.
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