Every Story is a God Story

Gilead Chicago: LIVE

This week’s sermon is a little different, because in it, Rebecca addresses the heartbreaking decision to end Gilead. I attended service in person for this sermon, and I gotta say, I’m glad I was there. But for those of you who weren’t, or for those of you who would just like to listen again, here it is.

After a vote by the congregation to close the church during the service this past Sunday, Gilead will officially be ending. And as hard and as sad as it was to come to this decision, we’re trying not to get too sad yet because we will continue with services and celebrations and storytelling until at least Easter of this year. So, we have that to look forward to. It’s not the end quite yet.

SUPPORT

As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring.

JOIN US IRL!

Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.)

ABOUT US

Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.

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This episode was recorded during our service on January 12, 2025.