Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, January 4, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Sermon In Blackness Like a Star Jillian Westerfield Ancient Witness Reading John 1: 1-18, (Inclusive Bible Translation) Moment for Wonder You are invited to share a "wondering" about our text(s) this morning in 20 seconds or less. Sample questions for you to respond to include: What do you wonder about in our ancient witness reading(s)? What would you change, and how would that affect the story? Who do you relate to in the story and why? Why do these readings matter? This Week's Reflection Question: How has God changed for you over time? Call to Commitment "John" by Lucille Clifton Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve Service Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister With special music by Lake City Brass Quintet Mike Hogg, tuba; David Cron, trombone; Anna Jacobson, horn; Joseph Clark and Chad McCullough, trumpets   Reflection Evil Already Lost Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, December 21, 2025 Advent IV - Love Handel's Messiah Daniel Jones Memorial Concert Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, December 14, 2025 Advent III - Joy Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, December 7, 2025 Advent II -- Peace Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, November 30, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Ancient Witness Reading Matthew 24: 36-44 This Week’s Reflection Question: What are you getting ready for? Sermon Why the AntiChrist Obsession? Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Call to Commitment “No Help for That” by Charles Bukowski Advent Canticle by Mark Shepperd Andrew Creech, flute Bonnie Cambpell, clarinet LSC Chancel Choir Dr. Bonnie Cambpell, director Shoot Shall Come Forth by Richard Horn LSC Chancel Choir Dr. Bonnie Campbell, director Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, November 23, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Sermon: Gratitude and Obligation, Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Ancient Witness: Philippians 4: 4-9 "Do not worry about anything" Deuteronomy 26: 1-11. "Saved from Egypt" Music Performed: Prelude: Partita on Nun Danket by Rachel Lauren Introit: Give Thanks Now unto God, East African Litany by Mwalimu Boyd and J. Corbitt, arr. Diana Schmuck Anthem: Joyful, Joyful by Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Mervyn Warren and Roger Emerson Offertory: There is a River by Ellen Voth Gilson Postlude: Toccata Giacosa by Ian Hunt Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, November 2, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Ancient Witness Reading Isaiah 65: 17-25 Moment for Wonder You are invited to share a "wondering" about our text(s) this morning in 20 seconds or less. Sample questions for you to respond to include: What do you wonder about in our ancient witness reading(s)? What would you change, and how would that affect the story? Who do you relate to in the story and why? Why do these readings matter? This Week's Reflection Question: What do you need to let go of to experience joy right now? Sermon Heaven is a Place on Earth Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Call to Commitment A reading from: Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, And the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #LSC #LSCEvanston #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, November 2, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Lake Street Church of Evanston is a progressive faith community that values justice, curiosity, and the freedom to explore faith without rigid dogma. Guided by the Baptist principle of soul liberty, it creates space for big questions, open dialogue, and diverse spiritual paths. We are committed to justice through reparations, immigrant rights, and the empowerment of queer voices in our faith community. #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #lsc #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #progressive #faithcommunity #spiritualjourney #soulliberty #opendialogue #diversepaths #justice #curiosity #freedom #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #reparations #immigrantrights #queervoices