Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, February 22 2026 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Ancient Witness Reading Matthew 4: 1-11 The temptation of Jesus Moment for Wonder Reflection Question Describe the Bible in five words or less. Sermon Christian Nationalists and the Devil Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Call to Commitment A reading from What Is the Bible? 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, March 1, 2026 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, February 15 2026 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, February 8, 2026 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, February 1, 2026 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, January 25, 2026 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Sermon The B Team Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Ancient Witness Readings Matthew 4: 17-23 Sahih Muslim Hadith 745 This Week's Reflection Question: Why do you think God picks ordinary people? When have you seen ordinary people do something extraordinary? Call to Commitment "The Calling of the Disciples" 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 Sunday, January 11, 2026 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, January 11, 2026 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Sermon: What Strange Gifts, Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Ancient Witness Reading: Matthew 2: 1 - 12, Christ revealed to the nations Call to Commitment: "Epiphany Blessings" by Jan Richardson Music Performed: Prelude: Seven Variations on a Mozart Theme by Ludwig van Beethoven, Diego Dahle, cello Introit: A Star Shone Bright by Joyce Eilers Anthem: See That Star by Judy Hunnicutt, Ron Watkins, soloist Offering: Star of Bethlehem by John Williams Postlude: Sarabande from Suite in G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach, Diego Dahle, cello 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, 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