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 30, 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 #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

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

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, October 26, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Sermon: Haunted by Our Pride, Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Ancient Witness Readings: Luke 18: 9 - 14 Sayings of Desert Fathers and Mothers Call to Commitment: Tao Te Ching 66 Music Performed: Prelude: Prelude and Allegro in G Minor by Dieterich Buxtehude and Introduction and Toccata in C Minor by Leon Boellmann Introit: Double Trouble by John Williams, arr. Dan Coates Anthem: O God, Our Help in Ages Past by William Croft, arr. Michael Burkhardt Offertory: Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name, Traditional Spiritual arr. Brazeal Dennard Postlude: Toccata in D Minor by J. S. Bach 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

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, October 12, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Ancient Witness Reading Luke 18: 1-8 This Week's Reflection Question: What's the longest you've prayed for something? Sermon On Being Stubborn Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Call to Commitment a reading from "A Brief for the Defense" by Jack Gilbert 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

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, October 12, 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

Lake Street Church Evanston, Illinois Sunday, October 5, 2025 Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD (he/him) Senior Minister Jillian Westerfield (she/they) Associate Minister Ancient Witness Reading Lamentations 1:1-6, 3:19-26 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 is the role of grief at this point in our country’s history? Sermon Lamentation for a Country Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD Call to Commitment A reading from _A Grief Observed _ by C.S. Lewis #lakestreetchurch #evanston #evanstonchurch #lakestreetorg #RevMichaelWoolf #JillianWesterfield #DrBonnieCampbell #DrDianaSchmuck #dynamic #open #inclusive #rooted #connected #transformed #spiritualjourney #sanctuarychurch #sanctuarycongregation #lsc