Fourth Presbyterian Church

09/05/2026

Gather with us tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. as we worship, reflect, and find community together. Pastor Rocky Supinger will be preaching, and we will share communion.

Whether you join us in the Sanctuary or online, you are always welcome.☀️

If you are coming to the church, be advised that Lake Shore Drive will be closed on Sunday morning for Bike the Drive, so you will need to choose an alternate route.

Sept. 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. — In-person and livestreamed at bit.ly/fpcvideos
Come as you are. Bring a friend. All are welcome.

09/04/2026

You can make a difference in the life of a child in just a couple hours a week this fall. Join us as a Chicago Lights tutor!

Join Chicago Lights Tutoring this fall to impact the life of a young student! 💪 Chicago Lights Tutoring is seeking caring volunteers to support elementary through high school students through one-to-one tutoring, mentoring, homework assistance, and academic skill-building.

Tutoring begins Monday, Sept. 28, and we particularly need volunteers who can come in person to Fourth Church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m.. No experience is needed! Having a consistent adult mentor who shows up week after week helps students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and feel supported.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://chicagolights.tfaforms.net/f/vol2026
Or email Mark Dennison at [email protected]

09/04/2026

Our hearts are with those celebrating the life of the Rev. Dr. Joanna Moseley Adams today at her memorial service, held at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.

Fourth Church was honored to be part of Dr. Adams' decades of ministry that touched countless lives and communities, and made a lasting impact on the Presbyterian Church (USA) as a whole. We thank God for her leadership, passion, and dedication to making the church a welcome place for everyone.

Dr. Adams’ memorial service is at 11 am Eastern Time (10 am Central), and will be live-streamed for those who would like to join: www.youtube.com/

Photo courtesy of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

09/03/2026

We honor the glorious life and legacy of Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25. On Sunday, Fourth Church Morning Choir soloist Emily Mwila closed our worship service with a moving rendition of Dolly’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” We join all who mourn Dolly Parton's death, and we are grateful for all the joy and light she brought to our world.

09/02/2026

How can you define the Sabbath, and then observe it in a way that makes sense for you?

Pastor Camille Cook Howe encouraged us to ask ourselves this question last Sunday as she concluded our summer sermon series, “Holy Practices for the Real World.” While the concept of “keeping the Sabbath” may seem antiquated and not practical for our busy lives and busy world, Pastor Camille explains that it is a gift from God for each of us, given out of love, and something we should most certainly integrate into our lifestyle.

The Sabbath offers a break from all the striving and achieving and busyness that sap our energy and attention, when instead we take time to appreciate and enjoy God’s goodness and the blessings we experience in this life.

🎧You can listen to Pastor Camille’s full message on our Sunday Sermon podcast using the link below.👇

https://www.fourthchurch.org/podcasts/

Please join us for worship this Sunday, Sept. 6, at 10:00 a.m.

09/01/2026

We are saddened by the death of writer, professor, poet, and environmentalist Wendell Berry on August 31. Berry’s writings and wisdom invited us to notice the wonder of nature and the world around us, and he spoke at Fourth Church in celebration of Rev. Dr. Buchanan’s 20th anniversary as pastor. His writings and poetry were woven into Dr. Buchanan’s sermons on many occasions.

We give thanks for Wendell Berry’s life and for the ways his witness will live on through his words and insights. He is pictured here with Rev. Dr. Buchanan, who passed away in 2025, as well as with former Fourth Church Associate Pastor Dana Ferguson, who passed away in 2008. Thanks be to God for the gift of life eternal.

09/01/2026

🎶 Join us this Friday, Sept. 4, at 12:10 pm, for a free lunchtime concert in our Sanctuary featuring vocal music by Hayley Fox with Nyela Basney. They’ll be performing works by Gabriel Fauré, Cecilia Livingston, and Jake Heggie. Their performance is presented by the Musicians Club of Women Artist in Residence Recitals.

Please join us to take a break and infuse your afternoon with music in one of the most beautiful spots along The Magnificent Mile ().

08/31/2026

On more than one occasion, the Bible uses imagery of a shepherd and his flock to remind us of the kind of love and care God provides. But this calm, gentle vision can be quite a contrast to what we’re experiencing in the world around us.

In this week's reflection, based on Micah 5:2-5a, the author reflects on God’s ability to surprise us—often with exactly the words of encouragement or support we need in difficult circumstances. In this passage, gentle words offer the promise of hope and a future of peace, guiding God’s people through their current challenges, just as a shepherd does his sheep.

In the same way, with our Shepherd to guide us, we can take comfort in feeling cared for and confident that our future is secure.

📖 Read the full devotion: https://conta.cc/4cz8Yzj

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08/30/2026

**LIVESTREAM UPDATE** Our worship livestream is experiencing technical difficulties with YouTube. We are aware of this issue and hope to have it working as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. A full recording of the worship service will be uploaded to our YouTube page following today's service**

Gather with us this morning as we worship, reflect, and find community together. Pastor Camille Cook Howe will preach as we wrap up our Summer Sermon Series, “Holy Practices in the Real World.” The focus this morning will be “Trust.”

Whether you join us in the Sanctuary or online, you are always welcome here. ☀️

August 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. — In-person and livestreamed at bit.ly/fpcvideos

Come as you are. Bring a friend. All are welcome.

08/29/2026

Interested in learning more about the history and architecture of Fourth Presbyterian Church? Join tour guide and church member Ken Hazlett tomorrow, Sunday, August 30, at 11:15 a.m. The tour meets in the back of the Sanctuary following worship. Ken will answer questions and share fascinating details about the space’s English Gothic and French Gothic features, as well as the stained glass and ceiling decorations that make this magnificent space unique. All are welcome!