Lake Street Church of Evanston

06/15/2026

Spire update: the cross took a ride down via the pulley system and will head off for some spa time before returning to its home later in the project. Sound on for all the squeaks and creaks!

06/15/2026

Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 pm at Lake Street—Author Conversation: Carla Power and The Lady Imam
Join us for a special conversation with journalist and author Carla Power about her acclaimed new book, The Lady Imam: The Life and Legacy of Amina Wadud. Widely recognized as one of the most influential Muslim scholars of the modern era, Amina Wadud challenged assumptions about gender, religious authority, and leadership while inspiring generations of Muslims around the world.
Drawing on years of research and personal interviews, Power traces Wadud's remarkable journey from her conversion to Islam to her groundbreaking scholarship and activism. The book offers an intimate portrait of a woman whose work reshaped conversations about faith, justice, and equality both within Muslim communities and beyond.
Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in discussion and ask questions about Wadud's life, Islamic feminism, religious leadership, and the ongoing pursuit of justice in faith communities. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

06/14/2026

This Sunday we did not have a sermon, but a celebration. We celebrated the graduation of one of our members and those who couldn’t make it in person. Similarly, some younger members who will be joining our youth group after graduating the 5th grade. Finally, celebrating and acknowledging our mentors who are becoming the leaders of our new Stephen Ministry. And of course, communion for all who wish to join.

06/09/2026

On the 31st, our Rev. Dr. Woolf spoke about miracles and how we can go about appreciating them more. Dr. Woolf referenced the story of Honi the circle drawer, and how he never stepped out of his circle until God gave him the rain he wanted. While Honi’s story can be seen as one trying to bend God’s will to one’s own, it is really a story of perseverance. How he stayed in that circle boldly expecting something great to happen, refusing to let expectations bind him. That is why his story is so important, because we all need circles where we can stand by our values and not leave until the world emulates mercy, love, and truth. This can only be possible if we hold on to our capacity for awe, because it makes us appreciate what we have and what we’re capable in our lives.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Erik Christensen, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church here in Evanston.

06/04/2026

Great photo from the Evanston Roundtable!

Noah Grimes heads up the Lake Street Church steeple as he and other steeplejacks repair the church. The crew will take down the cross, which was installed

06/02/2026

If you pass the church this week, be sure to look up You may get to see the steeplejacks in action! Thanks to the generous support of everyone who contributed to our combined campaign, our spire is getting some much-needed attention from these highly specialized professionals.

05/31/2026

We make miracles together! This morning we discovered that our baptismal, which we had pre-filled for today’s baptism, had drained during the night. It takes about 5 hours to fill, and we had one hour before service. So our youth and other church members and staff grabbed buckets and got to work. In addition to everyone you see scurrying by in this time lapse video Jack McHugh took, there were people filling buckets and pots and bowls and mopping up the spills. It’s not quite loaves and fishes, but it shows what we can do as a community.

05/28/2026

As part of their Adventure Week activities, our senior youth will be visiting Brave Space Alliance to learn more about their work and help with their food pantry. BSA is an LGBTQ+ focused community center on Chicago's South Side that welcomes and serves all who come through their doors. Please bring donations to the church on Sunday, May 31 and June 7. Our youth will deliver the donations during their visit. There is a high need for gluten-free items in particular.

05/27/2026

This Sunday, our Rev. Dr. Woolf referenced the stories of the Tower of Babel and the Pentecost. How God saw humanities pride with the creation if the tower, and the love that came from Holy Spirit during the Pentecost. How today, we are a people of Babel. Through all of the hate that has been accepted by so many, we have become people of Babel. However, we have the chance to become Pentecost people. A people that use their faith to build bridges of love and mercy. These bridges are built through the little things we do everyday, because God knows that we are meant to come together. To come together and build the arc before the flood, because if we want to change the world, we have to change our hearts.