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Loneliness is an epidemic. Will friendship save us? True stories of friendships lost, found, celebrated, held together, and hoped for. IRLAF (In Real Life Adult Friendship, obvi) is curated with the hope that you’ll feel less alone in a terribly isolating world. Hosted by Alexa Eisenbarth and Bri C…

Gilead Chicago


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    Every Story is Still a God Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 19:29


    Hey there, welcome back to the Gilead podcast. And WELCOME to the final sermon of Gilead! With a last will & testament, pomp & circumstance, on May 4, 2025, we closed the church. The Reverend Rebecca Anderson preached this final service. And members of the service read our Last Will & Testament to the congregation, which we then signed. It was a memorable night. And you can listen to it! Right here! ******We've been Gilead Chicago, a queer storytelling bar church located on Chicago's north side. As of May 4th, 2025, we're closed, but these episodes will stay online. So come join us whenever you need a little storytelling, a little perspective, a little prayer. 

    "I felt safe when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 14:22


    Rebecca this week, as a part of our Everything Must Go theme, reminds us that the world is always ending somewhere. She also references the play Mr. Burns: a post electric play, which, if you haven't seen it or read it, you don't have to in order to understand the sermon, but it's really good and I highly recommend it. *****We've been Gilead Chicago, a queer storytelling bar church located on Chicago's north side. As of May 4th, 2025, we're closing, but these episodes will stay online. So come join us whenever you need a little storytelling, a little perspective, a little prayer. 

    Everything Must Stay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 18:03


    Continuing our final theme of Everything Must Go, Vince takes a moment to speak to the opposite of the truth that everything must go: that spirituality and God is multitudinal, expansive, inclusive and that perhaps maybe everything must stay. We've been Gilead Chicago, a queer storytelling bar church located on Chicago's north side. As of May 4th, 2025, we're closing, but these episodes will stay online. So come join us whenever you need a little storytelling, a little perspective, a little prayer. 

    "Let's Burn It"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 16:13


    Continuing our theme of Everything Must Go, Rebecca preaches about ridding ourselves of physical objects. And why we might hold onto them in the first place. SUPPORTAs we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this GiveButter site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help with closing and funeral costs. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN OUR JOURNEY ONLINETo stay updated on Gilead's journey to close and read as members of the community share stories from their time with Gilead, you can follow our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CaringBridge page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to contribute memories or stories of Gilead, email your story to Vince at vince@gileadchicago.org. JOIN US IRL!Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.)ABOUT USJust to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here. ***This episode was originally recorded on March 23, 2025

    Speaking Plainly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 15:01


    As a part of our Lent “Everything Must Go” series, Vince speaks in his sermon about language. About how keeping our language simple can cut to the core of the real message. -----SUPPORTAs we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠this GiveButter site⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help with closing and funeral costs. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN OUR JOURNEY ONLINETo stay updated on Gilead's journey to close and read as members of the community share stories from their time with Gilead, you can follow our ⁠⁠⁠⁠CaringBridge page⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to contribute memories or stories of Gilead, email your story to Vince at vince@gileadchicago.org. JOIN US IRL!Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.)ABOUT USJust to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here. ***This episode was originally recorded on March 16, 2025

    "I traveled light when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 18:56


    From March 9th, at the beginning of Lent, we began stories in our very final Gilead service theme: Everything Must Go. Rebecca speaks of what we let go of as we grow up and grow old. From March 9th, at the beginning of Lent, we began stories in our very final Gilead service theme: Everything Must Go. Rebecca speaks of what we let go of as we grow up and grow old. -----SUPPORTAs we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠⁠⁠this GiveButter site⁠⁠⁠ to help with closing and funeral costs. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN OUR JOURNEY ONLINETo stay updated on Gilead's journey to close and read as members of the community share stories from their time with Gilead, you can follow our ⁠⁠⁠CaringBridge page⁠⁠⁠. If you'd like to contribute memories or stories of Gilead, email your story to Vince at vince@gileadchicago.org. JOIN US IRL!Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.)ABOUT USJust to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here. ***

    Forgiveness and Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 14:33


    On the theme of Forgive us Our Debts, Rebecca's sermon is not only about forgiveness but about mercy, what Jesus says about the two and how necessary they are in some of the darkest places in our society today.  This sermon was originally recorded on February 16th. -----SUPPORTAs we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠⁠this GiveButter site⁠⁠ to help with closing and funeral costs. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN OUR JOURNEY ONLINETo stay updated on Gilead's journey to close and read as members of the community share stories from their time with Gilead, you can follow our ⁠⁠CaringBridge page⁠⁠. If you'd like to contribute memories or stories of Gilead, email your story to Vince at vince@gileadchicago.org. JOIN US IRL!Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.)ABOUT USJust to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here. ***

    "I owed them one when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 16:23


    This week's sermon comes from Vince, preaching on the theme of Forgive Us Our Debts: stories of making good, settling scores and loan forgiveness. Vince says that he has two sermons on forgiveness, and he shares them both with us today. SUPPORTAs we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠this GiveButter site⁠ to help with closing and funeral costs. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN OUR JOURNEY ONLINETo stay updated on Gilead's journey to close and read as members of the community share stories from their time with Gilead, you can follow our ⁠CaringBridge page⁠. If you'd like to contribute memories or stories of Gilead, email your story to Vince at vince@gileadchicago.org. JOIN US IRL!Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.)ABOUT USJust to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here. ***This episode was recorded during our service on February 2, 2025.

    "I sweat my ass off when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 15:46


    This week's sermon comes from Rebecca. She preaches for the final week of January's “Blood, Sweat and Tears” theme and specifically, on the sweat part of it. It's about sweating our asses off to interpret, to spread the word of the gospel, to adapt and change and bring these old stories into the present moment. And into the future. Sweating our asses off to tell true stories that change lives. SUPPORT As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at this GiveButter site to help with closing and funeral costs. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN OUR JOURNEY ONLINE To stay updated on Gilead's journey to close and read as members of the community share stories from their time with Gilead, you can follow our CaringBridge page. If you'd like to contribute memories or stories of Gilead, email your story to Vince at vince@gileadchicago.org. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** This episode was recorded during our service on January 26, 2025.

    Every Story is a God Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 13:56


    This week's sermon is a little different, because in it, Rebecca addresses the heartbreaking decision to end Gilead. I attended service in person for this sermon, and I gotta say, I'm glad I was there. But for those of you who weren't, or for those of you who would just like to listen again, here it is.  After a vote by the congregation to close the church during the service this past Sunday, Gilead will officially be ending. And as hard and as sad as it was to come to this decision, we're trying not to get too sad yet because we will continue with services and celebrations and storytelling until at least Easter of this year. So, we have that to look forward to. It's not the end quite yet.  SUPPORT As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Any and all donations will go towards providing an incredible final chapter to our congregants and listeners before we close this spring. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** This episode was recorded during our service on January 12, 2025.

    Epiphany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 13:22


    Today's sermon comes from Vince. Vince gave this sermon on January 5th, so the theme for the week was Epiphany. And in his story, Vince touches on the history of the Magii, their origins as firekeepers. He offers the thought that maybe, rather than journeying for self knowledge, journeying to find answers, the Magii knew their way to Jesus because they spent so many long, bored nights understanding the stars. SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** This episode was recorded during our service on January 5, 2025.

    "I had to improvise when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 17:48


    Today's sermon comes from Rebecca as a part of our Advent series, for which our theme is “preppers”. Yes, like doomsday preppers… This week, specifically, Rebecca works with improvisation as a form of readiness. She talks about a time she had to improvise, when all she wanted to do was be at least a little bit prepared.  SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** This episode was recorded during our service on December 15, 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    What We'll Need When The World Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 16:17


    Today's sermon comes from Rebecca as a part of our Advent series, for which our theme is “preppers”. Yes, like doomsday preppers…And through her sermon, Rebecca explores the idea of prepping for the apocalypse as an act of hope…after all, doesn't prepping for the apocalypse assume that when all is said and done, we'll still be around to rebuild? SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us⁠⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** This episode was recorded during our service on December 8, 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    Alpha vs. Omega

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 14:42


    Today's sermons once again come from both Vince and Rebecca, originally told on November 24th during our Fight Club series. Our topic this week was “Alpha vs. Omega”. Rebecca, representing the viewpoint of Alpha, makes a case for the beginning of things being what leads to all other things. Before the beginning, there is nothing - what could be more important? While Vince asks us to consider what Omega can teach us about our constant desire to be in first place and posits that perhaps last place has something to offer. After the sermons, the congregants voted on whether they felt more taken with the argument for Alpha or for Omega. Feel free to leave a comment on the episode about whether you're into beginnings or endings, or maybe both. We'd love to hear from you. SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    Alpha vs. Omega

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 19:24


    This week we get sermons from both Vince and Rebecca once again for the final week of our "Fight Club" theme. The topic this week was “Alpha vs. Omega”. Rebecca, representing the viewpoint of Alpha, makes a case for beginnings. Before the beginning, there is nothing - what could be more important? While Vince asks us to consider what Omega can teach us about our constant desire to be in first place and posits that perhaps last place has something to offer. After the sermons, the congregants voted on whether they felt more taken with the argument for Alpha or for Omega. Feel free to leave a comment on the episode about whether you're into beginnings or endings, or maybe even both. We'd love to hear from you.  SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us⁠⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** (originally preached on November 24) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    A Time to Weep vs. A Time to Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 17:39


    This week we get sermons from both Vince and Rebecca, as a part of Gilead's "Fight Club" series, where each pastor gives a sermon on (seemingly) opposing viewpoints. This week, our theme is "A Time to Weep vs. A Time to Laugh". Vince explores how sometimes the act of weeping is also an act of finding our people while Rebecca wonders about the possibility that emerges when we allow ourselves to laugh. SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us⁠ ⁠here on our website⁠⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us.⁠ ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** (originally preached on November 17) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    “I got what I needed when…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 15:32


    This sermon is a special one from Rebecca - originally preached on Oct 6th to celebrate National Coming Out day in partnership with the Lighthouse Foundation. They're an extremely cool social justice organization fighting for black queer equity across Chicago, and we're proud to be a part of their Coalition of Accomplices for Racial Equity. You can find more info about them here. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us ⁠here on our website⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us. ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** [Originally preached Oct 6th, 2024] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

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    "I needed protection when…"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 17:56


    Sometimes it's like… We could totalllyyyyyy tough it out and deal with 99% of our problems alone… but then other times it's like… “Okay but why do it alone tho?” — Vince is preaching on that today (with more nuance

    "I wasn't planning to stick around when…"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 16:56


    This week Vince is preaching about all the times when it feels impossible to find home in this world, as part of our “Home Away From Home” series. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg (i.e. existing) by supporting us ⁠here on our website⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us. ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** [Originally preached Sep 15th, 2024] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    What Was I Made For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 15:20


    This week Rebecca's preaching about the God-given superpowers we have that we wish were anything else. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg by supporting us ⁠here on our website⁠! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us. ⁠Sign up for our newsletter here⁠ to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** [Originally preached Sep 8th, 2024] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "I was making it up as I went when…"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 10:08


    This week Rebecca's preaching about the times when life gets messy and the only way forward is to make it up as you go along. *** SUPPORT You can help us keep doing our thangggg by supporting us here on our website! We operate on a shoestring budget, so any and all donations are incredibly appreciated. JOIN US IRL! Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome with us. Sign up for our newsletter here to stay up to date on when and where our services are happening! (Sometimes that info changes, so the newsletter is the best way to keep up.) ABOUT US Just to make sure this is clear, we'd like to reiterate that everyone is welcome at our church. EVERYONE. We believe that human diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression — not to mention age, ability, relationship status, size — is necessary to reflect the fullness of God. Whoever you are, whatever your story is, you are welcome here.  *** [Originally preached Sep 1st, 2024] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "I took a shortcut when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 15:39


    Rev. Vince Amlin 2024.8.18 For the Record...We believe in the Word of God for the People of God --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "I liked what I saw in the mirror when…"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 9:59


    Izzy Collazo 2024.8.4 For the Record...We're Made in God's Image --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "In this house, we believe...."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 14:05


    Rev. Rebecca Anderson 2024.7.21 For The Record --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "I was free too choose when...."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 12:51


    Rev. Vince Amlin 2024.7.7 Taking Liberties: The Freedom to Choose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    “I wrestled with my demons when…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 13:48


    Rev. Jamie Frazier 2024.6.23 Taking Liberties: Breaking Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    “I felt like there was no way out when...”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 15:43


    Vince Amlin 2024.6.9 "Taking Liberties" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    June 9, 2024 Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 7:20


    Cillian Green 2024.6.9 "Taking Liberties" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "I turned the page when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 12:22


    Izzy Collazo 2024.5.26 What Was I Made For? Changed for Good --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    "I knew exactly what to say when..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 13:24


    Rebecca Anderson 2024.5.12 "What Were You Made For?": Plus One Ordination! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    April 28, 2024 Story

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