Podcasts about Wicker Park

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Tom Gehring May 31, 2026 Listen to Rev. Tom’s sermon here! The post Holy Trinity Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Pentecost did not arrive quietly. It crashed onto the scene. We heard of wind, noise, fire, and voices everywhere. And before anyone understood what is happening, people were bewildered. Because the Spirit arrived first. And the people asked, “What does this mean?” And, I love that question because it feels so honest. After all, nobody in Acts said, “Ah yes, this is all unfolding exactly as expected.” No. They were overwhelmed, confused, amazed. Some were curious. Some were skeptical. Some began mocking what they did not understand, saying: “They are filled with new wine... The post Sermon on John 20:19-23 appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

On this edition, we go to the Windy City, and it was windy , and we ride around a little bit and walk around a little bit and do a little bit of discovery. A cool neighborhood, Wicker Park, and just discovery of things that are cool in the midst of my May adventures.

Creativity through the lens of a photographer, authoe, tour guide and social media content creator"Creativity is about noticing what other people overlook and finding a way to share it with them."Ronnie Frey is the creative visionary behind the popular Instagramaccount @doorwaysofchicago, a visual archive that elevates the mundane into themagnificent. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for Chicago's layeredarchitectural history, Ronnie captures more than just doors and buildings—he captures atmosphere, memory, and soul. From the gritty to the pretty, nothing is too ordinary to catch his attention. What began as a spontaneous photograph of a small, bright blue door in the UK has grown into a full-fledged artistic journey. On his first trip to England, a vivid door in a prison-like stone wall near the Royal Citadel in Plymouth stopped him cold. Despite jet lag and rain, he returned alone, umbrella flipping inside out, determined to capture it.That photo wasn't just a moment. It was a calling. Back in Chicago, he began seeing the city differently. On lunch breaks, he wandered historic neighborhoods, snapping doorways, cornices, arches, and façades—details many overlook. Within a few months, @doorwaysofchicago was born. While doors remain at the heart of his work, the project has evolved. His feed nowhighlights architectural gems, neon and ghost signs, murals, sculptures—anythingvintage that tells a story. Planes, trains, and automobiles roll through too (after all, they have doors). His background in interior design gives his compositions a layered sensibility. As awalking tour guide and historic storyteller, he brings that same passion to the streets of Chicago, leading groups through Wicker Park, the Loop, and Old Town. Now based in a studio inside the landmark Fine Arts Building, Ronnie draws inspiration from his surroundings—a place where artistry, legacy, and creative energy meet. His work is a meditative practice, an act of urban preservation, and a joyful celebration of the beauty hiding in plain sight.https://doorwaysofchicago.com/https://www.instagram.com/doorwaysofchicago/https://www.facebook.com/doorwaysofchicago/https://www.tiktok.com/@doorwaysofchicagohttps://trope.com/products/doorways-of-chicagoSend us Fan Mail

Jesus said to the disciples “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” That's kind of a tall order isn't it?... The post Sermon on appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Earlier this year, my parents went on a trip to Ireland and they would regularly send photos back of all their adventures. And you'd think that most of the photos would have been of old castles, or beautiful cliffs, or maybe them enjoying some Guiness at the pub. But instead, I got dozens of photos of sheep... The post Fourth Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki April 19, 2026 I'll be honest, I missed Luke. We haven’t heard from Luke since… Christmas Eve, and it's good to be back in my favorite gospel. One thing I love is that Luke doesn't rush things after Jesus’ crucifixion. Luke doesn't skip over the confusion or the grief. Rather, Luke shows us some disciples who were trying to make sense of what just happened, like Mary did at Jesus’s birth. And right […] The post Third Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Though Sarah Robertson was drawn to design from an early age, she took a more practical route at first, earning an MBA from Northwestern and then working as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. But eventually her creative side won out: after purchasing properties and renovating historic homes in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood with her mother, she left consulting behind and launched Studio Dearborn. Since then, Robertson has built a reputation for kitchens that are as functional as they are beautiful, earning recognition as both an award-winning designer and a thoughtful voice in the industry. On this episode of the podcast Robertson and her son Owen—who recently became Studio Dearborn's second employee—speak to host Dennis Scully from the garage studio of their Mamaroneck, New York, home. They discuss Robertson's roundabout path to design, the Amish cabinetmakers she can't live without, and the organizational ethos that guides her. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSStudio DearbornDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth April 12, 2026 We are officially in the Easter season—the season where the trumpets blare and our Alleluia banners wave and confetti comes down as we joyously proclaim Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, alleluia! Except… as our Gospel reading begins, it kind of feels like someone should have told the disciples that. I mean, Mary Magdalene has already come to them, rejoicing and declaring “I have seen the Lord!” They […] The post Second Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Earth Week begins next Saturday, but West Side neighbors are already getting into the spirit with a ‘Green Fest' happening this weekend in Wicker Park.

Earth Week begins next Saturday, but West Side neighbors are already getting into the spirit with a ‘Green Fest' happening this weekend in Wicker Park.

Earth Week begins next Saturday, but West Side neighbors are already getting into the spirit with a ‘Green Fest' happening this weekend in Wicker Park.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth April 4, 2026 The poem that most encapsulates the promise of Easter for me comes from Mary Oliver. She writes, “I have refused to live locked in the orderly house of reasons and proofs. The world I live in and believe in is wider than that. And anyway, what's wrong with Maybe? You wouldn't believe what once or twice I have seen. I'll just tell you this: only if there are angels in […] The post The Easter Vigil appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki April 5, 2026 We hear Matthew's version of the resurrection this morning, and Matthew tells it a little differently. Do you recall why the women went to the tomb? In Luke and Mark, they brought spices to care for Jesus' dead body. But, Matthew simply says: they went to see the tomb. That's it. Not to fix anything and not to finish the burial. They weren't expecting a resurrection. And then—an earthquake. […] The post Easter Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki April 3, 2026 We know this story: The pressure rises. The truth bends. Then, crowds form. And we know this system: It preserves itself. It maintains order. And it calls all of it justice. And we know these people: Peter, who was certain that force would fix what fear had broken. Pilate, who was caught between truth and power, and chose what kept things stable. And the crowd, who were loud, reactive, […] The post Good Friday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth April 2, 2026 Tonight's Gospel always takes me back to my very first foot washing service in seminary. I was the designated foot washer, and I remember feeling deeply moved by the experience until one of my classmates came forward and said, “okay, Sarah it's your turn. Let me wash your feet.” You would think I would have seen that coming, but instead I was stressed! First, I was really worried that my […] The post Maundy Thursday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki March 29, 2026 Listen along to the Passion Reading here! The post Passion/Palm Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth March 22, 2026 I wonder how Mary and Martha felt when they both declared to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Today in our Gospel, we hear that Mary and Martha send word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus is ill, and that even though Jesus loves them, he doesn't come immediately. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has already been in the tomb for four […] The post Fifth Sunday in Lent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Let's tacoBout the tacos that everybody is talking about! Fans love them for their globally-influenced fusions and we love them for their incredibly  delicious flavors, such as Bacon Smashburger, Korean Fried Rice, and Chicken Tikka!Take a bite into this episode with CEO, Chris Schultz, whom fans of our foodie episodes may remember from our Voodoo Doughnut feature in 2024! He's back in Chicago, opening Velvet Taco's 57th store, right here in Wicker Park! The first 57 people in line on March 25th at the new store will get FREE TACOS FOR A MONTH!Chris tells us how this unique taco concept came to be and what's behind the Velvet name.He walks us through the menu, highlighting popular items and their WTF Tacos (Weekly Taco Feature) which includes some of their most fun flavors!Hear about their expansion plans and a why they landed on Wicker for the newest opening!We end with rapid fire, asking Chris what flavor is trending, what he likes to drink with a taco, and he even describes us as a taco!Wicker Park opens March 25th at 1482 N Milwaukee Ave. ORDER/LOCATIONS: https://www.velvettaco.com/locations/MENU: https://www.velvettaco.com/menu/LOYALTY: https://www.velvettaco.com/the-velvet-room/

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth March 15, 2026 My dad is now retired, but he spent most of his career as a law professor with a particularly dry sense of humor. And I remember one particular day, he came home from work looking exhausted. I asked him what was wrong, and he explained that he'd had a tough class, and then he said, “You know, they say there's no such thing as a stupid question… But some get […] The post Fourth Sunday in Lent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki March 8, 2026 Today we heard two stories about thirst–one unfolded in the wilderness and the other beside a well. Both began with people who were tired, uncertain, and wondering whether God was still with them. And if we are honest, that feeling is not so far from the moment we are living in now. Lately, the news has carried stories of war between the United States and Iran, along with the […] The post Third Sunday in Lent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Listen to Rev. Kelly's sermon here! The post Second Sunday in Lent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki February 22, 2026 Today we heard two stories — one in a garden and one in a wilderness — and though they seem far apart, they share something deeply human. In the garden, God spoke trust, saying you are free, you have enough, and you belong here. And then another voice entered asking, “Did God really say…?” It was a whisper — a suggestion that maybe what God has given is not […] The post First Sunday in Lent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki February 18, 2026 Jesus' words from the Sermon on the Mount were deceptively simple. He said, “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them.” Notice that he did not criticize prayer, generosity, or fasting. He assumed them. Instead, what he exposed was something deeper — the human desire to be seen as good, to be admired for our faithfulness, to measure our worth by how we […] The post Ash Wednesday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Chicago doesn't let you get comfortable—and that's the point. We sit down with K.E.N (Killing Every Note) to trace a path from grade-school poetry recitals to genre-bending records, hard-earned stage chops, and a mindset tuned to resilience over approval. He's reading The Courage to Be Disliked and living it out loud: letting go of instant validation, choosing intention over attention, and treating discomfort as a cue to level up.K.E.N breaks down the craft like a technician. He talks flow pockets, syllable choices, and how fast rap only works when it's melodic and clear. We get inside his performance philosophy—how the best sets start with reading the room, rehearsing with purpose, and building a moment people feel long after the last hook. Then we dig into the making of Limitations, a rock-leaning track that clicked only after he brought in Voxy the Artist to scream on the record and arranged those textures like instruments. It's a lesson in serving the song instead of ego.We also explore why local artists often stand in their own way, how to keep releasing when early responses are quiet, and why numbers mean more when pulled back into real-life scale. And yes, we go deep on the enduring power of Fuck That Nine To Five—why it resonates in every room, how he softened the delivery without losing bite, and what a two-plus-year push taught him about patience and payoff. Along the way, K.E.N shares what's next: a collab with Rhymster, teaching hip-hop at a Wicker Park school, a CAN TV performance, and a mysterious “draft number six.”Tap play, get energized, and bring your focus back to the work that matters. If you felt this one, share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow so you never miss an episode.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth February 15, 2026 During Youth Group a few weeks ago, we were watching a video that talked about how important it is that Jesus came to the world as a poor baby from Bethlehem, which the video jokingly and not-so-nicely referred to as a “backwater of a backwater town in those days.” And after the video, I asked the youth why they thought it mattered that Jesus came to us in this form, […] The post Transfiguration of Our Lord appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Companies operating food delivery robots will not be allowed to expand across parts of Wicker Park and Logan Square following overwhelmingly negative feedback from neighbors, the local alderman said Monday.Almost 500 1st Ward residents replied to an online survey distributed by Ald. La Spata's office, with more than 83 percent said they “strongly disagreed” that the robots should be allowed to operate across the ward, according to numbers provided by La Spata.Host - Iridian FierroGuest - Josh Robertson -- Read His Petition HERERead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

The Return of Senile Sam & Lucy GooseyAfter a sex-filled weekend for the new couple, the Lane family drops in on the Kent farm for an early Thanksgiving dinner. Lois is freaking out, but Clark isn't worried until Sam announces he's fighting to push for the new Vigilante Registration Act. Rick Flag returns in order to use Lucy to get to her father, which she happily does because she lowkey hates her family. Oliver keeps treating Tess as the villain until it's time for boo-boos and happy hour.Ted Whittall (Suicide Squad, Wicker Park) is officially confirmed as DC Comics' original character Rick Flag. Michael Ironside (Starship Troopers, Total Recall) returns for his final appearance as DC Comics' original character Sam Lane.Peyton List (The Flash, The Greatest Game Ever Played) returns for her final appearance as DC Comics' original character Lucy Lane. Elias Toufexis (Blood of Zeus) makes his first and only appearance as DC Comics' original character Emil LaSalle, a.k.a. Warp.Leave those FIVE STARS for the 5-Star General Sam Lane!!!

Victoria Flynn is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Send us a textWhat happens when two longtime friends assign each other movies they've never (or barely) seen?Filmmaker Chris Cowden returns to the podcast from Bangkok for a nostalgic laugh-fest revisiting POLICE ACADEMY 2 (1985) followed by a surprisingly rich discussion of obsession, romance, and coincidence in WICKER PARK (2004). Along the way, we unpack how time, memory, and mood shape our relationship with movies — and close things out with a timely look at Ryan Coogler's SINNERS, fresh off its historic 16 Oscar nominations.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth February 1, 2026 Our Gospel passage today is the beginning of the most famous sermon of all time: The Sermon on the Mount, the first of Jesus' teaching. Pastor Jason and I joked a few months ago that sometimes we're tempted instead of preaching to just read the Gospel again and sit down, because there's nothing we can say that says it better than Jesus himself. So with that I'll head out. No […] The post Fourth Sunday after Epiphany appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki January 25, 2026 There is a heaviness in the air these days. Protests across the country. Federal agents murdering U.S. citizens. You don't need to follow the news closely to feel it. You can hear it in the way people talk to one another. And you can feel it in the exhaustion so many people are carrying — especially those who already know what it means to be watched, questioned, targeted, or […] The post Fourth Sunday after Epiphany appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Today, as Jesus rises up from the Jordan River, as the heavens are opened and the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, we get our first look at Jesus as an adult in the Gospel of Matthew. Just the chapter before he was a child in Nazareth! The huge time jump in Matthew's Gospel can feel abrupt, can make it seem at first glance like Jesus simply appeared one day at the Jordan River, fully-formed and ready to begin his ministry... The post The Baptism of Our Lord appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Barnes & Noble, the last of the giant chain bookstores, is opening a massive flagship store downtown after the company's Wicker Park location opened last year. Host Jacoby Cochran and host of “Happy To Be Here”, Greta Johnsen, discuss what this resurgence means for Chicago's independent bookstores, where they get their books, and Greta's picks from Chicago authors. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 15 episode: Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago Restaurant Week Broadway in Chicago Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

We've turned Epiphany into such a sweet story – with a leading star, three kings, and unique presents. But Matthew doesn't tell a nursery story connected to Jesus' birth. He tells us something far stranger — and far more serious. He tells us about magi who were outsiders, foreigners, even Zoroastrian priests who showed up in Jerusalem with gifts... The post Epiphany of Our Lord appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Tom Gehring January 4, 2026 Listen to Rev. Tom’s sermon here! The post Second Sunday of Christmas appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Today on the virtual bench we visit with longtime thermal enthusiast, friend, and SaunaTimes contributor Kev who takes us through the public bathhouses in and around Chicago for this Sauna Circuit. As you'll hear in this episode, Kev is no stranger to the saunas, banyas, and bathhouses in his hometown. What's cool about Chicago is that the banya culture is well developed.. and also quite historic thanks to aptly entitled Chicago Bathhouse, a traditional bathhouse at 1914 W. Division Street in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, which has operated since 1906. Formerly Red Square, this Russian-style bathhouse has been in operation since 1906. Featured in a 2016 SaunaTimes blog post here. And layered on top of that, you'll hear about the Asian inspired King Spa, the deep heavy heat offered at Chicago Sweatlodge, the new Kiln floating sauna – a dream come true right there floating on Lake Michigan at Navy Pier, and a Kev fan favorite the Sauna Club, where its affirmed that "we can solve for heat, but sometimes solving for the cold is more of a challenge." And in this case, the time to leave the hot room is when the idea of a fresh cold lake plunge in Lake Michigan, just steps away, is about the best idea you've ever heard. And each Sauna Circuit includes a few gems and "adjacencies." These are special places shared with you by Kev, the Chicago Sauna Scout. These adjacencies are in the spirit of "people like us do things like this." For example, the Navy Pier and Lakefront Path give Chicago visitors a real flavor of the city, and also a chance to get some exercise before round one. And there's some extra special restaurants to check out – each conveniently adjacent to a Chicago bathhouse, like Smoke Daddy BBQ, Lou Malnattis Pizza, and SuperDawg Drive-In, just to name a few. So, whether you live in Chicago, or thinking of heading to Chicago for a vacation, or on the march to the Windy City for work or a trade show, this Sauna Circuit is right here for you. To access, simply go to SaunaTimes.com, click on the Sauna Circuit map, and then the Chicago Sauna Circuit.. and from there, you're well on your way. Let's visit with Kev, and bring you along to the Chicago Sauna Circuit.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth December 28, 2025 Today's Gospel would be an incredibly hard text to hear at any time of the year, but reading it just a few days after Christmas? It's especially jarring! On Christmas Eve we read about a baby boy lying in the manger, about the angels and the shepherds, and Mary treasuring each moment and pondering them all in her heart. And when we hear this story, it's easy to gloss over […] The post First Sunday of Christmas appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church December 24, 2025 Rev. Jason S. Glombicki It doesn't really feel like Christmas tonight. After all, it’s unseasonably warm and the snow has melted. And maybe that's exactly why the Christmas story sounds different this year. Every year we hear this same story. But every year, something different catches my attention. Some years it's the angels. Some years it's the shepherds. Some years it's the thoughtfulness of Mary. But this year, it’s the contrast Luke sets up so […] The post Christmas Eve Service appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth December 21, 2025 We're still in the season of Advent, but today we get a birth story! And let me tell you, every time I read Matthew's birth story, I get really grateful for the Gospel of Luke. Because if this is Jesus' birth story, where are the shepherds in the field? Where are the angels that appear to them saying, “I bring you good news of great joy for all the people!” […] The post Seventh Sunday of Advent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

In last week's gospel, we met John the Baptist. We heard him calling people to turn toward God's way of justice and renewal. And, John was, in many ways, the first-century equivalent of a hype person—the person sent ahead to stir anticipation and build excitement. And, after all that hype, John asks an unimaginable question. From prison, he asked Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” And it seems jarring. John had spent years proclaiming that the Messiah... The post Sixth Sunday of Advent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth December 7, 2025 Here at Wicker Park we celebrate a seven week Advent season, and let me tell you—I love that we celebrate it for many reasons, not least of which is that I started playing Christmas music really early and justified it to everyone in my life by saying “it's Advent! I'm allowed to!” (Hey, I love it for all the theological reasons too!) But one thing those of you who grew […] The post Fifth Sunday of Advent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki November 23, 2025 Today is the third Sunday of Advent and we gather days before Thanksgiving. Some of us are excited for the week ahead. Some are dreading difficult conversations at the table. Some are grieving someone who will not be there this year. Some are tired from the news, the world, or the long list of things to do. And Advent meets us right here—in real life, in real complexity, and […] The post Third Sunday of Advent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Groceries cost more than ever, and the high prices couldn't come at a worse time. Nearly two million Illinois residents depend on SNAP benefits, which are now being cut as the government shutdown drags on. How are Chicago-area residents filling the gap, especially with holidays around the corner? In the Loop checks in with Chicago Sun-Times consumer investigations reporter Stephanie Zimmermann, Wicker Park resident Gale Hethcoat and Common Pantry executive director Margaret O'Conor. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

If you're anything like me, hearing this passage may make you feel confused and stressed out. It may make you feel confused because the question the Sadducees ask Jesus feels like the longest, most convoluted, “what if” scenario they could have possibly come up with. And it may make you feel stressed because it seems like Jesus responds to their question by saying that marriage doesn't exist in the resurrection, which can be a scary proposition to those who are married, or those who have lost their partners and hope to be reunited with them... The post First Sunday of Advent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth November 2, 2025 In his poem Ulysses, Alfred Tennyson wrote “I'm a part of all that I've met.” That has always been one of my favorite lines of poetry and it’s one that grabs hold of me with extra strength each year as we celebrate All Saints Sunday. This is one of the heaviest days in our church calendar, a day where we look back at the past year and remember all who […] The post All Saints Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

This week we're joined by Ryan Castelaz -- founder of Discourse (Milwaukee's boundary-pushing coffee bars) and co-creator of Agency, a reservation-only cocktail lounge known for its made-to-order “dealer's choice” program (and equally serious non-alcoholic builds). A former opera singer turned flavor obsessive, Ryan went from Door County pop-ups to running one of the Midwest's most inventive beverage programs, with a best-selling book -- The New Art of Coffee  -- along the way. You can catch Discourse at its Wicker Park residency across from Dove's -- with a permanent neighborhood spot on the horizon. Expansion plans are percolating, too. Ryan joins us to talk storytelling as a service, why NA belongs at the same table as spirits, the alchemy of flavor science, how to design two-hour experiences in a two-minute coffee world, and so much more.

In today's gospel, Jesus told a parable about a widow and an unjust judge. The judge had power but neither feared God nor respected people. The widow, by contrast, had no standing, no wealth, and no influence—only her voice. Yet she kept coming, again and again, to demand justice until the judge finally gave in—not because he was good or compassionate, but because she refused to disappear... The post Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki October 12, 2025 In today’s gospel, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem when he entered a village on the border between Samaria and Galilee. That short phrase—“on the border”—is easy to miss, but it says a lot. This story didn't happen in a temple or a city or a seat of power; it happened in-between. Jesus walked through the mixed space where people from both sides lived uneasily. It was a […] The post Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

What better way to celebrate spooky season than with two real haunted houses as told by those who lived it. First, we visit Northwest Chicago where in 1970, Ed and Marsha Becker bought a two-flat apartment to start their family. What they found instead was decades of tragedy, strange chills, objects moving on their own, and an unseen presence that grew stronger with every month they stayed. From floating kitchen appliances to a failed exorcism captured on film, this true story — later known as “The Haunting in Wicker Park” — remains one of America's most chilling hauntings. Then, we step inside 21 St. Helens Avenue, a quiet Baltimore home with a violent history. Built in 1915, the house witnessed a string of deaths, tragedies, and unexplained phenomena long before Sean Paul Murphy's family moved in. What began as flickering lights and misplaced objects soon escalated into shadowy figures, mimicked voices, and a darkness that seemed to press in on its residents.True Haunting by Edwin F. BeckerWorld's First Nationally Televised Exorcism on NBCSeanPaulMurphyVille: The Haunting of 21 St. Helens AvenueYou can also use this link to text us your story :)If you have an experience, story, or anything else you'd like to share with us, you can email us at Opeaghost@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Join our Facebook group : Ope, A Ghost, or Follow us on YoutubeToodles!