Welcome to the Community Space @ LSPC! Our hope is to provide a place where we can all gather to seek the good of the neighborhood and Chicago through listening to one another, learning together and generous discussion.
We partner with various community groups to provide a broad mix of lively and informative programming such as film screenings, educational talks, book discussions and more. These events are free and open to the public. Please join us for one of our upcoming events!
Questions? Contact us at community@lincolnsquarepres.org
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Stay tuned for dates of the next session (typically Wednesday Evenings from 7:00pm-8:00pm)
If you have lost someone you know the pain of loss, and this grief support group is a safe space that can help you process and understand your journey through your grief- not around it. We will explore topics like: what is normal in grief, its impact on you (body, mind, relationships), guilt and anger, how long does it last?, etc.
Contact Pastor Brian for more information. Register here.
Neighborhood AA Group
This is an open AA meeting, and it meets every Sunday at 7:00pm in the Community Space.
Over 5 Wednesdays, Ozzie Santiago will lead us through Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. Bonhoeffer, a German Protestant theologian, wrote Life Together while he taught at an underground seminary. It was originally published in 1939. In this work, he explores the importance and characteristics of Christian community.
Matthew Milliner, author of The Everlast People, will share a lunchtime talk on his book. What does the cross of Christ have to do with the thunderbird? Milliner will explore the role of faith in North American Indigenous art. He will give special attention to the history of the Lincoln Square area and the northside of Chicago.
Asher Imtiaz’s photographs image the unusual grace of neighborly kindness. In the absence of certainty, in the loss of home, amid the fear of what’s next, his photographs exercise the simple kinship of being there. On May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Community Space, Asher will share more about his story and his ongoing photographic explorations.
Join us at the Community Space as we hear from refugees about the experience of leaving their homes and settling in Chicago. As we look to welcome our neighbor and love our neighborhood, we’re excited for this opportunity to get to know them both in new ways. All refugees share a history of a life divided, with a definitive before and after, but we’ll hear from individuals about their unique stories and have time to learn about the refugee resettlement process as a whole.
This presentation is a part of our Third Sunday Series. Child care will be provided.
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself) examines racial, economic and class issues in contemporary American education in the multi-part unscripted documentary series America to Me. This series spends an academic year at Chicagoland's Oak Park and River Forest High School. Reflecting on Langston Hughes’s prophetic poem, “Let America Be America Again,” America to Me looks at the complexities of race, identity, privilege, and education through the eyes of a diverse group of young people. Join us as we watch and discuss one of the America to Me episodes. Screening will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Ashley N. Leonard; Executive Director, Spark Program. (full bio here)
Join us for a discussion of the the One Book, One Chicago selection, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
Join us at Giddings Plaza (4733 N Lincoln) at 5pm we’ll sing our way through the neighborhood and end up at the LSPC Community Space (4639 N Rockwell) for Sushi, Hot Chocolate and more!
Come join us for a discussion on trauma as Dr. Elizabeth Pierre helps walk us through a basic understanding; what one might expect after traumatic experiences; and some ways to offer support to those around us who are suffering in our midst.
Questions? Contact Pastor Brian Geir (bgeier@lincolnsquarepres.org)
Former CPS principal and Executive Director of High Jump, Nate Pietrini, will lead this presentation to help you gain a better understanding of the application process for CPS elementary schools. Free childcare is provided.
Sundays 10:15am
(LSPC is not endorsed or affiliated with Waters Elementary School)
When you’re facing a challenge, finding spiritual counsel, understanding, and practical support is of great importance. Please call 773-309-1227 or email us so we can talk about ways to support you.
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