Gilead Chicago: LIVE

Gilead Chicago
Gilead Chicago: LIVE

Welcome! We're Chicago's queer storytelling bar church, and we're so glad you're with us today. We worship through life-saving personal stories, beautiful worship, and great parties. Listen to this weekly podcast to get a taste of our open and affirming, anti-racist, local, organic, slow-church, just peace, free range, "real-butter-Christian" services. (We know we're a lot of things, and we love other people who are also a lot of things ❤️ 🏳️‍🌈) Join our party in-person on Sundays @ 5pm CT! More details on our socials @gileadchicago ! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    "I had to improvise when..."

    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

    18 min

  2. DEC 11

    What We'll Need When The World Ends

    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

    16 min

  3. NOV 29

    Alpha vs. Omega

    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

    15 min

  4. NOV 21

    A Time to Weep vs. A Time to Laugh

    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

    18 min
  5. “I got what I needed when…”

    OCT 24

    “I got what I needed when…”

    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

    16 min
  6. "I needed protection when…"

    OCT 3

    "I needed protection when…"

    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 😜), 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 29th, 2024] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

    18 min
  7. "I wasn’t planning to stick around when…"

    SEP 18

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

    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

    17 min
  8. What Was I Made For?

    SEP 14

    What Was I Made For?

    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

    15 min
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About

Welcome! We're Chicago's queer storytelling bar church, and we're so glad you're with us today. We worship through life-saving personal stories, beautiful worship, and great parties. Listen to this weekly podcast to get a taste of our open and affirming, anti-racist, local, organic, slow-church, just peace, free range, "real-butter-Christian" services. (We know we're a lot of things, and we love other people who are also a lot of things ❤️ 🏳️‍🌈) Join our party in-person on Sundays @ 5pm CT! More details on our socials @gileadchicago ! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gilead-chicago/support

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  • Creator
    Gilead Chicago
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gilead Chicago
  • Show Website
    Gilead Chicago: LIVE

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