But what if all is not joyful? While we observe Advent, the world around us tells us to be joyful as we shop and clean and fill up our calendars. But all around us are also those who carry heavy burdens of grief, depression, loss, and financial worries. The holidays make these problems even more pressing. Homecomings, whether they are to church or to family households, can be filled with expectation and met with disappointment.

Sermon by Pr. Michelle Sevig on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 22, 2024. Read more at htchicago.org/sermons

Sermon by Pr. Craig Mueller on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 24 + September 15, 2024. Read more at htchicago.org/sermons

Sermon on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost by Pr. Craig Mueller. Read more at htchicago.org/sermons

Sermon by Pr. Craig Mueller on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 21 + August 25, 2024. Read more at htchicago.org/sermons

Sermon by Pr. Craig Mueller on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 16 + July 21, 2024.

Sermon on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 15 + July 14, 2024. Read more at htchicago.org/sermons.

What is calling you? What is your purpose on this earth? How will you grow into your authentic self while finding joy in service to the needs of others?

Sermon by Pr. Michelle Sevig on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 11 + July 16, 2024

Sermon by Pr. Craig Mueller on the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 2, 2024. See more at htchicago.org/sermons.