Upcoming events.

Salt and Light: Gospel Living in the Workplace
Apr
30

Salt and Light: Gospel Living in the Workplace

We look forward to this quarterly event, which partners with other Faith & Work Ministries in the city to explore living as salt and light in and through our work. Join us Wednesday morning, April 30th, as a panel of professionals from various industries share how they live out their faith in the context of their daily work and talk to their co-workers about the gospel.

The event is free, but please register by April 25th so we can provide plenty of coffee and pastries!

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A Taste of Burnham
May
4

A Taste of Burnham

Join us for "A Taste of Burnham"! The Burnham Fellowship is a nine-month learning community designed to broaden your understanding of and deepen your connection to God’s redemptive work by applying theology, spiritual practices, and cultural renewal to your work, your relationships, and the city of Chicago.

On Sunday, May 4th following the 11am service, those interested in learning more and hearing from previous fellows can join us for "A Taste of Burnham" lunch! 

Please register below if you plan to attend!

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Easter Sunday
Apr
20

Easter Sunday

Join us for Easter week services as we celebrate together the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Kid City and Nursery are available at both Sunday services, the Nursery will be available for parents to use on Friday evening.

Palm Sunday, April 13 - 9:00am & 11:00am

Good Friday, April 18 - 6:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 20 - 9:00am & 11:00am

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Easter Hosting
Apr
13

Easter Hosting

As Easter approaches, we are excited to continue the tradition of hosting international students for an Easter meal. Please consider setting a few extra place settings at your table on either Easter Saturday or Resurrection Sunday: students will be available each of these days (April 19 or 20).  This is a great way to share about the hope of the gospel and invite them to a church service! Contact Kim TerAvest with questions.

Please register below by April 13th.

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Compassion Ministry
Apr
13

Compassion Ministry

Compassion Ministry Outreach Event! ⁠We will be passing out Easter themed care packages to those in need around downtown Chicago. Our goal this time is to distribute 50 care packages!

Sunday, April 13th | 218 S Wabash ⁠
Immediately following the 11 AM service⁠

Full donation list and sign ups below:

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Taste of Burnham
Mar
31

Taste of Burnham

The Burnham Fellowship is a nine-month learning community designed to broaden your understanding of and deepen your connection to God’s redemptive work by applying theology, spiritual practices, and cultural renewal to your work, your relationships, and the city of Chicago.

We know Burnham is a big commitment. Every spring, we host info sessions to give those who are interested “A Taste of Burnham.” We’ll have a lunch in the Loop at Holy Trinity Church. These are free events, we ask that you register below.

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Taste of ReEngage
Mar
16

Taste of ReEngage

Re-Engage is an eight-month curriculum starting each fall which examines
several core Biblical principles relating to marriage, first to understand them
and then to apply them in daily life. What should grace, humility,
forgiveness, for example, look like in a practical way in your marriage?


Join us for ‘Taste of ReEngage’ on March 16th at 7:00pm via zoom. You’ll be able to hear from the leaders as well as couples currently involved in ReEngage, and ask any questions you might have!

Contact Sully Curtin to RSVP.

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Baptism Seminar
Mar
16

Baptism Seminar

Are you interested in being baptized or learning more about how we do baptism at HTC? We would love to have you join us for a Baptism Seminar on Sunday, March 16th from 9:30-10:30 am. The seminar will take place at the HTC office during the first service and will be led by Pastor Sully Curtin. We’ll walk through how Scripture talks about baptism and answer questions you have may have. Children interested in baptism are welcome to attend with a parent!

We hope to see you there! Please RSVP below by contacting Lexie Suwyn.

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Premarital & Newly Married Class
Mar
2
to Apr 27

Premarital & Newly Married Class

Are you engaged or recently married? We would love to have you join us for a series of conversations on marriage designed particularly for engaged and newly married couples at HTC Downtown.

This is an opportunity for you to get to know others well, to dive into what scripture says about marriage and to provide some mentorship in this season of your relationships. Specifically, we have three main goals for this series of conversations:

1. COMMUNITY: To help you connect with other new couples from HTC Downtown

2. FOUNDATION: To help you build a biblical foundation for your marriage

3. DISCIPLESHIP: To help you grow in your knowledge of Christ together

 

Who: Any newly engaged or newly married couples attending HTC Downtown

When: The format for the conversations will be every other Sunday from March 2 - April 27.

What: A series of five conversations to prepare you for deepened marriage.

Why: To help you lay a strong, joyful and loving foundation for marriage.

How: Email Laura Curtin to join!

We hope to see you there! Contact Laura Curtin below to get involved.

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Membership Lunch
Feb
23

Membership Lunch

Join us on February 23rd for a Membership Lunch! If you're looking to take the step towards membership, or you're interested in learning more about what that looks like at HTC, we welcome you to join us! The lunch will take place immediately following the 11am service in our worship space. ⁠Lunch & childcare will be provided. ⁠

We hope to see you there!

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Compassion Ministry Valentine's Outreach
Feb
16

Compassion Ministry Valentine's Outreach

The Compassion Ministry is doing an outreach on Sunday, February 16th immediately after the 11am service.

We will be passing out Valentine's-themed care packages to those in need and/or experiencing homelessness around downtown Chicago. We are looking to distribute 50 care packages!

We are looking for:

- Costco hotdogs (hot, individually packaged)

- Small bags of chips

- Fruit (apples or bananas)

- Drink (soda or juice)

- Cookies (prepacked snack size)

- Valentine's-themed candy (not chocolate)

- 50 gallon-sized Ziplock bags

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Life in the Family of God
Feb
10

Life in the Family of God

In a culture of confusion about gender identity and sexuality, Scripture gives us a clear and compelling vision of humanity as the pinnacle of God’s creation. As those who have been created in the image of God and adopted into His family, our lives testify to a confused and watching world of God’s good design for human flourishing.


This 5-week course seeks to ground us, the family of God, in a redemptive theology of gender and sexuality, and discover how we live this out together.


Mon, Feb 10 and Mar 10 | 6:00-8:00pm at HTC

Mon, Feb 24 7:30-8:30pm via Zoom

plus recorded sessions


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Partner Ministry Fair
Feb
9

Partner Ministry Fair

Join us this Sunday, February 9th, for our Partner Ministry Fair! We will welcome partner ministries who work throughout the city to meet tangible needs and lift up the name of Jesus. Please plan to come 30 minutes prior or stay 30 minutes after each service to learn more about their work and find out how you can get involved!

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Christ and Scripture: An Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Feb
2

Christ and Scripture: An Introduction to Biblical Interpretation

Whether you are new to reading the Bible or have been studying it for a while, many of us struggle with where to start or how to interpret the text. Like all literature, there are basic principles for reading that help us to understand.

This 7-week course will teach core principles for understanding the original setting, various genres, how God's Word applies to us today, and how to effectively communicate the Word to others.

Sundays, Feb 2 - March 16

11 AM - 12:15 PM at the HTC Office

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Women's Ministry Craft Event
Feb
1

Women's Ministry Craft Event

HTC Women's Ministry is hosting a craft afternoon on Saturday, February 1st from 2:00-3:30pm. 

Our time will be spent making custom tea towels and enjoying snacks, fellowship, and a devotional together. We'll plan to meet at Holy Trinity Church Downtown, 218 S Wabash Ave. To ensure we have enough craft supplies, please register by January 25th.

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Global Ministry Committee Interest
Jan
27
to Feb 8

Global Ministry Committee Interest

The HTC Global Ministry Committee works with partners throughout the world to support and encourage them in their work! We have partners across the globe including South Africa, Cameroon, France, & more. Our team meets monthly via zoom and participates in various tasks to assist our partners. 

We're looking to expand our team! If you have a passion for global missions and spreading the gospel, we encourage you to fill out the form below. 

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Welcome Lunch
Jan
26

Welcome Lunch

Join us on Sunday, January 26th following the 11am service for a Welcome Lunch! We invite you to come and learn more about HTC and get connected with others! Sign ups coming soon.

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
Jan
13
to Feb 2

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

Ready to start 2025 with a renewed focus on God and your community?

Join The Chicago Partnership and Chicagoland United in Prayer, along with churches across Chicagoland for 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting from Jan 13-Feb 2, culminating in a powerful citywide Winter Prayer Gathering on Feb 2nd at First Baptist Congregational Church.

Here's how you can participate:

  • Pray Together: 21 days of prayer and fasting from Jan 13-Feb 2, 2025.

  • Daily Inspiration: Sign up for daily devotional videos delivered straight to your phone via text message or YouTube for daily encouragement from local leaders. To sign up, simply text "2025" to (833) 357-5145 or subscribe at youtube.com/@thechicagopartnership.

  • Plan to Attend: Gather a group from your church to attend the Winter Prayer Gathering on Feb 2 at 5pm at First Baptist Congregational Church.

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Upcoming Service Times
Dec
22

Upcoming Service Times

Upcoming Service Times:

December 22: One service at 10:00am. No Kid City.

December 29: One service at 10:00am. No Kid City.

January 5: Services resume at 9am and 11am. Kid City resumes.

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A Downtown Christmas
Dec
15

A Downtown Christmas

Join us to share the good news of Christmas with an evening of music on December 15 at 5:00 PM. The concert will feature musical talent from Holy Trinity Church. If you’re interested in joining the Choir, please email Julie Merz ASAP.⁠

The suggested donation for an adult ticket is $5 to help cover the cost of the program, kids are free but we ask that you reserve them a ticket. If the cost is a deterrent, please use the code: "Christmas".

You're welcome to make an additional donation here for the concert:

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Thanksgiving Hosting
Nov
28

Thanksgiving Hosting

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are excited to continue the tradition of hosting international students to a Thanksgiving meal. Please consider setting a few extra place settings at your table. Your hospitality may open a door for conversations about life and faith, and perhaps a new cross-cultural friendship will continue after the holiday! For many international students, this will be the first time they will have been in an American home! Reach out to Kim TerAvest with any questions.⁠

You can choose to host on November 28, 29, or 30: it doesn’t have to be Thursday, November 28. Some students will prefer a different day than Thursday. ⁠

Please register online by Sunday, November 17. ⁠

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Salt & Light: Gospel Living in the Workplace
Nov
20

Salt & Light: Gospel Living in the Workplace

We look forward to this quarterly event partnering with other Faith & Work Ministries in the city to explore living as salt and light in and through our work. For our November gathering we look forward to bringing Dr Jerry Root back to talk about winsome ways of sharing our faith with co-workers during the holiday season

The event is free, but please register by November 19th so we can provide plenty of coffee and pastries!

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Compassion Ministry Winter Clothing Drive
Nov
10
to Dec 8

Compassion Ministry Winter Clothing Drive

Join our Compassion Ministry as we host a Winter Clothing Drive for those in need! We'll be collecting adult hats, gloves, coats, and other winter gear (new or gently used) from Sunday, November 10 - Sunday, December 8. Donations will be distributed to our neighbors in need following the drive! 

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Membership Lunch
Nov
3

Membership Lunch

Are you interested in becoming a member at HTC? Are you looking for more information on who HTC is and ? Join us for a Membership Lunch on November 3rd after the second service.

Sign-up by October 27th to secure your childcare!

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Women, Work, & Calling
Nov
1

Women, Work, & Calling

Faith & Work Chicago is thrilled to serve as a host site for this annual conference on Friday, November 1 for a day of inspiration and empowerment.

Join a community of women passionate about combining faith, influence, and femininity as we love God and serve others through our work. We’ll explore skills essential for today’s leaders and fellowship with like-minded followers of Christ in Chicagoland.

This day-long event combines:

  • Theologically rich teaching applied to today’s workplace challenges.

  • Practical wisdom from women working in diverse industries and roles. 

  • Leadership development that equips you to serve God and others right where you are.

  • Soulful application to help you walk with God in all of life.

  • A community of like-minded women passionate about growing their influence.

Check out the full line-up of incredible speakers and topics and learn more about the Women, Work & Calling Movement below. Be sure to check “Host Site” when you register and choose “Chicago” in order to sign up for our location.

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Welcome Lunch
Oct
27

Welcome Lunch

Our monthly Welcome Lunch will take place on Sunday, October 27 after the 11am service! If you’re new or looking to meet more people, please join us for food and fellowship and to learn more about life at HTC.⁠

No need to RSVP!

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