Holy Covenant UMC reviews

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Robert Frampton

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Jason King

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5

Holy Covenant is exactly what worship should be. It's exciting, dynamic, inclusive, friendly, charming, uplifting, diverse, messy, flexible, warm Growing up Catholic shaped the way I viewed religion/Christianity for a very long time. Upon moving to Chicago from Michigan (and starting a "new life") I began looking for a church that was GLBT inclusive. For some reason I never found Holy Covenant and after a few attempts. There are many progressive and inclusive churches in Chicago, but not one that I felt truly connected with. In January of 2009, at the recommendation of a friend, I walked into Holy Covenant as Pastor Trey Hall was preaching on Christianity and Homosexuality. I had invited a friend of mine who was running late. I decided to head in, terrified of sitting by myself and waiting for him. I was warmly greeted by a woman and her husband who quickly identified that I was new. They weren't overwhelming but made sure I knew everything I needed to know and also introduced me to a few people. While terrifying at first, this first impression proved to be lasting. I would be lying if I said I wasn't immediately connected to this community. I felt overwhelmed but joyous at the possibility of worshipping in a community like Holy Covenant. The music was a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary and Pastor Hall was terrific. The space is quaint and charming while still feeling very much like "church." I left that day feeling as if my life had changed, cliché or not. Over the next 6 months, my attendance increased and I began finding myself feeling as if I was missing something on a Sunday I didn't attend. In July of 2009, Holy Covenant welcomed Pastor Kate Floyd to the community. She is absolutely wonderful and has taken the reigns in perfect fashion. In September I approached Pastor Kate about joining the church and becoming a United Methodist. I completed that journey on October 18, 2009 and have never felt more excited to be a part of a faith community. Holy Covenant offers 3 services. The 9:30 and 11:15 are more traditional services with contemporary music, while the 7pm is all acoustic, candlelit and contemplative filled with traditional hymns. They have endless small groups and ways for members to feel connected to the church. They are very active in promoting justice and equality and also house Dignity Diner, a restaurant-style dinner night for the homeless and hungry. Holy Covenant has changed my life, something many people at HC say. If you're looking for a hip church that is socially active and filled with amazing people...this is your place.

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Kory Wilcox

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5

Thanks for making a traveler feel right at home... and inviting me to stay for pizza "communion." I love our Methodist connection and won't forget this special Ash Wednesday!

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elaine amorim

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5

Porque tem muita paz!Músicas lindas e a Ministra e maravilhosa!

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Scott Elders

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5

Very nice people there and Tuesdays they feed the Homeless between 6 and 7 they take donations to if you want to cook a meal I make soups for the homeless so I really like it