“I want my church now and to the end of its earthly ministry to be a church of the Bible. But I add at once, I want this because I …
Message from Faith in Place
Faithful People Caring for the Earth Rural, Urban, and Suburban. Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Other, Sikh, Unitarian, and Zoroastrian. Arab, African, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and those of …
December 31 Worship and Potluck Breakfast
Our December 31 worship service will be combined with a potluck breakfast at Linda Wiens’s home, 10:00am.
December 24 Invitation from Reba Place
Reba Place Church in Evanston has graciously invited NSMC to join them for a 10:00am worship service on December 24 and a Christmas Eve Service in the evening with candlelight …
What Does it Mean to be Poor?
Our church is taking the lead in co-sponsoring a Congolese refugee family. Volunteers of various backgrounds, united by a spirit of service, are helping the family settle into a new …
Giving Tree for Refugee Family
The volunteers of Lake County Resettlement Group are gathering gifts for our family and close friends. The intent is to provide needed supplies and something fun and educational at Christmas. …
Anabaptist Approaches to Scripture: Christocentrism
As I progress though the AMBS class called “Understanding Anabaptist Approaches to Scripture,” I would like to share what is distinctive compared to my evangelical background and why I feel …
Yes! Let It Be!
This Sunday, December 3, is the first Sunday of Advent and Michael Danner, Conference Executive Minister for the Illinois Mennonite Conference, is our guest speaker. Our theme for Advent is …
Not What I Expected
Last summer, I made an effort to see the solar eclipse in the path of totality. I read numerous explanations about what it would be like during the eclipse and …
Billy Funk at The Comedy Clubhouse
Billy Funk, a former youth leader at NSMC, is part of a comedy ensemble performing this Saturday, November 18, 7:00pm, at The Comedy Clubhouse, 1462 N Ashland Avenue in Chicago …