http://www.cityviewchicago.org Cityview Presbyterian Church Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:39:28 +0000 http://www.cityviewchicago.org en http://www.cityviewchicago.org/589380/Calendar-of-Events http://www.cityviewchicago.org/589380/Calendar-of-Events Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:39:28 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 589380 http://www.cityviewchicago.org/589380/Calendar-of-Events http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374961/Recent-Sermons-iTunes http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374961/Recent-Sermons-iTunes Sat, 15 May 2010 12:36:40 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 374961 http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374961/Recent-Sermons-iTunes http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375012/Contact-Us http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375012/Contact-Us Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:42:33 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 375012 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/375012/westloop (1).jpg" border="0" width="670" height="442" align="left" /> Contact us. Pastor Dan Adamson: dadamson [at] cityviewchicago [dot] org Andrew Whitaker, Sunday Worship Coordinator: awhitaker86 [at] gmail [dot] com Herb Bowsher, Financial Administration: bowsher [at] comcast [dot] net Hilary Clark, Children's Ministry Coordinator: hilary.r.clark [at] gmail [dot] com Webmaster: webmaster [at] cityviewchicago [dot] org All photography provided compliments of: Chris Torres: chris [at] 6offour [dot] com Jason Clark: k.jason.clark [at] gmail [dot] com Please contact them for more information and before re-posting any photographs. http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375012/Contact-Us http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375008/Our-Staff http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375008/Our-Staff Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:32:03 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 375008 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/375008/042.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> Dan Adamson Senior Pastor Dan was born and raised in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Dan has grown up a fan of all the Chicago sports teams (except the Cubs) and truly loves the city of Chicago. Dan is very excited to be serving again in an urban church and he has a lot of sympathy for those who are skeptical of or have been burned by the church and organized religion. Dan is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary. Prior to returning back to Chicago Dan served at a church in Decatur Georgia. Dan and his wife, Lynda and children Emily, Ben, Joey and Lucy, live in the south loop. Dan would love to learn more about you and hear your story. Feel free to e-mail him or contact him on his cell at 312.618.6060. <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/375008/andrew (2).jpg" border="0" width="670" height="442" align="left" /> Andrew Whitaker Sunday Worship Coordinator Originally from Indianapolis, Andrew came to Chicago to study at Moody Bible Institute. When not playing music, Andrew usually spends his free time drinking coffee, dreaming about purchasing the newest Apple product and planning his wedding with his fiancé Christianna. Andrew’s musical taste range from John Coltrane to Liszt to Sigur Ros. If you would like more information about playing with the worship team or would like to talk about music in general, feel free to contact him via e-mail. <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/375008/hilarybio (1).jpg" border="0" width="670" height="442" align="left" /> Hilary Clark Children's Ministry Coordinator Hilary has arrived in Chicago by way of California, Colorado and Oklahoma. She spent four years as an International Flight Attendant and has most recently taken on the role of full time Mother and Wife. Prosper, also pictured, is her son, and Jason is her husband. Please e-mail for more information on how you can help with the Children's Ministry at Cityview or if you have any questions about our policies and practices. http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375008/Our-Staff http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375004/Connect-Pint-Night http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375004/Connect-Pint-Night Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:22:33 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 375004 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/375004/pint.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="442" align="left" /> On the first Tuesday of every month, we at Cityview gather at a local bar for a monthly "Pint Night." If you are interested in coming out and joining us as we enjoy the art of conversation and the joy of a good beer, e-mail Pastor Dan for more information! The next Cityview Pint Night is Tuesday, September 7 at 7 pm at the Beer Bistro. Come out and join us as we enjoy the art of conversation and the joy of a good beer. http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375004/Connect-Pint-Night http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375003/Connect-Community-Groups http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375003/Connect-Community-Groups Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:21:43 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 375003 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/375003/group.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="442" align="left" /> We at Cityview believe that growth and renewal takes place within the context of community. As we devote ourselves to one another with increasing vulnerability, the gospel frees us from hiding our faults. We are finally free to struggle and as we support each other as the reality of the gospel transforms us. Community Groups are small gatherings designed to foster Christian community and spiritual growth through regular fellowship, prayer, Bible study, and service. They are a principal way we as a church care for one another and our neighbors. If you would like to visit any of our groups, please email the respective leader and request more specific directions and information. South Loop - Wednesday Nights @ 7PM Dan Adamson: dadamson@cityviewchicago.org Phone: 312.618.6060 Rogers Park - Wednesday Nights @ 7PM Karen Lee: leekaren.one@gmail.com Phone: 773.988.2838 http://www.cityviewchicago.org/375003/Connect-Community-Groups http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374997/Our-Beliefs http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374997/Our-Beliefs Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:17:35 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 374997 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374997/051.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> Cityview is committed to the doctrines of GRACE. The Condition of Humanity: Because of the fall, we are more sinful than we could ever imagine (Jeremiah 17:9). Not only have we been corrupted by Adam's sin (Romans 5:12-19), but we are also responsible for our own sin. Our nature, in its original state, not only will not choose to obey the Gospel, it is unable to do so (Romans 3:9-20, 8:5-8). We all are sinners desperately needing God's grace. The Initiative of God, the Father: Because of our inherent brokenness and sin, we need our God to pursue us, which he certainly does. Why does he do this? Because, while we are more sinful than we could ever imagine, we are also more loved than we had ever dreamed! In His grace, God takes the initiative in establishing relationship with us, reaches down, captures our heart, and invites us into a love relationship with Himself (John 6:37-39, II Thessalonians 2:13-14). The Work of Jesus, the Son: God didn't just come up with the idea of salvation. He actually provided the way of salvation through Jesus Christ. (John 10:14-15, Ephesians 5:25-27). The death of Jesus was not just an act of goodwill, it was a fully effective act of redemption in which we are now called the beloved daughters and sons of the living God. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit: Through the Holy Spirit, God is still in the business of transforming lives. The Holy Spirit does this by convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ and by capturing our hearts with the love and mercy of God (Ezekiel 36:25-27). The Spirit of God opens our eyes to the beauty of Jesus Christ (John 6:44-45, Philippians 2:13) and of his grace and affection to our souls. The Promise of the Gospel: He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Phil. 1:6) Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God has promised his love for you -- and he will keep that promise. No matter your failure, no matter your struggle, he will never let you go. The Gospel is not about "believing in Jesus and then keeping your moral, ethical or theological ducks in a row". We don't become perfect just because we are followers of Jesus. Rather, we seek to conform our lives to his holiness out of gratitude for his affection for us. None of us will do this perfectly, most of us will often not even do this very well, but the grace of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus sustains us. Cityview is committed to CATHOLIC doctrine. By "Catholic" we are referring to the original meaning of the term, which is "according to the whole" or "universal." In other words, we count ourselves as part of God's "holy, catholic, and apostolic Church" and hold to those basic teachings which have been believed by all Christians throughout history that have proclaimed historic Christianity. These teachings have been confessed in the ecumenical creeds of the early church such as the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creeds. These are some of the basic teachings of the catholic tradition: The Trinity (one God in three persons of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Incarnation (that Jesus is both God and man). The Atonement (that Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead in order to save sinners). The Resurrection (that Jesus was raised bodily from the dead and is the first-fruits of the restoration of all of his creation). Cityview is committed to APOSTOLIC doctrine. By "apostolic," we are referring to those doctrines taught by the Apostles in the Scriptures and so forcefully reclaimed in the Reformation of the 16th century. We believe that the Scriptures are without error in their original writings, completely trustworthy and the ultimate authority for our beliefs and our lifestyles. We believe that salvation is only by God's grace and is received solely by faith in Christ. We believe in the historicity of the biblical miracles, of the virgin birth, and in the reality of Christ's return. Cityview is committed to REFORMED doctrine. We believe that God is sovereign in all things, including salvation, and that the sacraments of baptism and holy communion not only represent God's grace, but also seal and apply that grace to our lives. We are committed to a Presbyterian system of church government and to living out the implications of God's radical grace in every area of life. http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374997/Our-Beliefs http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374989/About-Us http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374989/About-Us Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:03:51 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 374989 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374989/021.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> Cityview Presbyterian Church is a congregation within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is located within the bounds of the Chicago Metro Presbytery. Our Mission: We are imperfect people that gather together in response to the grace of Jesus Christ who are committed to worshiping God, loving each other well and serving the West Loop, the city of Chicago and the world. We seek to carry out our mission in light of the following core values: The Gospel The Gospel is the “good news” about what God has done and is doing through Jesus Christ. It is God’s explosive power that changes everything (Rom 1:16). The gospel is also an invitation to believe this announcement. When we believe and rely on Jesus’ death and resurrection for our relationship to God, the kingdom of power comes upon us and begins to work in and through us in every aspect of life. The gospel is not only how to begin a relationship with God but also how we grow as Christians. We preach the gospel to Christians and non-Christians alike. Worship Worship is the foundation of the Christian life. It is the primary purpose of a Christian, so it is the primary purpose of Cityview. Worship is not a goal to be attained; it is a life-long process we enter into. We as a church are constantly learning how to better worship God in the fullness of our lives. When we gather together on Sundays we believe our worship can build up believers and help the spiritually skeptical, curious, & unconvinced. We all need the same thing: to pour our hearts out before God as we confess our sin, fear, joy, anger, hope and need. We all need to hear the wonder of the grace of Christ. We all need to be renewed in His presence, by his Spirit. That is why Worship is the foundation of what we do at Cityview. Relationships The Christian life is not to be lived in a vacuum. We are built for relationships. If God has called you into relationship with Him through Christ, he has also called you to join in Christian community. At Cityview, we take this call to community very seriously. We want all of our members and regular attenders to be intentional about building trusting and meaningful spiritual relationships. That is the primary purpose behind our Community Groups. These groups enable us to live in genuine community with one another and the neighborhoods we reside in. Service In his promise to Abraham, God said, "I will be your God and you will be my people." That promise was brought to fullness in the death and resurrection of Jesus. But, God didn't call us to be his people just so we can worship him and enjoy each other. Rather, he calls us to be his people, "in order to be a blessing to the `nations." In other words, we are called to be conduits of the beauty and grace of Jesus to our world. Every Christian is called to this and it is essential for the process of growing into a mature follower of Christ. Every person at Cityview is encouraged to be actively engaged in bringing healing, hope, beauty and renewal to our city in the name of our risen Savior. In so doing, we live out the love of Christ to others in our Church, our City and our World. The City We believe God loves the City. Cities are central to Jesus’ mission, and the mission of the early church, and to ours (Luke 4:43).The city is not a place to be avoided nor merely tolerated but a strategic mission field where God’s people should be present and ministering. We encourage Christians to learn from the city, to accept and love its people, to invest their resources back into the city, and to seek to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the city. Kingdom The Church is to serve as a foretaste and model of God’s coming kingdom, the renewal of all things. The values of Jesus’ kingdom often subvert our own, and those of our culture—extending beyond any single race, ethnicity, tradition or ideology. We aim to be a community that is defined by its loyalty to Jesus and is committed to seeing the city of Chicago become more like the Kingdom of God. http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374989/About-Us http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374973/Services-Location-Visitor-Info http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374973/Services-Location-Visitor-Info Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:39:44 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 374973 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374973/cityview-outside3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="442" align="left" /> What to expect each Sunday: Our Sunday service of corporate worship is a time when we gather together to celebrate what God is doing in the world through Jesus Christ. Our worship consists of song and prayer, teaching and celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and fellowship. Whether you consider yourself a Christian spiritually-skeptical or curious about Christianity, we would love for you to join us. What about children and nursery: Children are always welcome in worship, but nursery is provided for children under age three as well, should parents prefer. Children’s education is available for the “older kids" during the sermon. What to wear: For whatever reason, the question of appropriate attire can cause a great deal of anxiety. At Cityview, while we are certainly on the more casual end of the spectrum, you are free to wear whatever you are most comfortable in. A dress is great. Jeans are absolutely fine. Truthfully, it doesn't matter. Cityview Meets at the Merit School of Music Recital Hall from 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. The Merit School of Music 38 S. Peoria Chicago, IL 60607 Parking is available in Merit School of Music parking lot. <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374973/Picture 3.png" border="0" width="559" height="527" align="left" /> Driving to Cityview Cityview is accessible from the Kennedy (I-90/I-94) and Eisenhower (I-290) Expressways. If travelling via Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) from the north, exit at the Monore St. exit ramp (51E) and turn right. (West) Head west on Monroe for 0.02 miles until you reach Peoria. Turn right onto Peoria and travel .1 miles. The school is on the corner of Madison and Peoria. If travelling via the Eisenhower Expressway, exit at Racine. Turn left onto Racine and head north 0.4 miles until you reach Madison. Turn right onto Madison and head east for another 0.4 miles until you reach Peoria. Public Transit Cityview is accessible by public transit. We are near the UIC/Halsted Stop on the Blue Line and near the #20 Bus route Peoria Stop. Check out the CTA Web-site for specific directions: http://transitchicago.com/ http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374973/Services-Location-Visitor-Info http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374972/Home-Fresh-News http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374972/Home-Fresh-News Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:36:56 +0000 Cityview Presbyterian Church 374972 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374972/cityview-logo-with-tag-line.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="377" align="left" /> Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church's Web-Site! Cityview Presbyterian Church is a worshiping community that seeks to be the very presence of Christ in word and deed in our neighborhood of the west loop and throughout Chicago. We desire to follow Christ in mission to this beautiful and broken city, and through the city the world. Browse the links in the menu to the left to learn more about us and stay tuned below for upcoming events and news. Cityview Ladies Night Out Friday September 25th at 8:30 pm. Join the Ladies of Cityview for Martinis and Manicures at the Beauty Bar. Contact Karen Lee or Carolyn Koonce for more information. Lunch in The Loop Wednesday, September 22 at Noon we will Meet at Chase Tower, located at 10 S. Dearborn St. in the Ground Floor Table Area for our monthly Lunch in the Loop. Feel free to invite your coworkers or classmates. Questions? Contact Danny. Pint Night The next Cityview Pint Night is Tuesday, September 7 at 7 pm at the Beer Bistro. Come out and join us as we enjoy the art of conversation and the joy of a good beer. Membership Seminar Considering making Cityview your Church Home? Come learn more about the vision, values and community of our church. The seminar consists of only ONE session, Saturday, September 18th, from 5pm to 9pm. Taking the seminar does NOT obligate you to join, but you will be given all the information needed to make an informed decision. Email Pastor Dan for more information or to register for the seminar. Sunshine Gospel Ministries Volunteer Opportunity Get some friends together and donate some time to this important ministry, the Chicago Half Marathon. For every volunteer that helps out, Sunshine Gospel Ministries gets additional funds. Please contact Pastor Dan for more info on how to sign up. Deacon's Fund Cityview is setting up a "Deacon's Fund" to help anyone who may have financial or material need- primarily those in our church body, but also those in our surrounding community. It is a long-term goal to establish the fund as a part of the budget each year. Currently there is a particular need in our church that we would like to meet. If you are interested in giving to this fund, please contact Pastor Dan. <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374972/32x32.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374972/32x32_4.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374972/32x32_5.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/30700/374972/32x32_6.png" border="0" width="32" height="32" align="left" /> http://www.cityviewchicago.org/374972/Home-Fresh-News