Upcoming events.
Rooted & Renewed
At HTC we believe that the most important kind of vision is shared vision. And we are exploring where the Lord might be leading us in the next season of life together.
You are invited to join us for a special three-part series of conversations over the next few weeks as part of our Rooted & Renewed journey. Together we will listen, pray, and discern how God is calling us forward as a church — rooted in the city and renewed for mission.
Conversation 1: Mentoring for Longevity — Discipling Across Life’s Milestones
Monday, October 20 - 6pm at 218 South Wabash (meal included)
God has given HTC a gift of maturity and rootedness. How do we raise up a new generation of disciples for long-haul mission? This discussion will focus on mentoring across seasons of life, equipping leaders, and deepening gospel relationships that last.
Conversation 2: Expanding Our Capacity to Welcome
Monday, November 3 - 7:30pm ZOOM
Our congregation has grown rapidly, and our sanctuary and children’s ministry are full. How do we create space where every person feels known and loved? Together we’ll explore how to expand our space and strengthen our ministry capacity to welcome and disciple more people at the heart of the city.
Conversation 3: Facing the City and World with the Love of Christ
Monday, November 17 - 6pm at 228 South Wabash (meal included)
Jesus calls us to love our neighbors and cross boundaries with the gospel. How do we live as a community sent for the good of Chicago? This session will invite us to think together about fresh global mission and local evangelistic efforts and loving the city as Christ has loved us.
Come be part of the conversation — and the vision.
Life in Our Creative World: Forming Christian Imagination through the Arts
God’s world is full of beauty and mystery. A brilliant sunset, an immersive novel, a feast with friends, a captivating painting, a simple poem – all speak of God’s creative power and generosity. This year’s cohort, Life in Our Creative World, invites participants to explore Christian themes—such as creation, fall, redemption, longing, and hope—through the lens of art. Each session will engage our imaginations through a curated combination of fiction, music, and visual art or poetry, helping us to behold and delight in God’s beauty. Together, we’ll cultivate a Christian imagination that is culturally engaged, full of wonder, and shapes our love and desire for God.
Unlike previous Cohorts, books will not be provided or included in the cost. As we are reading classic literature, you should be able to borrow from the library or purchase as desired.
This Cohort meets 5 times throughout the academic year (see dates below) with dinner and childcare provided. There is also an Open Forum on Nov 21 that will further dive into these topics.
Register by Oct 24 to guarantee childcare.
DETAILS:
WHEN: 6 Friday evenings, Nov through May
November 7, 2025
November 21, 2025 — Open Forum Event
January 30, 2026
February 27, 2026
April 10, 2026
May 1, 2026
TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM including dinner
LOCATION: 218 S Wabash, 2nd floor
COST: $60 (includes the cost of dinner and our online learning platform). Scholarships are available if cost is an issue, please contact us.
Compassion Ministry Outreach Event
Compassion Ministry:
Join us on November 9th at 10:30am as we serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness by assembling and delivering care packages. Come be part of sharing Christ’s love in a practical way!
Sign up to serve and donate below.
Men's Retreat
SOLIDIFY
Living with clarity in a world of demands
Many men live full and demanding lives—spread thin by pressure, at times distracted, or disconnected from others. We are doing many things, but are we squarely in the grip of what God wants us to do—at this moment and in this time?
Together, we’ll pursue holiness in Christ, grow as leaders, find strength in community, and live out of the grace that holds it all together.
Step away from distraction. Solidify your life. Move forward with purpose.
When: November 14th-15th, 2025
Where: 13701 Lauerman St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Perched above Cedar Lake, the camp offers stunning, elevated views of the lake and its peaceful surroundings.
Cost: $99 before October 10th, $105 after October 10
Note: scholarships are available for those that may need it.
This is a great relaxing time to connect with other men of HTC, be encouraged and seek the Lord!
Thanksgiving Hosting
Host a Thanksgiving Meal!
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re continuing a beloved tradition—inviting international students to experience the warmth of a Thanksgiving meal in an American home. Would you consider setting a few extra places at your table this year?
Your hospitality could open the door to meaningful conversations about life and faith—and perhaps spark a lasting cross-cultural friendship.
Hosting dates are November 27, 28, or 29.
Sign up by Sunday, November 16.
For many international students, this will be their first time in an American home—what a wonderful opportunity to share God’s love through friendship and hospitality!
New Members Class
New Members Class | November 16, 12:30 PM
Interested in becoming a member or learning more about our church? Join us for our next Membership Class on Sunday, November 16, at 12:30 PM. Lunch will be provided.
Childcare is available, but we ask that you sign up by November 5th to ensure we can provide volunteers.
OPEN FORUM: C.S. Lewis and the Transforming Power of Imagination
C.S. Lewis’s enduring influence lies not only in his intellect but in his extraordinary ability to use imagination to convey truth, challenge assumptions, and open readers to new ways of seeing the world. From the magical lands of Narnia to the visionary journeys of The Great Divorce, Lewis crafted stories that reveal spiritual realities, illuminate moral truths, and awaken the human imagination.
Join us for an evening with C.S. Lewis scholar, Dr. Jerry Root, as we consider how imagination shapes faith, informs reason, and transforms the way we perceive God’s world —offering insight not only for readers of Lewis, but for anyone seeking to understand the power of story in our cultural moment.
Learn more and register for this free event below:
Youth Group Fall Retreat
YOUTH GROUP FALL RETREAT
November 22
Students 6th-12th grade are invited to join for a time of fun and growth in their faith, by joining HTC's one-day retreat at Dickson Valley Camp!
For more information and to register, email dengstrom@htcchcicago.org.
11:22 Experience
College students are invited to the 11:22 Experience on November 22nd at HTC.
This is a city-wide, one-day conference for college students who want to grow in their faith through hearing powerful talks, attending meaningful seminars, worshipping God, and fellowshipping with other college students. More information and registration below.
📅 Saturday, Nov 22
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 218 S Wabash Ave, Chicago IL 60604
Deck the Halls
DECK THE HALLS
Join us on November 30th from 5-6:30pm to “Deck the Halls”. Come for a fun time together decorating our space for the Christmas season.
November 30th, 5-6:30pm
Faith & Work Chicago: Salt & Light
Faithful Witness in a Polarized World
In our present moment of deep division and political tension, how can Christians be Salt and Light in their workplaces? Join Faith & Work Chicago for a morning with Kaitlyn Schiess—author, speaker, and public theologian—as we explore how to represent Christ with wisdom, humility, and grace in these turbulent times.
Kaitlyn’s work on faith, politics, and public life offers a compelling vision for Christian engagement marked by wisdom and grace. Drawing from her books The Ballot and the Bible and The Liturgy of Politics, she will help us consider how the gospel shapes our conversations, relationships, and integrity at work and how we can be faithful witnesses even in our polarized public spaces.
Please register by December 1 so we can have a headcount for coffee and pastries ahead of the event.
Premarital Class
Are you engaged or considering engagement? We would love to have you join a 4 week premarital series Sundays at 12:30pm for lunch February 15 - March 8, 2026.
Please email lcurtin@htcchicago.org if you would like to join. Note: this is for engaged couples, married couples are invited to attend a workshop coming late spring 2026.
Welcome Lunch
Join us for a Welcome Lunch right after the 11am service! Whether you’re new or have been with us for a while, this is a great chance to enjoy a meal together and get connected. We’d love to see you there! No RSVP necessary.
College Connect Fall Celebration
College Connect Fall Celebration
College students, join us for a Fall Celebration Lunch on Saturday, October 19th, after the second service! Come enjoy a warm meal, connect with other students, and have fun with fall-themed games and activities. It’s a great chance to take a break, meet new friends, and celebrate the season together!
No need to RSVP!
Genesis to Revelation: How Each Book Unfolds God’s Story
Genesis to Revelation: How Each Book Unfolds God’s Story
We’ve often heard that the 66 books of the Bible tell one big story about God—but how exactly do they fit together? What are the genres, themes, and unique contributions of each book? Many of us know the well-loved stories—Noah’s ark, David and Goliath, Jonah and the great fish—but how do these seemingly isolated moments connect to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus?
This 6-week course will survey Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, helping us see how each part of the Bible contributes to the larger story of redemption.
We will meet in person on Sun mornings (11:00 AM - 12:15 PM) from Oct 19 - Nov 23. Childcare will be provided, but you must register by Oct 5 to guarantee the availability of childcare providers.
Please drop us an email if you have any questions.
WHEN: 6 weeks - Sunday, Oct 19 - Nov 23
TIME: 11 AM to 12:15 PM
LOCATION: 228 S. Wabash Suite 300 (HTC Church offices)
COST: $20 (includes cost of materials and online learning platform) Scholarships are available if cost is an issue, please contact us
*Upon filling out the form to the right you will be directed to our PushPay site to make your payment and complete your registration
Being Human: Embodied, Whole, and Alive in Christ
Being Human: Embodied, Whole, and Alive in Christ
What does it mean to be human? Evolutionary biologists claim we are the product of natural selection and adaptation. Enlightenment philosophers emphasize our rationality and autonomy. Modern Western culture suggests there is no fixed truth, and we curate our own identity based on feelings and desires. Over and against the various truth claims, Scripture upholds a clear and compelling vision of embodied humanity as the pinnacle of creation, made in God’s image and redeemed by Christ.
This 6-week course seeks to understand what it means to be human from a theological perspective, surveying the story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
Childcare will be provided, but you must register by Oct 5. Please drop us an email if you have any questions!
FURTHER DETAILS
WHEN: 6 weeks - Sunday, Oct 19 - Nov 23
TIME: 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM
LOCATION: 228 S. Wabash Suite 300 (HTC Church offices)
COST: $20 (includes cost of materials and online learning platform) Scholarships are available if cost is an issue, please contact us
*Upon filling out the form to the right you will be directed to our PushPay site to make your payment and complete your registration
Fall Getaway
FALL GETAWAY with HTC
Rest. Relax. Look Forward.
October 17-18
We’d love to help you plant and take root in life-giving relationships. Our leaders have designed some time away from the city to help you to gain community with others, connect to new friends and dream a little about what God might do in you, through you, and for you over the next few years.
Whether you are brand new or have been around for a while, join us from a Friday night to Saturday afternoon in Cedar Lake, IN for conversation, relaxation, games, and reflection.
Welcome Lunch
Welcome Lunch:
Join us for a Welcome Lunch right after the 11am service! Whether you’re new or have been with us for a while, this is a great chance to enjoy a meal together and get connected. We’d love to see you there!
Compassion Ministry Outreach Event
Compassion Ministry:
Join us on September 28 at 11am as we serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness by assembling and delivering care packages. Come be part of sharing Christ’s love in a practical way!
Sign up to serve and donate below.
College Sunday & Lunch
Connect. Grow. Belong.
Join us for College Sunday on September 21st at 11:00am!
This will be a special service where we get to welcome, celebrate, and pray over all of our college students as they start a new school year.
After service, we’re hosting a free lunch just for college students — a great chance to meet new friends and get connected here at church.
Men's Social
Men of HTC,
You’re invited to our next Men’s Social on Friday, September 19 at 6:30 PM. We’ll be gathering at Mike Avink’s house for a potluck and bonfire.
This will be a great chance to connect, share food, and enjoy fellowship around the fire. Please bring:
A dish to share (main, side, dessert, or drinks)
A lawn chair if you have one
Sign up here to let us know what you’re bringing.
High School Dinner
September 14, 6:30-8:00pm
Want to connect with other high school students from HTC? Students in 9th-12th grade are welcome at these monthly youth gatherings.
September 14, 6:30-8pm at the church office, 228 S Wabash Ave, 3rd floor.
Baptism Service
LAKESIDE BAPTISM SERVICE
📅 Sunday, August 24
⏱️ 10:00 AM
📍31st St. Beach
Join us for worship on Sunday, August 24th at 10:00am at 31st Street Beach! As part of our service, we’ll celebrate baptisms in the lake—a joyful reminder of new life in Christ. We will be meeting here and there will be green and white HTC flags to mark our location.
*This service will be in place of our typical 9 AM and 11 AM services at 218 S Wabash.
Bring a blanket or chair, and invite your friends and neighbors to join in!
Parking available at: 641 E 31st & 548 Fort Dearborn Dr.
Youth Group Fall Launch
The HTC Youth Group's weekly Thursday gatherings are resuming for the school year at 218 S Wabash, on August 21 from 7pm-8:30pm. All students 6th-12th grade are invited to join!
📅 Thursday, August 21
⏱️ 7-8:30 PM
📍218 S Wabash
Membership Lunch
MEMBERSHIP LUNCH
Interested in becoming a member at HTC?
Join us for our next Membership Lunch on Sunday, August 17, right after the second service. You’ll learn what membership at Holy Trinity looks like and how to take the next step.
RSVP by August 3 to reserve your spot and secure childcare.
An Economic Vision for Work
An Economic Vision for Work
When: Thursday, August 14
Where: Holy Trinity Church - 218 S. Wabash 2nd Floor
Cost: $15 for single session ($35 for all 3) dinner included
Summer Volleyball
Summer time Chi festivities are back! Join us for monthly beach volleyball Sunday afternoons after worship 1-4pm at North Ave Beach. Add the following dates to your calendar:
June 29th
July 27th
August 3rd
Hope to see you there!
Contact Emily Burton with questions.
Youth Group Day Trip
For more information and to sign up, please contact Youth Director David Engstrom below.
Summer Volleyball
Summer time Chi festivities are back! Join us for monthly beach volleyball Sunday afternoons after worship 1-4pm at North Ave Beach. Add the following dates to your calendar:
June 29th
July 27th
August 3rd
Hope to see you there!
Contact Emily Burton with questions.
An Ethical Vision for Work
An Ethical Vision for Work
When: Thursday, July 24
Where: Holy Trinity Church - 218 S. Wabash 2nd Floor
Cost: $15 for single session ($35 for all 3) dinner included
Youth Group Breakthrough Service Project
YOUTH BREAKTHROUGH OUTREACH
The HTC Compassion Ministry is helping provide food for the HTC Youth Group’s second summer outreach at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Wednesday, July 23rd. Students will serve lunch to residents experiencing homelessness at Breakthrough’s Women’s Center in East Garfield Park. Join us by donating food items for our students to serve!
Please sign up to donate below and drop off items at the church or office by Tuesday, July 22nd.
Church Picnic
SUNDAY, JULY 20TH AT 5:30PM
McKinley Park (near the basketball courts)
You're invited to our Church Picnic on Sunday, July 20th at 5:30pm at McKinley Park! Bring dinner for yourself & your family, a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun for all ages.
We’ll have games, great conversation, and a chance to relax together as a church family. Feel free to bring a friend—everyone is welcome!
We’ll be meeting near the basketball courts. There is a free parking lot as well as free parking on Pershing (39th).
Baptism Class
INTERESTED IN BAPTISM?
Pastor Sully will be leading two baptism classes this summer for anyone considering getting baptized. The first class will be held in person on Sunday, June 22 at 9:30 AM (during the first service), and the second will take place online via Zoom on Saturday, July 13 at 5:00 PM. We’d love for you to join us!
To sign up, contact Lexie Suwyn.
Youth Group Breakthrough Service Project
YOUTH GROUP BREAKTHROUGH OUTREACH
The HTC Compassion Ministry is helping provide food for the HTC Youth Group’s second summer outreach at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Wednesday, July 9th. Students will serve lunch to residents experiencing homelessness at Breakthrough’s Women’s Center in East Garfield Park. Join us by donating food items for our students to serve! Please sign up here and drop off items at the church or office by Tuesday, July 8th.
Summer Volleyball
Summer time Chi festivities are back! Join us for monthly beach volleyball Sunday afternoons after worship 1-4pm at North Ave Beach. Add the following dates to your calendar:
June 29th
July 27th
August 3rd
Hope to see you there!
Contact Emily Burton with questions.
Youth Group Day Trip
For more information and to sign up, please contact Youth Director David Engstrom below.
An Evangelistic Vision For Work
An Evangelistic Vision for Work
On June 26th, we will kick off our series by thinking about how we share our faith in word and deed in our places of work. There are so many questions as we consider this topic. Does private faith even belong in the public square? Should we be concerned about HR issues in bringing up faith conversations? How can we walk in wisdom and faith so that we don't put up stumbling blocks to the Good News of Jesus Christ? How can we build trust and make natural connections with our co-workers?
Join us and professionals from various industries to think deeply about these questions and explore answers together. We'll start with dinner and connecting at 6:00 with content at 6:30.
Men’s Cook Out Social
Join us for a Men's Summer Grill Night on Wednesday, June 25th, from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Yohpe’s (1333 South Troy Street, #1)! This will be a great opportunity to connect, build community, and enjoy meaningful conversations. Whether you're new to HTC or have been around for a while, all are welcome. We hope you’ll come spend the evening with us!
Food will be provided, please bring a drink to share!
