By Silvi Pirn The world is changing and a summer like no other is here. What should we do if what we planned is not possible? What should we do if what we want to do is off-limits? What should we do? Our world or even common [...]
By Silvi Pirn Some time toward the end of last summer, I decided—or maybe it was God who decided for me—that the theme for this year’s IMPACT High School program would be “Pain.” Our high schoolers have been preparing to work in the Bahamas this year. Hurricane Dorian destroyed swaths [...]
By Silvi Pirn Take me by the hand;Lead me down the path of truth.You are my Savior, aren’t you?—Psalm 25:5There is no path more important for young people to find and follow than the one of God’s truth and purpose. Claire and I, your youth directors, are humbled and delighted to be here to [...]
2019 Wilderness Confirmation Course by Silvi Pirn Several times last week I thanked our God for the unique tradition of a Confirmation Wilderness Course. I have talked to a lot of people who attend and lead at a lot of other churches and I have never heard of another church that takes [...]
By Silvi Pirn We recently met with Jake Mulder to begin a plan for the future of Kenilworth Union Church. You may remember seeing the “Growing Young” assessment tool in March and early April. That title is deceiving. The assessment and how it helps our Church is less about “young” than it is [...]
By Silvi Pirn The next generation of young people has everything to do with the future of Kenilworth Union Church. While many mainline protestant churches like ours are experiencing “aging and shrinking”, Kenilworth Union may be in a unique position to capitalize on on its historically strong youth ministry to strengthen and grow our [...]
By Silvi Pirn Anxiety is very real issue in this self-proclaimed high-pressure community. It affects us all and I often wonder whether we can help “make it better” for everyone. To that end I have chosen to screen the documentary, Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, as part of this years IMPACT theme of [...]
2nd Fridays at Reprise Coffee Roasters Hubbard Woods
4th Fridays at Peet’s in Winnetka
“Lord Jesus, as it would please you, bring me someone today whom I can serve.” —Richard J. Foster, Celebration of Discipline By Silvi Pirn Christian service is not simply an item on the checklist of neverending to-do’s, but a way of responding to the world of suffering with life, hope, and [...]
By Silvi Pirn In November, Jo Forrest and Silvi Pirn lead a team of adults and youth on a mission trip to help those whose homes were affected by the historical flooding that covered the Houston, Texas area during Hurricane Harvey. The team worked for three days, helping gut and restore homes that were ruined [...]