We are a Christ-exalting, organic community that seeks to transform the neighborhoods
of Pilsen, UIC Medical District, and North Lawndale,
by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Service
We meet at 10:30 a.m., at 1211 S. Western Ave., Suite 200—on Western just south of Roosevelt Road. There is plenty of parking on Western Ave. Buses #12, #38, and #49 stop at the corner of Western and Roosevelt.
Preaching from the Gospel According to Mark
Sunday Service Times:
10:00am - Coffee
10:30am - Corporate Worship*
*Nursery is provided for children age 3 and under.
Lead Pastor
Oscar Leiva— or mobile at 312.925.2361
Would you like more information?
Whether you're new to HTC West Side, or you have been attending for a while, you're invited to Meet HTC, a four-week class exploring the vision, values, and mission of our church. You can also find out how to become a member and get involved on HTC's mission to Chicago.
What HTC believes about membership:
Because we are a “gospel community,” we at HTC believe in church membership. Membership is about joining a family that is united in belief and purpose in order to experience Christ and share Him with the world – it is a visible representation of a spiritual reality: that Christians actually are the “body” of Jesus Christ. Members at HTC are united theologically. We share common views about God and his Word. We are also united in our mission and philosophy, which flow out of our theology; our values lead us to be united in our mission to Chicago and to the world. In short, we fight for unity so that we can faithfully live out the gospel together for the sake of the world and we believe that membership is part of our pathway to theological, missional, and philosophical unity.
The next class begins September 26 at 9 a.m. To sign up or learn more, contact Oscar Leiva (312.925.2361).
Upcoming events...getting connected in community through events for the family.
Wednesday, August 18st All-Church Picnic: Plan to attend HTC’s All-Church picnic to be held Wednesday August 18st at Promontory Point (55th and Lake Shore Dr.) at 6:00 p.m. Come meet the rest of the family from the other congregations. Bring a dish to share. Baptism will begin at 7pm.
Wednesday, August 25th Prayer and Praise: Come join us for an evening of singing and praying together from 7PM till 8PM at Mike and Hope Rose's place (2257 W Lake St. #201 Chicago, Illinois 60612). Refreshments will be provided.
Intersection Cafe (Will continue on a regular basis in September 2010): A place where community members from every walk of life can cross paths. Every Friday from 5:30-8:00 pm, the West Side space will be open to provide a warm place to eat, read, play games, and talk. For more information, contact Paul Rollet—.
Reading the Gospel of Mark Discipleship: We meet Thursday mornings at 7am here (1211 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608) to read the Gospel according to Mark and spend time in prayer together. This is really an opportunity to continue a relationship with some of the men and women who participated in Intersection Café. Please contact Paul Rollet for more information at
Community Groups (Will continue on a regular basis in September 2010): Community Groups meet in homes with the four-fold purpose of connecting with God, the Word, other people, and the city. They start with a dinner, and short study. If you want to join a group, sign up online, or contact Oscar Leiva ().
