About Us
We Are MGCC
Morton Grove Community Church is an LGBTQ+ friendly community church based in Morton Grove, Illinois. Founded in 1951, we welcome all people of all faiths, creeds, sexual orientations, gender identities, races, and backgrounds. Our church is a place of love, acceptance, and spiritual growth. We believe in the importance of community and strive to create a welcoming environment for all who seek to explore and deepen their faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your church located?
Morton Grove Community Church is a “church without walls”! We have recently sold our building, and are renting space for meetings, events, and worship. This means that, instead of using our congregational assets to maintain a property, we are able to spend the majority of our resources on our Mission & Ministry. We think that Jesus would approve!
You don’t own a building? Then where do you worship?
We are currently worshipping and meeting online until our new space has been reconstructed and is ready for us to move in. Anticipated opening is in Fall 2024.
How do I join services online?
Feel free to join us via Zoom. Click here to receive the link for worship. (or sign up for emails here)
What is the style of worship at MGCC?
We are a traditional Presbyterian Church in many ways, which means that we follow the Book of Common Worship in line with the PC(USA). However, we also write our own original liturgy every week. This means that worship is never the same! Each worship experience is relevant and unique to that particular week in history. We also like to weave art and more contemporary music into our services during Lent, Advent, and at other times of the year.
I am not a practicing Christian. Am I able to attend worship?
Yes! All are welcome to attend MGCC, regardless of your past or current beliefs, practice, or religion. We are curating a space that is intellectually and spiritually open to many experiences and beliefs.
Do you serve Communion?
Yes! We celebrate the Eucharist on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to our table.
What if I want to watch a recent sermon by Rev. Beth?
Click here to visit our YouTube, where we post recent sermons by Rev. Beth Guzman!
our pastor
Reverend Beth Guzman
Pastor
revbeth@mgccpresbyterian.com
Rev. Beth Guzman is a queer pastor ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA). She went to St. Wenceslaus in Iowa City for pre-school, St. Philomena's in Peoria for grade school, Peoria Notre Dame High School, and Loyola University for undergrad and graduate school. Having her Saul/Paul moment in her 30's, Beth left the Catholic Church and joined the PC(USA). She is married to Brenda, and has three children, Lily, Sonia, and Yahli. Beth loves growing plants, cooking, and her newfound hobby of home renovation.
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