Fiber Arts Fall Project- Donations Still Needed

The Fiber Arts group had a great volunteer turn out for the work day on November, 9. However, we are still in need of 100 pairs of women’s panties ranging in sizes X-Small to Large. If you are willing to donate unused, packaged panties, please drop them off at Pillar during open hours at your convenience. If you are interested … Read More

MomsBloom- Volunteer Opportunity!

MomsBloom: Searching for Volunteers. MomsBloom are looking for Volunteers to make a weekly commitment to a family in our community to help them adjust to life with their newborn through help with housework, assisting with childcare, and being a listening ear. No experience required! Visit momsbloom.org/postpartum-volunteer to learn more or sign up.

Christmas Concert- Michigan IO

Michigan IO invites you to join them on December 12 at 7pm in the Midtown Center for their second annual Christmas concert. Tickets are $20 and available to purchase HERE.     

Captivated By Christ in a Distracted Age

It is not hard to diagnose the level of distraction we face in our cultural moment. Endless feeds that scroll and scroll by, Advertisements everywhere we turn, Cultural voices saying “buy this and you’ll be happier!” “consume this and you’ll feel better!” And perhaps we’ve gotten so used to the “24 hour news cycle” that we don’t even feel its … Read More

Captivated II

When I was in college, I would occasionally take the train from Wheaton into Chicago to visit the Art Institute. I didn’t meander through the galleries in any intentional order or direction, but each time without fail, I found myself in the same grand room in the ‘Painting and Sculpture of Europe’ section, sitting on a small bench, staring up … Read More

Captivated I

St. John, in his Gospel, records John the Baptist saying of Jesus, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” St. John was inviting the crowds then, and us still, to slow down, look up, pay attention, “the lamb of who takes away the sin of the world.” There is so much vying for our … Read More

Captivated Prayers

Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank you that you have granted us to live in the time of your favor when we may hear your holy gospel, know your fatherly love and behold your Son, Jesus Christ! Most merciful Father, let the light of your holy Word remain with us, and govern and guide our hearts by your Holy Spirit … Read More

Captivated IV

There’s a beautiful practice that I’ve been led through – and in turn have led others through, both in larger groups and individually. It’s a type of prayer and meditation that draws on visualization, and has resulted in powerful moments of the participant being captivated by Christ. I’d encourage you to try it out – or even better, to ask … Read More

Captivated III

One of the perks (gifts!) of serving as a pastor at a college church like Pillar is the vicarious nature of life with students. There is an exquisite privilege in watching them grow up in all things into Christ our Lord: forming friendships, building Christian character, discovering the adventure of “faith seeking understanding,” and even becoming captivated by Christ along … Read More