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Immanuel Anglican Church Chicago

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We are an Anglican church that meets in the heart of the Uptown Neighborhood in Chicago. Anglican churches draw upon the ancient practices of Christianity in a way that all people can understand and participate. Our purpose in Chicago is to lift high the Son of God, that all in the city may be drawn to Him. We are committed to displaying the truth, beauty and goodness of Jesus Christ for the people of Uptown and Chicago.

If you haven’t gotten a chance to worship with us yet, we invite you to please join us on a Sunday morning! We gather on Sundays at 10AM at 640 W Irving Park Road.

You can also find us digitally in all these places:
💻 Website: https://immanuelanglican.org/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoanglican/
🎙️ Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/IAC
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chicagoanglican

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In the Presence of the Unchanging King: Honoring Jesus in Community - Fr Aaron Damiani | Lent 4

March 17, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MB

"When we are tempted to stop loving, be callused towards suffering or to worship money, sex, and power we remember that God is Lord over all, he's a God who stays close in suffering and he keeps on loving". Join us for Fr. Aaron's continuation of our Lenten series through Hebrews, with a sermon from Hebrews chapter 13. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you'v...

"The New Covenant; God in Community with his people" - Matt Ostercamp | Lent 4

March 11, 2024 16:25 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

"How can a Holy God live in community with a sinful people?" Listen to Matt Ostercamp's sermon from Hebrews 8, as he walks us through the need, aims and foundation of the New Covenant given to all people by God. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiting https...

Motivation for the Spiritually Stuck - Fr Aaron Damiani | Lent 2

February 26, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

"You are here" can be a point on a map, and often a reality check in our relationship with God. In today's sermon, Fr Aaron preaches from Hebrews 5 & 6 on the motivation of God for when you are spiritually stuck. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiting http...

The One Person You Can Trust - Fr Aaron Damiani | Lent 1

February 18, 2024 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Join us for the first Sunday Lent as Fr Aaron continues our series through Hebrews with a message from Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:23-28. In the passage we see why Jesus Christ, our great high priest, is worthy of trust; He is higher, is humbler, and holier as he interceeds before the Father for our sins. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening an...

Who Controls and Owns Your Attention? - Fr Matt Woodley

February 13, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MB

Fr Matt Woodley's Ash Wednesday Homily Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiting https://immanuelanglican.org/give You can also find us in all these places: 💻 Website: https://immanuelanglican.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoanglican/ 🎙️ ...

Who Controls and Owns Your Attention? - Fr Matt Woodley | Ash Wednesday

February 12, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MB

Fr Matt Woodley's Ash Wednesday Homily Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiting https://immanuelanglican.org/give You can also find us in all these places: 💻 Website: https://immanuelanglican.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoanglican/ 🎙️ ...

Hebrews 4:1-13 | Pastor Corey Buchanan

January 29, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

"The disciples assumed that they would die in the storm and they were upset that Jesus was not concerned that they were going to die in the storm. How can you sleep when there's chaos? That is going on all around, but they missed it. Jesus had already told them, we're going over." Join us as pastor Corey Buchanan from Chicago Prisonland Outreach continues our Epiphany Series through Hebrews, where we see how even in the mist of suffering we can rest on the promises of Jesus Christ. Today's...

The danger and cure for a hardened heart - Fr Aaron Damiani | Epiphany

January 22, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

"Instead of praying, 'Lord, please give me less of this trial,' we actually change that to 'Lord, please give me more of you in this trial.'" Join us as we continue our Epiphany series through the book of Hebrews with, "The danger and cure for a hardened heart". Fr Aaron explores the importance of maintaining a soft and open heart towards God, especially in times of pain and trials. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son...

Christ, our Hero - Fr Aaron Damiani | Epiphany

January 14, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 14.6 MB

In these times of evil and death, Jesus Christ has made a way as our pioneer in the faith, our brother before the Father, and the hero of our salvation. join us as Fr Aaron continues our Epiphany series through Hebrews. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiti...

God's Final Word to Us - Fr Aaron Damiani | Epiphany

January 07, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

"Jesus Christ is a treasure beyond compare and the Father communicates with us through is his son, our creator, heir, and purifier of sins." Join us for the first Sunday of Epiphany as Fr. Aaron begins a new series in Hebrews, with "The Radiance of God's Glory". Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's ...

Full Joy - Kevin Sheehan | Advent Series

December 18, 2023 18:12 - 29 minutes - 14 MB

"Joy isn't just a perk of the Christian life... We actually need joy for our Christian life. The joy of the Lord is what strengthens us." Join us as Kevin Sheehan preaches on the joy exemplified by the herald of Jesus, John the Baptist from John 3:22-30. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision an...

Lessons and Carols Homily - Fr. Aaron Damiani | Advent

December 11, 2023 20:37 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MB

"...he gave them a vision from the Spirit of God, and that vision was of a light that could only come from the outside and find them in the darkest of situations." Listen to Fr. Aaron's Homily from our lessons and Carols service, featuring an interview with Yoselin Perez, one of the migrant residents here in Chicago. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you'v...

Responding to the Advent Alarm - Dcn. Will Chester | Advent 1

December 04, 2023 18:03 - 25 minutes - 12 MB

Join us as Deacon Will Chester from Church of the Resurrection kicks off our Advent season with a sermon from the first advent lectionary reading from Mark 13. Dcn Will preaches ont eh importance of not growing slothful in our waiting on the return of Christ, exemplified by the first appearance of birth of Christ. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enj...

"Distinctly Just" - Matt Ostercamp | Saints Like Stars

November 27, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

In todays sermon Matt Ostercamp closes out our "Saints like Stars" series with a message from Ezekiel 34 on God's promises of justice and care to his flock along with a call to participate in the work of justice and community building. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can...

"Distinctly Chaste" - Fr Aaron Damiani | Saints Like Stars

November 20, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Join us as Fr Aaron continues our series "Saints Like Stars" with a message from 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8; "Distinctly Chaste". In it he highlights three key aspects: the Trinity's role in our lives, the agency over our bodies and desires, and the importance of justice in our sexual conduct, drawing parallels between the obscured visibility of stars in a city and the often unseen beauty of Christian life in modern society. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago...

"The unveiling resurrection" - John Raines | God of the Impossible Series

October 30, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MB

"If you believe, you will see the glory of God ...and this is the sign, not just that Jesus has power over death, but that Jesus can do things only God can do." Join us as John Raines wraps up our God of the Impossible Series by preaching through John 11 and the story of Lazarus form John 11. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and wou...

"Participating in God's Impossible Works" - Dcn. Susan Raedeke | God of the Impossible Series

October 23, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MB

Today Dcn Susan Raedeke preaches through Acts 3 & 4 and the story of the healing of the lame beggar; while temporal blessings and acts of kindness are valuable, they ultimately point to the greater blessing of salvation through Jesus Christ. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, y...

"Conversion: A New Heart" - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God the the Impossible Series

October 15, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MB

Many miraculous acts of God only happened once, but one impossible miracle continues to happen day after day; conversion. Listen to Fr. Aaron Damiani preach on the story of Paul's conversion from Acts 22 where God took the most unlikely candidate for Christian faith and changed his heart from the inside out. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed ...

"Immanuel, God with Us" - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God of the Impossible Series

October 09, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MB

In today's sermon, on Immanuel's 10 year anniversary, Fr. Aaron Damiani delves into the human yearning for a divine home and explores the concept of Immanuel, God with us, as the ultimate resolution to our longing with his message from Revelation 21. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and mi...

Hope for a Groaning World - Fr. Matt Woodley | God of the Impossible Series

October 02, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MB

Have you ever wondered what hope might look like amidst such intense groaning? Fr. Matt Woodley from Church of the Resurrection continues our God of the Impossible Series with a message from Romans 8 on the power of hope grounded in the promises of God in the midst of the pain of this world. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and woul...

Double Portion - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God of the Impossible Series

September 24, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MB

"In the relay race of life, all of us have a baton to receive and all of us have a baton to pass." Join us as Fr Aaron continues our God of the Impossible series with a sermon from 2 Kings on the passing of the prophetic office from Elijah to Elisha. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and mi...

Fire from Heaven - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God of the Impossible Series

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

In our lives, we often have a subtle splitting of our allegiances between the God of the Bible, and gods by other names who promise to provide for us. Yet we often don’t recognize that God is all we need until He is all we have. And when the drought comes and the gods fail to provide, God shows up. Listen as Fr. Aaron continues our series, God of the Impossible with a message from 1 Kings 17 & 18, “Fire from Heaven”. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, w...

Direct Your Request to the God of the Impossible - Dcn. Susan Raedeke | God of the Impossible Series

September 11, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MB

"Hannah wanted three things. She wanted the Lord of Hosts to see her in her affliction. She wanted the Lord to remember her and not forget her. And she wanted the Lord to act on her behalf." Listen to Pastor Susan Raedeke preach from 1 Samuel on Hannah's faithful trust in the power & presence of Lord in the midst of long suffering, as we continue our series "God of the Impossible". Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of G...

"Miracle Meals" - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God of the Impossible Series

September 04, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

When we run into suffering and difficulty, we can trust that the Lord's tests in the midst of suffering and limits are graces he gives. Listen to Fr. Aaron continue our series, "God of the Impossible" with a sermon from Exodus 15:22-27, 16:2-5, 27-35 Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and mi...

"A Wall of Water" - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God of the Impossible Series

August 27, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MB

Secondhand faith often falls short when we run into perplexing times during our lives, and we need a firsthand experience of the presence and power of God. Listen as Fr. Aaron Damiani continues our series, "God of the Impossible" with a message from Exodus 14. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vis...

"Venturing on the God of Creation" - Fr. Aaron Damiani | God of the Impossible Series

August 21, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

"When we fail to see the work of God we fail to join in the renewing work of the world." Join us on Vision Sunday 2023 as Fr. Aaron Damiani begins a new series "God of the Impossible", which takes us through some of the greatest acts of God throughout scripture. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's v...

"Walking By Faith When You're Afraid" - Tyler Patty | Walking By Faith Series

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 12.2 MB

In times of fear we often have tunnel vision, and yet the Lord gives us two solutions to our fears; wonder at his holiness and power, & forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Listen as Tyler Patty, an Immanuel missionary in the Czech Republic, preaches from Hebrews 12:18-29, and wraps up our series "Walking by Faith". If you'd like to support Tyler and Laura Patty in their work of ministering the Gospel in Eastern Europe you can do so here -> https://www.josiahventure.com/give-form/?designation=...

"Walking by Faith When You're in Pain" - Fr. Aaron Damiani | Walking by Faith Series

August 06, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MB

“Pain makes us confront our sin… we either breakdown or break through.” Join us as Fr. Aaron Damiani continues our series "Walking by Faith" with a message from Hebrews 12:1-17 Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and ministry, you can do so by visiting https://immanuelanglican.org/give You c...

"Treasure the Gift" - Kevin Sheehan

July 30, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MB

"We're called to remember three things; remember the faithful deeds of our forerunners, remember their suffering, and remember what we've been given in Jesus Christ. Today, Kevin Sheehan from Church of the Resurrection continues our series "Walking by Faith" with a sermon from Hebrews 11:32-40 Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and wo...

Risky Faith - Pastor Corey Buchanan

July 23, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

"Faith, it pushes us past our fears, pushes us into our calling, pushes us to obedience, and faith causes us to act." Pastor Corey Buchanan of Family Church & Chicagoland Prison Outreach continues our series; "Walking by Faith" in Hebrews 11:23-31. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support Immanuel's vision and mini...

By Faith... - Jim Elliot

July 16, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MB

Today Jim Elliot, Senior Warden of Immanuel, continues our series "Walking by Faith", by preaching through Hebrews 11:8-22. Through the Hebrews writer's commendation of Abraham and Sarah, he shows the three things needed to follow God's call in faith; obedience, a heavenly perspective, and a belief in God's eternal promises. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. I...

A Bold and Enduring Faith - Dcn. Susan Raekede

July 02, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB

What does it look like to have a bold and confident faith in Jesus Christ, even when you are the subject of ridicule? Today, Deacon Susan Raedeke continues our "Walking by Faith" series in Hebrews 10, where we see that resistance to our faith is not a cause for sorrow, but is often the resistance training that deepens our faith in Jesus. Today's podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be dra...

The Heart of Prayer - Fr. Aaron Damiani

June 25, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB

Today, Father Aaron Damiani continues our series "Walking by Faith", with a teaching from Matthew 6:5-15. Jesus invites us intothe intimacy of prayer, encouraging us to approach prayer as a personal, authentic conversation with God and to find solace and connection in the Father's presence. This podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to him. If you've enjoyed listening and would li...

How to Live Free from Anxiety - Dcn. Margie Fawcett

June 18, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MB

Today, Deacon Margie Fawcett from Church of the Resurrection continues our series "Walking by Faith", with a teaching from Matthew 6:25-34. Jesus calls us to shift our focus from worrying about our material needs to seeking the kingdom of God. By seeking His kingdom and righteousness, we align our minds and hearts with God's purposes and experience His love and provision. This podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the c...

The Heart of Fasting - Fr. Aaron Damiani

June 10, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MB

Today, Fr. Aaron Damiani, head pastor of Immanuel Anglican Church, begins our summer series through Matthew and Hebrews: Walking By Faith, with fasting. Here we see Jesus fasting in the midst of his temptation in the desert, where he places his appetite, status, and calling under the might hand of God. Follow along in Matthew 4:1-11. This podcast is brought to you by Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, which seeks to lift high the Son of God in the city of Chicago, that all my be drawn to...

Trinity Sunday Sermon - Kevin Sheehan

June 04, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Matthew 28:16-20

Telling the Story with Tongues of Fire - Dcn. Susan Raedeke

May 28, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Acts 2:1-21

Ascension Sermon - Fr. Aaron Damiani

May 22, 2023 23:08 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Luke 24:4 4-53

A Secure Reputation - Fr. Aaron Damiani

May 14, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

1 Peter 3:8-18

A Secure Promise - Fr. Aaron Damiani/Bishop Stewart Ruch

May 06, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Genesis 12:1-9

A Secure Justice - Fr. Matt Woodley

April 30, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

1 Peter 2:11-25

A Secure Status - Dcn. Susan Raedeke

April 23, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

1 Peter 1:13-2:3

A Secure Inheritance - Fr. Aaron Damiani

April 16, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

1 Peter 1:3-9

A Secure Life - Fr. Aaron Damiani

April 09, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Matthew 28:1-10

Good Friday 2023 Homily - Fr. Stephen Lake

April 06, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Good Friday 2023 Homily - Fr. Stephen Lake by Immanuel Anglican Church

Maundy Thursday 2023 Homily - Christina Baik

April 05, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Luke 22:14-30

King Over All the Earth - Fr. Stephen Lake

March 26, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Zechariah 14:1, 3-9, 20-21

A Cleansing Fountain is Opened - Dcn. Will Chester

March 19, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Zechariah 12:10-13:6

We Have Heard that God is With You - Fr. Aaron Damiani

March 12, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Zechariah 8

Render True Judgments - Pastor Corey Buchanan

March 05, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Zechariah 7

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