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Crooked Courage is a podcast introducing Chicagoan authentic stories to the virtual world.
* Premiere on Thursdays.

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When you think of 53rd Street you may think of Jeffrey Campbell. Up until summer 2019 he was always on the street beating many of us at chess. He always had a smile and he always knew what was going on. And then he was attacked.   Want to know what happened to Jeffrey? Check out this episode and learn more about JC. Learn that there is so much more to us than a brief encounter on a street. (Listen on Spotify)
This episode the podcast host, Charlene Hill, shares with us the vision and the challenges of this project in 2020. Charlene also thanks to all the guests who trust us and share their stories with us. We all see you soon in 2021! (Listen on Spotify)
Bruce Wesley dad was a military man with business in his veins.  He worked for a Jewish show store and then one day he brought the company.  He shared this passion for business with his sons and Bruce Wesley III took over the business.  He is serving up comfortable shoes for all ages.  Wesley's Shoes Corral is the #1 independent shoe store in Illinois and #13 in the United States and this company is a family owned black business.  You will not want to miss this episode.  (Listen on Spotify)
Childhood is a powerful period in a person’s life.  No one know that more than our guest Lucille Sider who experienced a bad cocktail of religion and sexual abuse.  This abuse followed her and when she seemed at the top of her career she would fall.  Check out this podcast to learn more about her journey towards wellness. 
Book info, Light Shines in the Darkness: My Healing Journey Through Sexual Abuse and Depression (2019)
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While the Boy Scouts are facing major charges in our country, Jeff Edstrom, a Boy Scout leader of 'Boy Scout Troop 512 - Hyde Park-Chicago,' first got involved with his own son.  His son is in college now but providing a space for males on the south side of Chicago to grow up to be vital contributing members of our country is one that calls him back year after year after year.  We invite you to get to know Jeff Edstrom better and buy some pop corn.  * more Boys Scout popcorn fundraising info: hptroop512@gmail.com 
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​On our 5th Episode of Crooked Courage we have the restaurant owner, Amer Abdullah. Amer is bringing us new flavors and mixing things up at Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen in Hyde Park. But he not only is a restaurant owner he is a budding comedian, a husband, and about to become a new Daddy. Listen to his story and for a free food offer.
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Grace is a native of Hong Kong and from a very early age felt called to a global journey that would take her far from her birthplace.  Join us to learn more about her story.  
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On our third episode of Crooked Courage we have Alvin (Nick) Stewart, a newly joint member.

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​On our second episode of Crooked Courage we have Edith Yokley, an impressive musician.

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On our very first episode of Crooked Courage we have Jade Maze, a musician and author.  Jade's newest book is titled Walk Until Sunrise (2017).
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Our Information

Office Hours: M-F: 10 am to 2 pm
1448 East 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-1620
uchp1448@yahoo.com

Services during COVID-19

Wednesday  3:00 pm
    --Check-in (Zoom)
Thursday 11:00 am
    --Contemporary Issues Class (Zoom)
Sunday 9:30 am
    --Online Bible Study (Zoom)

Sunday 11:00 am
  --In-person service suspended.    
  --Live Streaming (Facebook/Zoom)
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  • Home
  • About
  • Give
  • Worship
    • Recent Worship
    • Recent Sermons
    • Various Music Selections
  • Out Reach
    • Approach
    • Work
    • Crooked Courage
  • Calendar
  • Contact