UNITED CHURCH OF HYDE PARK
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Food Justice, we care.

Night Ministry

This is a ministry that all are welcomed to join and capable to join. We started to join Night Ministry and provide sandwiches since pandemic in 2020. We realized our friends on the street are in need.

How to join:
Once a month, every third Monday of the month. Pick up time: 3 to 3:30 pm (time updated). But the actual dates might be different. The short video shows you the tips. ​(click for more info)

Could I just make 5 sandwiches?
Sure! We usually collect around 100 sandwiches from folks at a time. It's a team work!

How it works:
After each day's sandwiches are collected, the Night Ministry delivers those sandwiches to different corners in the city Chicago regularly by trucks to ensure our friends' needs are fulfilled.

Why to join:
Food justice is one of the agenda of Earth Day, a continuing project.

Specific Sack meal guidelines:
Sack suppers should include sandwich (meat and cheese only, no condiments), chips, easy to eat fruit such as an orange or a banana or a fruit cup, and bottled water. Some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are appreciated, as well.
Wrap the sandwiches in individual zip bags, and put them back to the original toast bag. Don't mix with fruit or paper bags. (click for more info)
​If you require us to pick up the sandwiches, contact us by Tuesdays:
Church office: (773) 363-1620
[email protected]
You can learn more about Night Ministries from the special presentation below.

Open Breakfast

* Open Breakfast is coming back once a month on the last Saturday at 9 am. It's free for everyone! You can also contact the church office for more information and specific date. 

* Desayuno Abierto regresa una vez al mes el último sábado a las 9 am. ¡Es gratis para todos! También puede comunicarse con la oficina de la iglesia para obtener más información y una fecha específica.

What's Open Breakfast?
Open Breakfast is a service provides nutritious food and safe space for our friends in our community who are in need. We prepare fresh food right before the breakfast at church kitchen. After serving the meal, we would like to check in with friends who are presence, share experiences and wisdom.

When and Where is it?
Every last Saturday morning of the month from 9 to 10 am, we serve the community at Ray Hall inside the church.

How could I participate?
Volunteers are welcomed and needed. Please arrive at 9 am. We will need five types of assistance:
(1) preparing the food,
(2) deploying the table and chair with strength,
(3) serving with smile,
(4) connecting with a listening heart, and
(5) cleaning and wrapping up.
You are welcomed to rotate different roles each time.

We also work with Hyde Park & Kenwood Interfaith Council. Member churches' Hunger Program can be found here, https://hpkinterfaith.org/programs/food-pantry/

* Community Breakfast at Augustana Lutheran Church (3rd Saturday of every month, 5500 S Woodlawn Ave.)
** We help each other spread the words!

​Contact us if you would like to know more
Church office: (773) 363-1620
[email protected]

We are United.


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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
[email protected]
Monday 4:00 pm (pick-up)
    -- The Night Ministry (third week of the month)
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Thursday 11:00 am (online)
    -- Contemporary Issues (every other week)
Saturday 9:00 am (in-person)
    -- Open Breakfast (the last week of the month)
Sunday
    -- Lectionary Bible Study 9:30 am (
hybrid)
    -- Worship Service 11:00 am (hybrid)  
    -- live on YouTube / Facebook
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We associate with the Open and Affirming Coalition, Reconciling Ministries Networks, More Light Presbyterians, and Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches since 2022.
Copyright 2025 United Church of Hyde Park All Rights Reserved.
Photo from shixart1985
  • Home
  • about us
    • Inclusive Wedding
    • LGBTQ+ Ministries >
      • Affirming Ministries Archive
      • Statement in English
      • Statement in Korean
      • Statement in Mandarin
      • Statement of the stolen rainbow flag
    • Our Gatherings
    • Our Team
    • PAAM
    • Vision & History
  • Give
    • 2025 Stewardship Campaign
    • 2024 Stewardship Campaign
    • 2023 Annual Stewardship
  • Celebrating
    • Music Selections
    • Sermon and message
    • Worship Recap
  • Sharing & Experiencing
    • Approach
    • 53rd St Library
    • Crooked Courage
    • Hunger Project
    • Space
    • Youth Connect
  • Calendar
  • Contact