sophia

May 1, 3, 9, and Online

This program lifts up voices that sing of Holy Wisdom, often named Sophia, as a life-giving presence among us. Through music by women composers and poets across centuries, we listen for Wisdom’s call toward justice, belonging, and life together.

PROGRAM

O Virtus Sapientiae - Hildegard von Bingen
23rd Psalm - Bobby McFerrin
Mothering God - Tom Trenney
Spirit Divine - Nancy Durance
Where Can I Go - Molly Ijames
When the Violin - Reena Esmail
Mama Dunia - Karen Crane
Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom - Donna Kasbohm

Psalm 24 - Lili Boulanger
Surge, propera amica mea - Rafaella. Aleotti
Laus Trinitatis - Faith Zimmer
Jayjaykar - Shruthi Rajasekar
I Am - J. Szymko
Ripple Effect - Sarah Quartel
They are Mother - Jennifer Lucy Cook

Parking and Transit Options

Friday, May 1 at Fourth Presbyterian Church
(126 W. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60610)

Fourth Church is located in downtown Chicago on North Michigan Avenue, on the block between Chestnut Street and Delaware Place (across the street from the John Hancock Center). The main programming entrance is at 126 E. Chestnut, 200 feet west of Michigan Avenue. The 126 entrance includes a ramp for accessible access.

  • Parking

    • 900 N. Michigan (access at 911 N. Rush or 45 E. Walton). Parking is $10 only until 6:00pm. Guests will need to download the Metropolis Parking App.

    • John Hancock garage (875 N. Michigan, enter from Delaware or Chestnut)

  • Transit

    • Via the “El”: Take the north-south Howard Red Line to the Chicago Avenue stop (at State Street). Fourth Church is three blocks east and two blocks north.

    • Via the bus: The 10, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, and 151 north-south buses all stop on Michigan Avenue within one block of Fourth Church.

  • Accessibility: The entrance has a handicapped accessible entrance ramp, and there is an elevator to the Buchanan Chapel on the second floor.

Sunday, May 3 at The Church of St. Paul & the Redeemer in Hyde Park
(4945 S. Dorchester Ave, Chicago IL, 60615)

The Church of St. Paul & the Redeemer is located on the northeast corner of Dorchester and 50th street. There are ADA compliant ramps accessible at both the main entrance on Dorchester, and via the parking lot, on the north side of the building.

  • Parking

    • There is a parking lot accessed off of 50th street with roughly 30 stalls and several handicap stalls.

    • Street parking in the neighborhood is unmetered and unzoned.

  • Transit

    • Via the “El”: Take the north-south 95th Red Line train to 47th Street, and then the 15 bus to E Hyde Park & Dorchester

    • Via the bus: The 6 (express), 28, 47,

  • Accessibility: There are two handicap acceessible entrances, along with accessible restrooms on the main floor.

Saturday, May 9 at Pilgrim Congregational Church
(460 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302)

Pilgrim Congregational Church is located near the corner of Lake St. and Ridgeland Ave.

  • Parking: Free parking in church lot immediately east of the church on Lake Street.

  • Transit: CTA Green Line to the Ridgeland Avenue stop (at Lake Street). Walk north on Ridgeland to Lake Street. West (left) on Lake Street to Pilgrim Congregational (2 blocks total). Metra’s Union Pacific West line travels to the Oak Park station. From the station exit, walk north one block on Forest Ave to Lake Street. Turn right and walk east on Lake Street to Pilgrim Congregational (7 blocks total).

  • Accessibility: There is an electric lift from the outside door to gain entry to the church.