Author Archives: Acacia Park Church

We had a wonderful time celebrating Kindness Day & Earth Day, where we came together and learned how to care for each other and for our home. Can’t wait for the weather to clear up so our Kindness Hearts can go out into the community!

Kindness Hearts are small, handmade gifts created by volunteers in our community. Made with reusable, eco-friendly materials, each heart is placed somewhere unexpected—a park bench, a library shelf, a café table—waiting to be discovered by someone who needs a moment of joy. These simple creations carry a big message: you matter, you are seen, andContinue reading “Spread Kindness!”

From palms to the cross to the empty tomb—these images tell the story we lived together. Here are our moments of prayer, service, sorrow, and joy. May they remind us of grace shared and hope renewed.

Below is the program so you can follow along with the reflections, silence, and print music.

On Ash Wednesday, our congregation began the Lenten season with a full day of worship and community. In the morning, neighbors stopped by for coffee and Ashes‑to‑Go, receiving a blessing as they started their day. Later, we gathered around the table for a simple Soup Supper before entering into our evening service, where we receivedContinue reading “Ash Wednesday”

With heavy hearts, we share that our sister in Christ, Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins, passed through death into the eternal care of our Lord. Please hold Bonnie’s family and friends in prayer in this time of sorrow and grief. VISITATION: Friday, February 202:00 PM | Private Family Visitation3:00 – 8:00 PM | Public VisitationCumberland Chapels8300 W.Continue reading “Celebration of Life: Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins”

Back by popular demand, we gathered again for chess, board games, and of course, pizza! We are grateful for the community that is being built here!

On Candlemas, we remember how Christ was revealed in the temple through the faithful testimony of Simeon and Anna—two elders whose lives were rooted in prayer, hope, and expectation. In their example, we give thanks for the elders in our congregation who embody that same steadfast faith. Their insight, resilience, and lived experience enrich ourContinue reading “Candlemas”

On Monday, January 26, a team of Acacia Park Church members went with The Night Ministry crew to serve our Pilsen neighbors. On a bitterly cold day, we were able to share some warmth by distributing cold weather gear, sack lunches, and hot apple cider.