Chicago is one of the Midwest's, and the country's, largest cities and is rich in racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. The Pilsen MVS unit is fortunate to be sponsored by three churches in the Chicago area. Lincoln United Methodist Church was the first congregation to sponsor the unit, when it began in the early 1980s. Several former and current MVSers have formed a house church that meets in the neighborhood and welcomes visitors. Attendance is around 8 people.
Leadership is shared and the mood is very informal and creative.
Every year, the church sponsors an Easter morning pilgrimage from the MVS unit to Lake Michigan. Many other neighborhood Mennonites trek out to Oak Park Mennonite Church for good hymn singing, intellectual programming and a socially liberal atmosphere. MVSers can get involved by joining small groups and participating in the annual church retreat and canoe trip. Click here to visit the Pilsen MVS home page. Click here for Pilsen MVS stories.