Projects and Work
Gilead Chicago
Gilead is a new church in Rogers Park, on Chicago’s far north side. Just about 1½ years into gathering for worship, Gilead meets in a bar on Sunday nights. Founding co-pastors Rebecca Anderson and Vince Amlin dreamed of a congregation that would be another, new, necessary translation of the Gospel — a church for and with people who’ve been told, or made to feel, that church isn’t for them. A place where more people could hear the Gospel in their own vernacular. A community that makes beautiful, creative worship; grows and shares good food; and tells true stories that save lives. These days, Rebecca and Vince also dream of Gilead being a force for creative reform in worship throughout the Church.
A Theological Writer
for Today
Vince writes on a number of topics that relate the Christian faith to contemporary issues. He is a contributor to Daily Devotional, published by the Still Speaking Writers Group of the United Church of Christ.
He's the co-editor of Rise Up: Spirituality for Resistance and the author of This Dress Is Not Pink, a radical coloring book for kids of faithful non-conformity
Vince has also contributed chapters to the following books:
Split Ticket: Independent Faith in a Time of Partisan Politics (Chalice Press, 2010) [on Amazon]
From the Psalms to the Cloud: Connecting to the Digital Age (Pilgrim Press, 2013) [on Amazon]
A Child Laughs: Prayers of Justice and Hope (Pilgrim Press, 2017) [on Amazon]
Available for
Comment/Consultation on
New Church
Birding
Basement Bars of Chicago
Press Coverage
TODAY Visits the Church That Holds Its Services in a Pub (The Today Show)
Chicago new church start attracts national attention before first worship service. (United Church of Christ News)
Baptized in Beer (DNAInfo)