Coming December 19: Advent Lessons and Carols!
Click here for the full Advent schedule.
Where We Worship: Friends, the state of Illinois has entered Phase 5 of its reopening plan and the diocese has released congregations from almost all required mitigations, giving each congregation authority to make the decisions most appropriate for its context. The vestry has consulted with a team of physician-parishioners and voted to:
Pastoral Care Ministry Food Team—Volunteers Needed
Pastoral Care Ministry members lead a group of volunteers able to prepare and deliver meals for Parishioners in need. Alexandra (Alex) Baig, and Kathie Gillies have agreed to lead the effort. They plan to use an on-line sign-up sheet to quickly inform everyone whenever meals are needed. With this system, we hope to expand involvement in Pastoral Care and lighten the burden of clergy and others, now shouldering so much of the work. This Ministry is a great opportunity to stay involved with St. Christopher’s.
To add your name to our list of volunteers, please contact:
Kathie Gillies at (708) 613-1106 or katharinegillies@gmail.com
Just as important, if you or someone you know needs meals, do not hesitate to contact Kathie. We do not want to overlook anyone.
Invitation from St. Martin's
Zoom worship makes enjoying the company of our near neighbors even easier. St Martin's, our partner church, welcomes visitors and would especially love to have St Christopher's folks join them any Sunday at 10:00. For a Zoom link, just contact St Martins.
Sunday School and Formation
What to expect Sunday Mornings: Sunday formation will be outside as long as weather permits. We’ll ring the bell as a signal to transition from WW coffee hour to Sunday school. Parents will be directed to a space for continued fellowship.
• Kids 3 & up welcome in Sunday School, nursery care will be available
• Service projects will be a regular part of Sunday school
• Masks required
Adult volunteers needed for all kid/youth formation. Get to know kids in the parish by participating in formation! The commitment will be for one Sunday at a time, volunteers will support regular formation ministers. SignUp Genius will be posted.
Click here for the full Advent schedule.
Where We Worship: Friends, the state of Illinois has entered Phase 5 of its reopening plan and the diocese has released congregations from almost all required mitigations, giving each congregation authority to make the decisions most appropriate for its context. The vestry has consulted with a team of physician-parishioners and voted to:
- Everyone must wear masks. More info here.
- Allow the return of indoor coffee hour.
Pastoral Care Ministry Food Team—Volunteers Needed
Pastoral Care Ministry members lead a group of volunteers able to prepare and deliver meals for Parishioners in need. Alexandra (Alex) Baig, and Kathie Gillies have agreed to lead the effort. They plan to use an on-line sign-up sheet to quickly inform everyone whenever meals are needed. With this system, we hope to expand involvement in Pastoral Care and lighten the burden of clergy and others, now shouldering so much of the work. This Ministry is a great opportunity to stay involved with St. Christopher’s.
To add your name to our list of volunteers, please contact:
Kathie Gillies at (708) 613-1106 or katharinegillies@gmail.com
Just as important, if you or someone you know needs meals, do not hesitate to contact Kathie. We do not want to overlook anyone.
Invitation from St. Martin's
Zoom worship makes enjoying the company of our near neighbors even easier. St Martin's, our partner church, welcomes visitors and would especially love to have St Christopher's folks join them any Sunday at 10:00. For a Zoom link, just contact St Martins.
Sunday School and Formation
What to expect Sunday Mornings: Sunday formation will be outside as long as weather permits. We’ll ring the bell as a signal to transition from WW coffee hour to Sunday school. Parents will be directed to a space for continued fellowship.
• Kids 3 & up welcome in Sunday School, nursery care will be available
• Service projects will be a regular part of Sunday school
• Masks required
Adult volunteers needed for all kid/youth formation. Get to know kids in the parish by participating in formation! The commitment will be for one Sunday at a time, volunteers will support regular formation ministers. SignUp Genius will be posted.
News outlets for St. Christopher’s
Communication happens in a variety of ways at St. C's and we are always delighted to hear from parishioners who have skills they want to put to use in the following areas of ministry:
Communication happens in a variety of ways at St. C's and we are always delighted to hear from parishioners who have skills they want to put to use in the following areas of ministry:
- Weekly email updates - usually sent out on Thursdays - let people know what's going on in the coming week
- Visit our presence on Facebook at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
- Peruse our annual report.
- Update your Online Donation information
- Read our Parish Profile.
- Read about our first 100 years.
- Read a recent Service Leaflet
