Please pledge right now!

So far, we’ve received 58 pledge cards for total pledges of $391,812. The outpouring of generosity has been truly staggering, but we’re not there yet!

If everyone who pledged last year renews for 2026, our campaign will be a total success. So, why wait?

Better Neighbors Project UPDATE

Yesterday, Sarah Kettlewell, Sally Holtz, and Pastor Dan met with the Standing Committee of the Diocese to present our proposal for sale of some of our land. The Standing Committee’s role is to recommend to Bishop Paula Clark whether to authorize  putting the land up for sale.

We expect to receive an answer within the next week or so, and we will update you when we do. Please continue to pray for this process, and thank you again to everyone who participated in the vote last month!

Love in a Dish for the Hamiltons

“Love in a Dish” is a StG's ministry where we provide meals for someone who could use a little extra help (recovering from surgery or illness, newborn baby, etc). Scott Hamilton is scheduled for another surgery on November 14th and they need help with meals as he recovers. You can help support Scott and Elizabeth by providing a meal or a gift card for a meal. Sign up for an open date using the button below.  Thank you!  If you have questions, please reach out directly to Cissy (singletoncissy@gmail.com or (847)287-1572). Thank you!

Next Community Meals: November 23

We still need a few volunteers for Community Meals.  We will be meeting on Sunday, November 23rd, at 12 noon at Christ Church, Waukegan to prepare and distribute food to our food insecure neighbors. If you’re able to join us, please email Barb via the button below, or sign up in the Sign Up Center.

November 23 @3pm: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at StGs!

This year StGs is hosting the Religious Leaders United Interfaith Thanksgiving service! It will feature readings and messages from many faith traditions and civic leaders, with special music provided by StGs musicians, an interfaith choir, and the Deerfield High School Chamber Ensemble. Join us immediately following the service for a light meal of delicious treats by Debbie & Hiko Kinjo and Carolyn Lombardo.

RLU is an organization dedicated to shared goals of inter-religious friendship and advocacy, with ten different faiths represented at this service. Free-will donations at the service will go to the Deerfield Free Store, which provides household essentials to recently immigrated refugees.

Wednesday, Nov 26 @8am:

Zoom Thanksgiving Worship

Please join our normal Wednesday healing service the day before Thanksgiving for a special Zoom service for connecting our lives more deeply with one another, with plenty of space for quiet and contemplation before the holiday rush.

StGs Christmas Spotify Playlist!

Every year when the holidays begin their long approach, Kathryn’s inbox starts overflowing with fantastic musical recommendations from parishioners. Since we can’t necessarily sing these songs in our Sunday services (for logistical/wider appeal/subject/stylistic reasons), this year we’re going to create a StGs Christmas Spotify Playlist!

Pick out 1-2 favorite songs you love to hear around the holidays, and send Kathryn an email via the button below that includes a YouTube or Spotify link to the exact version you like! Optional: also send a brief description (2-3 sentences max) of why you like it, or what special memories it evokes for you. Once all have been received, we’ll publish a Spotify playlist for everyone to enjoy throughout the month of December! Songs don’t need to be specifically sacred in theme, they just need to be seasonally appropriate. :) Deadline is Thanksgiving Day!

NICASA Christmas Gifts!

As is our annual custom, StGs will provide Christmas gifts for 40 Nicasa families! Click the button below to sign up to sponsor a whole family (2-6 people). Once you've signed up, Janet Foltz will email the family's wish list and all of the details to you. If you don’t have time to do the shopping, she is willing to do it for you.  

If you're unable to provide gifts for a whole family, please consider sponsoring one person by making a donation to St. Gregory's and indicating that it is to be used for Nicasa Christmas Gifts. If you have any questions, please contact Janet (847.477.5629) or  (jfoltz1004@hotmail.com. Thank you for your generosity!

About Nicasa: Since 1966, Nicasa Behavioral Health Services has been providing transformational behavioral health and social services to communities throughout Lake County. From substance use, problem gambling, sports betting, anxiety, depression, self-esteem to family stabilization needs, linkages to other services, and any other challenges, our programs are carefully tailored to your specific needs.

Advent Wreath Lighting

Every Sunday in Advent we light a candle on the Advent wreath, showing our progress toward the manger. We need one individual (or couple, or household, or group of friends!) to light the candle each week, so we only have four slots. This takes place right at the very beginning of the service, so you’ll need to make sure to be there a few minutes before 9:30am. :)

We invite you to add your name to the sheet in the Sign-Up Center if you would like to help with this special part of our Advent liturgy!

StGs in the community: Chroma Concert

Our Music Minister Kathryn has joined Chroma, a brand new 16-voice choir consisting entirely of biracial individuals and people of color. They will perform contemporary compositions by and for those who have historically been excluded from traditional music-making spaces due to their race.

They perform one night only at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (4048 W Armitage Ave in Chicago) - Saturday, November 15 at 7pm, tickets start at $20. Email Kathryn with questions!

(Bonus: one of the world premieres featured on the program is based on the words of Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde, spoken in her powerful homily at the interfaith prayer service in January 2025 at the Washington National Cathedral!)

Midweek Prayer

Every Wednesday | 8:00am

Need a midweek spiritual boost?

Join a lovely small group of folks who gather online every week for spiritual renewal and to pray intentionally for everyone in our community who is in need.

Meeting ID: 750 552 357 
Password: 587299

Common Threads

Second Tuesday of the month  |  7:00pm

Bring a new or ongoing craft project to work on while you enjoy fun and fellowship with other parishioners. Whatever your craft - whether your medium is knitting, embroidery, painting, calligraphy, etc - and whatever your skill level, all are welcome! We meet in the Parker Room.

Book Club

3rd Wednesday of the month  |  7:00pm

November 19:
The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Sharon McMahon shares twelve stories of everyday Americans who are unknown heroes displaying the courage that makes America great. From a telephone operator to a schoolteacher to a formerly enslaved person, McMahon details the lives and accomplishments of unsung American heroes in her signature style of storytelling.

Meeting ID: 817 1184 3180
Passcode: 893734