Weekly Newsletter for May 21, 2026 |
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Exercises of Power The Rev. Kyle Oliver, Guest Preacher |
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Believe it or not, the authors of scripture in both the Old and New Testaments could be pretty skeptical about rigid hierarchy and centralized authority. Moses needed help. The apostles needed help.
Even Jesus himself needed help.
At a time when the exercise of power is happening in increasingly fraught and top-down ways all around us, the readings for Pentecost paint a picture of collaborative leadership that calls each of us to claim our roles and lean into relationally.
Come this Sunday Pentecost is the day of God’s Holy Spirit coming to earth and breaking through human barriers. Come to the 9:30am service to be inspired by special liturgy and music, followed by a delicious multicultural potluck!
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Join us for Sunday morning worship online at 9:30am
Meeting ID: 842 861 148 Passcode: 414299 |
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Sunday bulletins are posted online every Saturday morning. |
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| Funeral for Penny this Sunday
Longtime parishioner Penny Jacobsen died this past Tuesday. Penny was known for her bright, friendly, and open spirit.
We will celebrate Penny’s life this Sunday, at 2:00 pm, at St. Gregory’s.
Please hold in prayer and holy compassion Jim, her beloved husband, as well as their daughters Kristin and Lise, and their whole family. |
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| Town Hall FOLLOW UP
Thank you to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s town hall.
At its meeting on Monday, the Vestry began formulating the next steps in this process. Stay tuned! |
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| NO Coffee with Dan on Memorial Day
Pastor Dan will not be holding his usual drop-in hours at Starbucks on Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Catch him the following week instead (June 1), or schedule a one-on-one anytime via the button at the bottom of the newsletter! |
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| Saturday, May 30 from 9am-noon: Annual Church Clean-Up Day
Please come join us for our annual church cleanup on Saturday, May 30th, rain or shine, from 9am to noon! We will be weeding the gardens, refinishing a few exterior doors, and giving the pews a nourishing Murphy Soap cleaning. We’ll also be doing some seasonal indoor dusting. Please add your name to the sheet in the Sign-Up Center and let us know if you plan to stay for lunch. We will serve hot dogs, chips and pop at noon! |
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| June 7: StGs Marches in the Buffalo Grove PRIDE PARADE!
St. Gregory’s is marching with joy in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7 from 11am-2pm!
Let’s show our neighbors the inclusive community that we are!
The parade route is about 1 mile long. Full details are here.
Are you in? Sign up now: |
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| | P.S. We could use a pickup truck for our entry. Can you help? |
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| Special Guest Speakers to Share Resources for Aging
On Sunday, June 14, we will have a special presentation after church (10:45-11:30) from Partners in Aging (formerly known as Faith in Action). We hope to partner with Partners in Aging more in the future. At this presentation, you will learn
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| June 21: PRIDE SUNDAY & Bishop Paula Visit!
We are excited to welcome Bishop Paula Clark to St. Gregory’s on the same day we celebrate Pride Sunday! We’ll have an extra special liturgy + love-themed music led by the band, followed by an amazing Pride Luncheon!
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| Cookbook Update
We are awaiting the final proof of the cookbook. As soon as we approve that, the cookbooks will be printed, shipped, and delivered to the church. Thanks for your patience. We’ll announce when they are available for pickup! |
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| Kathryn Kinjo Duncan on Vacation!
Kathryn is in Japan with her family from May 20–June 10, so in that time frame if you have questions about liturgical ministry or need to add any announcements to the newsletter or bulletin, please contact Dan. A reminder that if you want to add anyone to the prayer list, you can do so here. |
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| Next Community Meals: May 24
We have openings for volunteers to help in Waukegan on Sunday, May 24th at 12 noon. You can still attend church and the multi-cultural potluck afterward! We need one more cookie baker. Please add your name to the Sign-Up Center, or email Barb via the button below. Thank you! |
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| Coffee with Dan on Mondays
Have something weighing on your heart, mind, or spirit? Want to connect more deeply with Dan? Not sure exactly what you want to talk about? It’s all good. No RSVP, no appointment needed. Drop-in to the Starbucks at Deerfield & Waukegan every Monday from 3-6pm. As always, he’s also available by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sunday afternoons. Send him an email to schedule!
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| 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. |
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Password: 587299 |
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| 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! While the Parker Room is under renovation, we meet in different locations close to the church. Please reach out to Kathryn at kathryn@stgregoryschurch.org to get on the mailing list! |
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| Book ClubWed, June 17 | 7:00pm
June 17: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
This bestselling mystery novel by Laura Dave about a woman, Hannah Hall, whose husband, Owen Michaels, disappears, leaving behind a cryptic note telling her to "Protect her," referring to his teenage daughter, Bailey. The book follows Hannah and Bailey as they team up to uncover the truth about Owen's past and his disappearance, navigating a world of secrets, family drama, and suspense. It became a #1 New York Times bestseller, won the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Mystery/Thriller, and was adapted into an Apple TV+ series.
Upcoming reads: July 15: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood |
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| | Meeting ID: 817 1184 3180
Passcode: 893734 |
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For healing in mind, body, or spirit: Synda Nelson, Mark Albright, Barb Schaper, Jamie Kendall, Carol & Dan Denton, Jason Smith, Becky & Camryn Johnson, Phillip, Margaret, Penny Jacobsen
In thanksgiving for…
For the departed… Brent Smith, Roy Moceri, Bill Ballad
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Announcements are for church-related matters only. Deadline for announcements is Monday at noon. Please send announcements to Kathryn Kinjo Duncan. |
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