Please pledge right now!

The generosity continues to be overwhelming! We are now at 63 pledge cards for total pledges of $425,652.

We are just $30,000 away from what we need to sustainably support our ministries in 2026

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

THIS SUNDAY @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.

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.

Better Neighbors Project UPDATE

Here’s the latest:

We had a good meeting with the Diocesan Standing Committee last Wednesday. However, they had a very full agenda and were not able to bring our resolution to a vote at that time. Their next meeting is December 10, and we are working to help them come to a decision no later than that. Thank you for your continuing patience, and we will keep you updated. 

Love in a Dish: thank you!

Thank you to all who provided a meal or gift card for the Hamiltons. They are very appreciative of the generous support to help them as Scott recovers!

December 10: Donate while you dine!

On Wednesday, December 10: support Scout Troop 50 when you dine in, carry out, or drive-thru at Culver’s in Lincolnshire or Northbrook! If you mention Troop 50 when you checkout, both locations will donate 25% of sales back to the Troop.

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!

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!

Next Community Meals: November 23

Thanks to the people who have volunteered to help out at Community Meals on Sunday, November 23rd. We also need volunteers for our December 28th meal. If you’re able to join us, please email Barb via the button below, or sign up in the Sign Up Center.

Plan Ahead:

Christmas Eve & Day Services!

Christmas is a particularly wonderful time at StGs, with special liturgy, music, and flowers!

• Join us at 4pm on Christmas Eve for an intergenerational festive Eucharist with extra special music (a big choir, brass quintet, and timpani/percussion) and gorgeous flowers and decor throughout our space. Our nursery will be open for this service.

• (Please note that we will NOT have our usual 8am Wednesday morning healing service on Christmas Eve - plan to attend the  4pm service online instead!)

• Join us at 10am on Christmas morning for a casual, come-as-you-are service filled with fun and jazzy Christmas carols!

Both services will be accessible on Zoom as usual via the “Sunday Worship Online” button above, or by using Meeting ID 842 861 148, passcode 414299.

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