The diocese has retained Church Re-Imagined to conduct a listening process about the diverse needs, perspectives, and aspirations of the youth and families served by our diocesan youth programs. The listening process includes a survey, Zoom meetings, and in-person conversations open to all who would like to participate. Feel free to share this information with others who…
The Sanctuary Task Force has established an Asylum Seekers Emergency Fund, which supports the immediate needs of new arrivals as they pursue the state benefits and legal status that can put them on the path to independence. The fund was seeded by the $6,776.25 given to the offering at Eucharist at last November’s diocesan convention….
Applications are now being accepted for Vitality Grants for 2020. Any congregation, regardless of parish or mission status, may apply for a grant, and applications are due on November 8. To apply, please download the Word document in English or in Spanish, or the PDF in English or Spanish. Please direct any questions to Louisa McKellaston, and…
Bishop Jeff Lee and his staff have formed a transition team to explore new models for Episcopal campus ministry at Northwestern University in Evanston. The group will be chaired by the Rev. Dr. Jeannette DeFriest, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston. The transition team will seek both a sustainable model for ongoing campus…
Estimado Pueblo de Dios en la Diócesis de Chicago: Me complace anunciar la creación de un Grupo de Trabajo Diocesano sobre la Sostenibilidad de la Misión y el Ministerio Hispano/Latino. Las metas de este grupo de trabajo son dar asesoramiento en el desarrollo de nuevas congregaciones hispanas/latinas y proveer orientación para la sostenibilidad de las…
La Liturgia Hispana en la Catedral de St. James tendrá lugar el sábado 21 de octubre a las 11:00 a.m. Esta celebración anual reúne a los miembros de diez congregaciones que desarrollan un ministerio con la comunidad Latina. Después de la misa, se tendrá un convivio en el que se servirá comida a las personas presentes….
