Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The church officially opened its new sanctuary in January.
Editor's Note: Today I'm kicking off an "Exploring Our Faith" series in Grayslake that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your place of worship featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. Take a look at the Faith Series I've been working on in Libertyville! ------------------- Lord of Glory might not look like your typical church. When guests and members walk in, they're greeted in a spacious area that's got a coffeehouse vibe. There are comfy couches, flat-screen televisions, a seating area with tables, a coffee shop-like area and even a see-through fireplace that provides a view of Pastor Brian Davies' office on the other side. There is even free Wi-Fi. That relaxing, …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The 175-year-old Libertyville church is committed to reaching all age groups and helping them develop their spirituality and talents.
Editor's note: This story is part of a faith series I'm working on that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your church featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. ---------------- For Steve and Jamie Williams, there are plenty of things for the husband and wife pastor team to love about United Methodist Church of Libertyville. Steve says there's a high level of talent and depth of spiritual commitment at the 1,500-member, 175-year-old church. "I would say it's one of the most blessed experiences I've had in ministry in 30 years," said Steve, noting that the members are conscientious and committed to the work of Jesus Christ. "They inspire us every day." "It's just a …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Vernon Hills church offers everything from Bible studies to a bowling league.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Editor's note: This story is part of a faith series I'm working on that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your church featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. ---------------- Everything that you need to know about Christ Lutheran Church in Vernon Hills is right there in Pastor Sue Beadle's office. There are, of course, shelves of religious books that you'd expect to see in a pastor's office. But then there's her somewhat-hidden shrine to the Green Bay Packers (which, of course, inspires a rivalry with the Bears fans in the congregation). And don't forget about the life-sized cardboard cutout of Mark Harmon. "We are a fun congregation," said Beadle. "We're a pretty easy…
Friday, July 20, 2012
Church members help with a variety of programs, including a food pantry and a community dinner for the needy.
Editor's note: This story is part of a new series I'm working on that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your church featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. For more than 35 years, Libertyville Covenant Church has focused on helping people grow in their faith, from the children of the congregation who take Sunday School classes to the adults who attend Wednesday night Bible study. But the church's focus has also been on the community-at-large, whether members are assisting United Methodist Church with its PADS shelter or holding a community dinner for the needy. "I think it's at the center of what Christ asked for us to do. It's really what the church is supposed to …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Worship, Bible study and filmmaking the norm at Vernon Hills church.
Editor's note: This story is part of a new series I'm working on that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your church featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. In so many ways, Lakeview Presbyterian Church is like any other house of worship. There are Bible studies, a solid women's group, an active youth program, Vacation Bible School. Like other churches, Lakeview Presbyterian is trying to scrape together funds to perform minor renovations, like replacing carpet. "Worship is very important to us. The word of God is very important to us," said Senior Pastor Chris Gearhart. The church is part of the Presbyterian Church in America, a conservative branch of of the …
Friday, July 6, 2012
Have you ever wanted to know more about St. Lawrence Episcopal Church? Here's your chance!
Editor's note: This story is part of a new series I'm working on that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your church featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. Located on Church Street next to the Libertyville Civic Center, St. Lawrence Episcopal Church is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Episcopal churches, the Rev. Patricia Snickenberger said, are part of the Anglican Communion, with its origin in the Church of England. "We consider ourselves both Catholic and reform," she said. "We're a unique animal." There is a focus on scripture, the priesthood of all believers and taking responsibility for one's gifts. Snickenberger said liturgy and sacraments — …
St. Lawrence Episcopal Church aims to serve the Libertyville community.
In Rev. Patricia Snickenberger's opinion, the windows in the sanctuary of St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville sum up what the church is all about. "To me, it says it all. St. Lawrence looks out into the community and the community can look in an see it all," said Snickenberger. "It's our window to the world." And it's that world that St. Lawrence Episcopal Church aims to be a part of. From community dinners to the open mic nights that the church hosts on Libertyville's First Fridays, the church wants to serve the community. "Our location is tremendous, and we want to be and are being a community resource," said Snickenberger. She said one of the church's major outreach programs is its Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) Food …
