
Pastor Amy Gillespie, Senior Pastor
A community of growing faith serving Lake Forest and the surrounding communities for over 60 years, called as people of God to follow Christ, make disciples & live the Gospel
Pastor Amy appreciates how the church offers opportunities to bring people together of all generations and backgrounds. She has a passion for intergenerational ministry, deepening faith formation for all ages, and a drive for community engagement.
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St. James Serves Generously
You won't want to miss our Fall Kick Off with God's Work, Our Hands Sunday. Join us to learn how we are growing in relationship with our neighborhood. There will be opportunities to serve together and learn more about how you can get involved.
Wear your yellow "God's Work, Our Hands" t-shirts (and if you don't have one, we'll have one for you on Sunday). We'll be taking a big group picture after Worship, and can't wait to see the sea of yellow on September 7th at 10:00 am. Join us for lunch afterwards!

God is Near to the Brokenhearted
SamaraCare’s Exploring Grief Group provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, friend, parent, partner, or other loved one.
The grief group helps:
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Facilitate acceptance of grief and promote healing
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Normalize the intense impact of grief
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Provide a nonjudgmental space to share thoughts, process emotions, and receive support
This program is offered in two 8-week sessions. Local congregations have come together to sponsor the program, making it available at no cost. SamaraCare provides an experienced group facilitator. Participants from various spiritual orientations are welcome. Please register as soon as possible, as space is limited.
The fall session will meet virtually every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., beginning September 10th and continuing through October 29th.
For questions or to register, contact Joellen Hosler, PhD, M.Div., LCPC, at 630-357-2456, ext. 419 or jhosler@samaracarecounseling.org.
Sponsored by Church of the Holy Spirit, First Presbyterian Church, and St. James Lutheran Church in Lake Forest.