The Church of the Holy Spirit

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

A Prayer for Independence Day:

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer, Rite
II, Collect)

The Parish Office will not be open July 4th due to the national holiday. Have a safe and wonderful weekend.

07/01/2025

CHS Food Pantry volunteers recently served 78 people, including 41 children, at the PADS Super 8 shelter in Mundelein.
Offerings included soup from a recent Church of the Holy Spirit soup drive, breakfast bars assembled by four fourth graders during a play date, nutritional bars assembled by a special needs adult in a condo community room setting and family neighbor food drive. The Pantry is hopeful during the summer, families will have neighborhood food drives benefiting PADS families!

The next distribution is scheduled for Thursday, July 31.

06/29/2025

Have a grand time! Join in the food, fun and festivities and support the mission at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - our sister church in Waukegan.

06/21/2025

The CHS pilgrims and friends met Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, current president of Macedonia. Parishioner Mike Zafirovski grew up in Macedonia and arranged the meeting. The photo was published in Ohridnews.com a Macedonian media outlet!

06/19/2025

Today, Juneteenth, we offer this prayer from the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri and join with all those who celebrate this day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like those of generations before us, resist the evil of slavery and human bo***ge in any form and any manner of oppression. Help us to use our freedoms to bring justice among people and nations everywhere, to the glory of your Holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

06/19/2025

On Juneteenth, we remember that freedom is not just a historical milestone—it’s a prophetic call.

In this powerful sermon from the Washington National Cathedral, The Rev. Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. names what the church is called to do: speak truth, hold space for grief, and offer hope.

At CHS, we carry that calling forward—especially today. Because the work of liberation is holy work, and it’s not finished yet.

60 seconds · Clipped by Kristin Haverkampf · Original video "Sunday Sermon by The Reverend Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. | 6.15.25" by Washington National Cat...

06/19/2025

Amen.

The Diocese of Chicago offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to seek justice, honor truth, and uphold the dignity of every human being. Juneteenth invites us into that sacred work. ❤️

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth from Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

06/18/2025

Members of the North Shore Collective gathered for their final get-together of the program year. The past year was filled with growing, learning, and sharing in the name of Christ. The group consensus was this work of Becoming a Beloved Community is valuable, necessary, and enjoyable. Christ Church Winnetka, Holy Comforter Kenilworth and The Church of the Holy Spirit will continue to commit themselves to the work of Christ and the work of the Church-all rooted in God’s love!

06/14/2025

The CHS pilgrims and their friends pose for a photo at Ephesus - perhaps the largest archaeological excavation in the world!

06/13/2025

We are so proud of Maddie! From St. Gregory's choir to professional composer!

We're excited to share a world-premiere piece by Maddie Stephenson at our benefit concert on June 22! Our program for "Stephensons' Sounds of Summer" is a fitting conclusion for ICA's season of celebrating musical relationships – Maddie is the daughter of ICA Composer-in-Residence James M. Stephenson!

Here’s what Maddie has to say about her new work, "Afterthoughts," for violin, cello, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, and piano: “I was recently looking at a bunch of old photos of grandparents and relatives from past generations – people I knew, and people I didn’t have the chance to meet. I was struck with the idea that the people in these photos had an entire lifetime of moments and memories that I will never know about … It reminds me of the feeling you get when you’re driving on a highway, or in a big crowd of people — there are so many different stories and memories here; everyone has their own life and it has nothing to do with mine. It’s humbling, mind-blowing, and a bit wistful. With this feeling in mind, I wrote a simple chord progression and a melody, and these became the musical and emotional foundation of my piece, 'Afterthoughts.' …”

Come make memories with us as we kick off summer with this spectacular evening. We'll see you for dinner, drinks, music, and more from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 22 at The Church of the Holy Spirit. Get your tickets at www.ICAmusic.org/donate – your support keeps the music playing for everyone in our community!