The Church of the Holy Spirit

12/09/2025

The CHS Ladies Christmas Tea provided a beautiful setting and gracious hospitality at the Connell residence in Lake Forest. Funds were raised to benefit Waukegan to College.

12/06/2025

Join our own Brooke Tolhurst as she leads her 8th graders in this lovely Advent choir concert at Christ Episcopal Church, Waukegan.

12/05/2025

On December 5, 2021, we celebrated a joyful milestone at CHS as Mtr. Jihan was ordained into the priesthood.

We give thanks for her ministry, her leadership, and the grace she brings to our community.

Happy Ordination Anniversary, Mtr. Jihan!

11/30/2025

11/28/2025

CHS joined .jameslutheranlakeforest and for the annual Community Thanksgiving Service — a time to worship together, give thanks, and remember God’s faithfulness.

Wishing you and your families a blessed Thanksgiving.

11/24/2025

The Episcopal diocese of Chicago in-person portion of the annual convention included worship, led by Bishop Paula Clark, an in-depth update on the Strategic Planning Process, lunch and fellowship, and the consideration and voting on resolutions proposed to the convention.

11/20/2025

Surrounded by the warmth of our church family at Friendsgiving, we’re reminded of just how blessed we are. May this season remind us to pause, give thanks, and carry a spirit of generosity into the days ahead.

11/19/2025

So grateful to Elizabeth and John McDonald who surprised the CHS team with Thanksgiving treats during staff meeting this week.

11/17/2025

Parishioners mixed and mingled at a recent Evensong reception. Through hymns, scripture, readings, and prayer, this service offers a space for spiritual renewal and connection.

11/16/2025

Children's Chapel is offered each Sunday morning upstairs in our very special worship space designed just for kids. We start the morning coloring a mural as we wait for our friends to arrive and then we process into the Chapel ringing bells and singing an anthem. The children are privileged to have clergy with us each week to share God's Word and then we join our families down in the sanctuary. Chapel is led by Debbie Stockert, Janey Paglini and Brooke Tolhurst. What a special blessing. 'sWorship 'sMinistries.

11/16/2025

Confirmation weekend! We spent Saturday making meal packages at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville. It was so impactful! And on Sunday, Jay Wittmeyer, Executive Director of the 
 Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, was our guest speaker. He encouraged us to find our voice and speak the truth in love.

11/11/2025

Many are the talents of senior warden, Lucy Bickford!
She's a wife, mom, attorney, and faithful lay leader. But did you know that she's a coffee aficionado? She roasts her own beans and the CHS team had a chance to enjoy them today!