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Worship at StGs

We know that the church is not the building in which we worship – but the people who worship and share God’s love with the world. At StGs we strive to worship in the most joyful, welcoming, inclusive, and participatory way possible. We change how we worship seasonally, and involve multiple voices in every service. Each new person at worship expands our community to better reflect God's infinite love.


Sunday Worship

Onsite AND Online worship - at the same time, at 9:30am starting in Advent!

God willing and supply chains cooperating, technology accessibility will be installed in our worship space in time for us to incorporate all of our worship into one service on Sunday mornings starting on the first Sunday of Advent (11/28). The new cameras, sound system, and screen will allow our zoom worshippers to continue to participate and lead worship, and our onsite worshippers to see them and share in the sacred space together. The new time (9:30am Central time) takes into account the desires and needs of the diverse part of the body of Christ that comes together as StGs Sunday worship community. We will try this time out for a season or two and see how it settles into our rhythm of life.

To link to the Live Stream

Link to Sunday's Bulletin

Wednesday Worship

Join our Wednesday morning worship at 8am to anchor your mid-week in prayer. This worship service includes prayers for healing (of body, mind, heart and soul), and prayers for a broad community, which can be especially helpful in this time of isolation.


How Do We Prepare for Worship?

Almost every event that has significance requires some sort of preparation in order to reap the full benefits of the event. When we have a dinner party, we plan the menu, clean the house, and perhaps put fresh flowers on the table. When we compete in sports, we stretch, carefully select our attire and equipment, and mentally prepare our minds and bodies for what is coming. The same holds for worship! While we believe that the Holy Spirit will fill us whenever and wherever we open our hearts and minds to God's presence, we also know that we are usually more able to be fully open to God's presence when we are conscious of our effort. Therefore, preparing for Sunday morning worship on Saturday afternoon or evening can be a way to more fully engage in worship of the Lord, and the promptings of the Spirit.

Everyone's preparation for worship will look and feel different, but some things to consider are:

  • Pray - yes, prayer can be a preparation for prayer! Pray that God will prepare your heart, mind, and soul for worship. The Book of Common Prayer has one written on page 833 that you may want to use as a beginning of your time with God: "O Almighty God, who pours out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
  • Set out what you need for the morning - When you set out everything you will need the next morning (coffee cup, juice glass, clothes, Bible, muffin, etc.), you are free to begin your day with more time for thoughtful movement instead of hurried activity.
  • Check your technology - In this time of virtual worship, check your Zoom link, make sure you have restarted your computer lately, refresh your browser widow, and do any upgrades to Zoom that are necessary. All of these things make computers run more smoothly, and guard against last minute scrambling. (For Sunday Zoom links, you can find them on our website - make sure to refresh your browser if you have one open from a previous viewing of the site)
  • Parents - Blessings be with you! - Preparing children (especially little ones) for worship is exhausting. It can help to start talking about it the night before : to ask questions about what they think they might see or hear, and how they can participate at home. Maybe have them help you prepare a sacred space to be during worship, pull out legos to build something that relates to one of the readings, and/or paper and crayons or markers to draw things that come up in worship. Even if online worship isn't holding them - that's OK! Shelley has Children's Church at 11:30. :)

Click here for the Lectionary Readings - All Saint' Day

Last Sunday Worship Services

To see other Worship Services, click on the icon on the far right (Playlist) to view a list of other videos.


Prayer Request

Prayer is, at its essence, a conversation with God. It is a method by which we can connect to God, draw closer to God, and deepen our own faith. There are as many ways to pray as there are people, and we believe there is no wrong way to genuinely reach your heart to God in prayer.

It is a great gift to be asked to pray on someone’s behalf, as that prayer not only connects that pe…

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The Labyrinth at St. Gregory's

We are not merely human beings on a spiritual
path,
but spiritual beings on a human path.
Jean Shinoda Bolen

What are Labyrinths?

The labyrinth is for those on a spiritual journey, for anyone seeking healing of one sort or another, for people in transition, meaning, purpose, understanding, and peace.

The most ancient and universal labyrinths fall into the classical variety, wh…
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Music/Choir

We are thrilled to be back singing LIVE TOGETHER after almost two years doing all our music pre-recorded and virtual! We have resumed pre-service rehearsals from 8:30-9:30am in the sanctuary every Sunday. All are welcome! If you'd like, please enjoy reading about our music staff below, watch the many virtual choirs we created while we were only worshipping virtually, and listen t…

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Service Times

Onsite AND Online worship - at the same time, at 9:30am starting in Advent!

God willing and supply chains cooperating, technology accessibility will be installed in our worship space in time for us to incorporate all of our worship into one service on Sunday mornings. The new cameras, sound system, and screen will allow our zoom worshippers to continue to participate and lead worship, and our onsite worshippers to see them and share in the sacred space together.

The new time (9:30am Central time) takes into account the desires and needs of the diverse part of the body of Christ that comes together as StGs Sunday worship community. We will try this time out for a season or two and see how it settles into our rhythm of life.


Click here to link to Sunday Worship page to join our services online and see past videos,




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815 Wilmot Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

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Welcome to St. Gregory's – virtually! We know that the church is not the building in which we worship – but the people who worship and share God’s love with the world. In this time of social distancing, we will practice connectivity in new and powerful ways, for we know we all are connected as one in the Lord. Life is very different than we knew it to be, and yet our anchor in God’s love remains the same. All shall be well!

We are people from all walks of life and all parts of Chicagoland. Most people who worship here didn’t grow up Episcopalian, but seek to radiate God’s grace by gathering community and sharing joy and hope in the world. Join us however works for you: participate in Zoom worship, follow our livestream, help us give to the community, read with our kids, or even be a pen pal to get to know someone new.

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Everyone is experiencing the Pandemic in different ways. Many people are experiencing deeper loss than they ever have before, and we are here to support them during this time. If you are experiencing loss and grief, we are here to pray with you, talk with you, and help financially.

The Body of Christ exists to care for each other. Sometimes we can be generous, and sometimes we receive generosity. Both are equal acts of faith and grace, and one cannot exist without the other.

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