Rector
Adam came to Saint Elisabeth’s after serving two years as Associate Priest for Pastoral Care at Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue in New York City.
He grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies. He formally began discernment of a vocation to the priesthood while serving as the Youth and Adult Education Coordinator and Dean’s Assistant at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio from 2008-2012. He received his Master of Divinity degree at the University of Chicago Divinity School in 2016.
During his time at the Divinity School, Adam served as seminarian at the Church of the Atonement in Chicago and continued serving there after ordination as assisting clergy. He was ordained a transitional deacon in June of 2017 and a priest in June of 2018 at St. James Cathedral in Chicago. Before going to New York to serve at St. Thomas, Adam worked as Manager of Volunteer Services at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
Adam is a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, the Cleveland Browns, Ignatian spirituality, and the poetry of Mary Oliver. He and his wife Rose share the rectory with their cat Fawkes.
Priest Associate
After over 50 years of ordained ministry, Larry has covered a lot of territory in church life. At St. Elisabeth’s he enjoys being among a group of people many of whom have that broad church experience as well. He also benefits from being with new church folk and seekers who keep him open to new perspectives. He has a passion for scripture, the interface between culture and religion, the 20’s and 30’s generation and pushing the boundaries of old and new. Outside of church, he enjoys reading, computers, travel, the arts, and his two grandchildren.
Welcome to St. Elisabeth’s Episcopal Church in Glencoe, Illinois!
St. Elisabeth’s is a faithful, vibrant, inclusive, and affirming congregation, and we are excited to welcome you to our community. We invite you to join us for worship (in-person or online), to get involved in our service and community ministries, and to contact our church office with any questions you may have.
This faith community invites all persons to all levels of participation, leadership, and decision making within the church, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, physical or mental capacity, education, socioeconomic status, or marital status. We seek to establish meaningful connections with one another through worship, work, and play as we strive to understand God’s purpose for us in the church and in the world.
Accessibility All of our ground floor--including the Church, Chapel, Parish Office, Guild Room, Living Room, and washroom--is accessible.
Social Advocacy
Through sacraments and sacramental rites we participate in God’s graceful and tangible presence in our lives. Baptism, confirmation, weddings, and funerals are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace. At St. Elisabeth’s, we are here to accompany you through these moments in your life.
Children of all ages are welcome at St. Elisabeth’s, and invited as full participants in our worship and programs. We are pleased to offer Children's Sunday School every Sunday after church, and a variety of programs and engagement opportunities for children and youth that join us – please visit our Children and Youth page to learn more!
St. Elisabeth’s is a part of the Episcopal Church, a multinational denomination and member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The mission of the church, as stated in the Book of Common Prayer’s catechism, is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.”
Locally, St. Elisabeth’s is a member church of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, which consists of 127 churches in the greater Chicago area. St. Elisabeth’s has also partnered with three neighboring congregations to form the Better Together Partnership, in order to share gifts and resources across a broader community.
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Stewardship is giving of your time, talent, and treasure in gratitude for God’s work in your life. We invite you to make a donation to St. Elisabeth’s in order to support its ministries in the Glencoe community, or to become partners in the ministry in St. Elisabeth’s by making a pledge. If you are already a pledging member, you may also make a payment on your pledge.
The St. Elisabeth’s Legacy Society serves to maintain and promote the church’s long-term trust fund (the Baehr Legacy Fund), which exists to support parish life, church operations, and the future of our church. We hope you will consider becoming a member of the Legacy Society by making a pledge to the Legacy Fund.
St. Elisabeth’s offers a variety of opportunities for Adult Education and Formation throughout the church program year.