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Worship Ministries

Worship services at St. Elisabeth’s are the culmination of the efforts of many volunteers who work to create a beautiful, welcoming, and meaningful worship experience. Their ministries include Altar Guild, Acolytes, Musicians, Ushers, Readers, and more. We invite you to explore the many ministries that participate in our worship, and find where your gifts or interests might lie.

For more information on any ministry, or to learn how to get involved, please contact our church office.

Acolytes

Acolytes carry the cross, Gospel book, and torches in procession during worship, and assist the priest in preparing for Communion.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild sets up and cleans the sanctuary for worship; tending to the vessels of the altar, the vestments and altar cloths, candles, and liturgical décor.

Choir

The St. Elisabeth’s Choir is a volunteer ensemble that leads the music for 10am Sunday services and special holiday services throughout the year. Our members come from all age groups and musical backgrounds, and we rehearse Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 9am.

Counters

The Counters collect, tally, and store the offerings from Sunday services.

Lay Readers and Lectors

Lay Readers and Lectors read the assigned Scripture passages in church, lead the Prayers of the People, and assist the clergy in serving communion.

Sunday School

The Sunday School team assists in leading children’s Sunday School each week.

Ushers

Ushers support the congregation through the worship service. They welcome congregants to the service, distribute worship bulletins, take up the offering during the service, help guide the congregation forward for communion, and help collect visitor cards and discarded bulletins after each service.

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Caryl Medsker
Director of Administration
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    Caryl Medsker

    Director of Administration
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    Caryl grew up in Arlington Heights, the same community in which she now resides with her husband, Alan, and their four cats. They have two grown sons, one engaged and one married, and the most adorable granddaughter in the world.

    Caryl grew up in the Presbyterian Church and joined the Episcopal Church as a young adult. Caryl and Alan sing with Chicago Masters Singers, an auditioned community choir based in Palatine and performing in Glenview. They also enjoy welcoming young people from CBYX, a German young professionals exchange program, into their home for a year-long stay.


    Sunday Worship

    8am Spoken Eucharist (Rite I)
    10am Choral Eucharist (Rite II)

    Glencoe Montessori School

    556 Vernon Avenue
    Glencoe, Illinois 60022
    847-835-0458

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    Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
    9am to 2:30pm

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    Sunday Worship

    • 8am | Spoken Eucharist (Rite I)
      • Spoken service with contemplative musical accompaniment.
    • 10am | Choral Eucharist (Rite II)
      • Sung service with congregational hymns and service music, featuring the St. Elisabeth’s Choir and instrumental accompaniment.

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    St. Elisabeth's Episcopal Church
    556 Vernon Avenue
    Glencoe, IL 60022

    Contact Us
    847-835-0458

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    Welcome Inclusion Life Events Children The Episcopal Church

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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