
Pastor Amy Gillespie, Senior Pastor
A community of growing faith serving Lake Forest and the surrounding communities for over 60 years, called as people of God to follow Christ, make disciples & live the Gospel
Pastor Amy appreciates how the church offers opportunities to bring people together of all generations and backgrounds. She has a passion for intergenerational ministry, deepening faith formation for all ages, and a drive for community engagement.
Learn more about our Ministry Partner, RefugeeOne
This week in our Pentecost worship, we heard how the Holy Spirit blew through the house and inspired the disciples to speak in different languages. This action of the Spirit became a doorway to understand one another, people from all different places, united by the power of the Spirit. As we contemplate the Holy Spirit descending upon us at Pentecost, I, along with the Council, am asking each of you to consider how the Holy Spirit moves all of us out into our communities and beyond.
Welcome. Neighbor. Outreach. Legacy. These words all exemplify who St. James is and who we aspire to continue to be, going forward.
Our ministry partner in Chicago, RefugeeOne, has been challenged to continue their service to the world as a beacon of welcome and kindness to refugees. Many who are served by RefugeeOne are facing halted funding and barriers for newcomers who are already here. Despite these struggles, RefugeeOne continues their Legacy of Welcome, supporting those in urgent need.
Please take a moment to watch the video above and learn more about the great work RefugeeOne is doing to help those who have already settled here in the Chicago area. If you would like donate, please visit this link.
God’s blessings and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit be with you all,
- Pastor Amy