The annual rummage sale will be Friday, Aug. 13th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, Aug. 14th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers are needed to make this event run! If you are interested in helping, sign up on the bulletin boards at church or contact Rita Bergquist (847-342-6775) Item Collection Times Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 11 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

St. Philip Lutheran Church 25 July 2021 + Lectionary 17B (Pent. 9) John 6.1-21 Rev. Josh Evans, preaching LISTEN HERE One of my earliest memories of my call at St. Philip - now nearly a year ago (hard as that is to believe!) - was our Lunch Bunch gathering last August. I hardly knew any of you, after only a week on the job, but I remember gathering on the lawn on a beautiful, sunny summer Tuesday … our chairs circled up (and socially distanced). There was such joy in being to

We love having families worship with us, and we especially welcome the presence (and the sound!) of children during our services. But we also understand that children (and their parents) might need a break every now and again. That is why we offer a special room for kids to hang out, while parents can still listen to the service on the intercom in the room. Let an usher know if you need help finding it or turning on the intercom. The Joyful Noise room features comfy chairs, b

St. Philip Lutheran Church 18 July 2021 + Lectionary 16B (Pent. 8) Mark 6.30-34, 53-56 Rev. Josh Evans, preaching LISTEN HERE How are you? “I’m doing fine.” “I’m good.” Or for the grammatically astute among us: “I’m well.” But imagine if we answered: “Honestly, I’m languishing.” Languishing. It’s the “blah” feeling that psychologist Adam Grant suggests many of us might be feeling in these ongoing days of global pandemic. Languishing, Grant says, is like the “neglected middle

St. Philip Lutheran Church 11 July 2021 + Lectionary 15B (Pent. 7) Amos 7.7-15; Mark 6.14-29 Rev. Josh Evans, preaching LISTEN HERE Let’s talk about Amos. By the time the book that bears his name opens, the status of the monarchy of ancient Israel isn’t great. The once unified kingdom has split into two, with Israel to the north and Judah to the south. Soon, Israel would be conquered by Assyria, and not long after, Judah would be conquered by Babylon. Enter Amos. Amos came fr

Amanda Smith joins the St. Philip ministry team as our new Communications and Media Coordinator (formerly Parish Administrator). We are very excited to welcome Amanda aboard, and we'll have an opportunity to officially mark the beginning of her ministry with us in worship on Sunday, July 18 and get to know her at a special coffee hour (starts at 10:00 AM). She will be at both services that morning. See you then! From the staff page: Amanda (she/her/hers) joined St. Philip in

St. Philip Lutheran Church 4 July 2021 + Lectionary 14B (Pent. 6) Mark 6.1-13 Rev. Josh Evans, preaching LISTEN HERE “Can I bring anything?” … is usually the first question out of my mouth whenever I’m invited to someone else’s house for a meal. Maybe it’s the Midwestern politeness in me, but it doesn’t feel like “nothing” or “just yourself!” are ever acceptable answers. “Take nothing with you,” Jesus says to his disciples, before sending them out two by two. “Take nothing wi