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St. Peter's
United Church
of Christ
Skokie, IL
Thank you for 32 years of service.
Rev. Richard and Beth Lanford
Congratulations on your retirement. St. Peter's and the Skokie community wish you all the best in this next season of your lives together.
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Welcome to St Peter's UCC
in Skokie
An Open and Affirming Congregation
We’re so glad you’ve decided to check us out!
We are a very friendly bunch, and we love to meet new people and share new experiences with them! The best way to make new friends is to get to know each other a little bit, so here are a few things you should know about US!
First, we are a part of the United Church of Christ, which means we are passionate about our faith and open in our thinking. We believe in a Triune God who loves EVERYONE, no matter who they are or where they are on life’s journey. We invite all Christians and seekers after God to partake of the Lord’s Supper with us regardless of denominational background.
The next important thing to know about us is that we are an Open and Affirming congregation. This means that we believe that since we’re all made in God’s image, all people are created equal, and are to be treated, loved, and welcomed equally, regardless of gender, orientation, race, economic status, or physical or mental ability. We welcome all people to share our Church in worship, marriage, baptism, funeral, and fellowship. This is the promise we make to you … all are welcome.
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St. Peter’s seeks to provide a safe worship environment for all. Masks are recommended but not required. Hand sanitizer and masks are available at every entrance.
Upcoming Events
- Sun, Aug 25Lorel ParkAug 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLorel Park, 8135 Lorel Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Sep 27St. Peter's United Church of ChristSep 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMSt. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 28St. Peter's United Church of ChristSep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMSt. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
- Sun, Oct 20St. Peter's United Church of ChristOct 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMSt. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
- Sat, Nov 02St Peter's United Church of ChristNov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSt Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
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MINISTRY PARTNERS
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Beloved by God
The United Church of Christ Trans-Nonbinary Strategy Group is calling on all faith leaders to record and post on social media a 30-second video offering words of encouragement, support, and solidarity with people of Trans and Nonbinary experience, their families, loved ones, and allies using the hashtags: #TransJustice #UCCMovement.
Over the past several months there has been an onslaught of anti-trans and nonbinary legislation or actions in the majority of states in this country, some of which have been passed and signed into law. The harmful, negative, stigmatizing rhetoric of many candidates, legislators, elected officials, and civic leaders have been overwhelming, attacking members of our community who already experience marginalization and discrimination at significant levels, amplifying the despair and mental health challenges so many endure.
This is a time to live out loud the love our faith calls us to. That is why we want to create a viral, social media campaign that will overwhelm our trans and nonbinary with messages of affirmation, solidarity, and support. With your participation, we can create a viral social media video campaign that can be a balm to those who need it during these challenging days.
When you post your video, please use the hashtags: #TransJustice #UCCMovement