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Leading with Love The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is one of 111 dioceses in the United States and 15 other countries that comprise the Episcopal Church.

The Diocese of Chicago has 127 congregations, chapels and fellowships in 22 counties in northern and north central Illinois.

09/11/2026

This year’s Season of Creation theme is “Living Waters,” inviting us to reflect on water as a gift of God and on our call to protect and cherish all creation. 🌊🌳

Here’s a photo of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church gathering this past Sunday to celebrate the Feast of Creation in Christ!

🌱 Worship resources, prayers and ways your congregation may participate in the Season of Creation may be found at www.episcopalchicago.org/eco-diochicago/

09/07/2026

🎂 Today, we celebrate Bishop Paula Clark and give thanks for her faithful leadership, joyful spirit, and commitment to the people and communities of the Diocese of Chicago. Please join us in wishing Bishop Paula a very happy birthday and a blessed year ahead!

And a Collect for Labor Day from the Book of Common Prayer: "Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide
us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen."

09/04/2026

As we prepare for the 189th Diocesan Convention: Shining Our Light, here are some key dates to remember:

📸 September 11 — Year-in-Review Video
Send 5–10 photos or short video clips highlighting your congregation or ministry from the past year. 📧 [email protected]

📋 September 11 — Convention Submissions
Nominations, resolutions & reports are due.

📝 September 30 — Convention Registration
Register by September 30 and consider volunteering at Convention!
Let’s celebrate the ways we shine our light—as individuals, congregations, and as a diocese. ✨

More information about the 189th Annual Convention can be found at:
episcopalchicago.org/governance/2026-diocesan-convention/

09/03/2026

We’re Better Together ❤️ "Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God." (Acts 2:46–47)

That is the Church's first family portrait—gathered, generous, glad—and it is what your gift creates: the 2026 Diocesan Convention, where the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago worship and work as one body.

Thanks to the generous gift from the Very Rev. M.E. Eccles and Mrs. Katie DeBock Eccles, every gift is doubled, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.

Together at convention, we create space to worship, listen, and discern where God is calling us next. Will you help make that gathering possible?

💌 Give today at https://diochicago.org/bettertogether.

08/26/2026

Does your congregation have a hunger or food ministry? 🍎🥪 Each year, the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Hunger Committee supports congregations working to address hunger across our diocese.

Highlighted here is St. Paul's Episcopal Church Peoria, IL's Food Pantry where dedicated volunteers come together to prepare, serve, organize, and welcome neighbors with compassion and dignity. ❤️ As the number of people served continues to grow, the pantry remains a vital ministry powered by generous hearts and a commitment to caring for the community.

Apply for a Hunger Grant to support your congregation’s food ministry by September 11th, 2026 at diochicago.org/hungergrant

08/21/2026

There’s something special about our parishes coming together in worship and fellowship. 🤍⛪️ On August 9th, Bishop Paula Clark had a wonderful visit to St. Anskar’s Episcopal Church in Rockford, IL.

The Rev. Jill Flynn, rector of St. Anskar’s Episcopal Church, led the service, joined by the Rev. Douglas Rogers of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, who served as Deacon. The people of God from both parishes gathered for worship and Coffee Hour, making for a joyful morning of connection and community.

08/20/2026

Faith calls us to lead with love — caring for the people we cherish and being thoughtful stewards of all that we are and all that we have.

This National Make-A-Will Month, take a faithful step for the future with a free will from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and Giving Docs.

It’s simple, secure, and takes just minutes to get started. Begin today, and know that the people and values that matter most to you are cared for.

Lead with Love. Make Your Will in Minutes. 💻 https://www.givingdocs.com/episcopalchicago/c/social0826

08/11/2026

Bishop Clark had a wonderful visit with Christ Church in Streator, IL on August 2nd.

As you can tell from these glimpses of Coffee Hour, it is no surprise that the community manages a thoughtful feeding ministry! 🥪

08/07/2026

The Diocese of Chicago was well represented at the Province V of The Episcopal Church's Big Provincial Gathering (BPG) held from July 31 to August 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Approximately 30 adults and 8 youth from the diocese attended, serving in various roles including the executive board, event staff, worship teams, workshop leadership, and volunteer teams. ✨

Diocesan members connected with others from across the province through conversations and workshops on a wide range of topics, including migration ministry, youth ministry, social justice, storytelling, intergenerational worship, Native American boarding schools in the United States, creation care, solar power, Title IV, racial justice, the diaconate, campus ministry, chaplaincy, gun violence prevention, and children’s formation.

Eight youth from our Diocese also participated in the Provincial Youth Event (PYE), joining fellow young people from across the province in attending worship services and fellowship activities.The time, care, and participation of organizers, volunteers, and attendees alike made for a meaningful gathering filled with learning, fellowship, and connection. 💙

08/05/2026

Last Sunday, Bishop Paula Clark visited St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville for a joyful morning of worship and celebration. ✝️❤️ While the Rev. Kristin Saylor is on sabbatical, the congregation continues to thrive through faithful leadership.

During the visitation, Bishop Clark presided over seven baptisms, two confirmations, and two receptions, marking a very meaningful day in the life of the parish! 🌟

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