A group of Barrington Hills residents saw the need for a Presbyterian Church in the area in 1958. After pleading their case to the Presbytery of Chicago, The Presbyterian Church of Barrington was born on Easter Sunday, 1960. The congregation officially moved to its current location on Brinker Rd. in 1963. The church feels that music is an important part of worship, and has an extensive music program available to all of its members.
We offer many local and far-reaching ministries, educational options and outreach programs, including:
• Couples ministry
• Missionary society
• Sound & step ministries
• Childrens Church
• Bible study groups
• Clothing donations
• More Like Christ-homeless outreach program
• Prayer request line
As a local, neighborhood church, we see ourselves as stewards of our community and believe in providing sanctuary for the most vulnerable of our neighbors. Friends, we look forward to seeing you among our family soon.
Call Carter Temple CME Church or visit our website for more useful information.
The Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Vicariate I is one of six vicariates in Chicago. Vicariate I is responsible for overseeing 54 parishes in Libertyville and helps to promote the Roman Catholic Church of Chicago.
Led by Rev. Eugene Nowak, St. Gilbert Catholic Church offers a home to Catholics throughout Lake County for sacraments, fellowship and service. Visitors are always welcome.
The Religious Ed program serves over 600 students annually to instruct young people in the Catholic faith.
St. Gilbert School is affiliated with the church as well. Both are located on Route 120 in Grayslake.
St. Theresa Parish is a Catholic church offering Sunday mass at 7am, 8:30am, 10am and 11:30am. St. Theresa also holds mass on weekdays and Saturdays and offers a variety of ministries, including Youth Ministry, Music Ministry and Prayer Group. The church is located on N. Benton Street in Palatine.
The First Congregational Church has been serving the community since 1842. It offers worhsip services at FCC at the following times:
Sat, 5:30pm - Come-as-you-are, all-ages.
Sun, 9am - Traditional worship service, adult choir, Sunday school
Sun, 10:45am - Theme-based, all-ages, high-school choir
Children are always welcome in worship and nursery care is also available at all three services for children up to age 5.
There are 13 choirs here that involve all ages.
St. Anne Catholic Church is one of the oldest organizations in the Village of Barrington. Founded in 1884, the church has over 4,000 registered parishioners from across the area. In 2000, the Parish Campus was completely renovated and is now home to an expanded parish school community, beautiful new church and a new chapel that was created using the old parish church building.
This church was once a single-family home which makes for an intimate place for those who come to worship here, according to the Rev. Ron Voss. Congregants meet for services at 9:00am on Sundays, followed by fellowship and Sunday School classes for all ages. The church also offers catechism, study groups, and a women's fellowship group.
Notre Dame Parish hosts regular worship services, ministries and a food pantry, which accepts any donations of non-perishable foods. It also operates Notre Dame School for students in preschool, elementary and middle school.
Since its founding in 1953, the Church of the Good Shepherd has grown to a large and active community of worshipers. The Church has ministries for children, young people and adults. Congregation members connect through a number of groups and recreational activities. Junior high and high school students have the opportunity to participate in a number of outings and summer trips. Sunday school is held during the 11:00am Sunday service. Good Shepherd also boasts an active music program.
Established back in 1897, Trinity International University, has grown to more than 3,000 students and 100 faculty members. Located on a beautiful piece of property off Half Day Road in Deerfield, the liberal arts college incorporates four schools: Trinity College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity Graduate School and Trinity Law School. At Trinity, students are taught how to think and live like Christians while pursuing their academic and professional dreams.
Kingswood United Methodist Church serves as home to over 650 members. In addition to weekly services, which focus on worship and music ministry, the church offers vocal and handbell choirs, Bible study groups, and various fellowship opportunities ranging from treasure hunts to a men's basketball league. Kingswood gains much attention in the fall, when its front lawn is blanketed by pumpkins that are offered for sale. The church runs a food pantry and serves as a PADS shelter one night per week. It also sponsors Boy Scout Troop 401.