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 St. Paul's-Good Shepherd Church

a member of the United Protestant Council of Park Forest and affiliated with the United Church of Christ
A Church for All God's Family
480 Lakewood; Park Forest, IL 60466
Pastor, Rev. Brenda Burney

We are looking for an Accompanist.    If you feel qualified, please call the Church and leave a message, or call Jackie at 748-9309 and leave a message, or contact the Webmaster.

See our Special Events page for information on Pastor Burney's Installation

Sunday morning schedule :

10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship and church school for all ages. Communion is normally held on the first Sunday of each month. It is an open table available to all believers.  For exceptions on dates, see our Special Events page.

The church is located at the intersection of Lakewood and Westwood Blvd. in Park Forest. This is approximately 1/4 mile (three blocks) North of Rich East High School and between the West end of Central Park and Forest Trail Junior High School.

The building is totally wheelchair accessible with ramps at the front doors of the sanctuary, church office area and at the entrance of fellowship hall at the rear of the church off the parking lot. Wheelchair accessible rest rooms are located at the back of Fellowship Hall.

The entire interior of the church is accessible since everything is on one floor and there is no basement. A pew has been removed in the fifth row of the sanctuary, with room for three wheelchairs right off the center aisle.

Hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired, as well as large print Bibles, hymnals and weekly bulletins.

Nursery Care

Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during the service for the Lord has said, "Suffer not the little children..."  If children in the sanctuary get a little bored, we have "Worship Activity Books" in the Narthex, with crayons, for two age ranges.  Infants and Children two years old and younger will also find a welcoming place in the nursery.

The nursery is well equipped, with cribs, changing tables, toys, and tot sized furniture.  A small-scale toilet and sink are provided as well.

Child care is provided by church members who volunteer for this important task each week.

Church office hours: Wednesday, and Thursday 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Phone (708)-748-5451

Mission of St. Paul's-Good Shepherd United Protestant Church

The congregation of St. Paul's-Good Shepherd United Protestant Church, in response to God's call, takes as its mission the identification of needs within our congregation and the wider community. As a multi-cultural, multi-racial, diverse family of believers, we welcome others to join us to meet those needs.

In working and worshiping together, we renew our commitment to follow Christ's teaching in ministering to the needs of others, while growing spiritually as individuals and as a church. Love of God and each other shall sustain us in this mission.

In support of this mission statement, we will:

  • Broaden Mission And Outreach
  • Strengthen Church Family and Fellowship
  • Promote Spiritual Growth and Enhance Worshipp

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