To be the foundation of faith, family and
community by inspiring people to follow Christ.

In our welcoming spiritual home, we live, teach and share our Orthodox Christian faith.
We serve all people through Christ’s love and teachings.

Parish Council

Parish Council

Are you looking for a more fulfilling sense of accomplishment by adding your special skills to the improvement of our Church?  Do you consider yourself a leader and want to be involved in helping to set the direction of an organization?  If...
Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

The St. Nectarios Office Staff can be reached Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (847) 358-5170 * If after hours or in a Pastoral Emergency, please dial (312) 352-0702 Meet Our Staff Administrative Staff Penelope Nuehaus, Director of Church and...
Spirituality

Spirituality

By Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald The Orthodox Church proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Greek language, the word for Gospel is Evangelion which means literally “the good news.” The good news of Orthodox Christianity is a proclamation of God’s...
History: The Great Epochs of Orthodoxy

History: The Great Epochs of Orthodoxy

By Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald The Church has her origin with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, not with a human teacher, or group, nor a code of conduct or religious philosophy. Orthodoxy believes that the Church has her origin in the Apostolic Community called into being...