Grace Lutheran Church

Lutheran Church and Ministry in Northbrook, Illinois

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We are known for our worship style which has a strong music and singing component thanks to the many musical talents of our Music Director and Organist, Jonathan Kohrs. Jonathan is a Composer himself of Christian Music and a Lead Faculty member at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, IL. In addition, our worship service offers multiple liturgical settings throughout the Church year. We celebrate the Eucharist/Holy Communion every weekend service.

We serve the families of our community by providing excellence in Christian Education through our weekday ministry, Seeds of Grace Christian Child Development Center, and our Sunday School and Confirmation programs.

Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 am

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Grace Staff

We are currently in a Pastoral Vacancy. St. Peter Lutheran of Arlington Heights, is walking alongside us by providing weekly preaching and pastoral care.

Jonathan Kohrs

Minister of Music

Jonathan Kohrs is the Minister of Music for Grace Lutheran Church. He serves as organist, as well as, he is the director of choral, handbell and instrumental ensembles. Jonathan is also a Professor at Concordia University Chicago, where he has been on faculty since 2001. His courses of teaching include both Church Music and Music History. Before coming to Grace, Jonathan served for 15 years as parish musician and teacher at urban, suburban and rural churches in Wisconsin and Illinois. Mr. Kohrs is an active member of the Association for Lutheran Church Musicians (ACLM) and has coordinated and presented at church music workshops on both the local and national level. In addition, Professor Kohrs has contributed articles to ALCM’s newsletter, *Grace Notes*, and journal, *Cross Accent*. His degrees include a BA and a Master's in Church Music from Concordia University Chicago. He is also pursuing his doctorate in in liturgical

studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL.

Lori Schneider

Seeds of Grace Director
A Commissioned Minister of Religion with a Master's in Educational Leadership and Development, Lori serves as the Early Childhood Director for our weekday Seeds of Grace Christian Child Development Center. She has been working with children in various educational settings for the past almost 30 years, the most recent 23 years have been in Early Childhood Education and Development. Lori also has received the 2018-2019 Northern Illinois District Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award.
If you would like more information on Seeds of Grace, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] and/or [email protected]. Blessings on your day!

John Chalberg

Parish Coordinator
John is most likely the one to greet you in the Church Office area and/or at the front door. He may also be the friendly voice you speak to when you call the church and school office number at (847) 498-3060. He can be reached via email at: [email protected].
John has joined the staff after a 24 year career at FedEx Express. As a "Cradle Lutheran", he has been a confirmed member at Grace since 1977, but has been attending Grace since 1974 while he studied Catechism. He has a degree in Business Management with a Safety Emphasis from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He will usually be in the office from 10am to 2pm Monday through Friday, and other times as well! Feel free to contact him in the office at (847)498-3060 or email at [email protected].
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