Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church installs new pastor

GRAYSLAKE – The faith community of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church recently welcomed the Rev. Ann Gonyea as its new pastor.

Gonyea officially was installed the weekend of Oct. 16-17 by the church council and the Rev. Kyle Severson, associate to the bishop for the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

“On behalf of the church council and the congregation at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, we are happy to welcome Pastor Ann,” said Roslyn Beitzel, who serves as church council president. “We are excited to stand and support her as we start this new adventure together. The congregation is looking forward to this next chapter in the life of the Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church and the community it serves. God has answered our prayers! Welcome Pastor Ann!”

As pastor, Gonyea is called to preach and lead worship, provide pastoral care, be the resident theologian and equip and encourage others in their vocations and expressions of Christian identity in their day-to-day lives.

Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church is an open and welcoming faith community.

Weekly worship is at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Sundays. Call 847-223-4111 or email sotl@shepherdofthelakes.org for information.