One Jewish Congregation in Wilmette Finally Finds Permanent Home

Nearly two decades have passed since Sukkat Shalom first formed in Wilmette. Starting in September, they will finally have a place to call their own.

After 17 years, one Jewish congregation in Wilmette will finally be moving into a permanent worship space where it hopes to provide even more spiritual resources to the community. "We want to be another religious presence in the community," said Rabbi Samuel Gordon of Sukkat Shalom. "We've chosen this building as part of our mission." Congregation Sukkat Shalom is scheduled to relocate to 1001 Central Ave. on Sept. 1. The new building will include an expanded sanctuary, better lighting within the sanctuary, and an entire kitchen for the social hall area, where Gordon hopes to hold Thanksgiving dinners as part of the Sukkat Shalom's focus on interfaith diversity. Spiritual Home for All The congregation is also involved in several social …

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Q&A: Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church of Wilmette

We ask and members of Wilmette, Kenilworth share their passion, insights.

Reverend Dr. Stephanie Perdew VanSlyke has been the senior pastor of First Congregational Church of Wilmette since 2004. The church draws its congregation from Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Northfield, Glencoe, Evanston and Chicago.   Patch: What makes First Congregational Church of Wilmette a great place of worship? First Congregational Church has a long history in the village.  It was founded in 1875 and our current building, constructed in 1905, was renovated in 2010.  It is fully accessible and a wonderful example of the arts and crafts architecture that was prevalent on the North Shore in the 1900’s.  We have a beautiful worship space. But a church is more than a building, it is characterized by the people who attend.  Our …

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