Caring Ministries

The Knox Card Ministry sends cards of encouragement and love most months to each person on the Knox Prayer list.  Our hope is to make sure that everyone feels supported by their Knox Family and this helps them get through whatever they may be facing.  Cards and stamps are provided.  We need more people to help us write them, which is usually only about 6 cards every other month.  Please consider joining our team! Email Dee Boies for more information.

The Congregational Care Team ministers to individuals or couples, and their families, who are home-bound or in a care facility. We visit with them regularly and share what is going on in the church.  

The deacons of Knox Presbyterian Church, answering the call of Christ, seek to reach out with hands and heart, ministering with love to welcome, encourage, comfort and uplift the people of this community of faith. According to the Book of Order, “It is the duty of deacons to minister to those who are in need -- to the sick, to the friendless and to any who may be in distress.” 

Click here to see our Deacon team

A Military Caring Church is one that welcomes those in active military service, guard, reserves, veterans and their families. These churches are committed to providing spiritual support and practical care to all military members and seek to exemplify Paul’s command to his friends in the young church in Rome: 

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves…Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”  Romans 12:10-13

Whether celebrating the birth of a child, suffering a disabling injury or facing a serious illness, a pastoral visit at one's home or the hospital can be an uplifting experience. Our ministers and care team regularly visit those in need, lifting them up in prayer, offering fellowship and support, and sharing the Lord's Supper.

Knox offers regular weekly prayer opportunities as well as special prayer events throughout the year.

Knox Prayer Team meets weekly year round to lift up concerns, from worldwide to those requested by Knox attenders.  If you are feeling called to join our Prayer Team, are a member of Knox, and will keep confidential the concerns on our list, please contact Robin Kolar.

If you have a specific prayer request or wish to speak with a pastor, please call the church office at 630-355-8181.  You may also email a confidential prayer request to    or fill out prayer request form here.

Presbytery Relations assists in coordinating communication and elder commissioner participation in Chicago Presbytery meetings.  Knox is represented with 9 voting elders as part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Commissioners made up of ordained elders and pastors from Knox who attend the local Presbytery assembly meetings.  They are involved in local and global issues that shape mission and the Presbyterian Church worldwide.

Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing a transition in their lives both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who receive 50 hours of training in listening skills and concepts and are commissioned. Stephen Ministers preserve the confidential nature of the caring relationship, and help in a variety of ways, including supporting hospitalized or terminally ill people, home bound or disabled people, and those grieving a death or a serious loss. Knox is proud to sponsor such a valued ministry.  If you interested in becoming a part of a ministry team of listening, Christ-centered counseling, contact the church office 630-355-8181.