FORMATION

Formation at Holy Trinity

It is in primarily in worship that our faith is “formed.” We hear the word of God that proclaims God’s grace for us and our broken world. We remember our baptism and our common vocation to serve God in home and school, community and nation, daily work and leisure. We gather at the Lord’s Table to be nourished by Christ’s presence and to awaken our care for the hungry ones of the earth.

In addition to worship we grow in faith in many and diverse ways. We offer Sunday School for children. Some adults receive spiritual direction, counseling or other offerings through the Spiritual Life Center. We practice the ministry of service by volunteering at the Lakeview Pantry, the Crib Shelter and the Night Ministry, to name a few..

All of our formation is done in partnership with the Lakeview Lutheran Parish. Learn more about other offerings and the Lakeview Lutheran Parish here.

Wednesday Morning Study

Weekly: 10:00 am, in-person at HTLakeview or online (following the 9:30 am Eucharist)

Discusses the upcoming Sunday lectionary texts and occasionally other articles, books, or topics.

Zoom Link

Spirituality Course

Monday evenings, 6:45 - 8:15 pm. First Monday of the month (with one Tuesday).

Online and in-person at HTLakeview

10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/7 (Tue), 5/4

In this course we will consider personal and communal spirituality by exploring themes such as spirituality/religion, discernment, prayer, healing, liberation, the earth, wellness, inter-spirituality, and the body. Before each session participants are invited to read a chapter or two on the theme, and engage in some spiritual practices on their own. This class will be based on the Spiritual Formation course Pr. Mueller teaches at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. For more information or to sign-up, email Raneem in the church office (office@htchicago.org).

Life Together

For those who need a spiritual reset, those preparing for baptism or affirmation of baptism, or those desiring a refresher on Lutheranism and the basics of the faith. We discuss liturgy, sacraments, sin, salvation, the Bible, and other challenging topics. For more information, contact Pr. Craig Mueller

Spiritual Life Center

Vitality and health for living are the heart of our mission. We provide affordable, spiritually grounded services that support balanced living, spiritual discovery, transformation and healing through counseling, spiritual direction, art, retreats, workshops and consultations.

Services

  • Individual and couples counseling

  • Spiritual direction and spiritual journeying

  • Dream groups

  • Pre-marital counseling

  • Clinical supervision

  • Groups and workshops for learning, insight, and healing

Counselors and Spiritual Directors

Please inquire directly with a counselor or spiritual director with whom you may interested in working.

Karol Weigelt, LCPC

Karol Weigelt, MS, LCPC, is a Spiritual Director and therapist. She facilitates creative and reflective inner work with individuals, couples and groups, through dream work, expressive writing/journaling and the arts. Karol’s unique approach to psychotherapy reflects her own growth and healing, as well as her training in Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Counseling. Karol serves as adjunct faculty at Loyola University, Institute of Pastoral Studies. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with the state of Illinois and is available for the services we offer.

+ 773-206-4741
+ email@lweigelttherapy.com
+ kweigelttherapy.com

Carol Schickel, LCPC

Carol Schickel is a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in working with adults and adolescents. She provides counseling for individuals and couples to help clients resolve past trauma and hurt and discover an emotionally healthy and aware life that brings a full sense of well- being. Carol also offers coaching related to life transitions, with a particular passion for engaging with young adults. She is available for people of all faiths including clergy and other caregivers. Carol also provides leadership for retreats and workshops, and she serves as a consultant with several faith-based groups. Carol can assist in using health insurance for her services. She is an ELCA rostered Deacon and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

+ 312-909-9337
+ schickel@sbcglobal.net

Brooke Petersen, LPC, PhD

Brooke Petersen is a psychotherapist specializing in addressing spiritual concerns in therapy while also working to help clients meet challenges and deepen relationships with self and others. Brooke's clinical training took place at the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy. Her therapeutic techniques are eclectic, meaning that she uses techniques and theories best suited to each client. Brooke's work is intersectional in nature, centered in anti-racist and feminist theory. She is mindful of the ways that trauma influences life experience and therapeutic practice. Brooke has experience with a wide range of clients in age, race, and sexual orientation. She also has significant experience in addressing spiritual concerns as well as religious difficulty and religious trauma. Brooke has specific training in Narrative, Client-Centered, Family Systems and Self Psychology methods and is a Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois.

Brooke began her career as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. After working in the parish for 6 years, Brooke returned to school to work on a PhD in Pastoral Psychology at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. Her dissertation specifically focused on Queer persons who had experienced Religious Trauma in non-accepting religious communities. Brooke's academic research begins with the belief that religious communities must recognize and affirm the fluidity and diversity of gender identities and sexuality in order to meaningfully support human flourishing.

+ 630.803.1062
+ brooke@brookepetersencounseling.com
+ brookepetersencounseling.com