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Rev. Thom Parrott-Sheffer |
Minister for Mission & Outreach
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137 S Garfield Ave |
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Hinsdale |
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USA |
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(630) 323.4303 ext. 6693 |
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(630) 323. 4407 |
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http://www.uchinsdale.org
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On June 1, 2004, Thom Parrott-Sheffer began as the Minister for Christian Formation and Mission, bringing 24 years of ministry in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Oakland, California.
Thom received his BS in Philosophy from the University of Illinois, his MDiv from McCormick Seminary in Chicago, and his doctorate from The Church Divinity School (Episcopal) in Berkeley, California. He has memberships in the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, the American Academy of Religion, Spiritual Directors International and works closely with the denominational structure—serving on the Church and Ministry Committee, as a General Synod delegate, and remains active in his community.
Thom believes that the church is first and foremost a place of invitation to discipleship. It is where the ideas of belief become the actions of faith—where the rubber hits the road, so to speak. It is a place where all people can find a safe place to explore their relationship with God, deepen that relationship, and learn how to fully express that relationship.
Thom lives near the church, in Burr Ridge, with his wife Joan—as newly empty-nesters. One son is an educator with the Lighthouse Academies, and lives with his wife in Chicago. The other son is currently attending Ripon College in Wisconsin.
In his off-hours Thom enjoys playing his guitar, collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia, watching movies and kayaking.
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