The sign reads “St. Paul Community Church” emblazoned in gold on top of an emerald background surrounded by emblems of the United Church of Christ. But always read the fine print. Just below the St. Paul Community Church sign is a marquee that informs those walking by that changes are being made. “We are Abundant Grace United Church of Christ,” the sign states in impermanent letters of black .
St. Anne in Hazel Crest, St. Emeric of Country Club Hills and St. Joseph in Homewood are to unite as a single parish with a new name, one pastor and one pastoral team. Likewise, St. Irenaeus in Park Forest and St. Lawrence O’Toole in Matteson are to unite with Flossmoor’s Infant Jesus of Prague.