Susie Brock
Province V – Diocese of Chicago
Susie Brock and St. Lawrence Church Libertyville have literally grown together, and she is now our longest standing parishioner and a dedicated ECW member.
As our parish administrator for 17 years, Susie performs her job responsibilities exceptionally well, but more importantly practices radical hospitality, offering compassion, a sympathetic ear and collaborative problem solving.
In addition to clergy team support, Susie initiates programs for the women and children of St. Lawrence. She organizes potluck dinners and United Thank Offering Ingathering Sundays, and encouraged parish women to create 400+ girls dresses from pillowcases in the “Little Dresses for Africa” program.
Her simple act of comfort – having on hand a box of graham crackers for needy visitors – has now grown to feed 70+ families weekly thru Hope Food Pantry.
Susie has contributed to the National Church too. She and The Rev. Vicki Garvey ran the children’s program at the diocesan convention for 8 years; in 2018, she developed and implemented children’s programs and child-care services for General Convention vendors, deputies and ECW Triennial attendees in Austin, Texas. Susie personifies the words of Mother Teresa: “Small things done with great love will change the world.”
