In partnership with Advocate Health Care we are fortunate to have in our midst Sue Cox, a registered nurse who has been trained specifically to work in a parish setting. Whether it is visiting someone in the hospital or helping a new mom get settled with an infant, whether she is monitoring blood pressures or teaching a health education class Sue’s work among us reflects our commitment to spiritual, mental and physical well-being for all our members.  For more information about the Parish Nurse Program visit Advocate at the link above.

John Erickson

John has been accompanying the Lake View Choir and playing for worship services for over three years.  He originally hails from San Diego, CA  where he earned his degree from San Diego State University.  In addition to playing for Lake View, he also teaches piano at The Old Towne School of Folk Music.  John's first CD, Contemplation, was reviewed by Keyboard Magazine in July 2001.  

"Subtle, sensitive piano in a gentle jazz or freeform new age vein.  Comparisons to Keith Jarrett's more mellow moments would not be out of place.  Gorgeously recorded, too-this one is going straight into my short stack of lake-night relaxation CDs."  Jim Aikin

Part solo piano, part piano trio, John's second album, And So On, offers 7 new original compositions, 2 jazz standards, a Steely Dan cover and one from the bass player. Talented, local musicians Patrick Williams and Chris Cash are heard on acoustic bass and percussion.

"It's really lovely! John gets a beautiful sound from the instrument and the compositions fit hand in glove with his lyrical playing style. I was particularly drawn to the gentle and understated quality of the entire recording...a welcome antidote to these tumultuous times."

-Russell Ferrante---composer/keyboardist of YELLOWJACKETS

You can sample and purchase either one of his Compact Discs at, Contemplation, And So On or  visit his web site at www.johnerickson.net