From the Interim

Dear Friends,

This Sunday will be our stewardship ingathering. Everyone present at our services will be invited to come forward to place their 2025 stewardship pledge form on the altar as a part of our offertory. This tangible act embodies the fundamental truth that our pledges are our offering to God in thanksgiving for what God is doing in our lives and the gifts we have received. Church of Our Saviour is the place that we entrust to steward the time, talent, and treasure that we are giving to God.

If you have not yet, I encourage you to take a moment this week and go through the stewardship material that was sent to you at the beginning of the month (you can also access it here). Take a moment to pray, listen for the leading of God’s Spirit. Where is God asking you to stretch and grow your faith in the year ahead? Then fill out the form and bring it with you Sunday. If you are not going to be present for services, you can email or drop your pledge off at the office. If you complete an online form, it will automatically be provided to the office.

Church of Our Saviour is able to fulfill its mission and engage in ministry because of the generous support and commitment of our members. Thank you. Thank you for all that you do and offer.

Faithfully yours,

Fr. Alan

Spooktacular Sunday | This Sunday

Did you know All Hallows' Eve, which is now known as Halloween, has Christian origins in the Middle Ages? The evening before All Saints' Day became known as All Hallows' Eve, and eventually Halloween. Come celebrate Halloween with us this Sunday and wear your spooky (or funny) costume and enjoy some special treats at coffee hour! 

Sunday Experience Survey & Listening Session

Although we continue to encourage parishioners to fill out the Sunday Experience survey either in person or online here, the Sunday Experience committee wants to offer a further opportunity for those who want to share their thoughts on our trial period and the overall Sunday program. To that end, we will be hosting a Zoom listening session on Tuesday, October 29th, at 7:30 p.m. Please feel free to join us and make sure we are able to hear from everyone possible. As we discern the best ways to move forward as a community, we are very intent on including as representative a sample of our community’s thoughts as we possibly can. We look forward to seeing you there. 

(Zoom Session Link)

All Saints Sunday | November 3

In addition to celebrating the saints of the Church, we will also be remembering loved ones who have died:

1. The names of parishioners, family, and friends who have died in the last year (since Nov.1 2023) will be read as a part of our Prayers of the People. Please send Br. Will White an email with these names to include in this rite by Wednesday, October 30.
2. You may also make a donation for flowers in memory of any loved one who has died, regardless of when. The names of these individuals will be included in the bulletin. Flower donations and names should be sent to the office also by Wednesday, October 30. Donations above and beyond what is necessary for special floral arrangements on All Saints Sunday will be used for flowers at future services. Online altar flower contributions can be made here.

Pizza, Pew, Pie | November 27

It’s almost time for one of COS’s most beloved holiday events, Pizza, Pew, Pie! Join us at Salvatore’s on Thanksgiving Eve starting at 6:30pm for some pizza and fellowship followed by a lovely Eucharist service which begins at 7:00pm, and after that, a dessert potluck! What better way to relax together before the ‘big day’! Please bring a pie or dessert to share. 

This Week at COS

10/27 Sunday

7:45am Spoken Eucharist (Chapel)

9:00am Eucharist featuring Music Ensemble (Salvatore's)

10:00am Sunday School (Rectory)

10:45am Eucharist featuring Music Ensemble (Salvatore's)

10/28 Monday

6:30pm Men's Open AA Group (Chapel)

7:00pm Koinonia Small Group (Rectory)

8:30pm Compline (Zoom) Zoom Link

10/29 Tuesday

6:30pm Midweek Eucharist (Chapel)

10/30 Wednesday

10:00am Morning Prayer (Rectory & Zoom) Zoom Link

10/31 Thursday

7:00pm Education for Ministry (Rectory)

COS Milestones this Coming Week

Birthdays this week:

Nicholas Slimmon (10/27), Annie Snow (10/28), Bob Hoyler (11/01), William Jiho VanStee (11/01)

Anniversaries this week:

(none this week)

Please contact the office regarding any corrections or omissions.

Fabulous French Horn in Concert | Tomorrow, October 26

Saturday, October 26 at 4:30pm | Concerts at Unity presents French Horn soloist Jonathan Thomas, recent graduate of DePaul’s Master’s program in Music Performance. He joins Concerts at Unity founder Michael Miller (piano, composition), Aunika Bull (soprano) and Douglas Johnson (double bass), with music of Telemann, Mozart, William Grant Still, Michael Miller, and Tanner Porter. 

Refreshments Provided | $15 suggested donation benefits Unity Lutheran Church at 1212 W. Balmoral, Chicago.

St. Chrysostom's & St. Peter's to Host Philadelphia 11 Screening | November 17

To honor the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church, join The Rev. Ian Burch of St. Chrysostom's and The Rev. Daphne Cody of St. Peter's on Belmont Sunday, November 17 at 5pm in the Harding Room of St. Chrysostom's (1424 N. Dearborn St. Metered parking on Clark) for a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven. This stunning new documentary follows the journey of eleven women fighting for the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church in the early 1970s. We will provide light refreshment and great conversation about the phenomenal documentary. If you are interested in the movement that kickstarted the inclusion of women at the head of the church, this event is for you!

Watch the trailer and learn more at https://www.philadelphiaelevenfilm.com/trailer.html

Questions? Contact ian@saintc.org or daphnecode121@gmail.com. We will pass a hat to help defray some of the costs of the screening, and if you're interested in helping with refreshments, let us know.