This Sunday at Tab

Preteen Kickoff Breakfast

All of Tab's 5th- and 6th-graders are invited to join us for our annual Preteen Kickoff Breakfast on Saturday, September 12. We'll meet at the Lincoln Square Pancake House at 86th and Ditch from 9am until about 10:15am to have breakfast and talk about Preteen events for the upcoming school year. Please let Mrs. Wirt know you're coming so we can reserve a large enough table!

Fall Kick-Off / Invite-A-Friend Sunday

Sunday, September 13th is our Fall Kick-Off/Invite-a-Friend Sunday! We will be kicking off our fall season of children’s, youth, adult, worship, music, media, missions, and community ministries. Since 80% of people who visit a church come because a friend invited them, we encourage you to think, pray, and invite someone you know to come to church with you that morning. We want to share the good news of Christ with everyone and help people experience the joy and hospitality of Tab for themselves. We hope to see you here in person along with whomever you bring with you!

PNC Update

Please be encouraged, a few strong candidates are being asked to join us for next steps, and we continue to meet new candidates. We would be remiss not asking the congregation to prepare mentally for some exciting changes ahead. Nearly every candidate has been encouraged by all of your volunteer efforts to keep the good work of Tab moving forward. Thank you for the prayers and blessings.

Books for Sale! Tab's History Books are Coming Soon!

Tab’s books are here! We’re proud to share both books with all of you. The Church that Stayed recounts the 175-year history of our church and its ministries while Sacred Lights features the 65 stained glass windows that surround us.

We are grateful to all the writers and editors who helped compile our 175 years of history for The Church that Stayed. The archives and files yielded great antidotes and historical information which recall the ministries and service to Tab.

Mark John and Steve Hoffer provided more than 5,000 images for Sacred Lights: The Stained Glass and Architecture of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. It will be a volume to enjoy as you learn more about the historical beauty we enjoy. Books will be on sale for $25 each or $40 for both editions.

Inquirers' Class

Would you like to learn more about what Tab is all about? Would you like to learn more about what we believe, what we do, and why do it? Are you interested in possibly becoming a member? If so, we invite you to come to our Inquirers Class on Sunday, October 4th. We will meet from 11:15am–1pm in the library. A light lunch will be provided. We will share about our history, our mission, our vision, our beliefs, our ministries, and how you can get involved. You will have a chance to ask any question that’s on your mind and there is no obligation to join.

If you are interested, please contact Pastor Clark at clark.cowden@tabpres.org. We hope to see you there!

MKNA Annual Home Tour

MKNA’s annual home tour will take place September 25-27 this year. Don’t miss the beauty of our neighborhood and support MKNA’s tour. The Open Door Café is a grant recipient of MKNA for the second year in a row. They are a great partner in our neighborhood, providing grants annually from the proceeds of the tour.

50th Annual Deacons' Golf Classic

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church's 50th Annual Tab Golf Classic October 10, from 8am-1pm. It's way different this year, and we want you to be there! This year we are having a special welcome homecoming to all Tab Rec alumni, a 9 Hole option and a Group hike in the park with a buffet lunch together. As we try to welcome all former teammates from Tab, please extend an invitation to reconnect with anyone you know who used to play here. Every registration will bring us closer to achieving our mission to support the benevolent fund and also fund scholarships for kids in our neighborhood. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for our neighbors and members. Thank you for supporting our mission; your support is invaluable.

Tab Tutoring Volunteers Needed

Tab Tutoring began September 10 and will run through May 13. With an exciting year ahead, we need your help! We invite you to get involved as a tutor, substitute tutor, or event helper. Thank you for your continued prayers and support! 


To learn more or volunteer, please contact Carol Newell at carol.ann.newell@gmail.com.

Raise Your Voice. Ring with Joy. Join the Choir!

It's the perfect time to become part of our music ministry! Join us as we kick off a new season of worship on Thursday, August 27. Handbell Choir at 6pm & Sanctuary Choir at 7pm.

No matter your experience, if you have a heart for worship, there's a place for you. Come make music, build friendships, and glorify God with us!



Contact Pavel Polanco-Safadit:

pavel.polanco-safadit@tabpres.org 317.517.0258

The "Lord's Prayer" Through Middle Eastern Eyes

How might we hear the Lord’s Prayer differently when we attempt to hear it as Jesus’ first listeners did? In this class we will explore the Lord’s Prayer primarily through insights from the book Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, by Kenneth E. Bailey. Bailey shows how Jesus’ teaching reflects the language, culture, and rhetorical patterns of the first-century Middle East, revealing a powerful structure centered on God’s holiness, kingdom, and daily provision for the community. Together we will consider how Jesus brings the sovereignty of God into relationship with our freedom and responsibility. We will reflect on themes such as our daily bread and needs, giving and receiving forgiveness, and Jesus’ very personal address for us to God as “My Father/Our Father” in ways that defy any suggestion of oppressive patriarchy. All are welcome!

Questions? Contact: Mark John at beaconmark@gmail.com

The Wired Word: Faith & the Headlines

We’re back by request! How does Scripture speak to today’s news? The Wired Word is a weekly Bible study that connects current events with biblical insight, helping participants reflect on the headlines through the lens of Christian faith. Each lesson includes a brief news summary, key Scripture passages, thoughtful discussion questions, and a closing prayer. Designed for lively conversation and reflection, this class invites participants to explore how the Bible speaks to the complex issues shaping our world today. Please register using the QR code so you can receive the weekly lesson materials in advance.

Contact: Bart Ost at bart.ost@tabpres.org