Adult Forum: Advent Series | Starting Nov 30

Join us over the four weeks of advent, on Sundays at 9am in the Parish Commons, as we explore Mary’s connection to our advent journey. We will hear some ancient plainsong honoring Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Our practical musical focus will be learning to chant the Song of Mary in English (The Magnificat, or “My soul magnifies the Lord”)

A Pop Up Pageant | Dec 14

Bring out the kids for this beloved event: A Pop Up Pageant! Following the 10am service, there will be a potluck lunch with a rehearsal for any kids who wish to participate in the pageant. There are a couple of outreach-style programs for the adults during rehearsal and then... the show goes on at 1:30pm in the church! Be sure to join us for all the fun. 

Christmas at COS | Dec 24 & 25

Come celebrate the joy of the Christmas with us here at COS!

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We're offering two Eucharist services on Christmas Eve, at 4pm and 8pm, which include all the beauty of the season and the amazing musical offerings of our ensemble. 

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On Christmas Day we offer a simple spoken Eucharist to rejoice in the birth of the Savior! Be sure to join us this festive season. 

Morning Glories Bible Study | Tuesdays, 7:30am

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Morning Glories meets weekly in the Rectory. This simple bible study group follows the lectionary readings for Sunday and is open to all.

Morning Prayer & Bible Study |

Wednesdays, 10am

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Join us each Wednesday morning at 10am in the Rectory and on Zoom* as we gather for Morning Prayer. These weekly discussions include prayer, reflection, and discussion around the upcoming Sunday scripture readings. 

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All are welcome. 

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*Please use this Zoom link to join Wednesday Morning Prayer.

Monthly Evening Eucharist | 2nd Tuesdays

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All are welcome to join us for our Monthly Evening Eucharist with healing prayers, offered on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. This is a simple, spoken service with anointing prayers for anyone who wishes to receive them. 

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Advent Centering Prayer | Thursdays at noon

Join us each Thursday in Advent at noon in the church for centering prayer. This gentle, reflective prayer service is a wonderful way to make space this season to encounter the incarnate Christ. This is a space for all God's people so come just as you are!

The Longest Night | Dec 21 at 6:30pm

This service offers space for grief and sadness during the holiday season through contemplative readings and prayer, including individual prayer for healing with anointing. Christ is coming. We are not alone. 

COS Antiracism Committee​

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The Chicago Diocese voted Resolution F-185 that each parish should form an antiracism committee to work to become The Beloved Community. We are asked to identify, disrupt and dismantle racism within ourselves as a congregation and in the community at large. We are asked to create a courageous space, take responsibility and respect the ability of those who cannot participate. All are welcome to come with ideas, participants and suggestions. Please contact the office if you have interest in this work. 

Midweek Eucharist Service | Tuesdays, 12:15pm

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Join us each Tuesday, at 12:15pm in the Chapel, for simple, spoken Eucharist service. This service shouldn't run longer than 30 minutes and folks are welcomed to stay for a little coffee/tea and fellowship following the service. All are welcome. 

Compline (Night Prayer) | Mondays, 8:30pm

Please join COS for Compline (night prayer) each Monday at 8:30pm. This simple prayer service lasts less than 30 minutes and is the perfect way to end your day. You can join this group each night on Zoom*.

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*Please use this Zoom link to join Monday Compline.

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