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Adult Programs

Church of Our Saviour offers a variety of opportunities for adult spiritual development and fellowship. Below are some of the programs regularly offered at COS, and we're always working on new programs so be sure to subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter by clicking the button above. Please contact the office if you have an interest in any of our programs or with any questions. 

Tuesday Morning Prayer

Taken from our Book of Common Prayer, Morning Prayer is offered each Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., all are welcome to participate in morning prayer led by staff and parishioners of Church of Our Saviour.  Morning prayer includes the scripture readings and Gospel passage for an upcoming Sunday, followed by reflection and discussion, along with prayers for the community. You can join us in person or via Zoom. The link is found in our weekly enews-- so sign up using the button above. 

Morning Glories - Bible Study

This weekly bible study group meets each Tuesday morning at 7:00am in the Pleasant Room at COS. If you are an early-riser who wants to start off the day with a fresh scriptural perspective and a little gentle fellowship.

Each month the COS Book Club explores spirituality and the world around us through varied and interesting literature on wide-ranging topics.  Book Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, directly after the Healing Eucharist.  Best of all, reading the entire book is not a prerequisite to participate!  Click here for a list of current Book Club books. 

Senior Conversations

If you are planning your retirement or new to the adventure of this life change, please come along on the first Wednesday each month to a potluck dinner at 7:00 pm in the church hall followed by conversation around this important time of life. Contact the office for further information.  

Ten Commandments Group

The Ten Commandments Support Group is offered each year at COS based on group interest.  Based on the 10 commandments from Exodus, this 12-step style support group looks at how these traditional "rules" can open the hearts and minds of modern people.

Inquirers Class

Inquirers Classes are for people new to the Episcopal Church and confirmed Episcopalians alike who wish to learn more about the distinctive traditions of the Episcopal Church and COS. We learn about church history, scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, the catechism within the Book of Common Prayer, and the sacraments. 

 

For those adults wishing to participate in the sacrament of Confirmation, this class is part of the journey towards that goal. Candidates for adult baptism are also encouraged to attend.

Adult Forums

Most Sunday mornings adults gather in the Parish Hall at 10:00am (between the 9am and 10:45am services) for varied discussions and presentations by speakers from within the congregation as well as guest speakers active in various ministries and social causes in Chicago and beyond. It's a chance to build community and explore our faith. 

Advent Taizé 

Each Thursday in Advent come and reflect on the mysteries of the season with Taizé song, readings, candles, and silence. In the busyness of the holiday rush, find a space for quite and centering. We gather in the church each Thursday at 6:30pm and this meditation lasts no longer than 45 minutes. 

Give your holiday season a spiritual boost as we all wait with joyful expectation for the coming of the Christ. 

Winter Bible Study

Winter months can be dark and bleak when folks are indoors more than other times of the year, and it's the perfect time to gather in small groups for the annual Church of Our Saviour Bible Study.

 

This year, as part of the spiritual development programing, a 4-week Bible Study focused on the upcoming week’s Gospel reading will be offered at COS starting January 14, 2024. The weekly discussion will be framed around questions for that week’s reading formulated by the small group leaders as a group.

 

The program will be offered throughout the week in person and/or virtually for about an hour each week. No experience necessary!

Come and enjoy small group fellowship. You can sign up for a small group here.

Lenten Series 

During Wednesdays in the season of Lent, we meet for a Eucharist, a simple dinner, and a lecture series to support our own Lenten journeys each year around a common theme. Presenters are from the parish or outside speakers with background in a particular area of spiritual teaching. This series begins at 6:15pm in the 

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