Information about the music ministries offered at Church of Our Saviour Chicago Music Ministry Blended Worship (10:00am Service) The musical worship at the 10:00am Sunday service reflects the energy and diversity of its congregation with a blended style of traditional and contemporary music. Director of Music, Cate Mascari , leads the musical ensemble which includes piano, guitar, bass, percussion, reeds, and voice, while also encouraging members of the congregation to contribute with their voices and energy as well. The selections of music encompasses a variety of genres, and utilize a wide range of Episcopal and Catholic hymnals including the traditional Hymnal 1982 and its more contemporary supplements Wonder, Love, and Praise , Lift Every Voice and Sing , Voices Found , as well as Gather , Worship & Rejoice , and others. The intention of the music is to honor the traditions of Church of Our Saviour while challenging both young and old to explore their musical relationship with God in a variety of new and exciting ways. Questions about COS Music? For more information on our music programs, please contact the Director of Music.

Brief descriptions of the main sacraments of the church and contacts if you would like to inquire about more information Sacraments Church of Our Saviour in particular (and Episcopalians generally) are sacramental Christians. We believe that God’s grace is active in our lives from birth to death. Sometimes we see it clearly and embrace it with gratitude and joy. Sometimes (indeed much of the time) we ignore it, take it for granted and even avoid it. But still, we believe that grace is all around us. As a church we find all sorts of ways to make this grace of God visible, to support one another in claiming it as God’s free gift to us, and in allowing it to transform our lives so that we can be better citizens of God’s kingdom. Our Anglican tradition recognizes sacraments as “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace.” (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 857) Here is a brief description of the main sacraments. If you are interested in learning more about any of these, please contact the office to be connected with one of our clergy. Holy Baptism In the waters of baptism, we are lovingly adopted by God into God’s family, which we call the Church, and given God’s own life to share. We are reminded that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ. Holy Baptism, which can be performed through pouring of water or immersion in it, marks a formal entrance to the congregation and wider Church; the candidates for the sacrament make a series of vows, including an affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant , and are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are marked as Christ’s own for ever, having “clothed [themselves] with Christ” (Galatians 3:27).All people of any age are welcome to baptized; we believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, as the “bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 298).At Church of Our Saviour, Holy Baptism is administered as part of the Eucharist on the following occasions: at the Easter Vigil (March or April), on the day of Pentecost (May or June), on the Sunday after All Saints’ Day (November), on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (January) and on other Sundays throughout the year as scheduled. Candidates for baptism (or if they are children/infants, their parents and sponsors) attend baptismal preparation with one of the clergy. Please complete the Baptism Registration Form if you are seeking to scheduling a baptism. Holy Communion It goes by several names: Holy Communion, the Eucharist (which literally means “thanksgiving”), the Lord’s Supper, the Mass. But whatever its formal name, this is the family meal for Christians and a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. As such, all persons who have been baptized, and are therefore part of the extended family that is the Church, are welcome to receive the bread and wine, and be in communion with God and each other.Before we come to take Communion together, “we should examine our lives, repent of our sins, and be in love and charity with all people” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 859).Solemn Communion is offered for children in second grade or higher, to deepen their understanding of what takes place during the Eucharist. (Young children in our Parish receive communion from the time they communicate a desire for it, but may want to know more about the sacrament as they get older.) It involves a series of classes, culminating with the Solemn Communion Service where each child is welcomed into a deeper relationship with God. In the classes, adults and children wonder together about the mystery of communion and the profound gift given to us in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It is an invitation to consider a singular moment in a child’s spiritual life in new and age appropriate ways. The class is offered every winter. Confirmation The Episcopal Church expects that all adult members will, after appropriate instruction, make a mature pubic affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism and will be confirmed by a bishop of the church. Church of Our Saviour offers an adult inquirer’s class on the history, theology, liturgy, and traditions of the Episcopal Church, and its place within the larger Christian faith. This class is a prerequisite for Confirmation. For young people, preparation for confirmation through instruction is offered every year. Adolescent inquirers may choose to be confirmed at the end of this instruction.Baptized persons who have been confirmed by a bishop in a Christian Church with the historic episcopate (such as the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Church) or by a bishop of a church in communion with the Episcopal Church (such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) are, after appropriate instruction, “received” by a bishop into the Episcopal Church. The ceremony for this often coincides with the liturgy for those being confirmed. Marriage “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You” is the hallmark phrase that defines all our ministries. It is a special joy to plan a wedding for someone already part of our congregation’s life—or a young adult who was raised in the parish. But we also welcome couples who are exploring a spiritual home for their new relationship and may have never been to Church of our Saviour. Weddings and Holy Unions are joyful and meaningful events at Church of Our Saviour. We blend tradition with personal experience to celebrate the love between two individuals and to bless the new home they are making. Episcopalians have been blessing same-sex unions for many years, and are now thrilled to marry same-sex and LGBTQ couples by canon and secular law. Click here for more information about getting married at COS. Ordination A sacramental rite of the church by which God gives authority and the grace of the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by bishops to those being made bishops, priests, and deacons (BCP, pp. 860-861). The three distinct orders of bishops, priests, and deacons have been characteristic of Christ’s holy catholic church. Bishops carry on the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the church. Presbyters (often known as priests) are associated with bishops in the ministry of church governance, along with the church’s ministry of missionary and pastoral work, in preaching of the Word of God, and in the administration of the sacraments. Deacons assist bishops and priests in all of this work, and have special responsibility to minister in Christ’s name to the poor, the sick, the suffering, and the helpless (BCP, p. 510). The ordination services are appointed by the church. No person is to exercise the office of bishop, priest, or deacon unless he or she has been ordained.There are several steps in the discernment process for Holy Orders (ordination) beginning with a conversation between the person who is discerning a calling and a priest. If you feel a calling to ordination as either a deacon or priest, please contact the office to be connected to a clergyperson. Unction or Annointing for Healing Anointing has always been a sacred ritual in the church. For many centuries sacramental anointing of the sick at the time of death (extreme unction) was the practice. The various movements of liturgical renewal in the twentieth century have recovered the anointing of the sick in its ancient sense as a rite of healing. On the second Tuesday evening of the month, we celebrate Evening Eucharist at 6:30pm. For those who attend this service, the sacrament of healing, sometimes called unction, is available. Persons have the opportunity for a priest to anoint them with blessed oil and pray for healing. Individual anointing may also be scheduled during a visitation by the clergy or near the time of death. Please click here for information about End of Life Ministries.

Information about the ongoing work of the COS Antiracism Committee (ARC) and related resources Antiracism Committee (ARC) In passing Resolution F-185, the Diocese of Chicago resolved 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. You can learn more about the important work this congregation is doing toward racial reconciliation, healing and justice.

Information about our worship and service schedules Worship Services Sunday Bulletins Click here for parking information and directions. Weekly Service Schedule Sundays 8:00am Eucharist Service 9:00am Sunday School in the Parish Commons 10:00am Eucharist Service with Music Ensemble* *These services are also live-streamed on YouTube . Mondays Compline at 8:30pm every Monday night on Zoom*. Compline, also known as Night Prayer, is the final prayer liturgy of the Daily Office found in our Book of Common Prayer. This simple prayer service includes prayers for the COS community, lasts about 30 minutes, and is the perfect way to end your day. *Zoom Meeting ID: 831 1408 2513 Passcode: bEH9j9 Tuesdays Tuesday Midweek Eucharist at 12:15pm This simple midweek service with Communion provides a time for a mid-week spiritual anchor and light fellowship. This service is held in the church. Monthly Evening Eucharist at 6:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. A spoken prayerbook Eucharist with prayers of healing. This service is held in the church. Wednesdays Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10:00am every Wednesday in the Parish Commons and on Zoom*. Adapted from our Book of Common Prayer, COS’ Morning Prayer includes the Scripture and Gospel readings for the upcoming Sunday, followed by reflection and discussion, along with prayers for the community. *Zoom Meeting ID: 870 4942 8040 How We Worship Sunday is traditionally when Episcopalians gather for worship, like at Church of Our Saviour (COS). The principal weekly worship service is the Holy Eucharist, also known as the Lord's Supper, Holy Communion, or Mass. At COS, like most Episcopal churches, worship is accompanied by the singing of liturgical music, meaning that the congregation follows service forms and prays from texts that don't change greatly from week to week during a season of the year. This sameness from week to week gives worship a rhythm that becomes comforting and familiar to the worshipers. For the first-time visitor, liturgy may be exhilarating or confusing. Services may involve standing, sitting, kneeling, sung or spoken responses, and other participatory elements that may provide a challenge for the first-time visitor. However, liturgical worship can be compared with a dance: once you learn the steps, you come to appreciate the rhythm, and it becomes satisfying to dance, again and again, as the music changes. At COS everything you need to know to participate each Sunday can be found in the worship bulletin which is provided. The Holy Eucharist In spite of the diversity of worship styles in the Episcopal Church, the Holy Eucharist always has the same components and the same overall shape. The Liturgy of the Word We begin by praising God through song and prayer and then listen to readings from the Bible . Usually one from the Old Testament , a Psalm, something from the Epistles , and (always) a reading from the Gospels . The psalm is often sung or recited by the congregation. Next, a homily or sermon interpreting the readings appointed for the day is preached. The congregation then recites the Nicene Creed , written in the Fourth Century and the Church's statement of what we believe. Next, the congregation prays together for the Church , the World, and those in need. We pray for the sick, thank God for all the good things in our lives, and finally, we pray for the dead. The presider (e.g. priest, bishop, lay minister) concludes with a prayer that gathers the petitions into a communal offering of intercession . In certain seasons of the Church year, the congregation formally confesses their sins before God and one another. This is a corporate statement of what we have done and what we have left undone, followed by a pronouncement of absolution . In pronouncing absolution, the presider assures the congregation that God is always ready to forgive our sins. The congregation then greets one another with a sign of peace . The Liturgy of the Table (Holy Communion) Next, the priest stands at the table, which has been set with a cup of wine and a plate of bread or wafers, raises his or her hands, and greets the congregation again, saying The Lord be With You. Now begins the Eucharistic Prayer , in which the presider tells the story of our faith, from the beginning of Creation, through the choosing of Israel to be God's people, through our continual turning away from God, and God's calling us to return. Finally, the presider tells the story of the coming of Jesus Christ, and about the night before his death, on which he instituted the Eucharistic meal (communion) as a continual remembrance of him. The presider blesses the bread and wine, and the congregation recites the Lord's Prayer . Finally, the presider breaks the bread and offers it to the congregation, as the gifts of God for the People of God. The congregation then shares the consecrated bread and the wine. Sometimes the people all come forward to receive the bread and wine; sometimes they pass the elements around in other ways. In this parish family, all are invited to come forward to receive Communion or a blessing. If you wish to receive a blessing, simply fold your arms across your chest to indicate your preference. The Final Blessing & Dismissal At the end of the Eucharist, the congregation prays once more in thanksgiving and then is blessed and dismissed to continue the life of service to God and to the World.

Information about the adult community life at Church of Our Saviour, from programs to small groups and spiritual development. Adult Formation 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. Morning Glories - Bible Study This weekly bible study group meets each Tuesday morning at 7:30am in the conference room of the Parish Commons. If you are an early-riser who wants to start off the day with a fresh scriptural perspective and a little gentle fellowship this is the group for you! Wednesday Morning Prayer & Bible Study Every Wednesday at 10:00am in the conference room of the Parish Commons - Adapted from our Book of Common Prayer, COS’ Morning Prayer includes the scripture readings and Gospel passage for the upcoming Sunday, followed by reflection and discussion, along with prayers for the community. You can join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom Meeting ID: 870 4942 8040 Education for Ministry (EfM) This group meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm in the conference room of the Parish Commons. This is a robust 4-year program for adults which was crafted from Sewanee Seminary of the South. It explores theological education for the laity, incorporating worship, study, and spiritual reflection. Registration for this program happens in late summer with a start in September. Book Club 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, in the small group meeting room in the Parish Commons. Best of all, reading the entire book is not a prerequisite to participate! Click here for a list of current Book Club books for 2025-26. Senior Conversations If you are planning your retirement or new to the adventure of this life change, please come along on the third Tuesday each month to a potluck dinner at 7:00 pm in the common room of the Parish Commons followed by conversation around this important time of life, with topics changing monthly. Contact the office for further information. 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. Contact the office for further information. Adult Forums Throughout the year you can find stimulating presentations and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. These occur seasonally, such as during Advent, Epiphany, and Lent, but also during other times of the year as well. Adult Forums meet at 9am in the conference room of the Parish Commons. Information about specific forum programming can be found on the home page of our website, under News & Events, and in our weekly eNewsletter which you can sign up to receive by using the button at the top of the screen.

This is the list of current vestry memebers, which is the governing body of the parish. You can find information about the vestry and some leadership contact information here. Vestry Below are the current members of the COS vestry. Their roles may be listed below their name, as is the end of their term. If their name is underlined, you can click on the name to reach them by email. The vestry is the legal representative of the parish, functioning much the way a board of directors would function. Vestry members are elected at the annual parish meeting, typically in three-year terms. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. The COS vestry includes two wardens, a treasurer, and a clerk. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select and call the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage the resources and finances of the parish. The Rev. Charlotte Johnson Rector Betsy Peterson 2027 Tristan Kirvan Clerk of the Vestry 2029 Peter Civetta Warden 2027 Michael Shoenberger 2027 Trask Printz 2029 Betsy Sharpe Warden 2027 Greg Gleason 2028 Katie Roeck 2029 Rich Gray Treasurer Kathy Nolan-Watson 2028 Kay Huff 2027 Joel Spear 2028

Church of Our Saviour is committed to welcoming and protecting all people who participate in activities within our parish. Sexual misconduct on the part of any clergy person, employee or volunteer of Church of Our Saviour violates the mission of our church, is prohibited, and will not be tolerated. Safe Church, Safe Communities Safe Church, Safe Communities Our Safe Church, Safe Communities policies below demonstrate our commitment to creating a safe environment and outline the theology, terminology, expectations, and implementation steps for compliance. All clergy, employees, and volunteer leaders are required to receive these policies and complete the Policy & Code of Conduct Acknowledgment found at the end. Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Política Modelo para la protección de niños y jóvenes Política para la protección de adultos vulnerables Required Training Church of Our Saviour and the Diocese of Chicago is committed to doing everything in its power to maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere for the children and adults who are members of its congregations, attend its programs or participate in its ministries. We require all who serve in our church to complete Safe Church, Safe Communities training, created by the Episcopal Church Task Force to Develop Model Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies and Safe Church Training . Clergy, paid church staff, elected leaders, lay pastoral leaders, adults who work with children and youth, and others in lay leadership roles are required to take both the Universal Training and the Specialty Training modules. Key holders, youth who work with children, and youth who have leadership roles in the church are required to take the Universal Training. All training is through the Praesidium Academy Platform and renewed every three years. Training for Safe Church, Safe Communities, as well as any other diocesan and state required trainings at Church of Our Saviour are maintained by the Director of Operations in connection with the Vestry. Universal Training Introduction & Theological Background Organizational Rules & Policies Healthy Boundaries Inclusion Specialty Training Abuse & Neglect Power & Relationships Pastoral Relationships Bullying Reporti ng Abuse If you see something, say something. If you witness or suspect abuse occurring in the parish, report it to the rector or to the Diocesan Director of Ministries . Mandated reporters within Church of Our Saviour are required to report suspected or known abuse. The State of Illinois considers clergy and other professionals who work with children in the course of their duties to be mandated reporters. In addition to reporting to the appropriate state authorities, church personnel are required to report any suspected or known abuse of children or youth directly to the rector, the program supervisor, the church wardens, or the Office of the Bishop. Phone calls, meetings, faxes, or notes –signed or unsigned-should be investigated in a manner and extent consistent with the spirit of these policies. Church of Our Saviour will cooperate, to the fullest extent appropriate, with any investigation of sexual misconduct by state or federal authorities. The Diocese of Chicago will also direct a concurrent internal investigation. Illinois Department of Children & Family Services’ anonymous abuse reporting hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) Background Checks In addition to completing Safe Church, Safe Communities Training, all clergy, paid employees, child and youth program volunteers, pastoral and eucharistic visitors, and participants in a handful of other ministries without exception undergo screening interviews and background checks. Church of Our Saviour's Director of Operations manages background checks for Church of Our Saviour in partnership with Sterling Volunteers, following diocesan policies. State of Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Under Public Act 101-0221 , Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention on an annual basis. This requirement applies to all employers with employees working in this State. Church of Our Saviour staff utilizes the model training provided by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) to fulfill this requirement. Church of Our Saviour and the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is committed to welcoming and protecting all people who participate in activities in our congregations and at events. Sexual misconduct on the part of any clergy person, employee or volunteer of any congregation, school, or diocesan-affiliated organization violates the mission of the church, is prohibited, and will not be tolerated.

This is the clergy and staff team here at COS with bios and contact information. Clergy & Staff The Rev. Charlotte Johnson Rector Email Pastor Charlotte The Rev. Charlotte Johnson accepted the call to serve as Rector of Church of Our Saviour in December 2024, and her first Sunday was April 27, 2025. As the granddaughter of an Evangelical Free Church pastor, Charlotte grew up surrounded by scripture study, prayer, and enthusiastic hymn singing. Church was the community in which she found her deepest sense of belonging; God’s love was where she found hope and guidance in how to live. Her passionate commitment to justice and freedom for every person was born in Sunday School classrooms filled with felt boards and coloring sheets. From an early age, Charlotte felt called to help people grow in their awareness of God’s love for them and in responding to that love with an active life of care for others and the world. Charlotte’s first career and graduate education was in Early Childhood Education, where she created joyful, supportive communities for preschoolers learning how to work together and resolve conflicts with honesty and kindness. While raising her own three children, Charlotte ministered through her church’s congregational care, small groups, justice and outreach programs, music leadership, and adult Christian education programs. In 2010, she completed the interfaith spiritual direction training offered through the Spiritual Direction Institute in Burlingame, California and began offering individual, group, and retreat direction. Charlotte’s love of preaching and teaching and her passion for supporting communities of holy belonging have found expression and nourishment in all these ministry roles. After her childhood in the Evangelical Free Church and young adulthood in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Charlotte found her spiritual home in The Episcopal Church through the ministry of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, CA. Charlotte received her Master of Divinity from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in 2016. She was ordained priest in the Diocese of California that same year and served two parishes in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Illinois in 2021. She served as Interim Rector at St. Peter’s in Lakeview and Priest-in-Charge at Grace Church, New Lenox, before coming to Chicago. Charlotte is thrilled to be in Chicago serving at Church of our Saviour! When she’s not working, you may see her out walking her dog, hanging out at art museums or galleries, enjoying live music of almost any genre, or browsing in yarn shops and bookstores. The Rev. Jess Elfring-Roberts Deacon Email Deacon Jess The Rev. Jess Elfring-Roberts (she/they), a vocational deacon, is a product of diocesan youth ministry from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, holding a B.A. in Acting from Columbia in Chicago and an M.Ed. from Moreland University (Washington, DC). As a speaker and facilitator, Jess is renowned as a catalyst for positive transformation. They have pioneered a unique approach to social impact by bridging spirituality and comedy, using improv to break down barriers, spark creativity, and inspire empathy and trust. With authenticity and connection, Jess empowers individuals and communities to create a more vibrant and equitable world. Jess's vocational ministry focuses on youth and young adults, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. In the broader Episcopal Church, Jess has made contributions as a deputy to the General Convention in 2018, 2022, and 2024. Jess has also partnered with the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and the Office of Youth Ministry's pilot program on Racial Healing, serving as a chaplain. Additionally, Jess has been part of the Episcopal Youth Event Design Team and currently sits on the Council of Advice for Safe Church, Safe Communities. During the biennium, Jess chaired the Standing Commission on Formation and Ministry Development. As the Executive Director of Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers , Jess draws upon 20 years of experience in camp and hospitality ministry to build up inclusive, enriching environments. Their dedication to pastoral care, community advocacy, and bridge-building creates spaces where everyone feels welcomed and affirmed. Jess resides in Chicago alongside her wife, Rebecca, and their two daughters Eliza and Tilly. Jess enjoys being creative either performing improv with the group Part Dog, teaching at Second City, or making film shorts with Urban Pebble Productions. Br. William White, CMJ Director of Operations Email Brother Will Br. Will joined the COS staff in 2017 and brings nearly two decades of experience in business and property management and administration. His leadership at Church of Our Saviour includes the areas of administration and finance, building and grounds, communications, and relations with the diocese and the larger Church. His own ministries, both here at COS and at his home parish of the Church of the Atonement in Edgewater, include preaching, altar guild, adult formation and small groups, Education for Ministry (EfM), and liturgical coordination. He has served in leadership roles at both the parish and diocesan levels. Br. Will is an interfaith spiritual director, small group facilitator, and professed member of The Community of the Mother of Jesus , a vowed religious community in the monastic tradition of the Episcopal Church. He is a member of Church of the Atonement in Edgewater and serves on the college of preachers at both COS and Atonement. He also serves in various leadership roles within his religious community, parish, and the National Association of Episcopal Christian Communities . He is passionate about interdenominational collaboration and the exploration spirituality, having been greatly influenced by the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr, OFM. Other times he can be found exploring good food and good music throughout Chicago with his partner, Johnard, and their corgi, Lily. Gregory Peebles Director of Parish Life Email Gregory Like many Episcopalians, Gregory Peebles (he/him; they/them) started life as a Baptist. However, unlike many others, Gregory spent the first two decades of life singing gospel and bluegrass music on the Alabama revival circuit. Once in undergraduate school, Gregory devoted as much time to the musical theatre as he did to the concert hall, providing musical direction to department productions, and even writing an original confessional rock-musical. After graduation, Gregory moved to Chicago and began singing with prestigious groups like the choruses of the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera. In 2008, Gregory completed and received a Master's degree from Roosevelt University. Gregory sang hundreds of concerts on three continents from 2008 - 2014 with Chanticleer, the San Francisco-based, GRAMMY-award winning ensemble, for which he was also the assistant music director from 2012 - 2014. After logging almost 500,000 miles of travel in 6 years, Gregory stopped living life on the road and came “home” to Chicago. Following so much travel, Gregory is pleased to be a “home body,” spending his time learning how to cook (finally!), and spoiling his kitty, Meowgustine. In addition to his work at COS, Gregory also supports the parish church of St Matthew's, in Evanston. Cate Mascari Director of Music Email Cate Cate Mascari and her husband Michael have been leading music ministry at Church of Our Saviour since 2007 after starting their careers in 2001 at Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. With Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Instrumental and Choral Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Cate taught high school choir and band for thirteen years, with the final nine years in Chicago Public Schools at Lake View High School. She currently serves as Director of Donor Relations for the Harris Theater for Music in Dance in Chicago, and also sings with the Chicago Chamber Choir as their Alto section leader. She is honored to collaborate each Sunday morning as a singer, pianist, and clarinetist with fellow COS Music Ensemble members Anton Hatwich, double bass; Michael Mascari, bass voice, guitar, and cello; Kari Nelson, soprano voice, clarinet, and saxophone; Justin Peters, percussion; and David Washington, tenor voice. Cate and Michael's daughter and son also perform with the group when they are in Chicago: Ariana Mascari, viola and alto voice; and Leith Mascari, violin and tenor voice. Assisting Clergy The Rev. Susan Osborne-Mott The Rev. Richard Wendel Sexton/Janitorial Chuval Adams AV Technician Allison Torrem Nursery Care Katie Bean Claire Reband Elvetica Everracharia Regular Worship Ensemble Musicians Anton Hatwich, bass Mike Mascari, vocals, guitar, cello Kari Nelson, vocals, woodwinds Justin Peters, percussion David Washington, vocals Leith Mascari, vocals, viola Ariana Mascari, vocals, violin

This page provides information about our weekly eNewsletter and has links to current and past issues. The Weekly COS eNews Each week we share our COS eNews which provides information on upcoming programming and ministries, as well as milestones for our members (like birthdays and anniversaries), and important news from our Diocese and the larger Church. Be sure to subscribe to the eNews so you don't miss any of the 'good news' going on at COS! Subscribe to our Weekly eNews Past Issues 03/06/2026 Lent 3 02/27/2026 Lent 2 02/20/2026 Lent 1 02/13/2026 Final Sunday after the Epiphany 02/06/2026 Epiphany 5 01/30/2026 Epiphany 4 Annual Meeting Sunday 01/23/2026 Epiphany 3 Religious Life Sunday 01/16/2026 Epiphany 2 01/09/2026 Epiphany 1 Baptism of Our Lord 01/02/2026 Christmas 2 12/26/2025 Christmas 1 12/22/2025 Christmas 2025 12/19/2025 Advent 4 12/12/2025 Advent 3 12/05/2025 Advent 2 11/28/2025 Advent 1

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This page provides information on various ways to support the ministries at Church of Our Saviour. Ways to Give The ministry of Church of Our Saviour is supported by annual financial pledges of its members, additional offerings by members and visitors, rental of its facilities, and legacy gifts of those who have included COS in their wills. There are many ways to offer gifts to COS. If a financial gift is beyond your reach, we have other opportunities to support the mission and ministry of this parish with gifts of time and talent. Financial gifts can be made by: Cash, Check (include the purpose of the gift in the memo), Credit/Debit Card, Automatic Bank Draft, or Stock Transfer (instructions below). Click here to make an online credit/debit or bank draft donation. ANNUAL PLEDGE click here to learn more STOCK TRANSFERS click here to learn more CAPITAL CAMPAIGN click here to learn more SPECIAL OFFERING click here to learn more PLANNED GIVING & ENDOWMENT click here to lea rn more VOLUNTEER click here to learn more

This page includes links to the weekly Sunday bulletins for each service, bulletin inserts with annoucements, and other worship resources. Bulletins & Worship Resources Live-streamed Service Bulletin 10:00am Sunday Service Bulletin Click here for information on parking and directions Other Worship Resources The Book of Common Prayer The Lectionary Page The Daily Office App Enriching Our Worship 1 Enriching Our Worship 2