Coming Soon at SPR!
Adult Formation – Touchstones of Our Faith
All adults are welcome to gather after Holy Eucharist for an informal conversation with the Rev. Wes Smedley, Sunday, December 14 in the Byllesby Room at 9:15am – 10:00am, and again in the St. Cecilia Room at 11:15am – 12:00pm. The topic for this session is “Following and Believing.” Please feel free to collect your beverage and nibbles and come take advantage of this informal setting to explore your faith more deeply! ‘Touchstones’ will be scheduled on one Sunday of each month to provide opportunities for you to investigate our Faith Tradition as members of The Episcopal Church and the World-wide Anglican Communion.
Lessons & Carols – December 14
Our annual Advent Lessons & Carols will be Sunday, December 14 at 5:00pm. Please plan to attend this beautiful candle-lit service of music and readings which offers moments for quiet reflection and joyful anticipation. We are also seeking volunteers to serve as readers during this service. Please reach out to Mark Bilyeu (bilyeu@sprchicago.org) if you would like to contribute in this way.
Christmas Eve Potluck Dinner
Join us for a festive Christmas Eve Potluck dinner at 6:15pm on Wednesday, December 24 in the Parish Hall. Bring yourselves, family, neighbors, and a dish to share! Enjoy fellowship and avoid cooking an entire Christmas Eve dinner. RSVP to Julia McMillan at mcmillan013@gmail.com to let us know what you are bringing and if you can help set up or clean up.
Christmas at SPR
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
5:00pm Pageant & Holy Eucharist
8:00pm Choral Eucharist
Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day
10:00am Holy Eucharist
Adult Formation - Touchstones of Our Faith
Join the Rev. Sunny Hallanan on Sunday, January 4 for a discussion on "What We Believe." ‘Touchstones’ will be scheduled on one Sunday of each month to provide opportunities for you to investigate our Faith Tradition as members of The Episcopal Church and the World-wide Anglican Communion.
Bishop’s Visitation to SPR
Bishop Paula Clark will visit SPR on Sunday, January 11 for one service at 10:00am, followed by lunch in the parish hall. We are having one service this day at the bishop’s request. Bishop Paula will be present for Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation in this service. If you are interested in learning more about the sacrament of Holy Baptism and the sacramental rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation, please contact the Interim Rector Wes Smedley in the church office at smedley@sprchicago.org or church@sprchicago.org.
2026 Budget Meeting
Join us on Sunday, January 18 at 9:00am in the Byllesby Room AND at 11:15am in the St. Cecilia Room, when SPR’s Finance Committee, Stewardship Committee, and Vestry will facilitate conversation about SPR’s 2026 budget for mission & ministry. Please come and participate as you are able!
2026 Annual Meeting & One Service
On Sunday, January 25 there will be one, all-parish worship service at 10:00am followed by SPR’s Annual Parish Meeting at 11:30am in the church sanctuary. Coffee and refreshments will be available in the narthex. You are invited to participate in SPR’s Annual Parish Meeting. The congregation will vote on incoming vestry leaders, celebrate its church leadership, and engage with the ministries happening in and through the SPR church community.