Coming Soon at SPR!
Join Us for a Crafternoon
Every third Sunday of the month, the Fiber Arts Ministry hosts a Crafternoon from 1:00-3:00pm in the Byllesby Room. Our next Crafternoon will be Sunday, August 16. Please enter in the back through the doors by the church parking lot. Contact Rebecca Luttrell at southsideknitter@gmail.com with questions, ideas, or to be informed of other Fiber Arts ministry events and projects.
“What Are the Moral and Spiritual Issues of the 2026 Elections?” - Part 2
Come explore this question posed by Bishop William Barber at the 2026 Yale Divinity School conference on public theology and public policy where Devorah Crable and Sara Bigger represented SPR. They came back with ideas and inspiration! In this second presentation, we will show Devorah's video recap of the conference, Sara Bigger will build on that work, and then Sarah Lincoln will present on the work of Indivisible. Join them for adult formation on Sunday, August 30, after the 10:00am service.
Thursday Evening Prayer Group
In addition to our Tuesday Evening Prayer group, we invite you to join us for a weekly Thursday Evening Prayer in Rite I in the Youth Group Room downstairs, beginning September 3 at 6:30pm! We will pray with the Book of Common Prayer, hear the appointed Scripture readings, and celebrate Christian witnesses according to Lesser Feasts and Fasts. On September 3, we will observe the commemoration of Phoebe, Deaconess. All are welcome, whether you are new or familiar with the BCP!
SPR Love Fridge Drivers Needed
We are in need of drivers to drop off items at a Love Fridge! While there are two Love Fridges in Hyde Park, they often get donations and thus SPR encourages parishioners to take donations to the Love Fridge at 1) Port Ministries, 5013 S Hermitage (a few blocks west of Ashland) or 2) Breathing Room Space, 1434 W 51st (the fridge is on Bishop Street, a few blocks east of Ashland). These Love Fridges are almost always empty! We need one volunteer per Sunday; the donation can be made anytime in the following week. While donations from parishioners are non-perishable, occasionally there are perishable items left from hospitality hour which also go to a Love Fridge. Contact Sara Bigger at sarafaganbigger@gmail.com if you wish to be added to our SignUpGenius for this volunteer opportunity. Thank you!
Summer Pick-Up Choir Returns!
Now through Labor Day weekend, Summer Pick-Up Choir will lead our worship while the formal Adult Choir, Choristers, and St. Nicholas Choirs take a summer hiatus. ALL are invited to meet in the choir loft at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. There, we will learn the hymns, psalm, and any additional music for our 10:00am service. There is no commitment beyond the Sunday you show up, there are no mid-week rehearsals, and we don’t even wear robes! It’s a great opportunity to share in the music-making at SPR.
Join the Stewardship Committee!
We are inviting more people to join the stewardship committee! We currently have four people plus the treasurer and would love to grow to be a committee of eight or so. To learn more about the stewardship committee or volunteer to join, please speak with Devorah Crable, David Follmer, Harold Hartger, Kristin Hofer, or contact the parish office.