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Just Be: Contemplative Prayer at SPR
Come for silence. Come for rest and refreshment. Come and just be.
On Thursdays December 4, 11, & 18 from 1:00-1:30pm in SPR’s chapel, there will be contemplative prayer. Sometimes called “soaking prayer,” you are invited into periods of silence with brief readings from Scripture and spiritual practitioners interspersed. For more information, please contact the parish office at church@sprchicago.org or 773-624-3185.
Moms of Young Kids Group Meet-up
Calling all moms of young kids! SPR Moms of Young Kids is having a meet up on December 7 after the 10:00am service. Bring your kids and join for a group playdate and chance to socialize and talk about mom stuff. We'll meet in the Byllesby Room and order pizza! For more information contact Julia McMillan at mcmillan013@gmail.com.
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