Coming Soon to SPR

Save the Dates! 
As we begin a new program and academic year, our parish activities pick up again! We encourage you to keep these dates handy and to watch for more details in the coming weeks!

Thursday, September 4 – Rehearsals Resume for Parish Choir
Sunday, September 7 – Ministry Fair
Thursday, September 11 - Rehearsals Resume for SNC & Choristers
Saturday, September 13 – Orientation for Liturgical Ministers
Saturday, October 4 - Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 5 – Stewardship Kickoff
Sunday, October 12 – Church Cleanup Day

Ministry Fair
Have you been wondering how you might get more involved in all that goes on here at SPR? On Sunday, September 7, we invite you to join us in the Garden after the 10:00am liturgy to learn about both inreach and outreach ministries here in the parish. A taco truck, bouncy house, and other family fun will be here that day as well! 

Church Cleanup Day
Join the Buildings and Grounds Committee for a Fall Church Cleanup Day on Sunday, October 12, after the 10:00am service until 1:00pm. Ever wanted to oil the wood carvings? Are you passionate about deep cleaning? Aching to do some raking? All those opportunities and more await! And pizza! Contact Julia McMillan at mcmillan013@gmail.com for questions or project suggestions.

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
If you are interested in the sacrament of Holy Baptism for yourself or your child, please reach out to the church office at 773-624-3185 or the interim rector, the Rev. Wes Smedley at smedley@sprchicago.org. Baptism marks that you are part of God’s family forever. It connects you with a Christian community and requires our promise to follow Jesus, with the support of God and your church community—a way of life we call “Christian discipleship.” Here are the current dates for Holy Baptism, at either 8:00am or 10:00am:

September 14, 2025 – Holy Cross Day
November 2, 2025 – All Saints Sunday
January 1, 2025 – The Baptism of the Lord
February 15, 2025 – The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
April 4 & 5, 2026 – Easter Vigil & Easter Day
May 24, 2026 – Pentecost Sunday

Join us for Adult Formation this Autumn!

September 7 - 9:00am & 11:15am
Ministry Fair & Taco Truck          

September 14 - 9:00am & 11:15am
Stewards of the Oppressed in the Holy Land with the Rev. Kenji Kuramitsu
            
September 21 - 9:00am & 11:15am
Stewards of Our Church’s Financial Resources with SPR’s Stewardship Committee
             
September 28 - 11:15am         
Stewards of Our Siblings in Haiti with Haiti Partnership Leaders
                          
October 5 - 11:15am
Stewardship Kickoff & Parish Cookout
We will have one service at 10:00am this day.
 
October 12 - 11:15am
Stewards of Our Buildings & Grounds - Church Cleanup Day
                                   
October 19 - 11:15am
Stewards of the Vulnerable in Chicago with Saint Leonard’s Ministries
                              
October 26 - 9:00am & 11:15am
Stewards of the Wider Church with Ingrid Kieffer, SPR’s Seminarian Intern
                    
November 2 - 9:00am & 11:15am
All Saints Day Fellowship with Pancakes from the Youth Group        
 
November 9 - 11:15am    
Touchstones of Christian Faith Part I: Episcopal Versus “Catholic Lite” with the Rev. KJ Oh
                                                  
November 16 - 11:15am        
Touchstones of Christian Faith Part II: Clergy Panel with the Revs. KJ Oh, Wes Smedley & Roger Ferlo
                                             
November 23 - 9:00am & 11:15am
Fellowship & Farewell to Our Interim Rector