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The annual Crop Walk will be held on Sun., May 5, starting at 2 pm. The three-mile loop will kick off at Pilgrim Congregational Church, with a one-mile, short-cut option. Families, kids, friend groups and pets are welcome.  Of funds raised, 25% will go to local hunger-fighting organizations and 75% will support Church World Service feeding people around the world.  To register to walk, or to make a donation, click here.

In observance of Earth Day this Monday and to do our part to care for creation, you are challenged to walk or ride your bike to church this Sunday, April 21!

The group has begun reading its new book, Women Talking, by Miriam Toews. Here’s the discussion schedule. Copies of the book are available at the front desk of the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library under “Fair Oaks Presbyterian—Thursday Morning”. If you are looking for a group to join for study and build new relationships in person during the day, this is the group for you! Our weekly class meets Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30 in the parlor or on the patio weather permitting.

March Madness has concluded with Connecticut defeating Purdue, 75-60, in the men’s tournament, and South Carolina downing Iowa, 87-75, in the women’s tournament. All proceeds of March “Mission Trip” Madness go towards this year’s mission trip to Pensacola, FL. If you haven’t paid your March Madness fee, you may pay online, selecting the “Sr High Mission Trip” fund from the pull-down menu.

As of April 1, 2024, all 165 migrants who had been sheltered in Oak Park since October 2023 have been placed in fully-paid leases for 12 months! Beginning in February of 2024, Fair Oaks began partnering with United Lutheran Church to support a migrant family who is living in an apartment located inside United Lutheran Church. Our partnership with United Lutheran has been to take turns providing fresh foods every other week to supplement items the family has obtained from local food…

It’s that time of year again when we plan for summer music offerings! Our congregation has shared beautiful music all year long. We look forward to continuing this throughout the summer with your help. The summer dates run from 6/2 – 9/1 (a few dates are already scheduled). The main part of the service we’d like covered is the Offertory but the Anthem slot will be available as well. A sign-up form with available dates can be accessed here. If you’d…

This year’s Donut Day Fundraiser will be held on June 22 at Pilgrim Congregational Church. Come support Fair Oaks’ mission trip and enjoy delicious donuts! If you are a participant on the mission trip you, are required to volunteer or find a replacement volunteer who is not already going on the trip

One of Fair Oaks’ many adult gathering opportunities is the Book Group, which meets at 7 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month during the program year. The group selects both fiction and non-fiction works that aspire to offer insights into our faith. This year, the group is meeting in homes to allow for more relaxed fellowship. Contact the office for host information. Copies of books are available at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library one…

March 2024-2025 marks 100 years of our Fair Oaks faith community in Oak Park. Inspired by how Lent prepares our hearts for Easter, we are beginning a “soft start” centennial planning phase from now until August to prepare for our 100th year celebration of Fair Oaks centennial, which will officially LAUNCH on Rally Day in September and last for the full church program year (Sept-May). We will culminate with a special celebration weekend on May 3-4, 2025. 

We had a great 2023-2024 LOGOS season! Thank you to all our staff, volunteers, and families that made Wednesday nights a beautiful time of learning and fun. Our weekly LOGOS program will resume in September.

Rising ninth graders through graduating high school seniors will spend the week of July 19-26 in Pensacola, Florida. Like last year’s mission trip to Colorado, this year’s trip will focus on environmental justice. If you haven’t registered but want to go on the mission trip, contact Jaden.

The second Fair Oaks-supported, solar-powered water well in The Gambia is complete and working perfectly. Over 275 women, men, and children in the village of Gui Jahanka now have access to a year-round, unlimited supply of clean water for years to come. Up until this time, the village’s sole water source was a shallow, hand dug well which was often polluted and, during the dry season, unreliable.   This life-giving and life-changing project is positively impacting the health, education and well-being of every member of the village.…