Posts from May 2024

Everyone is welcome to join this group, now is the time to jump in as we start a new book. Our weekly class meets Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30 in the parlor or on the patio weather permitting. The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here by Kaitlyn Scheiss (published 2023) is a fascinating and accessible tour through how the Bible has been used—for better and for worse—in American politics. A Publishers Weekly-starred review…

Following worship on June 2, 11 am – 1 pm, join Fair Oaks to celebrate our wonderful church year! There will be a taco truck, lawn games and a bouncy house for the kids.

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…

On our second Youth Sunday of the year, July 28, we will present our high school seniors with Bibles as a gift from the church as we send them out into the world. The Bibles are available in the narthex for you to add your notes of encouragement, support and challenge and highlight the words that have been meaningful and powerful to you.

The Session of Fair Oaks has called a congregational meeting for Sun., May 19, to be held following the 10 am worship service. The primary purpose of the meeting will be to vote on the nominees to serve on the church Session, the Board of Deacons, the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee, and the Nominating Committee itself. The meeting will also include the presentation of the Annual Report as well as updates from Wendy White, moderator of the Finance Committee. 

Children entering Kindergarten through graduating 5th grade are invited to our week-long day camp at Fair Oaks, June 10-14, 8 am-5 pm. Cost is $100 per child with scholarships available. Children will bring their lunch, but snacks will be provided. Register here.