Posts from October 2026
Halloween Candy Stewardship
It’s a tradition at Fair Oaks to donate 10% of the candy we receive on Halloween. If you want to participate, bring your candy donation to church by Wed., Nov. 4.
Fall Feast
Join your church friends for the annual Fall Feast on Sun., Nov. 15, from 5-7 pm in Fellowship Hall. There will be fun activities for adults and kids of all ages plus it will be an opportunity to simply share fellowship. Each family is asked to bring a dish to serve eight. Because we have a number of members with nut allergies, please bring only nut-free side dishes and desserts to the Fall Feast. We also need members to set up…
Logos Wednesday Nights (1st-12th grade)
On Nov. 4, the Logos theme will be Illinois Pride, show your love for your state! Logos got underway in late September but registration remains open. Logos is the weekly intergenerational experience where adults and children in grades 1 – 12 build relationships with one another and with God. Logos begins in late Sept. and runs through late March. 1st-5th grades: 4-6:15 pm 6th-8th grades: 4:30-6:30 pm 9th-12th grades: 6-8 pm
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Who: All adults welcome When: Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:30 Where: Church parlor or patio Book: This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us by Cole Arthur Riley The book is available at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library in the Book Group section. Click here for the reading list.
Spring 2027 All-Church Retreat to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mark your calendars for an amazing week away as FOPC once again heads to the Smokies for Spring Breakaway 2027, our all-church retreat designed to deepen friendships, reconnect with nature, and recharge your spirit. Secure your lodging now for March 29-April 2 at Little Arrow Resort. See Ben for details.