Church Life
At Fair Oaks, there are many opportunities to learn, to serve, and to build community for adults of all ages. Let us help you find your place here.
Learning
Pastors’ Bible Study. Wednesday night Bible study is officially on break for the summer. Thank you to everyone who made it the loving, lively group that it was this past year!
Bible Study Thursday Mornings. If you have been 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. All are welcome!
Book Group. One of FOPC’s many adult gathering opportunities is the Book Group, which meets at 7:00 p.m. 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 will be meeting in homes to allow for more relaxed fellowship.
Copies of each book are available at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library one month in advance of each meeting—simply ask the front desk for the FOPC book group selection. The first title, The Bible With and Without Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, is already available for check-out.
Here are the dates and book titles for the coming year:
September 26: The Bible With and Without Jesus
October 24: Second Sleep
November 28: Sacred Ground
January 23: Circe
February 27: Non-Verts
March 26: Armageddon
April 23: Land of Spices
May 28: The Great Transformation
Disciple Bible Study – Invitation to Romans. This past Winter/Spring we offered an eight week Bible study called “Invitation to Romans.” Exploring how people have interpreted Romans through the ages was a good lens to view the history of Christianity itself. We discussed what Paul wrote in Romans compared to what theologians like Augustine, Luther and Calvin said in trying to understand Paul in their time.
Serving
Maker’s Ministry members use their sewing and crafting skills to make prayer blankets and baptism quilts, as well as contributing handcrafted items for church and community events. Email office@fairoakspres.org for information about meeting times and dates.
The Green Team, as part of the Interfaith Green Network of Oak Park, works to implement sustainable practices in our building, our activities, and our community. Our current focus is the Native Plant Garden and education offerings (link to https://www.fairoakspres.org/environmental-adult-education-series/. Contact office@fairoakspres.org.
Music Ministry welcomes singers and ringers and instrumentalists to join our vibrant program. To learn about all the opportunities, visit the Music Ministry page.
Volunteering in Fair Oaks Mission activities offers many different opportunities to serve. Visit the Mission page to see all the options at Fair Oaks to use your unique skills and talents to serve others.
Youth Ministry offers many ways to support youth faith formation. Visit the Family section and the LOGOS section to learn about all the Fair Oaks youth programs.
Community
Fall Feast brings our community together for a shared meal of thanksgiving.
Longest Night Luminarias light walks around and to our church door as we offer a night of prayer on this special occasion.
Progressive Dinners occur during the year as we share appetizers as a whole church group, share a meal with a smaller group, then return to the whole group for dessert.
Community Events are offered regularly to build relationship with our neighbors as well as within our congregation.