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Have questions about what it means to be Presbyterian, to be Christian, to be an elder or deacon, or to be a member at FOPC? Join the deacons and the pastoral staff on Sun., Oct 18, immediately following worship for an informational luncheon and Q&A session. Childcare (and lunch for the kids) will be provided. RSVPs are requested—please email the church office if you would like to attend.

The fall retreat theme for Mid Highs and Senior Highs will be “Come as you are.” Please join us for a weekend of worship, fellowship, fun and games and most importantly, be inspired! Cost of the weekend will be $140.00 per camper or adult. Registration and payments due Oct. 25! See the eWeekly to register. The retreat will be held at Stronghold Camp in Oregon, IL, about 1 hour and 45 minutes away. We will leave the church at 5 pm…

Rooting for the home team and supporting the marching band? Mark your calendars for food and drinks before the OPRF varsity football game against Hinsdale Central, Fri., Oct. 16, 6-8 pm. See the eWeekly for details.

Logos Wednesday Nights is now underway, 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

The Fair Oaks Book Group meets monthly during the church year. Email the church office for meeting locations.

Save the Date! The 2027 Senior High Mission Trip (SHMT) is heading to Charleston, SC, July 16-23! The annual service trip is a highlight for the church’s senior high youth. Nearly 40 youth and adult leaders served on the recent mission trip in Duluth, MN.

Construction of the 2026 “Fair Oaks Water Well” in The Gambia is now complete. Located in the village of Kalagi Masaneh Kunda, this climate-resilient water infrastructure provides a safe and reliable source of freshwater for the community. Kalagi is an impoverished rural village and is home to approx. 300 people that are primarily engaged in subsistence farming and herding. Previously, the community sourced its water from two hand-dug, open wells which were a constant source of waterborne illness and became badly depleted during the annual six-month…

Our weekly Sunday School program is held weekly at 9 am, for all ages.

Who: All adults welcome When: Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:30 Where: Church parlor or patio Book: The Flawed Family of God: Stories about the Imperfect Families in Genesis by Carolyn B. Helsel and Song-Mi Suzie Park Contact Hailey for a copy of the book, and click here for the reading schedule.

Fair Oaks is pleased to offer open Mahjong play every Tuesday, from 10 am to noon, in Fellowship Hall. No RSVP needed. Beginners welcome! Any questions, contact the office.

Fair Oaks needs preparers for its monthly celebration of communion. While only ordained members can serve communion, anyone can help prepare the elements for communion. Please consider helping with this important part of our worship service.

Fair Oaks hosts Learning Edge Tutoring on Monday nights. The program began in late September and runs through late May, holidays excluded. Learning Edge provides free one-to-one tutoring for students who primarily live in the Austin neighborhood. It’s a special program that aims to make a positive impact in students’ lives, and many student-tutor pairs form strong, rewarding relationships. Tutors are matched with a student (grades K through 8) and meet with them weekly for 90 minutes from 6:30-8 pm.…