We offer topics and speakers that challenge us to think in new and creative ways about our faith. Our newcomer Sunday conversations and lunches are a wonderful way for adults who want to learn more about All Saints come together and meet clergy members, leaders in the parish, and others exploring our community.
Many of our programs invite participants to examine the theological foundations of our work in the world. Other programs invite us to find rest and renewal, to play and celebrate, to explore the deeper meaning of prayer and ritual, to learn the basics of Christian history and the Episcopal Church, and to reflect spiritually on the cycle of our lives, from birth to death.
Newcomers
Are you new to All Saints? Perhaps you’ve attended one or two times and would like to learn more about our community. Throughout the year we offer the following on scheduled Sundays.
Newcomer Conversations are brief gatherings after the 9 & 11 services where you can gather for 20 minutes to connect with other newcomers and briefly hear from one of our clergy and vestry members.
Newcomer Lunches are casual gatherings for luncheon, conversation, and a chance to learn more about All Saints and ways to continue connecting with our community.
Episcopal 101
Would you like a deeper understanding of our worship and why we do what we do? Episcopal 101 provides an introduction to the history and culture of All Saints, the Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion; how we worship and why; and our approach to scripture, theology, sacraments, and social issues.
This is also one of the ways we prepare people for CONFIRMATION and RECEPTION in the Episcopal Church; if that interests you, please join us!
Small Groups
Throughout the year we offer Small Group experiences for Fatih formation, exploration of current social topics, age groups, and special interest. Small Groups will meet for designated period of time, weekly or monthly. If you are interested in what small groups are currently available, sign up for our newsletter or contact us.
Lenten Supper Groups
Each year during Lent, All Saints parishioners share food, wine and conversation at weekly “Not the Last Supper” Lenten suppers. People gather in homes for potluck suppers and discuss all sorts of subjects in small groups.
These get-togethers are a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and great way to form new friendships in the All Saints community in an intimate setting.
Book Group
The All Saints Book Group is a conglomeration of people who love to read and either have books they want to share or are looking to expand their circle of familiarity. There are no book bans, no guidelines, no restrictions. We invite curiosity, interest, and sharing. The books (both fiction and nonfiction) are selected jointly by the group usually several months in advance, selecting books that are readily available in the Chicago Public Library.
The group meets 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of every month online on Zoom.
Coffee Hour
Some programs are focused on study and discussion, others on simply being together. We are often surprised to find out how much Coffee Hour means to people. Sure, it’s nice to enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a pastry after the 9 AM service on Sundays. More than that, it is an opportunity to meet and get to know people. Coffee Hour really is a ministry.
Sparkling Sundays
Occasionally, after the 11 AM service dedicated volunteers bring bubbly refreshments and small treats out into the sanctuary after the benediction, where we can all enjoy some sparkling conversation and fellowship, in addition to bubbles and sweets!
