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Adult Formation events are at this link.

Adult Formation Opportunities

Theologian-in-Residence (retired)
Grace is pleased to have the Rev. Bob Hughes as our Theologian-in-Residence (retired.) Fr. Bob was the Norma and Olan Mills Professor of Divinity and Professor of Systematic Theology in the School of Theology of the University of the South until he retired to Oak Park. In this capacity, Fr. Bob preaches occasionally and leads popular seasonal quiet days and fireside chats. He is always ready to come alongside to help untangle a theological concept or to discern the tides of the Holy Spirit.

The Book Study Group organizes itself around authors who focus on living more fully from one’s soul in the second half of life. The life of Christ is often used by such authors as a paradigm for this. 2nd Wednesdays at 7:30 pm; meeting locations vary either in homes or at Grace. Previous read have included most recently, Unbelievable by John Shelby Spong, Days of Awe and Wonder by Marcus Borg, Phyllis Tickle’s The Great Emergence, Richard Rohr’s The Naked Now and Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Accidental Saints.

Please email Izabella for latest meeting dates and location, and with any other questions.

Men’s Spirituality Group
This group was reconstituted in 2018 and meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11 am. Please contact Fred Barnett here for more information.

20s/30s Group

This group seeks to connect with those in their 20s and 30s (or so!) as we discuss spirituality and enjoy social time together. Connect with the 20s/30s Group on Facebook here. We have brunch at a nearby restaurant on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Meet us at the back of the church after the 10:30 service.

Adult Spirituality & Christian Formation Offerings

1st Sundays

9:30 – 10:15 am in the Parish Hall

Outreach Series: Representatives from various community and social service ministries have been invited to speak. In March, we heard about St. Leonard's Ministries in Chicago. Several parishioners volunteer regularly with St. Leonard's and associated programs. In April, we heard from representatives from Magdalene House.

Coloring Community
Children’s and Youth Formation does not meet on 1st Sundays to coordinate with the youth choir rehearsal schedule. As a parallel activity for all ages, we’re pleased to offer large format coloring posters, related to scripture, as a venue for all ages to come together colorfully and enjoy each other’s company. Coloring is also in the parish hall so that one may listen and color, if so desired.

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