Come and hear about 2014 and the ministries of Grace. Come together to meet people from all of our services. Come together to build community and to witness the power of the Holy Spirit as we elect vestry members (a board of sorts) and diocesan convention delegates. Come to share your hopes and dreams for God's Church.

We are currently scheduled to meet at 9:40AM on Sunday, February 1, 2015.  Feel free to arrive by 9:30 so that we may spend time in fellowship together. Consider bringing a treat to share.  

You may be wondering who is eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. 

To be eligible to vote in parish elections at Grace Church, Oak Park, a person must:

●Be baptized

●Be age sixteen years or older

●Regularly attend worship

●Be recognized by the Rector and at least one Warden

●Be a member of a household which has contributed financially (in a traceable manner) to the parish at least six months immediately prior to the vote

●Be willing to conform to the Doctrine, Discipline and Worship of the Church

All are welcome!

Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00pm

It is 256 years after his birth and those who love a good party with plenty of wit in poetry-reading, a wee bit of the dram and all the traditions of pipes and Scottish dancers will enjoy this toast to the Immortal Memory. Traditional haggis warm reekin' rich with champit tatties and bashed neeps, cock-a-leekie soup, and poached salmon that's on the menu for an elegant, adults-only party.

To avoid last minute payments on the evening of the 24th, please reserve your seat with payment by January 22, 2015 using the link below. Please name every guest.  

FYI, the St. Andrews Society Burns Dinner will take place on January 31st. Reservations are $125 for the same menu and entertainment as the Grace Church event. The dancers are from the same school as our dancers. They usually have a good speaker but no poetry by Burns charmingly read by the talent of Grace Church will be offered. Their location is the Union League Club, which - while more expensive - is no more beautiful than Grace Church!

Click here to go to our website, where you may purchase your tickets.  Please remember to select the number of tickets you want from the drop-down menu, and then type names of all attendees for whom you are purchasing tickets before clicking "Add to Cart". Thank you! 

Emmanuel Church, La Grange, Grace Church, Oak Park and the

Diocese of Chicago cordially invite you to:

Come Children Sing!

Held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church - 203 S. Kensington in La Grange

Saturday January 31, 2015

A Service of Lessons & Carols begins at 3:00 p.m. led by the Bishop and the Festival Childrens Choir!

10:00 am to 3:30 p.m. An all-day festival of song!

As many of you already know, Nick Currie, our Lifelong Formation Director, is resigning his position at Grace. You can read more in the email we sent about his resignation at this link. Nick's last Sunday with us will be the day of our Annual Meeting, February 1. Please come and wish him Godspeed. I am thankful for the work that he has done with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Children's Formation Program), working with teams to support and form new ministries with those ages 10 and into their 20's and 30's, as well as getting to know their families and incorporating them into the life of this congregation.

We are collecting a farewell purse for Nick. Those who wish to contribute should make their check payable to Grace Church, with "Nick's Purse" in the memo line.

-Shawn 

Have you thought about when you might host coffee hour?

Beginning March 1, two families will partner each Sunday to provide small snacks, serve and clean up. A sign up sheet for 2015 will be available this coming Sunday. Plan to sign up for two dates of your choice. Why not think about partnering with someone you don't know very well. If you are a choir member, think about partnering with someone who does not sing in the choir to make the job go more smoothly.

If you have not signed up by February 8 the committee will place your family in a slot as needed.

THANK YOU to everyone in advance for your part in making this work. With all of us participating, our usual Grace Church hospitality will be in evidence each week. And no stress!

Call or email Sarah Hunt with questions.