Coming Soon at SPR!
How to Sit: Mindfulness Meditation Practicum with Heidi
Priest Associate Heidi Haverkamp is offering a four-part class as part of her meditation teacher certification on Friday evenings in the SPR chapel from 5:15 - 6:15 pm on April 10 (Intro and basics), April 17 (Mindfulness of Thoughts), (taking off the 24th), May 1 (Mindfulness of Body), and May 8 (Loving-Kindness). All are welcome: beginners, intermediate, all ages and abilities. Ask questions or sign up: revhhaverkamp@gmail.com or fill out this form.
Nathaniel Colver Lecture at UChicago Divinity School
Tricia Hersey, author of Rest is Resistance, which was our 2024 Lenten small group book, will be at the University of Chicago Divinity School on Friday, April 24, giving the Nathaniel Colver Lecture. Join SPR parishioners there! Click here for more information and to register.
Chicago Bronze in Concert
Founded in 1999, the Chicago Bronze handbell choir was just invited to play at the Handbell Musicians of America's National Seminar in Cincinnati. Join them on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00pm in the sanctuary for this program which features all music with a Chicago connection! This is a free event with a freewill offering.
Migrant Support Sale
Half-Price Sale of unsold items from December. Gift Sale plus many more additional treasures - All at Half Price! Saturday, April 25 (11:15am to 3:00pm) and Sunday, April 26 (11:15am to 1:30pm). Volunteers needed to set up on April 23 & 24 (9:00am to 1:00pm), during the sale, as well as on 4/28 to pack unsold items to be given to University Church of Hyde Park for their monthly flea market and to the Ellis Avenue Church Free Store. Contact Bob Bator (rbator@aol.com) for more information or to volunteer.
Haiti Sunday Celebration
On April 26 on Haiti Sunday, SPR will celebrate our 15 year+ partnership with our sister parish St. Patrick’s Church in Tom Gateau, Haiti. Haitian music and food will be enjoyed. After church during the hospitality hour, members of the Haitian ministry will update SPR about the luncheon program that feeds 200 children 3 times a week and music program for both the school and church. This will be an opportunity for members of SPR to learn more about the beauty and strength of the families of our sister parish in Tom Gateau, Haiti given the political and economic challenges the community face daily.
Church Cleanup Sunday – Spring Edition!
Join the Buildings and Grounds Committee for a Spring Church Cleanup Day. Sunday, May 3, after the 10:00am service to 1:00pm. Want to know what color the WWI memorial plaque really is? Excited to clean out the area at the back of the parking lot? Do you love testing keys? All these opportunities and more await! And pizza! Contact Julia McMillan at mcmillan013@gmail.com for questions or project suggestions.
Lux Cantorum in Concert
Join us Sunday, May 3 at 3:00pm for a performance by Lux Cantorum. Lux Cantorum Chicago is a unique sacred choral ensemble with a rich spiritual tradition that nurtures an inclusive, creative community by sharing the transformative power of sacred choral music. Join them for this concert, entitled "Sophia" which showcases sacred works by women, sacred lyrics by women, and feminine expressions of the Divine in wisdom literature. This is a ticketed event - purchase tickets at www.luxcantorum.org.
Save the Date!
More information about the following events will be available as they draw closer. Stay tuned!
Thursday, May 14 - Evensong for Ascension Day
Sunday, May 24 - Pentecost Sunday & Wes' Last Sunday at SPR
Sunday, May 31 - Trinity Sunday & Youth Music Sunday
Vacation Bible Camp 2026
Join us August 3-7 for Vacation Bible Camp 2026! VBC is open to children from Preschool age through High School (counselors). Click here to be taken to the registration form! Payment for VBC can be completed via your Realm profile or by check.