Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
Next Hour: Pilgrims’ Podcast Live
Pastor Jermaine will interview a special guest. Watch the “What’s Happening” newsletter for details.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
Next Hour: Discuss and Apply
Pastor Jermaine will offer insights into the scripture and sermon – considering questions and discussing how to build the message into our everyday lives.
Thankoffering Dinner
Once again the Deacons will be hosting a Thankoffering Dinner in Fellowship Hall, Saturday November 21 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. The Deacons will be providing turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Bring a side dish, beverage, or dessert to share with others.
A good will offering will be taken to benefit the Community Fridge Project (CFP) https://communityfridgeproject.org/) CFP is a project of the Community of Congregations. It has established free, 24-hour community refrigerators and small pantries at six locations in Oak Park and in Austin. Volunteers stock fridges and pantries with food donated or purchased. Money raised through donations and grants goes toward food and the upkeep of the refrigerators.
The Thankoffering Dinner is a wonderful time to get to know your fellow pilgrims, to share the fruits of your labor, and to get together to offer thanks!
Please RSVP at the link below so that we know how many turkeys to buy. Questions should be addressed to Leslie Sutphen (sutphenl@yahoo.com)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DADAB2BAA8-66296100-rsvp#/
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
Next Hour: Ministry Impact: Criminal Justice
Jazmine Walker, from Live Free Illinois West Congressional District will offer a brief presentation on clearance rates* and their impact on public safety and community trust, followed by Q&A and discussion.
Live Free’s goal is to help spread awareness and understanding of what clearance rates are, how they are calculated, and why they are important when evaluating responses to crime and violence. We believe this information can help community members engage in informed conversations about public safety and accountability.
*Clearance rate is the percentage of reported crimes/ cases that law enforcement or courts have successfully solved or closed during a specific time period.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and Rev. Tim Wolfe preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
Next Hour: Book Rapport
Our reverse book club doesn’t expect you to read the book beforehand. A panel of folks who have will offer inspirations and key thoughts from The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World – by Native American author Robin Wall Kimmerer. With indigenous wisdom and lessons from the natural world, she shares how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community.
Lux Cantorum Chicago Concert
Lux Cantorum Chicago Presents: Where Peace Begins
"Where Peace Begins" is a holiday choral program which gathers music of peace, welcome, and blessing from a range of traditions, expanding the circle of sacred celebration and reflecting the many ways different communities name and seek the divine. With works by Rosephanye Powell, Morten Lauridsen, Elaine Hagenberg and more, join Lux Cantorum, led by Wilbert O. Watkins, for an evening which is sure to bring peace and understanding into your holiday season.
For more details and to purchase your ticket visit www.luxcantorum.org.
Christmas Eve Service
Please make plans to be with us on Christmas Eve for a traditional service of Lessons & Carols in our sanctuary.
Pilgrim Annual Meeting
Pilgrim Congregational Church will hold its annual business meeting on January 30 at 9-11 am, in person. You are invited to participate and to guide important Church matters, including the church's 2026 budget, election of officers and Council members and more. Council looks forward to seeing you there.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Pilgrim’s Donut Day
Pilgrim Donut Signup for June is Underway
We need all of us to sign up for volunteering on this important fundraiser for our Pilgrim community. Come have a lot of fun and raise money for your felllow Pilgrim folks! If you want to know more about the roles, please contact Leslie Sutphen or Andy Houha! Our signup link is below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DADAB2BAA8-63739788-pilgrim#/
Pilgrim Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat
Our Annual Fall Fest Trunk or Treat in conjunction with Pilgrim Preschool is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th for 12:00-1:30 in our parking lot. It is open to the community and is a wonderful event with typically about 200 in attendance.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Community of Congregations Fall Meeting
Join us at United Lutheran Church, 409 Greenfield St, Oak Park, for a timely conversation about Medicaid changes, healthcare access, and their implications for individuals, families, and communities across Cook County. The guest speaker will be Nick Shields from Cook County Health, Chief External Affairs and Civic Engagement Officer. RSVP to oprfcoc@gmail.com.
Adult Christian Education
Next Hour: Discuss and Apply
Pastor Jermaine takes us on a deeper dive into the scripture and sermon - considering questions and discussing how to build the message into to our everyday lives.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and Rev. Jermaine Pearson preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
Grief and Gratitude: A Walk in the Garden
We will open the circle with some thoughts from Thomas Moore about FINDING BEAUTY IN THE RUINS. We can either lament what is gone or find hope and joy in the “Re-Enchanting” the spaces of what remains. Sharing our hearts and stories while supporting one another can reset our perspective on loss. All are welcome to come and share or just listen. In the Parlor with Rev. Loofbourrow and Deacons.
Adult Christian Education
Ministry Impact: Finance Committee
Everyone is invited to learn about the pilot that Pilgrim is launching to explore how a biblically-based financial education program might benefit our congregation. The Finance Committee is sponsoring the “True Financial Freedom Course” which combines practical money strategies with biblical wisdom to help people handle money in a way that honors God and reduces financial stress. [NOTE: this is very different than the “planned giving” or “end-of-life” seminars we’ve presented in the past!]
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
Next Hour: Discuss and Apply
Pastor Colin takes us on a deeper dive into the scripture and sermon - considering questions and discussing how to build the message into to our everyday lives.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
FORMAT: COSTCO-CONVO - “Tower Hill Lite”
This title is under construction – but the idea is that we (adults and kids) grab a hotdog, soft drink, and chips, and have a thoughtful conversation around the lunch table. Sometimes it could be a get-to-know-you game, a brainstorming session, or a specific topic. The 27th will be a “whole family” activity where (weather permitting) we will picnic under our big tree to enjoy our own mini retreat!
Worship Service In The Chapel
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Adult Christian Education
FORMAT: PILGRIMS’ PODCAST featuring Pastor Jermaine
This is an interview format with audience interaction. Expect to learn more about a fellow Pilgrim’s progress and story of their life. After an initial set of questions, we can interact with the guest with our questions and clarifications. We will be encouraged or challenged by the guest’s story. This format may also be used for special guests or a hot topic.
Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and Rev. Jermaine Pearson preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Pilgrim Power Hour
Join us for Saturday Morning Pilgrim Power Hour, every Saturday 9:30-10:30 in September during the Farmers Market. Free secular stories, movement, music and crafts for ages 2-10. No RSVP needed just drop in! For more information contact Maureen Deahl at, maureen,deahl@pilgrimoakpark.org.
Power Hour will take a break in August and then continue on Saturdays in September. Watch for more information!
Pilgrim’s Women’s Breakfast
Women's Breakfast this month will be hosted by Gloria Cox Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Gloria at revgcox@gmail.com.
Pilgrim Women’s Book Club
The group will be reading and discussing Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad. Books are available for checkout at the Oak Park Public Library - Main and Maze branches. Gloria Cox will be hosting at her home. Please RSVP to Gloria at revgcox@gmail.com.
New folks are always welcome! If any Pilgrim women or non-binary people would like to join the book club, and aren’t on the email list, please email Karen Van Meter at karenvanmeter433@gmail.com.
Friday Bible Study
TOPIC: Book of Deuteronomy Part 1
PRESENTER: Rev. Gloria Cox
DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to be God's people — not just in theory, but as we stand at the threshold of something new? That's the question Moses poses to Israel in the opening chapters of Deuteronomy, and it's the question we'll explore together this Fall.
Part 1 of our study, “Remembering Who We Are”, runs six sessions, August 7 through September 18. we will not meet on Friday, September 4. We will focus on Deuteronomy 1–11. This is the great "sermon" in which Moses calls the people to remember who they are and whose they are before crossing into the Promised Land.
No prior Bible study experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to wrestle with an ancient text that speaks with surprising urgency to our present times. All are welcome. Please contact Gloria directly for exact dates and email notifications (including Zoom link), or for more information at: revgcox@gmail.com
Adult Christian Education
FORMAT: D&A with Pastor Colin
D&A stands for “Discuss and Apply” and riffs on the idea of DNA. The day’s preacher will take us on a deeper dive into the sermon or other worship content, adding details, answering questions, hearing folks share examples from their own lives, and facilitating interactive discussion of how to build the sermon’s message into our day-to-day lives.
Rally Day Worship Service In The Sanctuary
Join us for worship at 10:00 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Pilgrim Power Hour
Join us for Saturday Morning Pilgrim Power Hour, every Saturday 9:30-10:30 in September during the Farmers Market. Free secular stories, movement, music and crafts for ages 2-10. No RSVP needed just drop in! For more information contact Maureen Deahl at, maureen,deahl@pilgrimoakpark.org.
Power Hour will take a break in August and then continue on Saturdays in September. Watch for more information!
Friday Bible Study
TOPIC: Book of Deuteronomy Part 1
PRESENTER: Rev. Gloria Cox
DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to be God's people — not just in theory, but as we stand at the threshold of something new? That's the question Moses poses to Israel in the opening chapters of Deuteronomy, and it's the question we'll explore together this Fall.
Part 1 of our study, “Remembering Who We Are”, runs six sessions, August 7 through September 18. we will not meet on Friday, September 4. We will focus on Deuteronomy 1–11. This is the great "sermon" in which Moses calls the people to remember who they are and whose they are before crossing into the Promised Land.
No prior Bible study experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to wrestle with an ancient text that speaks with surprising urgency to our present times. All are welcome. Please contact Gloria directly for exact dates and email notifications (including Zoom link), or for more information at: revgcox@gmail.com
Worship Service In The Parlor
Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Pilgrim Power Hour
Join us for Saturday Morning Pilgrim Power Hour, every Saturday 9:30-10:30 in September during the Farmers Market. Free secular stories, movement, music and crafts for ages 2-10. No RSVP needed just drop in! For more information contact Maureen Deahl at, maureen,deahl@pilgrimoakpark.org.
Power Hour will take a break in August and then continue on Saturdays in September. Watch for more information!
Pilgrim’s Donut Day
Pilgrim Donut Signup for June is Underway
We need all of us to sign up for volunteering on this important fundraiser for our Pilgrim community. Come have a lot of fun and raise money for your felllow Pilgrim folks! If you want to know more about the roles, please contact Leslie Sutphen or Andy Houha! Our signup link is below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DADAB2BAA8-63739788-pilgrim#/
Worship Service In The Parlor
Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
Friday Bible Study
TOPIC: Book of Deuteronomy Part 1
PRESENTER: Rev. Gloria Cox
DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to be God's people — not just in theory, but as we stand at the threshold of something new? That's the question Moses poses to Israel in the opening chapters of Deuteronomy, and it's the question we'll explore together this Fall.
Part 1 of our study, “Remembering Who We Are”, runs six sessions, August 7 through September 18. we will not meet on Friday, September 4. We will focus on Deuteronomy 1–11. This is the great "sermon" in which Moses calls the people to remember who they are and whose they are before crossing into the Promised Land.
No prior Bible study experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to wrestle with an ancient text that speaks with surprising urgency to our present times. All are welcome. Please contact Gloria directly for exact dates and email notifications (including Zoom link), or for more information at: revgcox@gmail.com
Worship Service In The Parlor
Join us for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Colin Knapp will be leading worship and Rev. Jermaine Pearson preaching from the biblical text. In worship we celebrate our relationship with God, we strengthen our relationship with one another, and we explore what it means to put our faith into action. Come as you are.
