Join us as we celebrate Father's Day! 

Rev. Michelle Hughes leading worship and preaching.

All are invited!

Participants are asked to bring a dish to share.  For more information, please send an email to: office@pilgrimoakpark.org.

Join us at the Farmer's Market and enjoy delicious, fresh donuts!

Made for you today by Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA), in partnership with Pilgrim Congregational Church

OPALGA’s mission is to improve the quality of life and to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) residents of the area through communication, education, participation, celebration and understanding, thereby incorporating our unique strengths and values into everyday life. OPALGA strives to foster a communitywide understanding of the issues that LGBT people face through direct outreach and interaction with local communitywide organizations.

Join us as we kick-off our Pride Month celebration with a dedication of our Rainbow Door art installation!

Rev. Michelle Hughes leading worship and preaching.

All are welcome!

Please join us for a Celebration of Life Service for our beloved Elaine Sorber. Reception to follow in the parlor. 

Contributions are appreciated in lieu of flowers to any of the following:
1) Pilgrim Congregational Capital Campaign which supports ADA accessibility modifications to the church;
2) The Sierra Club Foundation
3) Housing Forward (formerly West Suburban PADS)

Join us at the Farmer's Market and enjoy delicious, fresh donuts!

Made for you today by Cluster Tutoring and Pilgrim Congregational Church Youth Group

The mission of Cluster Tutoring is to help students realize their potential through the power of learning in an environment that strengthens the student, the tutor, and the community. The organization provides a high-quality learning environment for over 100 elementary and high school students from Chicago's Austin community, as well as a richly rewarding experience for its volunteer tutors.

The Pilgrim Youth Group seeks to instill and promote Christian values and beliefs in teens and young adults through service, involvement in the church, and having fun together.

Rev. Michelle Hughes will be  leading worship.  

Rev. Gloria Cox, Associate Pastor Youth & Young Adults, will be preaching.

Join us at the Farmer's Market and enjoy delicious, fresh donuts!

Made for you today by the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in partnership with Pilgrim Congregational Church

Rev. Michelle Hughes will be preaching and leading worship.  

Join us at the Farmer's Market and enjoy delicious, fresh donuts!

Made for you today by the Cub Scouts, in partnership with Pilgrim Congregational Church

Click here to sign up for a discussion series of the book, "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race", authored by Debby Irving.  

This is the final session. You are encouraged to read the book in order to get the most benefit from the discussions. The book is available from local book stores such as The Book Table and online retailers such as Amazon.  There are also several copies circulating at Pilgrim.  Contact office@pilgrimoakpark.org for more information.

A potluck lunch provided by members of the congregation will be served and childcare available upon request.  No need to bring food if you are not part of the congregation, just join the discussion.  

Rev. Michelle Hughes will be preaching and leading worship.  

During worship we will recognize our amazing Adult Ed teachers and CONNECT leadership team.  And there will be a presentation of 5th grade Bibles to our awesome youth.

The Strengthen the Church special offering will be collected.  This offering supports church growth, pastoral and lay leadership development, and youth and young adult ministries within UCC conferences.  It will help the UCC make progress on its commitment to create a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities. 

Jenny Burney leading. 

All adult education programming starts promptly at 10 am in the Chapel.  Our aim is to provide a variety of programs that keep us grounded not only in social justice but also in biblical scripture and spiritual discipline.  This is the last session of Adult Education until the Fall.

All are welcome.

The Pilgrim Church Chancel Choir, directed by Dr. Wilbert O. Watkins and augmented by friends to be a choir of more than 30 voices, is pleased to present this FREE concert of Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living.  The concert features a chamber orchestra, Soprano, Janene Bergen, Tenor, Raymon Cunha and Organist, Joan Hutchinson. 

In Forrest's words, "the work is a prayer for rest for the living...it's a 'grant US rest' even more than a 'grant THEM rest,'...and it's a realization that our rest and peace is in God."

Forrest also commented about his hope for the work: “It’s a daunting task to set these ancient texts in a modern setting. I tried to write something appropriate to their gravity, and something that would make a lasting impression for some time to come. I hope the end result does indeed, profoundly affect the listeners-and performers as well.”

Participants are asked to bring a dish to share.  For more information, please send an email to: office@pilgrimoakpark.org.

Join us for the opening day of the Farmer's Market and the first donuts of the 2018 season. 

Visit us in the Northwest corner of the church parking lot.

Made for you today by Pilgrim Congregational Church

Join us for our May Book Club meeting to discuss "The Nightingale" by Kristen Hannah.  For more information, please email: office@pilgrimoakpark.org.

Rev. Hughes will be our leader in worship for the first time!

She invites the congregation to participate in the observance of Mothers’ Day by bringing to worship an object that reminds you of your mother or others who have a nurturing role in your life.  These items will be brought forward during the service.

Stuart Barnes Jamieson will present and lead a discussion around a video about the experience.

All adult education programming starts promptly at 10 am in the Chapel.  Our aim is to provide a variety of programs that keep us grounded not only in social justice but also in biblical scripture and spiritual discipline.  All are welcome.

Rev. Kirsten Peachey will be leading worship and preaching. 

This is our first Sunday of Asian & Pacific Islander focus month.  We welcome Elaine Kaneshiro who will present our Moment for Mission. 

We will also celebrate Communion.  Please join us!

During World War II, Japanese Americans were forced from their homes on the west coast and moved into “internment camps.”  Come and hear the story of how this happened. Elaine Kaneshiro is Japanese American, born and raised in Chicago and a member of Christ Church Chicago, UCC. As a retired Chicago Public School teacher, she finds her historical presentation particularly timely as today’s political leaders talk of travel bans, walls and a Muslim registry.

All adult education programming starts promptly at 10 am in the Chapel.  Our aim is to provide a variety of programs that keep us grounded not only in social justice but also in biblical scripture and spiritual discipline.  All are welcome.

We are having a Pride Month Planning Meeting & Rainbow Door Painting P-A-R-T-Y!!!!!

We will be painting six full size 7-foot doors in the rainbow colors.  These doors will be displayed in front of the church beginning Memorial Day weekend and just past the Fourth of July.  

We will have the paint and the doors, and some supplies.  Wear your "grungiest" clothes and bring supplies too if you have them.  

We'll have drinks and a BOOM BOX.  You bring a little snack if you can. 

It's going to be "FABULOUS'!

Click here to sign up for a discussion series of the book, "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race", authored by Debby Irving.  

There will be four separate sessions that will take place on Sundays in the church's Fellowship Hall.  You are encouraged to join as many of the sessions as possible. 

You are also encouraged to read the book in order to get the most benefit from the discussions. The book is available from local book stores such as The Book Table and online retailers such as Amazon.  There are also several copies circulating at Pilgrim.  Contact office@pilgrimoakpark.org for more information.

A potluck lunch provided by members of the congregation will be served and childcare available upon request.  No need to bring food if you are not part of the congregation, just join the discussion. 

Rev. Harriet Dart will be leading worship and preaching.  Please join us!

One Pilgrim's Experience - led by Joe Barabe

Please join us in the Chapel for this inspiring session.

All adult education programming starts promptly at 10 a.m. in the Chapel.  Our aim is to provide a variety of programs that keep us grounded not only in social justice but also in biblical scripture and spiritual discipline.  All are welcome.

The Green Team and Birthday Party planners decided to have a fun and different type of potluck.  Everyone is invited to bring vegetarian or vegan items, and we challenge you to make your potluck offerings as sustainable as possible!

Rev. Gloria Cox will lead worship and preach.  We will be celebrating Earth Day!  All are welcome to join us.

"Where do we go from here?"

Led by Russ Sorber, Green Team (Session 7)

Join us for our April Book Club meeting to discuss "News of the World" by Paulette Giles.  For more information, please email: office@pilgrimoakpark.org.

A Tribute to the Late Greats of Popular Music!

So many talented late singers, such amazing music.  Join us as we remember these great singers.

For tickets please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tribute-to-the-late-greats-of-popular-music-tickets-42213677245