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Pilgrim Congregational Church is a diverse community of Christians who come together to worship God and put our faith into action. Through God's call, we center in the Gospel, care for each other, and foster social justice. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
IN-PERSON worship is held in the Sanctuary & LIVE-STREAMED!
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Community of COngregation’s Spring Gathering - April 18, 7PM
Join us in welcoming OPRF’s Superintendent Greg Johnson! We will hear an overview and update on all things district 200: Illinois Report Card, strategic priorities, finance, and facilities.
Q & A to follow the presentation.
CoC’s gathering will take place at United Lutheran Church, 409 Greenfield Ave, Oak Park. Please kindly RSVP to oprfcoc@gmail.com
Pilgrim Crop Hunger Walk Sunday, May 5, 1PM
The 41st Annual Crop Hunger Walk is returning to a multi-congregational, in-person walk stepping off from Pilgrim Church and we need walkers for our team!! Help us raise money to end hunger in our community and the world. Festivities begin at 1pm with activities for kids and adults. The walk steps off at 2pm and includes a 3-mile or 1-mile route. Visit bit.ly/pilgrimcropwalk2024 to join or donate.
African Sanctus Sunday, April 21, 4 pM
African Sanctus is a 1972 choral Mass and is David Fanshawe’s best-known composition. It’s a celebratory work expressing unity between peoples, their faiths and their music by incorporating a Mass with traditional African music.
The concert, led by Pilgrim’s chancel choir director, Dr. Wilbert O. Watkins, features Rosalind Lee, soprano soloist; percussionists Brooks Truly and James Yakas; guitarist John Kregor; bass player Andrew King, and pianist Joan Hutchinson, Pilgrim's Minister of Music.
Admission to the concert is free, with a freewill offering taken. Parking is available in the church parking lot and in the village parking garage at Scoville Avenue and Lake Street.
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