Events

We will begin with a simple soup supper at 6 PM, and group reflection & discussion from 6:45-8:15. This year, we plan to use Pope Francis’ profound statement to the world on care for the earth as a background for our own reflection about concrete ways we can 1) seek to become more spiritually aware of our place as part of creation and the current crisis; 2) take action to make a difference, and 3) advocate for social change to reduce the impact of the climate crisis. If you want to take part in the series, please sign-up in church so we know how much soup to prepare. For more info, contact John Gill at cosjg@att.net

If you have not yet browsed the shelves of the COS Library collections, you can now see what is available through the new online catalog. The library has over 1,000 adult, children’s, and teen titles you can borrow. You can click the link for any of those sections on the catalog page to see what is available in those sections, or you can do searches by author, title, subject, and other categories. The adult collection is in Shalom House, children’s books are in the church’s downstairs Sunday school classroom, and teen book are shelved in the youth room upstairs in the loft. For questions and more information, contact Ed Sullivan.

In our ongoing efforts to make our annual fundraising events both fun and outward facing, we are planning this special event to honor two COS members who are well-known in the wider community.
John and Nancy Stewart have spent their lives in service to others, demonstrated through their deep faith and commitment to social justice and public service.
Please plan to join John and Nancy's family, friends, and colleagues for a lively celebration filled with stories, thoughtful reflections, and humorous recollections, of two lives marked by spiritual values, action, and accomplishments.

The Adult Discussion Group is studying Carol Gilligan’s pivotal book, In a Different Voice. “This is the little book that started a revolution, making women's voices heard, in their own right and with their own integrity, for virtually the first time in social scientific theorizing about women. Its impact was immediate and continues to this day. In a Different Voice inspired new research, new educational initiatives, and political debate―and helped many women and men to see themselves and each other in a different light.

We hold this special evening prayer service every year as a refuge and comfort for those who find the holidays to be difficult due to their losses, hurts, or worries. This service also serves as a time during Advent for many of us to pause and be reminded of the spiritual dimensions of this season. Join us for a time of prayers, readings, and special music meant to remind us that God’s presence is for those who mourn and for those who struggle, and that God’s light still shines into every dark corner of our world.