Announcements

This year’s Senior High Mission Trip (SHMT) is heading to Atlanta, Georgia, the week of July 18-25! The SHMT is the most anticipated week of the year for many of our students. We travel to a different part of the country each year and spend a week building relationships, learning about a new community, and volunteering our time. More info

Calling all parents of K-12 students! Our next PTO is set for Fri., Feb. 28. Join us from 6-8 pm for pizza and socializing. Come make connections with other FOPC parents and have some fun. Babysitting for young children will be provided on site by FOPC senior high youth. A $20 contribution covers babysitting and beverages. Email the office for location.

We’ll begin discussing The Last Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on Feb. 27. Our weekly class meets on Thursdays, from 9:30-10:30 am, in the parlor. All are welcome. Books are available at the Oak Park Main Library, first floor on the reserve shelf for book groups. Click here for the syllabus.

Have questions about what it means to be Presbyterian, to be Christian, to be an elder or deacon, or to be a member at FOPC? A Taste of Fair Oaks is for you! What: A light luncheon hosted by the Deacons in the Music Room Deacons and pastors will be there to answer your questions and to discuss how we view discipleship and membership in this community of faith.  When: Sun., Feb. 23, immediately following worship Who: Anyone who is interested in learning…

Children entering Kindergarten through graduating 5th grade are invited to our week-long day camp at Fair Oaks, June 9-13, 8 am-5 pm. This summer we are beginning a voluntary tiered-pricing structure from $100 to $300 for the week, and scholarships are still available. Children will bring their lunch, and the church will provide snacks.

One of Fair Oaks’ many adult gathering opportunities is the Book Group, which generally meets at 7 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month during the program year. The group selects both fiction and non-fiction works that aspire to offer insights into our faith and meets in homes to allow for more relaxed fellowship. Contact the church office for host information and any questions. Copies of books are available at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library…

Join Fair Oaks friends in the church gym at 9 am on Saturday mornings for a round of pickleball. Our court is (almost) regulation size, and beginners are welcome. There are plenty of extra paddles and balls, so no equipment is needed. We do need to know who is coming, so please email the church office to be added to TeamReach, the app through which we communicate to interested players.

Dear Fair Oaks Family, You’ve been hearing this season about what the last 100 years has brought us. In 2024, especially, we celebrated the remarkable milestone of a century of our faith community growing together. We have built a community that has greatly impacted the spiritual lives of our members and our community over many generations. We should be proud of that legacy of faith, but our community is always changing. Even as we honor the past, we must always…

Fair Oaks is growing, and we want your help to update our digital directory on Realm! Who: Everyone! Anyone who considers Fair Oaks their church home. What: Updated photos (circa 2024), to be included in our digital member directory on Realm. How: A recent family portrait? A casual group shot taken by your camera phone? A selfie? Yes, anything goes! Where: Log into Realm and make your own updates or email office@fairoakspres.org and include your current address/contact info. and picture so that…

Mark your calendars, and get ready for an amazing week of fresh air and fellowship as Fair Oaks journeys once again down to Great Smoky Mountains National Park for spring break, Mar. 24-28, 2025. Email Ben for more information and make lodging arrangements at Camp Little Arrow.

LOGOS, the weekly intergenerational experience where adults and children in grades 1 – 12 build relationships with one another and with God. Click here for more information, and email Hailey with any questions.

Learning Edge Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors  Volunteer with Learning Edge on Monday nights at Fair Oaks! The program began in late September, and tutors are still needed. The program runs through the school year (holidays excluded). Learning Edge provides free one-to-one tutoring for students who primarily live in the Austin neighborhood. It’s a special program that aims to make a positive impact in students’ lives, and many student-tutor pairs form strong, rewarding relationships. Tutors are matched with a…