Fellowship groups
Cornerstones
During the summer, June 22–August 31, the church library will be open on Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, for Grace seniors to gather informally for coffee and conversation.
Knitting Group
The knitting group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 1pm in the church library. The next meeting is on June 21. Beginners are welcome! Contact Karen Eckstein (ecksteinkaren2@gmail.com) with questions.
Theology on Tap
Come for community and monthly conversations about faith and life. The next gathering is on Friday, June 24th, 7 p.m., at One Lake Brewing, Austin and Lake Street. Email Pastor Troy (tmedlin@graceriverforest.org) for details.
Moms of High School Teens and Young Adults
The new fellowship group, Moms of High School Teens and Young Adults, fosters community among women whose children are growing up into adulthood. Contact Jessica Bullock (jesbullock23@gmail.com) to be added to the group email list.
Retired Leaders
This group of retired Christian men and women in former leadership positions in the church or community meets July 12, 10am, in the church library and on Zoom. The presenter is Tom Gull, speaking about the "Renew My Church" program affecting Catholic parishes in Oak Park.
Moms of Littles
This gathering of mothers with children, infants through teens, meets on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact Sabrina Maggio (sabrina.maggio713@gmail.com) for more information about summer meetings.
Dads of Grace
Men of Grace
The Men of Grace group meets on Saturday, June 25, 9am, in the Youth Center at Grace. Email Pastor Troy for more information (tmedlin@graceriverforest.org).
Finding Hope
This support group for people with chronic illness meets on July 8 at 10am. Contact Judie McDonnell (judie.mcdonnell@att.net) for more information.
Pilates class
Andrea Pfeiffer teaches a Pilates class at Grace on Tuesday evenings, 6:15-7pm, in the third-floor school commons. Free, with a goodwill offering. Please bring a yoga mat and a towel.
Yoga class is not meeting during the summer.