Starting Jan. 15, join The Well for a weekly exploration of “Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times” by Rev. Dr. Otis Moss. Drawing on the teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Howard Thurman and Jesus, the book offers ways to practice spiritual resistance by linking love and justice. Curious or anxious about the new year unfolding in your faith and in the world? Join this meaningful weekly discussion! Meet at 6:30 p.m. in Room 104 (new time/location for 2025!) at Celebration Campus.

On Monday, Jan. 20, starting at 9 a.m., Our Saviour's invites all to participate in "Love, Justice and Joy: Stories and Serving in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." We'll gather in the Sanctuary at 9 a.m. for prayer and music and to reflect on Rev. Dr. King's call to justice and joy. Then, at 9:30, all are invited to choose from a variety of service opportunities: Make and deliver cards to local nursing-home residents; take a neighborhood prayer and justice walk; and more to come. All ages and abilities welcome!

"My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church" by Dr. Amy Kenny is the Banned Books Club's next read, with a discussion set for Monday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Quarterly Banned Books Club discussions are informal and meaningrful. Future book selections (those often banned or of particular interest) are made by those attending. Whether or not you have read a book, please join us for conversation! Should anyone find the cost of the book a burden, please contact co-leaders Ann Ahlman or Kelly Holden privately. A copy will be provided to you at no cost.

This year, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, will join the movement of racial healing for our church and the nation. On Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the ELCA will feature a free online educational event that centers the voices of ELCA leaders of color. Pastor Elisabeth will lead a viewing of the event in Fellowship Center. Large discussions will be streamed; please bring your own laptop/tablet if you have one for breakout discussions. Register HERE and contact Pastor Elisabeth at pastorelisabeth@oursaviours.com with any questions!

Get ready for an exciting and unforgettable Children’s Ministry outing: We Rock the Children! On Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2-4 p.m., we'll play at We Rock the Spectrum in Naperville (5019 Ace Lane, Ste. 179). Whether you drop off your kids or stay and join in the fun, it’s sure to be a fantastic time for all! We Rock the Spectrum offers a unique, safe, and playful environment where children of all abilities can explore, learn, and enjoy sensory activities. Find more information and sign up HERE.

Make plans to join Women's Ministry on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. on the Our Saviour's Campus for the group's annual book discussion! For 2025, Women's Ministry will be reading Rachel Held Evans' "A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on her Roof, Covering her Head, and Calling her Husband 'Master.'" In this humorous look at a year spent trying to follow Biblical directions for women as literally as possible, Held Evans offers an exercise in scriptural exploration and spiritual contemplation.

All are welcome to join the conversation, regardless of whether they have read the book. Questions? Contact Kris Reenstjerna at k2r123@aol.com.

OSLC's pastoral team and Dialogues in Faith will present three opportunities to dig into Scripture using the Inclusive Bible translation! Workshops will take place Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5 in Fellowship Center from 9-11 a.m. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

Workshop schedule:

February 1 - Inclusive Bible Workshop (Inclusive Bibles will be available for a $25 donation)

March 1 - Understanding Acts and Christian Community Using the Inclusive Bible

April 5 - Having a Healthy Relationship with Your Bible  

Save the date for our next blood drive with Versiti, happening Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 12-5 p.m. in Fellowship Center. Every donation can save up to three lives! Registration coming soon. Share love by sharing life this February!