McLAUGHLIN SERIES
Facing Life with Faith
Established 2004

Understanding Islam & Roots of
Contemporary Violence

Prof. Inamul Haq, Elmhurst College
Thursday, September 30, 2010
7:30-9:00 pm
Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Clark Ministry Center
1335 S. Clifton, Park Ridge   read more »

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church invites everyone to participate in this fall’s Food For the Journey Wednesday evening classes. This year we are offering classes on a variety of topics.

Following is the schedule for 2010-2011.   read more »

Women's Spirituality meets the first Monday of the month from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Grauer Lounge.
 
Following is the list of books and dates for the 2010-2011 year.   read more »

Offered every autumn, clergy and members of the parish present an opportunity for newcomers to get orientated to the Episcopal way of belief and worship. We focus on using our faith tradition as a resource for better functioning in the world. The class includes the very popular “Instructed Eucharist," a step by step exploration of our Sunday worship.   read more »

St. Mary's sponsors yearly spiritual growth opportunities in the form of Workshops and Retreats. Our annual Women's Retreat in mid-Winter is an incredibly powerful and sacred space that attracts many members and friends each year. One Saturday each December the Parish Advent Retreat is an opportunity for adults in the congregation to gather for a day of prayer and relflection around a particular theme.

Workshops are offered as topics and interests arise. Past topics include “Centering Prayer,” “Take a Sacred Walk: Walking the Labyrinth,” "Morning B.R.E.W." and “Public Life 101: Community Organizing Training.”   read more »

We believe every baptized person is called to ministry. The EFM program provides lay people with an opportunity for study and reflection in order to discover how to respond to the call of Christian service and carry out their ministries.   read more »