MESSENGER

Your stewardship committee and I are pleased to announce the official relaunch of the planned giving program at Church of Our Saviour. You may have recently received the "Leave a Lasting Legacy" brochure in your mailbox: the large, colorful trifold marks the exciting new beginning of sharing ways everyone can ensure the future of COS while leaving a lasting legacy of their very own.   The late, great Ben Harrington began our planned giving program in the early 2000s. His inc

Lent invites us into a holy season of reflection, renewal, and deeper connection with God and one another. This year at Church of Our Saviour, we invite you to journey through Lent with opportunities for learning, prayer, and spiritual discovery for all ages. Sunday Forum Series: Back to Basics Back to Basics: The Nicene Creed, Our Faith, and Why What We Believe Matters Join Jeff+ for a special Lenten Sunday Forum series exploring the foundations of Christian belief. Together

In this special report in The Messenger, our many ministry leaders share the past year’s highlights, challenges, and their hopes for the future. 8 am Rite 1 Service Vera Hoalim, Eucharistic Minister and Lector Coordinator What were the highlights of the year for your ministry? The 8 am parishioners are a committed group of members who are faithful in weekly worship and who enjoy the serenity of sacred silence and prayer. We also boast of a dedicated group of six Eucharistic

We are pleased to introduce the final two candidates for our Vestry Class 2026-2029, Sarah Elizabeth McCandless and Amanda Montoya. To read about last week's candidates, Chris Hunt and Brenda Maceo, go to https://bit.ly/slate2026-part1 Members of the Vestry are elected to three-year terms, or until their successors are qualified and elected. Voting will take place at our annual meeting, to be held in our Historic Sanctuary (with an online option) on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 9 am.

Our Saviour Center and its Dorris Dann Kids Campus are delighted to announce we will be holding the grand opening of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Dorris Dann Kids Campus on February 28, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The grand opening will feature key speakers and the chance to tour our facility. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Dorris Dann Kids Campus is a state-of-the-art facility that will provide teens in El Monte with access to industry-standard equipment and techn