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MESSENGER
Welcome to The Messenger, our weekly newsletter! We offer both an electronic and a print version to keep everyone up to date on news and events at Church of Our Saviour. Please contact us with any feedback or questions!
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Walk in Love 2027: WHY I PLEDGE
I have been a member of the Chinese congregation for twelve years. During these twelve years, I have learned and grown through the church, and I have also received so much help and blessings from many brothers and sisters in Christ. I am very grateful to COS for giving me this opportunity to share a topic that is very important to me, that of being a good steward. When we hear the word ‘steward’ we may immediately think about money, giving or the resources we have. I have com

Jessica Jin
Oct 203 min read


Walk in Love 2027: WHY I PLEDGE
I call Church of Our Saviour my "home away from home" because I feel comfortable here with the care and warmth of others in fellowship. Church of Our Saviour is a place that plays a significant role in my life’s history--no matter what stage of life I am in. Church of Our Saviour is where I was baptized, where I was confirmed, where I was married, where my son was baptized, and where my son went through Rite 13. I am glad to make a stewardship gift each year because I know th

Virginia Barger
Oct 202 min read


It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week
The third full week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW). This week is about planning and drawing up the most important documents of your life: an estate plan that protects your interests and your loved ones. Founding partners Linda M. Varga and Henry J. Moravec of Moravec, Varga & Mooney will be presenting an estate planning seminar at the COS forum on Sunday, October 18. In preparation for NEPAW and our guest counselors from Moravec, Varga & Mooney,

Rose J. Gonzalez
Oct 132 min read


Walk in Love 2027: WHAT IS A PLEDGE?
Our 2027 Walk in Love Annual Fund Campaign is underway and your rector, clergy, staff and lay leadership encourage you to take a moment to fill out and submit your pledge card. If you are new to Church of Our Saviour, you may be wondering what all of this pledge business is all about, including some questions about how our Stewardship campaigns work. Here are the answers to the most common questions about the importance of pledging at COS. What is a pledge and how does pledgi

Rose J. Gonzalez
Oct 53 min read


Letter from the Rector: ANNUAL GIVING SEASON IS HERE
Dear siblings in Christ, During this fall season, the Church of Our Saviour continues its vibrant, full ministry walking together toward one another, our community, and God, with love. I am so grateful for such dedication and love from our volunteers, staff, and clergy who tirelessly serve this community for God. I continue to invite you to attend one of our upcoming Stewardship Gatherings. These gatherings enable us to be together and talk about what church and community

The Rev. Jeffrey D.S. Thornberg
Sep 231 min read
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