Church News & Events

In preparation for Ash Wednesday, please bring in your dried palm branches which will be burned to use for the imposition of ashes. You can leave them on the table in the Narthex.

Thank you!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Shrove Tuesday pancake dinners will be hosted by our small groups. If you are not in a small group or would like to see one formed in your area, please contact Fr. Eric+ ([email protected]). 

Our next Women’s Fellowship will be on our regularly scheduled Saturday, February 28th at Lois Davis’ home.  Lois has selected C.S. Lewis’ Reflections on the Psalms; come prepared to discuss the book and share your favorite Psalm verse(s).

* Location: (Address is in our weekly email: Our Saviour eNews)
* Day/Time: February 28, 9:30-11:30
* Reading: Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis (~$10 on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ecM8GRg)
* Sign up at the COOS Women’s Fellowship link here so we can track attendance
* Please call/ text Lois (Phone Number is in our weekly email: Our Saviour eNews) if you have questions!

We look forward to seeing you!  

Several Patrick Henry College students who attend COOS are participating in the PHC Chorale’s European Ministry Tour in May 2026.  The Chorale will be sharing their wonderful music and the amazing ministry opportunities that God has orchestrated for them in three benefit concerts this month. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.phc.edu/phc-chorale.

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. The modern calendar has transformed this holy day into a secular celebration of romantic love. However, the Church celebrates the holy love and martyrdom of St. Valentine on this day. We don’t know much about the real Valentine, but the legend says that he was a bishop in the 3rd century who was killed by the Romans after refusing to refrain from performing marriages. As you make plans for Valentine’s Day, consider reading 1 Corinthians 13 for your meditations and say the prayer below. 

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast called us to faith in thee, and hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses; Grant that we, encouraged by the good examples of thy Saints, and especially of thy servant Saint Valentine, may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at length, through thy mercy, we, with them, attain to thine eternal joy; through him who is the author and finisher of our faith, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Services and Gathers Canceled

Given the current snow fall and predictions for the remained of the morning, all services and gatherings for today are canceled. The High School/College meeting will be held next Sunday (2/1).

One way or the other, please devote yourself to the sacrifice of prayer. It is the Lord’s Day. Gather your family and pray Morning Prayer. Talk with one another about the Scripture Readings and about St. Paul. Sing a hymn together. 

The Readings are Psalm 66, Isaiah 45:18-25, 2 Corinthians 12:1-9. The appointed Collect or Prayer for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul is found on page 229 of the Book of Common Prayer. 

If you need help with leading the service, you can use Cradle of Prayer. This link will lead you to a page that has audio recordings of Morning and Evening Prayer for every day of the week. https://cradleofprayer.org/this-weeks-prayers/

If you are elderly and need help with shoveling, please contact Jonathan+ There are a few young men who have offered their assistance.

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Church of Our Saviour? Are you curious about what the Church believes and why it conducts itself as it does? A New Member’s & Confirmation Class will begin this Sunday, January 18th, at 9:15 a.m. This course will be conducted each Sunday until Easter and provide an overview of the fundamental doctrines and practices of the Church of Our Saviour. All are welcome.