Encounter
OSP 20s 30s 40s

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Rooted in Old St. Pats mission and vision, Encounter, formerly OSP Next, is an inclusive community for singles and couples in their 20s, 30s, and 40s! Meet fellow OSP members as we foster connection, grow in faith, deepen relationships, engage in social justice initiatives, and discover new roles in family, work, society and the Catholic Church.

Encounter weaves together spirituality, social justice, education, and social events to create one vibrant fabric of community. Details for our ongoing events are listed below. 

A team of active Encounter committee members along with the Director of YA Ministries and Neighborhood Engagement coordinate all activities for this ministry. Along with planning events at the parish, we make it a priority to invite and welcome folx into the community to participate in rich experiences. This ministry also seeks to increase involvement and elevate voices of younger adult OSP members to integrate ideas for growth into the larger parish community. ​

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OSP Encounter 20s, 30s, 40s: Wine and the Word
Sundays 7-8 pm on ZOOM

Have you been looking for community, spiritual enrichment and good conversation in this time of separation?  If so, we invite you to join “Wine and the Word,” a faith sharing community where we will discuss Scripture and how it applies to our daily lives. 

Join us virtually on Sunday evenings for Wine and the Word! Come share faith and insights on the story of Jacob and his family in the Book of Genesis.  We will kick-off this season with a social night including your drink of choice, conversation, and trivia. 

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Whether you have never read the Bible or know this book by heart, join us as we grow together in faith and understanding of God’s message. 

This round of Wine and the word will be broken into two 6-week sessions.  
- Session 1: 2/21- 3/28 
- Session 2: 4/11 - 5/23

All meetings will be held on Sundays at 7pm central time.
All are welcome. Come as you are as you are able! When: February 21st, 7-8 PM

Where: zoom.us/j/92644397718
Meeting ID: 926 4439 7718
For more information, please email Nathan Gartlan at nathangartlan@gmail.com.

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Current, Ongoing, and Upcoming Happenings:

• Sunday Bible Study, Sundays from 4-5 pm on Zoom Meeting ID: 926 4439 7718. For more information contact Nathan Gartlan at nathangartlan@gmail.com 
• Monthly Book Club Meetings, for more information on our upcoming book and meeting time, sign up for our newsletter
• Small Faith Sharing Groups, an intimate space to explore your faith with other Encounter members. For more information, contact Sara Bovat at sarabovat@gmail.com

How to get and stay connected:

1. Follow us on Facebook here: facebook.com/EncounterOSP
2. Sign up for our weekly newsletter with all upcoming events and opportunities below
3. Email Meg Boyle, Director of Young Adult Ministry and Neighborhood Engagement, at megb@oldstpats.org
4. Join our Core Team to help plan events, retreats, welcome new members, and more! 

Encounter Survey
We would love your input on what you’re looking for from this ministry, how we can best engage with one another, and serve the needs of this community to have the most impact. 

Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and we hope to "see" you soon!

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