Whether you are new to the city or native to Chicago, Young Adult Ministries at Fourth Presbyterian Church welcomes those twenty-two to thirty-five or thereabouts, whether single or married, gay or straight, and

• connects people of similar ages in a common place

• serves as an entry point for young adults into the life of Fourth Church

• welcomes seekers, questioners, the convinced, and the agnostic

• provides opportunities for serving others

• engages in thoughtful exploration of discipleship

• offers a space to encounter the intersection of faith and (post)modern life

• achieves the above while holding onto a sense of fun and fellowship

We hope you’ll join us for one or more of the events listed in this month’s calendar.

For more information, contact
Matt Helms at mhelms@fourthchurchorg.
We look forward to hearing from you!


Updates are emailed weekly. To be added
to the e-mail list, send your e-mail and contact information to youngadults@fourthchurch.org.

Click here for the latest issue of the Young Adults newsletter, with news about upcoming Gatherings, SpeakEasy outings, volunteer opportunities, and much more!

The Gathering, a weekly opportunity for Young Adults, meets Sundays following 11:00 worship for fellowship. Join us at the 737 building, on the 19th floor!

Sunday, October 30
Topic: Sin, Grace, and Faith

Sunday, November 6
Topic: The Bible

Sunday, November 13
Topic: The Church

Sunday, November 20
Topic: Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife

For more information
Contact Matt Helms

Check Out Our New Blog Site!
Our new blog site features posted notes from our Gathering conversations on Christian beliefs as well as updates on the message board. Check it out and add your thoughts! As an added incentive, each thoughtful post, up to five posts, will enter your name into a drawing for a $5 gift card to More Cupcakes. Make sure to take a look and post your reflections!

On the last Thursday of the month we gather for a night out of fellowship. Stay tuned for November's time and place.

Son of Man Viewing Party
Friday, November 6
1:45 p.m. on the 19th floor
of the 737 building

Instead of watching the 2005 movie Son of Man on a Friday night as we'd suggested over the last few weeks, we have changed the date so that hopefully more people will be able to attend. We will now view the movie after our Gathering on Sunday, November 6 at 1:45 p.m. The eighty-three-minute film depicts what Jesus' story might look like in contemporary Africa and reveals some very powerful modern parallels.  

We hope you'll stick around after the Gathering and join us for this engaging film. Pizza will be provided for lunch.

Homemade Pizza Night
Friday, November 18
7:00 p.m. at Matt's apartment

You're invited to a Friday dinner of homemade pizzas made by Pastoral Resident Matt Helms! Matt made pizzas in college and specializes in bizarre topping combinations (his favorites: BBQ, bacon, chicken, ranch, as well as loaded nacho). Come join him and his wife in Oak Park for pizza, drinks, games, and a whole lot of fun.  

RSVP to Matt if you plan on attending so that he can send you his address and make sure to prepare enough pizza. You are welcome to bring friends, significant others, and spouses, too!

Young Couples Small Groups

Looking to find a smaller community within this larger church? Small groups for young couples are a great way to grow in your faith and form community. Groups are open to those married, engaged, partnered, or in committed relationships. Groups meet about every six weeks for events, dinners, and Bible studies. To visit a group or learn more, contact Matt Helms