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Events at Open Table

Meals, worship, and neighborhood gatherings around the Open Table

The Open Table calendar includes Sunday worship, neighborhood meals, study groups, service projects, family gatherings, and justice events. Some are spiritual, some are practical, and many are both.

Use this page to find first-time friendly events and welcome lunches, check cleanup days and service projects, move toward a first Sunday visit, or introduce yourself before you come without guessing what is open to you.

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Friends sharing a lively meal around the table during an Open Table gathering

Calendar

This season at Open Table Church

The calendar carries the full rhythm of the church: worship, meals, circles, care, and public action.

April 5, 2026

NewcomersLunch providedKid-friendly

First Sunday Welcome Lunch

A simple lunch after worship for newcomers, curious neighbors, and anyone who wants to meet people without pressure.

April 11, 2026

Service dayFamily-friendlyOutdoor

Neighborhood Cleanup + Coffee

Monthly block cleanup with tenants, school families, and church volunteers, followed by coffee in the courtyard.

April 16, 2026

LGBTQ-affirmingDinnerOpen to all

Queer Christian Potluck

Low-pressure dinner for LGBTQ people, families, and allies. Bring food if you can. Come anyway if you cannot.

April 19, 2026

Mutual aidPractical supportDrop-in

Third Sunday Mutual Aid Clinic

Help with forms, transit support, referral calls, resume basics, and a sidewalk pantry restock in the parish hall.

April 26, 2026

PrayerQuiet room openNo RSVP

Compline + Candlelight

A quieter evening service for people who need stillness, shorter prayers, and a gentler room.

May 2, 2026

JusticeBreakfastVolunteer pathways

Justice Briefing Breakfast

Monthly update on housing, school, and food-access campaigns with clear next steps for public action.

Recurring rhythms

The weekly and monthly patterns that give the site a pulse

People trust event pages more when the schedule has cadence, audience fit, and clear expectations.

Sunday Gathering

Every Sunday at 10:00 AM, with coffee from 9:40 AM and a welcome table after service.

Open Table Dinners

Wednesday meal with soup, bread, rotating hosts, and pay-what-you-can giving.

Queer Christian Potluck

Second Thursday at 6:30 PM for LGBTQ people, families, and allies.

Compline + Candlelight

Twice monthly on Sunday evenings for people who need a quieter room.

Third Sunday Mutual Aid Clinic

Drop-in practical support from 1:00 to 3:00 PM with pantry restock and referral help.

Story & Song

Quarterly arts night with poets, folk musicians, and community storytellers.

Find the right kind of event

Different doors into the same church

The events page works best when it helps people pick a starting point, not just scan dates.

First-time friendly

Welcome lunch, Sunday worship, and courtyard coffee are the softest starting points.

Justice and service

Cleanup mornings, pantry shifts, school support, and Justice Briefing Breakfasts move people toward public action.

Care and support

Grief Circle, Listening Room appointments, and support gatherings help people start with real need instead of social energy.

Next step

Need a calmer first step than a big Sunday?

Pick a welcome lunch, potluck, or support-oriented event first, then read the visit page when you are ready to see what Sunday feels like.

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FAQ

Questions people actually ask before they show up

These answers are here to remove anxiety, not to fill space.
What events are open to the public?

Most meals, classes, support groups, service projects, and worship gatherings are open to neighbors and visitors unless a listing says otherwise.

Do I need to register?

Only some workshops and childcare-supported events need RSVP. When it matters, the page says so plainly.

Are events family friendly?

Many are. The site names kid-friendly meals, support for caregivers, and Kids Commons rhythms where relevant.

How often do you host service opportunities?

The schedule includes monthly cleanup days, pantry shifts, justice breakfasts, and mutual aid clinics.