UPCOMING EVENTS 

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Sunday, December 1 -- 10 AM
First Sunday of Advent
Communion Sunday

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Sunday, December 1 -- 11:30 AM

Women at the Well

Women will gather to watch the second half of "Gratitude Revealed," a 2022 documentary. The film takes us on a transformational experience through intimate conversations with everyday people and thought leaders revealing gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives. Women of all ages are welcome.

 

2024 Youth Christmas Tree, Roping, & Wreath Sale
Friday, December 6 -- 7 PM
Youth Tree Sale Set Up and Sleepover
Saturday, December 7 -- 9 AM-4 PM
Christmas Tree, Roping, & Wreath Sale

Sunday, December 8 -- 11 AM-2 PM

Christmas Tree, Roping, & Wreath Sale

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It’s never too early to mark your calendars for the annual Youth Tree Sale! The sale will take place December 7th and 8th. Friday, December 6th, youth will meet at the church at 7pm to set up for the sale. On Saturday, the sale will run from 9am–4pm and on Sunday from 11–2pm. Along with our beautiful trees, we will be selling hot chocolate, wreaths and roping. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we hope to get the word out to our community. Please make plans to stop by and purchase your tree from us or stop by to say hello and donate a tree to a family in need. 

 

Saturday, December 7 & Sunday December 8

Flower Committee Poinsettia Sale

At the same days and times as the Youth Christmas Tree, Wreath, & Roping Sale (Saturday, December 7, 9am-4pm, Sunday, December 8, 11am-2pm), you’ll have the chance to support the Flower Committee’s poinsettia sale. The committee writes, “If you want some poinsettias, please let us know and we’ll save some for you!” 

Sunday, December 8 -- 10 AM
Second Sunday of Advent Worship

 

Sunday, December 8 -- 3 PM
Blue Christmas Service

While the holiday season is meant as a time for celebration, for some this season feels devoid of joy. Some feel blue because they have lost loved ones this year. It could be painful memories. It could be a prolonged illness or dire diagnosis. It could be an unhappy marriage or unemployment. Whatever the cause, if you feel this way, you are not alone. Our 3 PM December 8 “Blue Christmas” Service will include prayers, scripture, and music to remind us that God is ever near. We will remember that, “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). Invite your friends. This service of hope is for people of any faith or no faith at all.

 

Tuesday, December 10 -- 9 AM
Men’s Breakfast at Landmark Diner

All men are invited to our monthly breakfast gatherings at the Landmark Diner. Let Rev. Only know if you plan to attend.

Saturday, December 14
Youth and Families Night in NYC

Saturday, December 14th, youth, and families are invited to join us as we head into the city for dinner and to see the Rockefeller Christmas tree. We’ll have dinner reservations at Gayle’s Broadway Rose on 47th street – as the waitstaff perform Broadway tunes while we dine. Following dinner, we’ll walk over to the Rockefeller tree and stop along the way for hot chocolate and dessert. Youth and Sunday school families are welcome to join us. 

Sunday, December 15 -- 10 AM
Third Sunday of Advent
Chancel Choir Christmas Concert During Worship

On Sunday, Dec. 10, the major portion of the 10 AM Worship Service will feature our Chancel Choir and Soloists as they present our traditional Christmas Concert under the direction of Robert Jordan. 

Sunday, December 15 -- 1 PM
Children’s Craft Workshop

Sunday, December 15th we will have our annual Christmas Crafts Workshop! The workshop will run from 1PM - 3PM in the Parish Hall. The craft workshop is a fun afternoon of crafting and celebration for folks of all ages. There will be hot chocolate, delicious treats and lots of Christmas music to add to the fun. Everyone is welcome. 

Sunday, December 22 -- 10 AM & 11 AM
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Sunday
Family Sunday

Pageant Rehearsal

December 22 is Christmas Sunday, Family Sunday, and Pageant Rehearsal. Our Children’s choir will perform a few familiar Christmas tunes, our youth bell choir will present and ring us into the Christmas spirit. We will have a special message for our children and our youth will serve as ushers and readers. Following worship at 11AM, youth and children will have a brief rehearsal in the sanctuary to prepare for the Christmas Eve pageant. 

Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Worship Services
Family Service and Children’s Pageant - 5 PM
Candlelight Service - 8 PM

Our annual Children's Christmas Eve pageant is at 5pm on Dec. 24th. Children should arrive at 4:15PM for a quick run -through and to get into costumes. Youth should arrive at 4:15 and meet in the North Lounge.  Join us for this meaningful re-telling of the birth of Jesus. It will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service begins at (the relatively new time of) 8 PM.

Sunday, December 29 -- 10 AM
Service of Lessons and Carols

On December 29, you will have one more chance to sing Christmas carols before waiting almost a full year. When the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, don't miss out on a chance to reflect on the meaning of Christmas in a relaxed and reverent manner.

All Month Long
Coat & Sock Drive for North Shore Soup Kitchen
The North Shore Soup Kitchen has requested about 30 winter coats (new or gently used) and donations of socks (preferably men’s). Collection barrels will be in the church narthex and the Parish Hall. Please donate only WINTER coats (no jackets or other clothing) and only NEW store-bought socks.

 

All Month Long

25th Annual Angel Trees

The Angel Trees will be available in the chapel foyer and near the parish hall. Looking to share some Christmas joy? Be someone’s angel this Christmas.

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Next Year
2025 Service Trip to Fort Worth, TX
Next summer, our youth will be heading to Fort Worth, TX, the week of June 29-July 4th. We will be serving for the 5th summer with the wonderful youth organization, Be the Neighbor. Our week of service this year is entitled "Refugee Welcome." We will be serving with organizations helping refugee families in various ways all over Ft. Worth. Space is limited and at the moment we are only offering spots to our church members. Let Rev. Burgess know if your youth (grades 6 - 12) is interested in joining us for this meaningful week of service and learning together.

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