Sunday, November 30
10:30 am - Advent Lessons & Carols
This liturgy aims to recapture that Advent longing and hope. It begins in darkness with the Advent Responsory, in which Christ's coming is announced. The Blessing of Light follows, and, as the Service unfolds, the cathedral is transformed from darkness to light. The scripture readings come in pairs. An Old Testament reading speaks of God’s promise. A New Testament reading proclaims how the promise is being fulfilled in Christ. And each pair is accented by a musical response that heightens our expectation and invites our trust in the coming of Christ as Judge and Redeemer. (St. James Music Press)
Tuesday, December 2
6:00 pm - Advent Fest!
Join us at 6 pm for our annual Advent Adventure! Enjoy a parish dinner, make edible nativities, hear an Advent story read to the kids, & decorate the parish tree with our Crismon ornaments. We’ll start at 6 pm with a potluck supper – the Church will be providing cheese pizza (with gluten free available) and drinks. Please bring sides and desserts. This is an event for kids of all ages, 0-100, so come kick off Advent with your parish family!
Tuesdays, December 4, 11, & 18
7:45 am - Morning Coffee & Scripture at The Smoky Mug: 2930 North Ave.
Join Rev. Dale for coffee & chat at The Smoky Mug on Thursday mornings during Advent. We'll look at a short passage of scripture through the lens of Advent hope. Getting there late or leaving early is fine. Stop by for fellowship and a reminder of God's promises. And maybe for a pastry, too.
Saturday, December 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Wreath Making Event
All supplies and instruction provided to make your own live wreath, please bring magnolia or other greens you would like to add to provided pine. Please RSVP to Ann Fuqua to be sure we have enough soup and supplies for all!
Sunday, December 7
4:30 pm - Youth Group Christmas Caroling
Calling the St. T Youth Group! Join us at church Sunday December 7 at 4:30 pm to Christmas carol around the neighborhood, then head back to church for a Chipotle dinner- PLEASE EMAIL KATIE COSBY TO RSVP so we know how much food to order!
Saturday, December 13
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Holiday Cookie Swap
Join us for a Holiday Cookie Swap on Saturday, December 13 from 1-3 pm. Please bring 3 dozen, and a few extra for samples, of your favorite homemade cookie! A sign will be provided for you to write the name of your cookie and allergens- milk, egg, wheat, nuts. Bring your own container to take home! Contact Emma McFarlane with questions or for more information.
Sunday, December 14
5:30 pm - Taize Holy Eucharist and Sound Bath
On December 8th, following the 5:30 P.M. Taize service, Jim Morgan will share his collection of singing bowls in an unique sound experience, created for meditation and relaxation. A "sound bath" is a meditative experience using sound waves produced by singing bowls, chimes, percussion, and other instruments. Using frequency and vibration, the listener is invited to simply be present (seated or reclined), focus on breath, and clear one's mind. It is an invitation to discover our deeper self and connect with the divine.
Sunday, December 21
9:30 am - Youth Group Sneaky Santa Gift Exchange Party
Middle and high school youth are invited to join us for this fun holiday tradition. Bring a small, silly, inexpensive (WRAPPED) gift and enjoy holiday snacks.