Christmas Lessons and Carols – On December 31, we will hold our annual celebration of Christmas Lessons and Carols. There are 9 readings to do as part of our worship that day. If you are willing to help, please contact the Rector. Christmas Eve Service – Our Christmas Eve service will be held beginning at […]
Dec 24 – Advent 4 Luke 1:46b-55 Mary’s Song of Praise Background: The first two chapters of Luke are known as his Infancy Narrative, for it describes in great detail the conception and childhood of Jesus, often through the eyes of his mother Mary. With her consent (1:38) to be the Mother of Our Lord, […]
Advent Study and Soup luncheon – For the 3 Wednesdays of Advent, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, we will hold a study and soup luncheon. The study this year is entitled “A Look at Advent Through the Old Testament”. The last topic we will study is God’s Protection and Delight (Zephaniah 3:14-20). Get your […]
Dec 17 – 3 Advent John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Testimony of John Background: The Gospel of John is different than the other Gospels. This Gospel is rich in imagery and often complex and subtle language. This Gospel stresses the divinity of Jesus against the created world. The Gospel also appears to address the Gnostic focus […]
Greening of the Church – Because the Fourth Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve, we will green the church in preparation for Christmas on December 17. We won’t put poinsettias out until Christmas, but the Church will be greened early. Advent Study and Soup luncheon – For the 3 Wednesdays of Advent, from 11:00 […]