It is the week before Advent and the Celebrations begin!
Today we had a wonderful Christmas Tea - Fran and crew - you outdid yourselves!!!
Tomorrow (Sunday) is the Celebration of Christ the King and we remember who we serve and whose we are!
Sunday, we will have two services, 8:30 and 10:00 followed by Brunch after the 10 o'clock service.
About 12:30 we will gather in the parking loot and caravan out to Craig and Elaine's lovely property on Hwy 63 for a Walk in the Woods. While we are there we will gather fresh greens, and have a time of WARM gathering ( Elaine makes great hot chocolate!) and then return to the church to Make Advent Wreaths. This is a great Christ Church tradition and everyone is welcome - if you can't make it to the whole day, come as you can.
On Wednesday is our Prayer Pal Reveal Dinner. If you have been praying for a child this year, or if you have a child who has been part of the program then don't miss this important dinner ( parents can have a "date night" and other caregivers can have a night off - drop the kids off and enjoy some free time). The Prayer Pals bring something for a shared supper and both adults and children bring a small ornament to exchange as a gift to remember this past year. For more info, contact Elsie Black or Ellen Vaughan or call the Church Office.
On Saturday you can start the Advent season with a Quiet Day, beginning at 9:30 and finishing at 3:00. Our theme will be Living Between the Steps - Living with Uncertainty. What is a Quiet Day? It is a chance to begin the season with some time for learning, reflection and silent prayer. Rev. Marie will give three short meditations. Each meditation will be followed by a private time of quiet. Some folks walk outside, others pray privately, journal or draw or listen to music or read. After each private time, we gather together and talk a little casually before the next meditation. The day ends with a short service of prayer. In between times, there will be coffee and tea available, and a simple lunch of bread and soup. There is no cost except free will donations. Folks have found this a very meaningful way to begin their Advent Season. You are perfectly free to just come at the last minute - or to come for part of the day if you can't make the whole day, but if you know that you will be there, it is helpful if you can call the Church office and let us know ( we want to be sure there will be enough soup!)
Make sure you give yourself the gift of meaningful time and fellowship in the midst of this busy season!