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Advent Prayer Booklet

Click here for an Advent prayer booklet (or find a physical copy in Burrows Commons) that can be used alongside your Advent wreath during dinner, on the road or at bedtime.*

*The Rev. Beth Scriven, Associate Rector, and Laurie Pierce, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry, created this booklet of weekly prayers and reflection questions. Wherever the focus of this Advent intention — at home, at church, or in both places — the prayers and questions will invite us to prepare for the coming of Christ together as a community. If you don’t have an Advent wreath, you can make one during the All-Parish Coffee Hour on December 3 (see details below).

Click here to read the Rev. John Denson's Advent reflection from Thursday, December 1.

Sunday, December 3

9 & 11:15 a.m.

This annual favorite highlights the wonder and anticipation of the season of Advent. Featuring music by Paul Manz, Boris Ord, Jan Sandström, Charles Wood, Arvo Pärt, Stanford Scriven, Andrew Smith and Johann Sebastian Bach.

Sunday, December 10

11:15 a.m.

Join us for the morning version of Choral Evensong. St. Paul’s Choir sings responses, canticles, the psalm and anthem. Featuring music by Sarah MacDonald, Henry Purcell, Jakob Handl and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Communion from the reserved sacrament will be available.

Sunday, December 10

4 p.m.

Join us for a service of Evensong. Featuring music by Sarah MacDonald, Gary Davison, Wayne Marshall and Michael McGlynn. This service represents one day out of the week of Choral Evensongs that St. Paul’s Choir will sing at Ely Cathedral, July 15-21, 2024. Your gracious presence is part of the St. Paul's Choir pilgrimage.

All-Parish Coffee Hour :: Advent Wreaths

Sunday, December 3, 10:15-11 a.m., Parish Hall

Join us for light refreshments and Advent Wreath crafting. For those making wreaths, we ask for donations for candles ($5) and wreath bases ($10); please do bring clippers. If able, please bring wreath greenery from your yard to share and drop off in the Parish Hall before the 9 a.m. service. 

Mary: A Girl from Nazareth, A Woman for the World

Sunday, December 10, 10:15-11 a.m., Parish Hall

Join the Rev. Beth Scriven and fellow parishioners for an exploration of Mary’s life and legacy! We’ll walk through key moments of her life in Scripture; consider her place in Christian history, art, culture and prayers; and contemplate how we can connect with and learn from Mary’s witness in our own time and lives. 

Youth Christmas Party (6th-12th grade)

Friday, December 8, 6-9 p.m., Youth Lounge

Youth are invited to bring a wrapped gift (valued at $15 or less). Click here to RSVP to Family Ministry Coordinator, Charity Malone.

Hard Seasons :: Grief and the Holidays

Monday, December 11, 5-6:30 p.m., Online

The holiday seasons are tough for all, especially those experiencing grief. Grief complicates the way that we show up to ourselves, our holidays and to others. Take some time with St. Paul's ministry intern, Tyne Parlett and others who have experienced loss and grief. Process and plan the holiday season and all that it can hold for you. Click here to email Tyne Parlett for a link to participate.

Greening of the Church

Sunday, December 17 at 10:15 a.m.

All are welcome to stay after the 9 a.m. worship service and help us decorate St. Paul's for Christmas! Please note: due to the Greening, there is no 11:15 a.m. service that day.

Bulletin Cover Artwork Submissions

Due by Tuesday, December 5

Children and youth are invited to submit artwork that can be featured on our Christmas Eve bulletin cover and in promotions. Artwork should in some way represent the Nativity Story. Click here to download an artwork form or pick up a printed copy in Burrows Commons or in Sunday School classrooms. Submissions may be turned into the Church Office, or you may scan submissions and click here to email Meegan Kriner no later than Tuesday, December 5.

Christmas Families Project

Help support the children & families of School #43

Before and after the 9 & 11:15 a.m. services, Burrows Commons

Outreach is sponsoring kindergarten students from School #43, and their siblings, this Christmas. Parents of 60+ children will be provided with a $100 gift card to help with Christmas needs. Please help to reach this goal. Click here to make online donations, text SCHOOL43 to 97000 or donate in person to Outreach committee members in Burrows Commons. Any amount is much appreciated!

Alternative Gift Market

This annual opportunity provides the opportunity to purchase non-material Christmas gifts by making donations to ministries affiliated with St. Paul's. Outreach is collecting donations for six organizations this year: The Julian Center, Dayspring Center, Mission in Mombasa, Habitat for Humanity, Indiana Youth Group and The Damien Center. Purchase a card for $5 and up. These cards are a great way to show someone you care this holiday season! Click here to make online donations, text MARKET to 97000 or donate in person to Outreach committee members in Burrows Commons.

Family Service & Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 24, 3 p.m., Sanctuary

Ages 0-18 are invited to participate in a short, interactive children and family-focused service with communion and Christmas carols. Click here to select pageant roles. Rehearsal is on Saturday, December 23 at 10 a.m. Children and youth may also participate that day with a walk-on role.

Festival of Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 24, 5 p.m.; organ prelude at 4:40 p.m.

This beautiful service, based on the medieval vigil, was first held at Truro Cathedral in England and has become a favorite throughout the world. Lessons telling the story of Christ’s birth are read by choristers and members of the community, while carols and anthems resound the message of Christmas. An organ prelude begins at 4:40 p.m. 

Festival Eucharist

Sunday, December 24, 11 p.m.; choral prelude at 10:40 p.m.

St. Paul’s Choir celebrates the Feast of the Nativity with music for brass and organ. A prelude with carols for choir and the congregation begins at 10:40 p.m.

Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival

Sunday, December 3, 3-6 p.m., Broad Ripple Village

St. Paul's is once again sponsoring this year’s Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival presented by DAVID Electric. Bring the whole family for visits from Santa and a reindeer, children’s activities and a tree lighting ceremony! Click here for all details. Be sure to stop by the St. Paul's booth and say "hi" between 3-5 p.m. We will be in Wonderland Village on Guilford Avenue, between Westfield & Broad Ripple Ave.

MLK Center Holiday Festival

Friday, December 15, 4-5 p.m., MLK Center

Help man a holiday- themed carnival game or activity. Click here to sign up.

Candlelight Concert at St. Paul's :: Holiday Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" and more

Friday, December 15, 6:30 & 8:45 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Indianapolis. This concert will be held at St. Paul's! Ages eight and up are invited to enjoy a classical concert under the gentle glow of candlelight. Click here to view details and purchase tickets from the event organizer, Fever.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

SUNDAY WORSHIP CHANGES

Sunday, December 17

• Holy Eucharist, 7:45 & 9 a.m. only.

Sunday, December 24

• Advent 4 Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. only. Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. as detailed above.

Sunday, December 31

• Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. only.