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Deck the Halls 2024
Special Edition
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Greetings from Deck the Halls | |
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As St. Andrew’s Church approaches this holiday season, we take the opportunity to show the world we are a church that cares about our community and acts on our caring. Deck the Halls is our collective effort to raise funds to support the good work of service agencies in Greensboro. Not only do we put our money where our concerns are, but we do that as a people who work together. We Share the Love.
This Special Edition has two goals:
- Give our St. Andrew's family a sneak preview of what to expect at this year's event.
- Draw attention to the many ways each and every parishioner can help in this effort!
This might be adding another layer to help you’ve already given, or it might be your first step into Deck the Halls. Whichever is true, please read on to find one or several ways to use your time, your talents, to Share the Love.
Marion Seaman, Chair, Deck the Halls Committee
Click here to email Marion.
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Part Festival, Part Market | |
Check out the flyer and web page below for a quick overview of the Deck the Halls Festival & Market. You can expect to enjoy special events for all ages, a raffle of a beautiful sapphire women's ring, a silent auction including a stunning handmade quilt by Shelley Kappauf, and a cafe where you can pause and recharge before resuming shopping (or working) in the bustling gift market. | |
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Each year you'll find returning offerings and new wares and events. Scroll down to "More Market Mentions" for the full picture.
But first ... let's get all hands on Deck the Halls!
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14 Days, 7 Ways to Help Deck the Halls | |
Here are the top 7ways to help with Deck the Halls 2024! Choose 1 or more. We are happy to have whatever you can contribute to Share the Love. | |
1. Shop Deck the Halls Online | |
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Wreaths
Several Beautiful Styles
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Now through November 29
Now's the time to pre-order wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread houses, decorated cookies, chili, and more at our Deck the Halls online store. These offerings are available by pre-order only, and all pre-orders are to be picked up at the Deck the Halls event on December 7. The 2024 (Honor Card and cookies with other decorative designs will also be available at the event.)
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Cookies
Adorable Treats,
4 Options
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Gingerbread House Kits
Best in Town--While Supplies Last
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Family Friendly Chili
Comes Frozen--Enjoy When You're Ready
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2024 Honor Card
Supports Local Service Agencies
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Tell everyone--family, friends, and remote acquaintances--about the event, 10am-3pm in the Parish Hall on December 7. Remind them it’s fun for a good cause! Share the Love!
Pick up announcement postcards at church to share, or if you see a place to post a notice, add some flyers. Share at work, the gym, your book club, school pickup, etc.
Put up a yard sign. These are located outside the chapel entrance. Take one for you and one for a friend! Please sign the sheet with the signs so we can thank you for your support.
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Share our Facebook event.
Take a photo in our Deck the Halls photo “booth”—the red door on the Kensington side of the campus—and share it on social media, tagging Deck the Halls!
Tell people to visit our booth for pre-orders at The Corner Farmers Market.
Watch for our info in your neighborhood’s news. Listen for it on WFDD. (Proud to partner with 88.5 FM).
Don’t keep Deck the Halls a best-kept secret!
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3. Donate Homemade Baked Goods | |
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Dropoff Days: December 4-5
When we’re Sharing the Love on Dec 7, it’s called Mrs. Claus’s Sweets and Treats. Many of our returning shoppers have fond memories of items they’ve taken home from Deck the Halls and will be back to find their favorites. Or maybe something new. Let’s load the tables! Don’t know what to bring? Consult Nancy Rizzuto, who stands in for Mrs. Claus on matters of bake sales.
Drop-off days for Mrs. Claus’s Sweets and Treats are December 4–5. There is very limited freezer and refrigerator space for food items. If freshness is a concern, donations certainly may be delivered on Friday, December 6, before 2 p.m.
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The Wine Pull has been a popular fundraiser and fun-raiser, and all it needs are bottles of wine contributed by parishioners. Wine, wine, and more wine, please--favorites or new-to-you labels. Keep an eye out for bargains, minimum retail price $15. Bring your contributions to the box outside the church office or, on Sundays, the Parish Hall. Contact Marcia Moore with questions.
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Dropoff Days: December 3-4
Boughs of Holly is looking for donations of holly with berries or pieces of cedar that can be used for centerpiece greenery. Bring these to the Parish Hall on December 3–4.
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There's a job for everyone at Deck the Halls. If you're looking for more ways to help, please email event chair, Marion Seaman.
Everything that’s been done for Deck the Halls this year, and everything that was done for the many years of seasonal fundraisers that came before, was powered by the dedication of St. Andrew’s volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has shared their time and talents to help make such a wonderfully creative, festive and worthwhile event.
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7. Come to Deck the Halls on Dec. 7! | |
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Don’t forget to make time to come and share your spirit on December 7, 10a-3p, as we work to Share the Love and spread it far beyond our doors.
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Silent Auction
Shirley Keel is heading up our silent auction. We have a wide array of items including Duke basketball tickets, Nest thermostat, handmade king-sized quilt, and time at a beach condo among other things. Come check out everything and then ... bid on everything!
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Ring Raffle
Susan Brannan will be selling tickets for a chance to win a GORGEOUS ladies’ sapphire ring. Come and see the ring, try on the ring, and then try to win the ring!
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Chrismons Display & Children’s Make & Take Chrismons Activity
Pat Marsh is sharing her beautiful handmade Chrismons with us this year. Her work tells the story of Christ and reminds us that even as we are working to share the love with others, we are sharing the love of Advent.
Children can look forward to making Chrismons that they can take home to share. Instructions will be provided so that little hands can make more Chrismons as gifts when the opportunity arises during the holiday. Share the Love!
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Mentioned above, the bake sale and wine pull all are returning favorites. Additionally, you can look forward to the following at this year's Deck the Halls Market. | | |
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Nature Photography & Glimmering Glass
No additional help is needed for these offerings by Dennis Pollard and Marion Seaman, respectively, except to mention their conspicuously wonderful artistry to your friends. Help build motivation to attend Deck the Halls. Share the Love!
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Rudolph's Ready to Wear
Laurinda Stokes has crafted a great selection of gifts like bandanas and outdoor coats and things you hadn’t thought of yet, all for cats and dogs. Share the Love extends to four-legged friends.
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Presents Under the Tree
Presents Under the Tree will be huge this year. There will be a wide selection of gifts crafted by the many talented makers at St. Andrew’s, maybe more than ever before. Casual as well as careful shoppers will want to linger over the offerings.
Crafters, deliver your work, a single item or many, large or small, traditional or innovative, by December 2.
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Jewels & Jingles Ladies' Accessories
Betty Atwell has been hard at work getting your donations ready for display. There are abundant treasures in this area you'll want to be sure to check out. Jewelry, scarves, and pocketbooks galore.
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The Giving Tree
Carolyn Hackett and associates have been out for weeks collecting gift cards for the Giving Tree.
Please contact Carolyn if you have gift cards to deliver or would like to contribute to this effort.
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Eat in or Take Out at Andy’s Kitchen
Fuel up for your visit to Deck the Halls with hot and cold drinks, scones, sandwiches, soup (how about chicken salad on a roll and a bowl of homemade tomato bisque?), family friendly chili, and a variety of bar cookies. Snack or lunch, sit and visit. Share the Love!
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Many Hands Make Light Work
Many hands have been working hard behind the scenes to create the wonderful event that will unfold on Sat., Dec 7 in the Parish Hall. Our church has been alive with activities from checking on tablecloths to making wreaths to planning for our Holiday Cafe. Of course, many activities have been happening outside of our church – in homes, garages and over the phone – to help our plan come together.
Many more hands still are needed for the activity over these next two weeks leading up to December 7. That’s Sharing the Love, and we invite you to join in the fun!
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
standrewsgso.org parish@standrewsgso.org 336-275-1651
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