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An Honest Advent
Father Casey
Once again this year we are stretching our observance of Advent beyond the traditional four weeks to nearly 40 days. We choose to do this because the themes of the season – waiting, hoping, persevering, turning – deserve more time and attention. In truth I feel like the world is always in Advent: heaven has already come down to earth at the Incarnation, but our weak and weary world is still waiting for the full inbreaking of the glory of God.
Hopefully you’ve received a brochure from the church in the mail, and when you do you may have the same response that a nameless someone on staff did when he saw it for the first time: “Well, that’s weird.” The cover features swirling clouds in a night sky, pierced by a single star. In the midst of an ominous darkness, light shines.
I’ll admit that it’s not your typical holiday imagery – there isn’t a “gloomy” section in the Christmas décor aisle at Michael’s – but then we’re not promoting commercial Christmas and trying to sell you on sentimentality. We’re trying to be honest.
In Advent we admit that, in spite of the pervasive onslaught of holiday cheer, everything is not alright. Sin clings tightly to the world, and ...
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- Stewardship Update: 71% of Goal
- Vestry/Delegate Elections - Last Chance to Vote
- Advent Festival This Sunday
- Advent Season at the Fig
- Figs With Kids Family Lunch
- Outreach Coat Drive
- Offices Closed Veterans Day
- Transfiguration at Dallas Interfaith Event
- Serve Dinner at St. Jude Center
- Figs With Kids Pie Making
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- Thanksgiving at Austin Street
- Serve at Gateway of Grace Thanksgiving Day
- Preview of Upcoming Pilgrimages
- Art Music Monday Next Week
- Spiritual Ministries Institute
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RJM Presents Sugarcane
- Kirking of the Tartans Sign-up
- Sign-up to be in the Christmas Pageant
- Crossover Meal Train
- St. Hilda's Guild
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Advent Festival This Sunday
Advent Festival: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness
November 9, 10:00–11:00am in Roper Hall
Travel back in time with us to ancient Israel & Judah for an interactive Advent Festival for all ages. You’ll meet Daniel in the lion’s den, Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones, John the Baptist on the riverbank, and many more. These towering figures from scripture dedicated their lives to helping God’s people find their way back to the path of righteousness and justice. Let us heed their words as we prepare a way for Christ in our hearts.
Amid the prophets you will find our Angel Tree in Roper Hall. Adopt an Angel and help bring joy to families in need this Christmas. Our collections will benefit families at Vogel and families that utilize our Food Pantry. Adopt Angels through the end of November and return gifts by Sunday, December 7.
Contact
Pam Sternweis
(214)587-267
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Preparing the Way
Preparation is so important that we have added a few extra weeks to help you get ready – Pre-Advent, if you will. The opportunities for you to examine, grow, give, and prepare are many including our Angel Tree and making Christmas Dedications:
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Formation: Advent with the Prophets | Nov. 16 - Dec 21 | 10:15am
- First Wednesday Healing Service | Dec. 3 | 6:00pm
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Reading the Gospel of Matthew | Dec. 6 | 1:00pm [Readers Needed]
- St. Nicholas Visits | Dec. 7
- Advent Lesson & Carols | Dec 7 | 5:00pm
- Taizé for Advent | Dec. 14 | 6:00pm
- Christas with Orpheus | Dec 21 | 7:00pm
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Vestry/Delegate Elections
Last Weekend to Vote!
It's your last opportunity to elect a slate of Vestry members for a 3 year term beginning in 2026 and six Diocesan Convention Delegates to represent Transfiguration at the 2026 Diocesan Convention next Fall. Elections are currently open and will end on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the end of the day. Click the button below to view the Vestry slate and candidates for Diocesan Delegates and cast your vote.
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Figs with Kids Family Lunch
Following the Advent Festival
November 9, 11:30am
Figs with Kids invites families with young children at join them for lunch. Meet at Don Pepe's Rancho Mexican Grille, 6959 Arapaho Rd, Unit 120, Dallas, TX.
Contact
Robert Kent
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Outreach Coat Drive
Clean out your closet! We are seeking gently used coats of all sizes to distribute to our Food Pantry families and others in the area. Please bring your coats to donate during the services on the weekends of Nov 8-9 and 15-16. You will find coat racks and boxes in the Tower Cloister on these two weekends, where you can leave your donations. Coats will be distributed at the Food Pantry on the November 17.
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Church Offices Closed Veterans Day
The Church offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Our offices will reopen on Wednesday morning.
If you have an urgent pastoral need, you can contact clergy two ways:
Call 972-233-1898 and press option 9 or click here.
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Transfiguration at Dallas Interfaith
Join Fr. Casey at the next organizational gathering of Dallas Area Interfaith, “Reimagine Dallas,” on November 11 at 7:00pm at Temple Emanu-El. Over 1,000 people from around the city are expected, so if you want to be part of real work toward justice, equity, and a thriving community, this is a wonderful opportunity.
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Serve Dinner at St. Jude Center
Join us on Tuesday, November 11, as we serve dinner to the residents of St. Jude Center, located at 8102 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy (southeast corner of Coit Rd. and 635). We need individuals who can assist us with a 4:45 pm arrival time. Food service time is from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm. The deadline to sign up to bring food and participate is November 9. The registration details our menu and the food items required.
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Figs with Kids Pie Making
Figs with Kids invites you to join in the festivities of making pies for our friends at Austin Street on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00am in Roper Hall. These pies will be served at the annual Austin Street Thanksgiving Dinner. If you don't wish to make pies you can support us with a donation.
Whether you sign-up to Participate or Donate, you will be able to make an additional donation, as well.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Austin Street
Join us and help serve our annual Thanksgiving Dinner to the folks living at Austin Street Center Wednesday, November 26. This is a moving and spiritually uplifting outreach opportunity which Transfiguration has done for over 30 years. We have room for 40 volunteers to assist with serving over 400 people a Thanksgiving meal. Registration is required and the registration contains important requirements for those who serve along with a link to contact Louise Harms for additional questions.
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Gateway of Grace
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Be a part of the Gateway of Grace Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner! This is more than a meal—it’s a moment of welcome, belonging, and shared joy.
We're inviting you to volunteer with others to make this event unforgettable. Whether you’re greeting guests, serving food, coordinating activities, or simply offering a smile, your presence will make a meaningful difference.
Thursday, November 27
St. Matthew's Cathedral, 5100 Ross Ave., Dallas
Many ways to volunteer are available
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Preview of Upcoming Pilgrimages
You’re invited to an informational meeting next Sunday, November 16, at 1:30pm to learn about three future pilgrimages under consideration:
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Saints of Northumbria - an 8-day trip to southern Scotland and northern England in fall 2026 to explore the ancient Christian heritage of that beautiful region
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Monarchs of Mexico - pilgrims will return to the mountains of Mexico for a 7-day trip in February 2027 to see the overwintering home of the monarch butterflies
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Ubuntu Up-Close - a 10-day trip to South Africa in summer 2027 to see the sites of Tutu and Mandela, visit Happy Homes School (a pre-school the Fig has supported for 20 years), and explore the beauty of nearby Kruger National Park
Fr. Casey will give a brief overview of each trip and answer questions. If you can’t make the meeting, please email him with your interest in one or more of them.
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Art Music Monday Next Week
The second Art Music concert of Transfigured Nights’ 2025-2026 season is next Monday, November 17, at 7:30pm in the Performance Hall. The program will feature Beethoven's Duo for Violin and Cello in F Major and Robert Schumann’s String Quartet in A minor Opus 41/1. Joel Martinson’s Suite for Violin, Cello, and Chamber Organ composed as a fundraiser for the Transfiguration Choir’s Scotland Pilgrimage 2024 will receive its first performance. Performers include Maria Schleuning and Kristin Van Cleve, violins; Matthew Sinno, viola; Gayane Manasjan Fullford, cello; and Joel Martinson, organ. The program is free and includes light desserts at intermission. Since these concerts have become exceedingly popular, and seating is limited, it is recommended to arrive by 7:15 pm.
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Spiritual Ministries Institute
The Spirituality of Grief
November 18, 2025 at 10:00am
Roper Hall
All who love will eventually grieve. By bringing the resources of spirituality to bear on our losses, we can carry our sorrows rather than silence them. Calling on her extensive experience companioning those journeying through grief, Rev. Shelton will offer ways to help the griever understand their journey. She will share spiritual practices drawn from various religious traditions to help bring light and peace to the experience of grieving. Registration deadline–November 14.
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Debut of Sugarcane
for Native American Heritage Month
Join us Saturday, November 22 at 6:30pm in Roper Hall for a potluck meal and screening of SUGARCANE, the award-winning debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. This is a groundbreaking investigation into an Indian residential school, shedding light on years of forced separation, assimilation and abuse that Indigenous children experienced at the hands of Church and government. This urgent and timely film brings the hidden story of cultural genocide to audiences worldwide while celebrating the resilience of Native people as they work to overcome cycles of intergenerational trauma. Bring a dish to share and be a part of this outstanding moment.
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Kirking of the Tartans
Break out the kilts for our annual Kirking of the Tartans on Sunday, November 23 at the 11:15am Eucharist. Banners will be available for use in the Gathering Space. A reception in the Parlor will follow the service. To volunteer to bring a dish, sign up at the EMF table in the Tower Cloister.
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Participate in
The Children's Christmas Pageant
All children toddlers - grade 5 are invited to participate in our annual Christmas Pageant which takes place at the 3:00pm Christmas Eve service. Registration is required if your child would like to participate. Jr. High and High School Students are also needed to help walk kiddos in and staging. We will also need adult volunteers to help with costume fitting, props, rehearsals etc. Please register to volunteer if you are able. More details are available in the registration form.
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Crossover Meal Train
Come be a part of the Crossover excitement by volunteering to bring a meal for the Youth. Sharing a meal together is one of the Crossover hallmarks, as the Youth breakaway from the stress of the week for an evening of prayer, fellowship, and fun.
For more info contact
Bailey Roberts
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Visit the Bookstore
Our hours are 10am - 2pm:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sundays: 8am - 1pm
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The Clothes Horse
Our hours are 10am - 2pm:
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
or whenever the Blue & Yellow Signs are displayed
The Clothes Horse is in need of Fall handbags, jewelry, and shoe donations at this time. If you're switching your closet now from Summer to Fall, please keep the Clothes Horse in mind for Fall and Winter accessories.
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