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Christmas Magic
Mother Maddie
Before my family fell in love with church, we fell in love with the ballet. Our home was often full of Russian ballet dancers and choreographers whose bodies and minds seemed to accomplish the impossible. I was three years old the first time I watched them dance the Grand Pas De Deux in Act II of the Nutcracker. Sitting backstage under the prop table, my own costume itching my neck, the majesty of the moment enraptured me. Through the bright glare of stage lights, I watched the Prince lift the Sugar Plum over his head. I was too young to worry he might drop her. As far as I could tell, it was all pure magic.
I was ten years old when we first stumbled into an Episcopal Church, just old enough to begin to lose the wonder of Christmas. But behind the thick wooden doors of that neighborhood church, new mystery awaited. In chanted prayers and swinging smoke, I could feel that something mysterious was happening on the Altar, something tremendous that I could not yet name. My heart was stirred. I wanted nothing more than to get as close as I could to that glory.
That is the gift we hope to give you on Christmas. In the transcendent music, the stunning flowers, the beautiful vestments, we hope to open the eyes of your heart to ...
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- Guest Preacher - Michael Sturdy
- Formation for Advent
- Campus Improvements
- Christmas with Orpheus
- Advent & Christmas at the Fig
- End of Year Giving
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- Caroling - Dec 28 Sign-up
- The Wise Guys Are Coming
- Support Gateway of Grace Gala
- Pilgrimages for the coming year
- St. Hilda's Guild
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We’re delighted to welcome the Rev. Michael Sturdy as our preacher this weekend.
Michael served on staff at Transfiguration and we sponsored him for ordination three years ago. Earlier this year he graduated from Sewanee and was ordained deacon. He now serves as Curate at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Houston, and he will be ordained a priest in January.
Michael will be joined by his wife, Lauren Sturdy, and their wonderful children.
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Throughout history, the prophets helped the people of God hold onto hope and look for salvation: they spoke of a messiah who would bring release to captives, justice to the oppressed, and light to all trapped in darkness.
Join us this Sunday, December 21 at 10:15am in Roper Hall as we conclude this series with a discussion of the final great prophet, John the Baptaizer, and reflect on his summons to be ready for the arrival of the Lord.
As our guests for this class we welcome Deacon Michael Sturdy to join the conversation, along with several other wonderful guests: Fr. Terry Roper, Fr. Michael Merriman, Dr. Mark Stamm, and Danielle Shroyer.
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Beginning this Saturday, December 20, you will notice work activity in and around the parking areas. A new allyway fence is being installed. No work will be done on Sunday but work will continue Monday and Tuesday to complete the project.
In addition to the fencing project, a crew will be re-striping the parking area doing work on the new driveway gate. The striping crew will be onsite Monday December 22 working in the section of parking to the northeast of the church entrance eastward to Hillcrest – basically, the front half of parking as you enter from Hillcrest. If you will be visiting the church during these times please be aware of this work.
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Christmas with Orpheus
December 21, 7:00pm
Orpheus Chamber Singers return to Transfiguration for their annual Christmas concert. These concerts feature some of the most exquisite choral music and robust carol singing you will find anywhere. Purchase your tickets below. They will not last long!
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There’s no place like home on Christmas. We hope you will join us for Christmas at Transfiguration where we are waiting to welcome you home.
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Children's Christmas Pageant | Dec. 24 | 3pm
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Christmas Eve | Dec 24
- Holy Eucharist Featuring our Youth Choirs | 5pm
- Holy Eucharist Featuring the Transfiguration Choir | 8pm
- Midnight Mass with Transfiguration Choir & Incense | 10:30pm
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Christmas Day | Dec 25
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Holy Eucharist with incense | 10am
- Christmas Lessons & Carols & Holy Eucharist
- Saturday at The Table | Dec 27 | 5:30pm
- Sunday Morning | Dec 28 | 10am
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End of Year Giving
Make an end-of-year donation to support our mission and ministry
To make an end-of-year donation, or fulfill your 2025 pledge click the buttons below.
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A'caroling We Go
Help us bring Christmas joy to parishioners who are unable to attend in person. From Noon until 3:00pm on Sunday, December 28, carolers will head out in groups to carol around town. Following the 10:00am Holy Eucharist, those going caroling are invited to share lunch before heading out at noon.
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The Wise Guys Are Coming
Mark your calendar for a visit from Transfiguration's own Wise Guys on Sunday, January 4. They will make their annual visitation between the 9:00am and 11:15am services.
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| Support the Gateway of Grace Gala | | |
Purchase your tickets using the button below. The purchase of an extra ticket would make an excellent gift for someone who would love to support refugee families this
Christmas!
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| Registrations are currently open for our forthcoming Pilgrimages. Please note that full details are available by clicking the Register button below each listing. | | | | |
Saints of Northumbria
October 5 -13, 2026
Registration Deadline Extended
$500 Deposit
| | The registration deadline for the October 2026 pilgrimage to Scotland and England has been extended. We will explore the Christian history of this ancient kingdom, including visits to Lindisfarne, Durham, and Edinburgh. A can't miss for Anglophiles and history lovers. | | |
Monarchs of Mexico
February 3-8, 2027
$500 Deposit by: Feb 1
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Ubuntu Up-Close
Summer 2027
$750 Deposit by: Mar 1
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Youth Sunday Funday
Christmas/NYE Party
Calling all Fig Youth for the last Sunday Funday of the YEAR on December 28 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm! Come celebrate Christmas and the start of the New Year together with hot chocolate, ornament decorating, a white elephant gift exchange, and a Christmas movie marathon. Feel free to invite a friend as well! If you wish to participate in the white elephant gift exchange, please bring a gift-wrapped item that costs no more than $25.
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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. Please keep the Clothes Horse in mind for Fall and Winter accessories.
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