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THE WEEKLY E-PISTLE
news & update
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SERVING THIS SUNDAY
Celebrant: Rev. Matthew McDermott
Preacher: Rev. Matthew McDermott
Organist: Lauren Wittine
Acolyte: Louise Delafield
Greeter: Ross Soubirous
Alter Guild: Marcy Sohn
Usher: Annemarie Redmond
The Lesson: Paul Lovoi
Epistle: Vinie Miller
Intercessor: Lenore Lovoi
Flower: Pam Kaufmann
Coffee Hour: Pam Kaufmann
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Sunday, December 1
Church Service 10 am
Coffee Hour 11 am
Wednesday, December 4
Women's Spirituality Group at 10 am
Thursday, December 5
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 7
Noise Lab Family Music 9:30 am
Birthdays
Mary Paine
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Pray for the special needs of our congregation and lift up the following individuals to God in prayer:
Remembrance
Lawrence McAdam, Paul DeMerchant,
Virginia Michos
Healing
Anne Wittine, Marina Bermudez, Joan Klappert, David Riggs, Alyssa Hardbarger, Tyler Britton, Dede Jamison, Catherine Aragon, Carl Cheney, George Mallinckrodt, Peggy Dubes
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Photo of the Week
Christmas Lights
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First Sunday of Advent Prayer | |
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God of hope, who brought love into this world,
be the love that dwells between us.
God of hope, who brought peace into this world,
be the peace that dwells between us.
God of hope, who brought joy into this world,
be the joy that dwells between us.
God of hope, the rock we stand upon,
be the center, the focus of our lives
always, and particularly this Advent season. Amen
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2025 Annual Stewardship Pledge | |
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Support our 2025 Stewardship Campaign
It’s that time of year again - the time to reflect on the blessing of our community and how we can support its continued vitality. We’re excited to launch our 2025 Church Stewardship Campaign, with a goal of raising $300,000 to support our parish and its mission.
Given the size of our parish, this translates to an average of $5,000 per donor. We recognize that some can give more and others may give less, and that’s okay. Every gift, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated and makes a meaningful impact.
This year, we’ve made it even easier to pledge:
- Use the pledge cards available in the Narthex or that you receive in the mail. You can mail them in or drop off at the church.
to let us know your pledge.
Let’s come together as a community to achieve this important goal.
With Gratitude for your Generosity and Support
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SpiritCare with Forgotten Seniors at Burlingame Skilled Nursing on Tuesday, November 26th | | |
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Caroline Christensen organized an art project on Butterflies. We also sang Over the River and Through the Woods and talked about Thanksgiving (turkeys, favorite foods, what we are thankful for and said grace). | |
For Sequoias residents rides are now provided to Christ Church at 9:30 AM on Sundays with a return pickup time at 11:30. Contact the Sequoias Transportation Department at X4117 or sign up in the transportation binder. Sunday morning rides are also available to the Presbyterian or the Catholic churches. | |
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Don't Wait! RSVP & Buy your Tickets
for The Christmas Banquet
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Join us for an unforgettable and festive soiree of elegance and celebration. Create lasting memories with family & friends, dive into delicious food and exquisite wines, sing carols and enjoy heavenly music, all just in time to kick off the holiday season!
Child care available upon request.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Medieval English & Festive Attire Encouraged!
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The 37th Annual Christmas Crèche Exhibit
COME TO BETHLEHEM
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December 7 - 11, 2024 | Saturday - Wednesday | 12:30-8:30 pm
3865 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto, California
Admission is free!
For more details, see
christmas creche.org.
Celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth. Feel His light and His love. Share the joy of Christmas.
The Christmas Crèche Exhibit is the longest-running (37 years!) community-led, annual crèche experience in the country. Our beloved tradition features nativity art from around the world, hands-on activities for all ages, concerts, stories, marionette shows and more.
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. Unique art displays of hundreds of nativities from more than 30 countries, featuring collections from Asia, Miniatures, Community Creations, and an array of crèches displayed in a Bethlehem Village.
· Fun for all ages with a marionette show and singalong, kids crafts, and local artists in action.
· Interactive experiences: community art, make and take-home Christmas ornaments.
· Daily talks about seven nativity artists and children’s nativity stories from around the world.
· Performances by the Miraculous Foundation Gospel Singers, Redwood Ringers Handbell Choir, Gunn High School Chamber Singers, Come to Bethlehem Musicians Kirsten Scott and friends, and Mountain View High School Madrigals.
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Gingerbread House Decorating Event | |
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Save the date! Sunday December 15th at 11:00 am
Get in the holiday spirit and join in the fun of an age-old tradition - Gingerbread House Decorating!
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Let's Go Christmas Caroling!
Sunday December 15th at 4:00 pm
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Join us as we travel around the neighborhood singing Christmas songs...
Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
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Celebrate Christmas with our Children! | | |
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Tell your friends and family and invite your neighbors to the Christmas Pageant!
If you have a child who would like to join us, please send an email to Michel Hardbarger.
Let her know their name, age, if they are interested in a speaking part or not, whether or not they can attend Sunday School rehearsals.
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A Special Invitation...
Christmas Day Brunch
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Members of Christ Church Portola Valley / Woodside are warmly welcome to join the community of Christ Church Los Altos, the Rev. Claire Dietrich Ranna, and her family at their home on Christmas morning for a festive service of Christmas Carols and Eucharist and some warm holiday fellowship.
This service will be in person only at the Christ Church Rectory: 1042 Border Road, Los Altos, CA 94024. If you intend to come, please RSVP to Rev. Claire (claire@ccla.us) so we have an idea of how many people to plan for, and bring a dish to share for Christmas brunch. We hope you can make it!
Christ Church will have two services on Christmas Eve but no service on Christmas Day. The invitation to Christmas Day brunch will provide a special Christmas Day service that will be very memorable.
If you wish to attend this wonderful Christmas Day brunch and need a ride please contact Chantal (admin@ccpvw.org) or call the parish office.
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Women's Spirituality Group | | |
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Bring Hotel-Sized Toiletries for the Veterans' Hoptel, a Life Moves shelter in East Palo Alto. Hoptel provides 1 to 3 nights of shelter, along with case management and transportation, to low income veterans from out of town visiting the local VA hospital. Leave the toiletries in the green marked box in the church breezeway.
Outerwear and Underwear for the Homeless - Outerwear (NEW socks, hats, gloves, scarves, warm jackets, rain ponchos, umbrellas) and underwear (NEW underwear, undershirts, bras) are needed for local Life Moves shelters. Only socks and underwear need to be new. Bring items to the marked box in the breezeway until December 31st.
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Noise Lab Music Workshops
Mark your Calendar!
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Noise Lab Music Workshops are available this winter for families with young children.
Family Music Workshops (ages 0-4) will be offered Saturdays from 9:30-10:30am and Beginning Keyboard (ages 4-6) from 11am-12pm in Parish Hall at Christ Church.
For more information please visit our website or email Leslie at mynoiselab@gmail.com
Christ Church and Carillon member discounts for all workshops and additional scholarships available!
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Book affiliate links benefit Christ Church
Christ Church Portola Valley & Woodside | ccpvw.org
Carillon School | carillonschool.org
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