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Advent & Christmas Resources from The Episcopal Church

Click here for Advent & Christmas resources offered by The Episcopal Church.

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

Join us for worship every Sunday* at 7:45, 9 and 11:15 a.m., as well as Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

*Sunday, December 22 :: Greening of the church (details below) affects service times. Worship will occur that day at 7:45 and 9 a.m. only; there will be no 11:15 a.m. service.

Sunday, December 8, 11:15 a.m.

Enjoy the morning version of Choral Evensong. St. Paul’s Choir sings responses, canticles, the psalm and anthem. Featuring music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Louise Reid, Gabriel Jackson, Paul Manz and more. Communion from the reserved sacrament will be available.

Sunday, December 8, 4 p.m.

Enjoy the music of Dieterich Buxtehude, Michael McGlynn, Louise Reid, Gary Davison, Jacob Handl, Wayne Marshall, Charles V. Stanford and Johann Sebastian Bach.

Rector's Forum

Sunday, December 8, 10:15-11 a.m., Parish Hall

Join the Rev. John Denson, D.Min. for a conversation, with time for questions and fellowship.

Cookies and Caroling

Saturday, December 14, 2-5 p.m., Parish Hall

Join us for an afternoon of cookies and caroling! The event will kick off at St. Paul's with Christmas cookie decorating (and tasting!) before splitting into groups to spread holiday cheer through caroling at different off-site locations (Abbie Hunt Bryce Home and The Commons). Nothing more is required than to bring yourself, your family or friends and your caroling spirit — festive attire is encouraged! This event is hosted by St. Paul's Choir and Family Ministry. For planning purposes, please click here to RSVP. Please click here to email Laurie Pierce with questions.

Greening of the Church

Sunday, December 22 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 will be no 11:15 a.m. service that day.

Christmas Music & Flower Memorials

Due by Friday, December 6

Honor or remember loved ones by sponsoring Christmas music or flowers. Names will be printed in the Christmas bulletins. A donation of $40 for music or $50 for flowers is appreciated. To contribute, please indicate names to be honored and send to Liz Hoffman by Friday, December 6 in one of the following ways:

·   Send a check to St. Paul's, noting "Christmas Music" or "Christmas Flowers" in the memo line.

·   Place your check and list of names in the offering plate on Sundays.

·   Click here to submit payment online or text SPONSOR to 97000.

Thank you for helping to make our Christmas celebration beautiful! Click here to email Liz Hoffman with questions.

Bulletin Cover Artwork Submissions

Due by Tuesday, December 10

Children and youth are invited to submit artwork that can be featured on our Christmas Eve 3 p.m. Children's Pageant 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. Submissions may be turned into the Church Office, Attn: Meegan Kriner, or you may scan submissions and click here to email them to Meegan Kriner.

Christmas Families Project

Help support School #43 families

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

St. Paul's Community Engagement team is sponsoring 60 families from School #43 this year. These families will each be given a $100 Walmart gift card to help with Christmas needs. Please help to reach this goal; any amount is appreciated! Please click here to make online donations.

Alternative Gift Market

This annual initiative enables the purchase of symbolic Christmas gifts through donations to ministries connected with St. Paul's. St. Paul's Community Engagement team will be collecting donations for Habitat for Humanity, Dayspring Center, Mission in Mombasa, Indiana Youth Group and Coburn Place this year. Purchase a card for $5 and up. These cards are a great way to show someone you care this holiday season! Please click here to make online donations.

Christmas Eve Family Service & Christmas Pageant

Tuesday, 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 view details and select pageant roles. Rehearsal is on Saturday, December 21 at 10 a.m. Children and youth may also participate with a walk-on role.

Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols

Tuesday, 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. 

Christmas Eve Festival Choral Eucharist

Tuesday, 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.

Christmas Day Holy Eucharist

Wednesday, December 25, 10 a.m.

Christmas Day worship will occur at 10 a.m. only; there will be no 11 a.m. Wednesday worship that day.

Sunday, December 29 :: There will be a 10 a.m. worship service only; there will be no 7:45, 9 or 11:15 a.m. services that day.

Broad Ripple Lights Up :: Wonderland Village

Saturday, December 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Broad Ripple Village

St. Paul's will sponsor the 2024 Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival presented by DAVID Electric. Bring the whole family for visits from Santa and children’s activities followed by a twilight parade (5 p.m.) and a tree lighting ceremony (5:30 p.m.). Click here for all details. While at the Wonderland Village, visit the St. Paul's booth on Guilford Avenue between Westfield & Broad Ripple Avenue - right next door to photos with Santa!

Candlelight Concert at St. Paul's

Friday, December 13, 6:30 & 8:45 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Candlelight Concerts presents a Christmas special string quartet concert at St. Paul's featuring “The Nutcracker” and more, all under the gentle glow of candlelight. Ages eight and up are invited (all under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Click here to view details and purchase tickets from the event organizer, Fever.