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The Beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God
by Mother Rebecca
Last week, after observing a season of pre-Advent (or “Prevent” as some of you have called it), we officially entered the season of Advent. Tis the season for expectant and hopeful watching and waiting, a time for self-examination and renewed focus on our spiritual lives as we look toward Christ’s return in power and great glory.
Advent marks the beginning of a new year for Christians. Last weekend, we bid farewell to Matthew’s Gospel and began reading from the Gospel of Mark. Though our lesson last week came from Chapter 13, this week we rewind to Chapter 1, verse 1: “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mk 1:1).
If you have never read Mark’s Gospel from beginning to end in one sitting, let me invite you to so this week. You could set aside an hour and half to do this on your own or you could join us Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the Gathering Space. For Mark never intended for his message to be broken into short snippets and read over the course of a year: he had a powerful story to tell about “Jesus Christ, the Son of God”, and he expected his audience to hear it in one telling. And Mark is...
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- From Advent to Christmas
- Angels in Formation
- Christmas Dedication Deadline
- Donate an Ornament
- Reading the Gospel of Mark
- Taizé For Advent
- St. E's Potluck
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- Young Adults Winter Celebration
- Babysitting Available
- Thank You, Olga!
- Congratulations, Fr. Moore
- Children's Christmas Pageant
- Blessing of Baby Jesus Figures
- Youth Confirmation Preparation
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From Advent to Christmas
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Weekend of December 23/24
Don’t miss the final Sunday of Advent. If you can’t attend Sunday morning, make plans to attend The Table on Saturday evening. Mother Amy Heller is our preacher for Advent IV and the music will be lovely.
5:30pm Saturday - The Table
10:00am Sunday - The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve
3:00pm - Children's Christmas Pageant
5:00pm - Holy Eucharist with Children's Choirs & Carols
8:00pm - Holy Eucharist with Special Music
10:30pm - Holy Eucharist with Special Music & Incense
Christmas Day
10:00am - The Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
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Angels in Formation
There's still time to join us in Roper Hall at 10:15am for the penultimate class exploring angels.
This week we welcome the Rev. Susan Robb, United Methodist pastor and author of “The Angels of Christmas,” who will speak about the many angels who are a part of the Nativity story.
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Dedications Deadline Nears
Christmas will be here before you know it and it is time to make your dedications of flowers, music, and Christmas trees.
Make your dedications by December 10 so that everything will be in place for Christmas Eve.
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Donate an Ornament
The Flower Guild invites you to bring an ornament or two (round, solid-colored glass is preferred) to adorn the trees for our Christmas services.
Place the ornaments (gently) in the collection box in the tower cloister between now and Sunday, December 17.
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Reading the
Gospel of Mark
Saturday, December 9, 2023,
1:00 - 4:00pm
on the Labyrinth
Join us for an afternoon reading through the entire Gospel of Mark. We will take turns, going chapter by chapter, reading from our Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible.
Join us in-person or via our livestream.
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Taizé for Advent
December 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
on the Labyrinth with Incense
While Advent is a season of prayerful introspection and hopeful expectation, too often we get lost in the rush of the holiday season. If you are looking for a way to prepare your heart for the birth of Christ, we hope you will join us for this service of song, prayer and silence surrounded by incense and candlelight. Participants will have the opportunity to walk the labyrinth and sing music from the community at Taizé.
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St. E's Potluck
This Thursday
Join us Thursday, December 14 at 6:00pm in as St. Elizabeth's Guild hosts its December Potluck in Roper Hall. There will be great conversation, dinner, and an opportunity to learn about The Ramp Project.
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Young Adults Winter Celebration
The Fellowship of the Fig, our ministry by and for Young Adults, will hold its Winter Celebration from 7:00pm - 10:00pm in the Parlor Friday, December 15. If you would like to meet other Young Adults here at the Fig, join us.
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Babysitting Is Available
The Fig Youth will be offering Babysitting on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 9:00am - 6:00pm in the Youth Center. There are two options for which you may choose:
HALF DAY - You may drop off anytime between 9:00 - 6:00pm for a total of 4 hours. Please indicate what time you will drop off and pick up.
Cost - Minimum donation of $30 / $45 for 2 or more children for the half day.
FULL DAY - You may drop off anytime after 9:00am
Cost - Minimum donation of $75 / $50 for 2 or more children for the full day.
All children are welcome.
Snacks provided.
Please bring blankets/pillows, etc.
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Thank You, Olga!
Welcome, Diana!
After three years of extraordinary and dedicated service as Director of the Altar Guild, Olga Ruff has passed the role of leadership to Diana Rawlins. All the clergy, liturgical ministers, and members of the Altar Guild express our heartfelt thanks for Olga’s excellent direction.
The Altar Guild is an essential ministry of Transfiguration, as they prepare the church for every worship service. If you might be called to this holy form of service, contact Diana Rawlins.
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Congratulations,
Fr. Moore!
This month the Rev. Courtland Moore, former Interim Rector and current member of Transfiguration, celebrates the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. We will honor this momentous occasion at the 11:15am service next Sunday, December 17, after which we will share a light reception. Messages of gratitude and appreciation can be sent to the church, and we will pass them along to the Moores.
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Angels Herald The Baby Jesus
At 3:00pm on Christmas Eve our annual Children's Christmas Pageant will take place. There are over 50 "Little Angels" signed-up and full of anticipation. This fun and surprise filled event features the children of Transfiguration ages toddlers - 5th graders. Junior High and Youth students will assist with the pageant. Between now and the Pageant there will be numerous events preparing participants for their speaking and non-speaking roles. To learn more and to see if there are opportunities for you and your children to participate, contact Allison Blalock, our Director of Children's Ministries.
Don't forget to bring the Baby Jesus figure from your home Nativity scene to be blessed at this service!
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Youth Confirmation Preparation Starts January 14
Students 9th grade and up are invited to join us as we prepare for the Sacramental Rite of Confirmation this spring. Starting January 14, 2024, we’ll meet in the Youth Center on Sundays during formation hour (10:15am - 11:00am) for 9 weeks. Each lesson will help guide our youth as they mature and ask the tough questions we should all ask about our traditions and beliefs.
To participate, please sign-up using the button below by January 7. If you have questions or need more information, contact Delynda Moravec.
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