Thursday, November 21, 2013

Worship: Thanksgiving through December

November 24 – On this Sunday before Thanksgiving we gather to celebrate the harvest and prepare for the winter holiday season.  Rev. Tracey Robinson-Harris is preaching.

December 1 – On this first Sunday in Advent, in the midst of Hanukkah, we gather for a multigenerational service.  Rev. Robinson-Harris’s  sermon will explore  waiting, expectation and hope.  Jessica Gray, Director of Faith Development Ministries, and Rev. Robinson-Harris will lead our celebration of Bread Communion. 

December 8 – The theme of this service, Don’t Let the Light Go Out,  is taken from the song Light One Candle written by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. We will honor the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with the lighting of a menorah and reading of prayers.   There will be a Hanukkah party after the service.

December 15th – We celebrate Christmas with our annual pageant directed by Kris Johnson. The service will include reflections from Jessica Gray, Director for Faith Development Ministries

December 22nd - Christmas Music Sunday is an invitation to listen more intentionally, to the truth,  the harmony and the peace that is calling to us, even now. Your Minister Emerita, Rev. Barbara Merritt, will be delivering  the sermon, "Angel Choirs: 2013".

December 24
th – All are invited to our annual Christmas Eve service of readings, carols and candlelighting.

December 29th Rev. Robinson-Harris will lead a  simple service with readings, spoken meditation and a time of silence as the year comes to close. 

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