Advent, Christmas, Epiphany at St. Mary's

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

St. Mary's invites you to come with us on an Advent journey towards Christmas. This year our Advent theme is "practicing peace," and St. Mary's would like to offer everyone a refuge - brief though it may be - from the stresses and worries of today's world. We have prepared worship services and events that focus on the light and peace that comes into the world on Christmas day. Please join us.

A list of seasonal services and special events can be found below, and on our Event Calendar.

Saturday, november 30 and Sunday, December 1 - Advent One

Evening worship, Saturday, November 30th at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday morning worship December 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Festive Coffee Hour and Advent Wreath Making - The vestry is hosting an Advent coffee hour to celebrate the new season and to welcome our rector, Jennifer Pedrick, home from her sabbatical.
Supplies will be available for Advent wreath making. Make it in church, or take the supplies home.

Everyone is invited!

St. Mary's winter lights will be turned on in the evening to wish everyone a holy and peaceful Advent.

Living Well Through Advent; Practicing Peace with all your Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind is a free booklet of meditations, prayers and essays focused on practicing peace in Advent. The print booklet is available at church, and the pdf version is availlable online (also free of charge). Just scroll down the page to download.

saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 - Advent two

Evening worship Saturday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Bites and Beverages - an intergenerational gathering, on the first Saturday of every month, with wine, soda, cider and delicious nibbles. At 6:00 p.m. (right after the 5 p.m. service).
Sunday morning worship December 10th at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 - advent three

Evening worship Saturday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday morning worship, December 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 21 and sunday, december 22 - advent four

Evening worship, Saturday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday morning worship, December 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve services will be at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Both services will offer a sermon, Holy Communion, glorious Christmas music, and St. Mary's Choir.

Wednesday, December 25 - christmas day

Christmas Day service at 9:00 a.m.

sunday, december 29 - christmas one

A Service of Jazz Lessons and Carols - Sunday morning worship at 10:00 a.m.
Festive Potluck Coffee Hour, after the Sunday service.

Saturday, January 4, 2025 and sUNDAY, jANUARY 5, 2025 - Epiphany

Evening Worship, January 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a festive Wine and Cheese get together.
Sunday morning worship January 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.