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In the midst of the busyness of December, I am aware of my longing to slow down, take long deep breaths, and enjoy the changing light. I do not want to rush through the subtle changes of the season, as we shift from autumn to winter. I do not want to rush through the invitation to sink into this beautiful season of Advent. The temptation to rush through our lives is ever present. When I succumb to that pull, I find myself feeling less than satisfied. I want to experience all that is before me, all that I am in the midst of, as fully as possible. This Advent and Christmastide, I invite you to consider what it means to enter fully into each moment. What riches await us if we pay attention to what is right before our very eyes? As we live into Advent, and then move into Christmas, what kind of deeper engagement is Christ calling you to?
Beth+
Lunch with the Rector
Bring a bag lunch and chat with the Rector. In December, we will meet on Tuesday the 13th and in January on the 10th. This takes place at noon in the Guild Hall.
Stewardship
If you have not made your pledge yet, we hope that you will. Pledge cards are available in the back of the church. So far, we have 64 pledging units at $145,848.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the parish will take place on Sunday January 29th. We will have one service at 9am, with the meeting to follow, in the parish hall. The vestry will host the Coffee Hour that
day.
Communion Bread Baker's Guild
A few have expressed an interest in being regular communion bread bakers. If you are interested in being one of the bakers, please speak with Ed Splichal or the Rector.