Hanging of the Greens

Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 am to noon is the Hanging of the Greens. It will be a time of fun and preparation. We decorate the Church, share a soup potluck lunch, bake and deliver cookies, and do a family craft. You can come for all or any part of the day, and that includes lunch.

  • We hang decorations and prepare the entire building for the Christmas season. Our Arts Team will direct this process.
  • We bake cookies to deliver to various agencies around our neighborhood (fire/police/first responders/etc.). If you can’t make the day and want to be involved, please feel free to bring a dozen home-baked cookies to share in our delivery. Mark them for this purpose and drop them off a day or two before December 7.
  • There will be time for family crafting. This is a great opportunity to share the beginning of the Christmas season with your kids, grandkids, and your entire family.
  • Bring your favorite soup or chili to share with everyone. This is a time to share a meal and enjoy the fellowship that is unique to our congregation. We have outlets available for crockpots to stay warm.

 

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Pastor’s Study: A Presentation of the Liturgical Year in the Church

Join Dr. Marsh on Wednesday mornings, December 4 and December 11 (9:30 am-11:00 am, in Room 208) for the Pastor’s Study: A presentation on the Liturgical Year in the church and use of the liturgical colors to increase our understanding and experience of Christian discipleship as a follower of Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve looks forward to this time with you. Instruction and discussion is a highlight.

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Congregational Meeting: November 17

There is a congregational meeting this Sunday, November 17, at 10:45 am in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to hear a report from the nominating team and elect officers. The slate is below:

Elder

Class of 2026: Kimberley Adams-McDarty; Class of 2027: Rocky Burris, Darcy Eads, Jocelyn Pafume

Deacon

Class of 2027: Linda Lindsly, Caitlin Harrison

Board of Trustees

Class of 2027: Terry Woolsey, Bill Wynne

Jacob’s Learning Ladder

Class of 2027: Betsy Schumann

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The Liturgical Season with Pastor Steven Marsh

Join Dr. Marsh on Wednesday mornings, December 4 and December 11, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in room 203 for the Pastor’s Study. This is a presentation on the Liturgical Year in the church and the use of liturgical colors to increase our understanding and experience of Christian discipleship as followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve looks forward to this time with you. Instruction and discussion are a highlight.

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The Season of Giving is Upon Us

In November/December, our congregation has multiple opportunities to give back to our community. For your Yellow Bag donations, please consider supporting one or more of the following causes in November/December:

The Alternative Gift Market

Angel Tree

HumanKind Ministries Operation Holiday

You still have the opportunity to support the Alternative Gift Market through our congregation’s mini-markets. We host a mini-market table on Sunday. Stop by to see what causes you would like to support and give a different kind of gift to your family or friends. Grace’s cause at this year’s market is Donkey Mobile Libraries. An estimated 45% of people ages 15 and older in Ethiopia cannot read. Ethiopia Reads programs make reading accessible for children and families through donkey-powered libraries and other activities.

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