Silent Night Worship: Monday December 14

Each year we hold what we call our “Silent Night” service in Advent.  Some churches call this “Blue Christmas,” or another name.  It is a service designed with the understanding that the holiday season is hard for some people.  We recognize that some of us need time to pause.  We need a quiet time and space set apart.

This year the service is all online, but we stream it from the sanctuary.  You may watch it here>

Catherine Neelly Burton, Kelsey Wise, a guest cellist, and one of our vocalists lead the service.  The service lasts about 30 minutes and includes communion, so please have something ready to eat and something to drink during worship.

 

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Advent Sunday School: November 29, December 6, 13, 20

This Advent all adults are invited to join Dr. Martin Burch for Sunday School at 10 am on Sundays: November 29, December 6, 13, and 20.  The class is on Zoom as long as worship is online only.  If we transition to in person worship, the class meets in the Fellowship Hall.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86006458709

Meeting ID: 860 0645 8709

Call in: +1 346 248 7799

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God With Us: Advent 2020

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This Advent we explore the theme God With Us.  We worship each Sunday at 11 am.  Catherine Neelly Burton preaches each Sunday in Advent.

  • November 29              Isaiah 40:1-11
  • December 6                Selections of Luke 1:5-25       
  • December 13              Luke 1:26-38
  • December 20              Selections of Luke 1:39-56

We hold our Silent Night worship service online Monday, December 14 at 6:30 pm.

Each Sunday in Advent at 10 am, Dr. Martin Burch leads Sunday School.

Be sure to call the office if you want an Advent Wreath and candles for your home.

Do you have a Nativity Scene at home?  If so, snap a picture and send it to us.  Read more here>

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Angel Tree

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This year we again participate in the Angel Tree but in a new way.  The Angel Tree is all virtual this year.  You may go here and set up an account and adopt an angel.

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After you purchase your gifts you bring them to Grace, and we will deliver to the drop off location.

If you want to participate but are not comfortable with the online set-up, contact the church office, 316-684-5215, for help.

In the past we adopted both angels (children) and stars (adults).  This year we are only adopting children.  If you prefer to shop for an adult we suggest that you shop for our partners at the International Rescue Committee.  Contact Hannah Pluister to inquire about needs Hannah.Pluister@rescue.org

All Angel Tree gifts are due to Grace by December 4.

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Alternative Gift Market: November 15

The Wichita Alternative Gift Market is Saturday, November 15, and is a Market “Lite” – a fresh air event.  It’s held in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church, 525 N Broadway Ave.

You may also shop online at: https://alternativegifts.org/giving/crowdfunds/57

The market is scaled down this year as a precaution:

  • We are outside but still request that all shoppers and volunteers wear face coverings and observe social distancing.
  • We end the event an hour earlier than usual.
  • As an additional precaution there are no café or vendors. One exception is that 2021 international wall calendars are available from the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Kansas.
  • No supervised childcare is available this year. However, a kids shopping list/activity packet is offered to young shoppers. (To preview or plan ahead, see pages 4-10 of AGI’s “Champions for Change” gift market for kids info packet.)
  • There are still free ornaments representing most causes, and complimentary greeting cards with your donations.
  • Preferred payment method: check payable to Alternative Gifts International. However, we do plan to accommodate other payment methods on market day.

Local projects included this year are:

  • First Presbyterian Community Breakfast Mission
  • Grace Presbyterian Bus Pass Ministry
  • NAMI Wichita (National Alliance on Mental Illness, local chapter)
  • Camp Sunflower, Inc.

To support the local projects outside of the market, now through mid-December, please:

  • Call in your order to AGI at 316-269-0635, or
  • Complete and mail a Wichita market shopping list to:  AGI, P.O. Box 3810 Wichita, KS 67201-3810,   with your check made payable to Alternative Gifts International.

 Parking on market day

  • Shoppers: please park in the West lot (the Market Street side) of the church.
  • Volunteers: please park at The Lord’s Diner
  • Illustrated Google map: 2020 Market Day parking map

P.S. In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, please plan to shop online or by mail as described above.

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