December 17
12:00 pm
Advent Concert Series | Dr. Erika Schafer, trumpet
Advent is a season of preparation; we prepare for Christmas, when we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord, Jesus Christ. As part of your preparation, we invite you to these free Advent concerts, which are followed by a service of Holy Eucharist and a light lunch. Eucharist ends by 1:00 pm, and a soup lunch will be available until 1:15 pm. Gifts of hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for those served by the CHATT Foundation are also welcome.
December 21
8:45 am
Shortest Day Breakfast
December 21st is the shortest day of the year. After the 21st, the light only grows and “promise wakens” - a perfect image for the final week of Advent and the coming light of Christmas. For a surprise of joy on this shortest day, join us in your winter pajamas for breakfast, fellowship, and fun - and yes, your winter pajamas are also welcome in worship!
December 21
6:00 pm
Lessons & Carols
Join us for our annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols as we finish the season of Advent and await the coming of Christ. The St. Paul’s Senior Choir and Choristers will sing music of Jerrick Cavagnaro, Mitchell Southall, Jessica Nelson, Peter Warlock, and Iain Farrington interspersed with Advent and Christmas carols. A festive reception in Key Andrews Hall will follow. Incense will be used!
Christmas Eve Services
4:00 pm Festal Eucharist Rite II with Children’s Sermon and Childcare
8:00 pm Festal Eucharist Rite II
11:00 pm Festal Eucharist Rite II with Incense
Prelude with Christmas carols will begin 30 minutes prior to each service.
December 24
December 25
10:00 am
Christmas Day Service
Join us for Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am on Christmas morning.
December 28
12:00 pm
Social Justice Book Group
Book exchange and light refreshments at 12:00 pm in the Miller Conference Room. Bring a wrapped book related to social justice (it can be new or used). It can be one that you have read or one you want to read. We’ll exchange books, talk about why we chose them, and snack on finger foods. Please bring a snack to share!
January 4
5:00 pm
90th Annual Feast of Lights
We are celebrating 90 years of light! Please join us for this beloved tradition and joyous occasion. The Feast of Lights will begin at 5:00 pm with the Burning of the Greens at 6:00 pm and a festive reception to follow. We will honor all previous cast members at the beginning of the program and take a group photo before the prelude. Youth: If you are interested in participating in the program, please click the register button to sign up and contact MacKenzie (mackenzie@stpaulschatt.org) with any questions.
Welcome Week
Feast of Lights | Sunday, January 4 Join us as we gather for our 90th celebration of the Feast of Lights at 5:00 pm. After the Burning of the Greens at 6:00 pm, all are invited to a reception full of warmth, light, and fellowship in Key-Andrews Hall. This will be the first St. Paul’s event for Father Eric and Shelley!
Lunch and Lemonade | Tuesday, January 6 You are warmly invited to join us for a casual lunch with Father Eric from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in Key-Andrews Hall.
Great Expectations | Wednesday, January 7 Great Expectations (age 55 and up) is hosting Fr. Eric for their annual White Elephant party at 11:30 am in Key-Andrews Hall.
Meet and Mingle | Friday, January 9 Please join us for an evening of light hors d’oeuvres, fellowship with friends, and to meet Father Eric and Shelley! This special event will take place in the Narthex from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Childcare will be available for children ages four and under in the nursery. Please scan the QR code to RSVP.
Welcome Reception | Sunday, January 11 Please join us for a reception honoring Father Eric and Shelley immediately following the 10:30 am service. This will be a wonderful opportunity to gather in fellowship and welcome our new Rector, Father Eric Long.