Connected Christmas at St. Paul’s
Posted on November 16, 2020 by admin No comments
“The heart of this parish beats strong, and I so look forward to celebrating this upcoming season with you, full of faith, hope, and love. God bless us all with eyes to see Christ coming among us, bringing disruptive and liberating good news for all people, and doing a new thing in our time.”
Read Fr. Daniel’s full Christmas message at this link.
Christmas Worship at St. Paul’s
Christmas Eve
December 24th
Church open for visitation and prayer, 9am-3pm read more
Children and Families celebration, 3pm read more | watch online | download the worship leaflet
Festive liturgy, 5:30pm read more | watch online | download the worship leaflet
Candlelit midnight liturgy, 11pm read more | watch online | download the worship leaflet
Christmas Day Eucharist
December 25 at 11am
traditional festive liturgy of lessons, carols, and Holy Eucharist online watch online | download the worship leaflet
Prepare
Online Advent Calendar
throughout Advent
reflect day by day with parishioner-selected meditations click here to begin
Pray
Candlelit Quiet
December 3, 10, and 17 at 7pm
contemplative prayer, reflection, and music in a quiet space read more and RSVP | watch online
Organ and Incense
December 5, 12, and 19 at 4pm
a feast for the senses and soul — live music by candelight read more and RSVP | watch online
Gather
Cocoa and Conversation
December 1 and 15 at 5pm
the darker the days, the bigger the bonfire; social time on the labyrinth read more and RSVP
Advent Eggnog Social
December 18 at 6pm
bring your best eggnog and/or your ugliest sweater — all online read more | join on Zoom
Solstice Celebration
December 21 at 4pm
a big bonfire at the church steps, with high-hearted carol singing read more and RSVP
Reflect
Advent Retreat
December 5 from 9:30 – 11:30am
explore the richness of the season with group reflection and solo time on the church grounds read more and sign up | connect on Zoom
Burning Bowl Ceremony
December 31 at 6pm
a popular year-end ritual to let go and carry forward what we need read more and RSVP | watch online
Worship
Compline by Candlelight
Sundays at 9pm
end and begin the week immersed in the chanted prayers of the church, onsite and online watch online
Advent Lessons & Carols
December 6 at 4pm
readings, carols, and anthems expressing the wonder and hope of Advent read more | watch online
Light in the Darkness
December 13 at 4pm
a service of prayer and healing for those struggling at this time of year read more | watch online
healing prayer in person and via Zoom following the service connect on Zoom
Christmas Lessons & Carols
December 20 at 4pm
readings, carols, and anthems of comfort and joy in this beloved Christmas tradition read more | watch online
Give
Wooly Wear and Gift Card Donation
December 12 from 10am – noon
drive by and drop off gifts for neighbors in need read more