Advent a time of preparation for Christmas

November 24 – DECK THE HALLS  Help decorate the church for the Christmas season.

December 1 – HOPE  Let’s shine a light of hope to others. Create gifts for our friends at home.

December 8 – PEACE Let’s pass the peace of Christ this season by bringing gifts and songs to our friends at home.

December 15 – JOY  Let’s make a joyful noise! Service of Muisic at 9:30 followed by a light lunch, building Gingerbread houses and meeting Santa!

December 22 – LOVE  Let’s share the love of Christ with others. Go out into our community to serve our neighbors.

Chronicles Bible Study

The book of (1 and 2) Chronicles is an unusual book that tells the stories of the kings of Judah that had already been told in the books of Samuel and Kings. This gives us the opportunity to examine how people in different circumstances can shape biblical stories to their own needs and how we might do the same. The fact that two inspired works can say different things about the same event can also give us some insights into the nature of inspiration. In this class we will skim through the book of Chronicles over ten weeks, comparing the stories with other versions and see how the Chronicler was able to find hope in stories that might lead others to despair.

 Faith & Writing

The act of writing invites us to slow down, bring order to our thoughts, and choose our words with greater intention. What if we applied this everyday practice to our faith formation? Join us as we explore a variety of genres and creative exercises for deepening our connection to God, both individually and communally, through the spiritual practice of writing.

Preparing for the Winter of Life

Death is part of life and people respond differently to this reality. Fear and avoidance are natural responses to the unknown, while talking about and preparing for the end of life on earth can take a lot of the mystery and fear from it. Hilary Applequist and Judeen Andrews will lead a six-week Sunday school class exploring the multifaceted topic of death and dying. The course will delve into both the biblical and societal perspectives on this universal experience, offering spiritual comfort and practical guidance. Beyond theological exploration, the class will provide tangible tools for end-of-life preparation, including preparing organization files for financial documents, creating living wills and powers of attorney, writing personal narratives or obituaries, and expressing funeral preferences. This comprehensive approach aims to equip us with both spiritual and practical resources as we navigate this life stage, and this preparation can be a gift to our family during a time of loss.