"prepare"
- to make ready beforehand for some purpose or activity
- to put in a proper state of mind
This is the first Sunday of Advent. Let us help you prepare your heart for the coming of Christ. Come and worship as we prepare together.
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CELEBRATING ADVENT
On Sun., Dec. 3 at 5 pm, St. Columba's choirs will lead a service of hope and anticipation for Christ's coming at Christmas. Glorious carols for choirs and congregation will be woven together with the story of our salvation from the Garden of Eden to Christ's coming reign of peace. A festive reception follows in the Common. Please check your
St. C's Advent Calendar for all the wonderful ways we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Contact:
Anne Timpane
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SUNDAY FORUM
An Advent Conversation with Ray Suarez
Don't miss this St. Columba's tradition as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
Join us on Sun., Dec. 3 at 10:15 am in the
Church Nave.
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A New Vision for Outreach
In a recent "From the Rector's Desk" email, Rector Ledlie Laughlin called for the creation of a task force that will discern God's call to mission and propose a new outreach initiative for St. Columba's.The proposed initiative, which may be a single ministry or an organizing theme for a cluster of ministries (e.g., all addressing poverty), shall:
- Create a bridge to a community significantly different than our own and bring parishioners in proximity to poverty
- Involve a lot of people
- Involve partnership with at least one other organization
- Stretch us; cost a lot
- Serve as an open door for those who do not yet know Christ or St. Columba's
Parishioners Lauralyn Lee and Ron Wisor have agreed to co-chair this effort, and we look forward to putting together a creative and committed group to help steer it. If you would you like to be part of it, please nominate yourself or a fellow parishioner to the
Task Force Link. Deadline for submission is Dec. 7.
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ANNUAL MEETING
Nominating Committee chairs Joe Kolar and Shelby Tarkenton are pleased to announce that Tinu Ige, Patty Jensen, Len Kennedy and Tim Massad were elected to three-year terms; Harry Wood was confirmed to continue, and Elizabeth Taylor and Steve Smith were each elected for one-year terms as senior and junior warden, respectively. Many thanks to each of of our candidates, the
Nominating
Committee
and all our voters who took part in this important process.
Contacts:
Joe Kolar and Shelby Tarkenton
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Our hands were empty and You filled them.
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STEWARDSHIP 2018
It's not too late ... If you have not yet submitted a pledge, you may place it in the collection basket this Sunday. Pledge cards are available in the Church Nave, the Great Hall and in the Common. Alternatively, you can mail a pledge card, call the parish office, or pledge online at
www.tinyurl.com/StCStewardship.
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 WATER MINISTRY
Water Ministry Christmas Luncheon
Every year Water Ministry serves a festive Christmas Luncheon with all the trimmings to about 100 homeless neighbors. Let us know if you would like to roast a turkey, bake a ham or prepare a dessert at home during the week of Dec. 11. Contact: Thelma Triche for instructions.
Help our Water Ministry guests stay warm outside this winter!
Water Ministry is collecting new men's and women's socks, gloves and scarves for our guests during December. New men's underwear is also appreciated. Please leave donations in the basket in the Common on Sundays or bring them to the church office during office hours.
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Carter Glass died on November 28, 1017. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
A memorial service will be held at St. Columba's on Fri., Dec. 8, 2017 at 10 am.
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Click here for our Advent Calendar of events
 SUN., DEC. 3
Advent Lessons & Carols
5 pm, in the Church Nave.
In the late afternoon as winter darkness descends, St. C's choirs lead a service of hope for Christ's coming at Christmas.
A festive reception follows in the Common.
THURS, DEC. 7
Christmas Carol Sing 4-6 pm, in the Common. Join Creative Aging Network (CAN) and the 42nd Street Fellowship for a holiday social hour in the Common with John Hurd at the piano.
FRI., DEC. 8
SAT., DEC. 9
Slow Down. It's Advent. Advent morning of reflection 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Great Hall.
Sticks-in-Stitches 10 am-12 noon in the Lounge at Friendship Terrace (2nd floor).
SUN., DEC. 10
Newcomer Tour & Talk 10:15 am, at the Connect Cafe (Common)
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Second Tuesday Grate Patrol Sandwich-making 11:30 am, in Rm 205.
Continuing the Conversation:
"Space the Race: Conversations about Race in America" 10:15-11:05 am in Rm 238.
Blue Christmas Service of Hope and Healing 5 pm, Church Nave.
SUN., DEC. 17
Decoration Sunday 10:15 am, in the Common.
SUN., DEC. 24 & MON., DEC. 25
Parish office closed Mon., Dec. 25 and Tues., Dec. 26 for the Christmas holiday.
SUN., DEC. 31
(abbreviated Sunday worship schedule)
Sunday Eucharist, 8, 9:15 and 11:15 am ), Church Nave.
No Sunday School and Youth programming.
SUN., DEC. 31
New Year's Eve Concert 6-7:30 pm, Church Nave
MON., JAN. 1
Parish office closed for the New Years holiday.
SUN., JAN. 7
First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord (Return to regular schedule)
Sunday School and Youth programming resume.
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Year-end Donations
St. Columba's welcomes your 2017 year-end donations. To be recorded as 2017 contributions, donations should be hand-delivered to the parish office by noon on
Fri., Dec. 29 or postmarked by December 31. Contact:
Paul Barkett
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