MEETING INFO: Lyman House, November 20, THIRD (3rd) Tuesday monthly at 6:00 PM for 2+- hours of rousing conversations and introductions to books of almost every genre. At the end of each meeting, we discuss books for the next month's selection, so bring your suggestions with you.

All are welcome to gather in Board Hall on

December 1 at 6:30 pm and December 2 during the 9am Faith Formation hour to festively welcome in the season of Advent by making fresh Advent wreaths.  

 

This was such a well-received event the last couple of years that we have decided to make this an annual tradition here at St. Luke's.  

 

Please contact Beth Myers or the church office to RSVP or for additional information. 

Once again we welcome the expectant season of Advent on Sunday, December 2 at the 10:00 am service.   

 

St. Luke's Choir will sing an abbreviated service of Advent Lessons and Carols, followed by Holy Communion.  Our service will start with the Advent antiphon "I look from afar" set by the 16 ^th century composer, Palestrina - as we join our voices with choirs around the world who will begin their services with this famous antiphon.    

 

We'll use the Conditor alme siderum Mass (with bells) that we've used for several years during the Advent season.  It's based on Hymn 60, "Creator of the stars of night".

 

The Anchorage Garden Club is sponsoring the Yule Log Lighting and Carol Sing at Hobbs Chapel, Sunday, December 2 at 6pm with the snow/rain date Monday, December 3 at 6pm.

Be sure to bring candles and guards. Be a part of a longstanding Anchorage tradition and join us for an old-fashioned, good time!

This year we will continue our tradition of decorating the church for Christmas with memorial poinsettias and large wreaths, as well as memorializing loved ones through contributions for special Christmas music. Special envelopes are available at both Narthexes specifying your gift for either poinsettia, wreath, or music. Please indicate if it is in MEMORY of or in THANKSGIVING of someone and list their names clearly.   The deadline to receive all memorials is Sunday, December 9.

 

Poinsettia Memorials - the cost for poinsettias is $8 per plant with the deadline for ordering is Sunday, December 9. Envelopes are at both narthexes.

 

Wreath Memorials - We will again be hanging large wreaths inside the church on the stone walls between the windows. The cost for each wreath is $90. We hope parishioners will help subsidize this decorating effort by donating for a wreath, or part of one, in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving. The deadline for this memorial is Sunday, December 9. Envelopes are at both narthexes.

 

Music Memorials - Give to our wonderful music program as God plants in your heart. You may give throughout the year to the music program, but in order to get your memorial in print, the deadline is Sunday, December 9. Envelopes are at both narthexes.

 

Holiday greetings St. Luke's family! Our parish family will again be providing Christmas gifts for ten children & youth who reside at Uspiritus. The Angel Tree will be set up in the narthex (closest to Board Hall) on November 17th.  Please prayerfully consider selecting one of the angels from the tree. Please have all UNWRAPPED gifts back to the church or office by Sunday, December 9.

 

This is the fourth year that we have provided gifts for these special children and youth and the response of our St. Luke's family has been wonderful! Thank you for helping us to make this an ongoing tradition, and for sharing the light of Christ's love with these special children and youth!

It's time to renew your dates for 2019 altar flower memorials. Letters with order forms have gone out to the previous year's donors.

Please respond promptly since renewals are honored first. New donors are also welcome and encouraged to respond with a date!

Please call Dawn at the church office at 245-8827 so we can gather all necessary information.

• December 15 : Presenting a meaningful liturgy of scripture readings, music and prayers that set the mood for Advent and Christmas seasons. Special guest musicians will be part of this service.
  
  

• Monday, December 24 at 6:30pm : Presenting our annual Celtic Christmas celebration service, with songs, prayers and meaningful Christmas liturgy, as well as special guest musicians.