Happenings @ St. David's
Greetings!

As we approach the birth of our savior, we hear the admonition of John the Baptist to watch, wait, and prepare. We are not so good at waiting, and we can become accustomed to the darkness within and around us.  

John urges us to open our eyes, to take stock and acknowledge the many ways we need a savior.
 And then, he invites us to turn toward the light that even now is shining in the darkness.
Jesus brings light, and hope, and peace. 

Oh come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.   

Blessings,
Rev. Mary Kay
Christmas Week Service Times
Christmas Eve
3 pm:        Contemporary Service
5 pm:        Contemporary Service
7 pm:        Musical Prelude
7:30 pm:   Traditional Service with
                 Choir & Brass
10 pm:      Musical Prelude
10:30 pm: Traditional Service with
                 Choir & Brass
Christmas Day
11 am:     Traditional Service
*No Saturdays@Six service on 12/29
Dec. 30th—10 am
Happening this week
Wednesday, December 19th
12 pm     Centering prayer
7 pm     Vestry meeting
Thursday, December 20th
11:30 am Lansdowne Woods service
6 pm      Handbell choir practice
7 pm      Adult choir practice
Saturday, December 22nd
9 am      Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Sunday, December 23rd
4 pm      AA meeting
7 pm      NA meeting
Monday, December 31st
7 pm      Al-Anon meeting
Christmas Eve Servers and Ushers
Recall and Reconnect
We are still in need of ushers and servers for our Christmas Eve services. If you are available to help out at one of our services, please let us know. You may sign up for the 3 or 5 pm service here . If you are interested in ushering at the 7 or 10 pm service please contact Rohit Dean, to serve please contact Bobbie Johnson .
The Rt. Rev. Susan E. Goff will host five Community Listening Sessions around the Diocese in the season of Epiphany. Each session will include a time for you and your Bishops to share your dreams for our Diocese. Read Bishop Goff’s letter about the listening sessions.  

Coat Drive
We will be collecting coats, gloves and hats to help those in need. These items will be distributed to the Cold Weather Shelter, GSA and Salvation Army. Items may be placed in the container located in the narthex.
Reach Jars
Got Change? During the month of December, we will be distributing "Reach Changes Lives Jars" after each service in the Narthex. Simply take jar today, collect any change you have between now and June. Money from the Reach Jars will go towards our 2019 trip to Uniontown, PA.
 
2019-20 Preschool Registration
Registration the 2019-2020 school year begins on January 7. Tours will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning on January 8. Our Open House will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00pm. For more information and/or to schedule a tour, contact the school at (703) 723-0286 or email at psfrontdesk@sdlife.org .
Church Office Closed
Grief Support
The church office will be closed Wednesday, 12/26 through Tuesday, 1/1. If you have a pastoral care emergency during this time please call 703.729.7481.
Starting in January, drop-in grief support will be from 1-2 pm the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in Boslaugh.
Youth Ministry Updates
Epiphany Bonfire
Join the Youth Group on January 6th between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. This annual tradition includes fun, fellowship, and, of course, S’mores! If you are back from school, please join us for this Sunday celebration! 
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