See what's going on at St. Paul's!
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Reminders for Sunday, December 8:
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- Holy Eucharist at 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM
- Christian Formation for all ages at 10:00 AM
- Advent Marketplace in Founders Hall
- Iron Clad Cooks at Sarah Webster's at 12:30 PM
- Sweets &Treats in Otey Hall at 5 PM
- Advent Lessons and Carols at 6 PM
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Join us
tonight
from 6:00-7:30 pm for our December Gathering for Good! We will eat dinner and make our Advent wreaths. You are welcome to bring any greenery clippings from home. Dinner is $5 per person or $20 max per family.
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Be sure to stop by Founders Hall this Sunday, December 8, to do some Christmas shopping and support the ministries of St. Paul's.
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WITS (Women in Theological Study)
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Thursday, December 5 from 10:00-11:30 am (9:30 am to carpool!)
Come join us for a Holiday Brunch at the home of Ginny Brewer, 512 Green Harbor Circle, Franklin. Meet behind Barnabas at 9:30 am if you want to carpool. Bring something to share if you want. For more information contact Monna at
monna@stpaulsfranklin.com
or 615-790-0527.
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Stop by our front courtyard and say hello
this Friday evening, December 6, for the Franklin Art Crawl! The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will also be taking place Friday evening beginning at 6:00 pm.
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Advent Lessons and Carols
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Sunday, December 8, 6:00 pm
Come join all of our adult choirs for one of the most beautiful services of the year, where we tell of the coming of Christ's birth in scripture and song. Childcare will provided during the service.
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5:00 pm
We gather in Otey Hall before the service and celebrate family time with sweets and hot chocolate. A Charlie Brown Christmas will be shown.
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Cooking for One - Iron Clad Cooks
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Sunday December 8 at 12:30 pm
at Sarah Webster’s home (1901 Townsend Blvd., Franklin). This group of widowed women gets together to cook and share a meal every other month. Under the guidance of Catherine Mayhew (chef extraordinaire), we share recipes and cooking tips, and fellowship. Our next gathering is on Sunday Dec 8 at 12:30 pm. Whether a widow for many years or for a short time, you are welcome to come join us. To find out more or to RSVP, contact Monna Mayhall at
monna@stpaulsfranklin.com
or 615-790-0527.
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While many people are willing to spend months preparing for a wedding, many are unwilling to plan for death. Please join us this Sunday at 10 AM in Otey Hall for Chapters in a Family as Sean Patterson continues the conversation about death, funeral planning, and having difficult conversations with loved ones.
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Blue Christmas
Tuesday, December 10 at 6PM
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Our “Blue Christmas” service is a quiet service with reflective music, designed to acknowledge pain, depression, loss, grief, illness, or other struggles you may experience this holiday season. In that place of darkness, we encourage comfort in the light of Christ during this Advent season of holy waiting and expectation. There will be a reception in Founders Hall, following the service for anyone wishing to stay.
Please help us spread the word to those who might benefit from this service by sharing
this flyer.
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The 2019 English Tea is on Saturday, December 14, coinciding with Franklin's Dickens Christmas. Libby Sullivan and Holly Spain are our fearless leaders, Julia High and Katie Faulkner will be in charge of food and kitchen, and Becky Farmer is organizing Tea Servers (aka 'wait staff'). We can use all kinds of help that involve short and medium level time commitments. This is one of those church events where the work is so much less than the return on fellowship and fun. If you're looking for a place to serve, it's a great place to start. See sign up options below and feel free to contact Julie Reinhardt ( jahendrix52@bellsouth.net or 615-336-8723) for questions, directions, whatever...
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Waves - Seasonal Outreach
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December can mean Christmas decorations everywhere, and there will even be a tree or two around here. The Waves Christmas Tree you will find in Founders Hall is a Waves Angel Tree. Wave is a non-profit organization in Williamson County whose mission is empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to progress toward their full potential. The Waves Tree in Founders will have 60 Angel ornaments on it, and each ornament will have an item written on it. The gift items will benefit the Adult Clients of Waves. Here’s how you can help: 1) Please take an ornament. 2) Purchase the item written on the ornament. 3) Bring the item with the ornament attached, and place it under the Waves Angel Tree
BEFORE December 20th
. Please contact Mike Gengler with any questions at 615.545.8344.
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Social Graces - Save the Date!
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Tuesday December 17: Lunch and Musical Entertainment!
Come join us in Otey Hall
11:30 am – Catered Lunch
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Musical Entertainment
$10 for lunch --- RSVP by Monday Dec 12
(Pay for lunch when you come, but please RSVP by Dec 11
and note any dietary restrictions.)
Social Graces is a ministry planned for people 55 years old and older, but anyone, any age is welcome to our programs and events.
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Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings
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"Tis the festive season!” Soon our church will be festooned with glorious flowers and resound with music in celebration of Christ's birth! If you would like to offer a thanksgiving or memorial for a loved one on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, please
let Shannon know by Tuesday, Dec 17th
at
shannon@stpaulsfranklin.com
. Please specify whether you would like your donation to go toward flowers or music. If you send a check, please include flower fund or music fund in the memo line. We will also need your wording for the Christmas bulletin.
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Click
here
to view our Advent & Christmas schedule.
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Dinner at Bethlehem
Christmas Day Lunch
11:00 am in Otey Hall
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Dinner at Bethlehem is tradition that began at St. Paul’s many years ago. It is an opportunity for members of our church and community to come together and share a holiday meal on Christmas Day. Lunch will be served in Otey Hall at 11:00 following the 10:00 a.m. service. Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Ham, and Hot Cider are provided. You do not need to bring anything to attend, but if you would like to bring a dish to share, it would be welcome. There is a sign-up posted in the Narthex for appetizers, side dishes, desserts, drinks, and bread. Help will be needed to set up and clean up after, as well. There is no cost for the meal and only a reservation is required. Please join our St. Paul’s family as we gather at the table on this holy day. For more information, you can contact: Kathy Ulezelski- kathyulezelski@comcast.net Gerald Hancock- gwlwhancock@comcast.net Sarah Webster- webstersje@gmail.com
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Knowing God: A Women's Bible Study
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Knowing God offers an opportunity for women to gather together to deepen their relationship with God, and discover what the Bible says about God’s character and attributes. There is a new Bible Study beginning Tuesday January 7, 2020. It is a 10-week study entitled, God of Covenant: A Study of Genesis 12-50, and includes a teaching video, small group guided discussions, and personal study materials ($19.50) to prepare you for the group sessions. The class meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00 am in Barnabas. If you are interested in this study contact Monna Mayhall at
monna@stpaulsfranklin.com
or 615-790-0527 by January 1.
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St. Paul's 2020 Stewardship Campaign
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You should receive a pledge card in the mail and they are also available in the Narthex. This year we are also highlighting an easier way to pledge—online. Click the link below to pledge online.
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- December 4: Gathering for Good- Advent Wreaths in Otey Hall from 6-7:30 PM
- December 8: Sweets & Treats in Otey Hall at 5:00 PM followed by Advent Lessons & Carols at 6:00 PM
- December 10: Blue Christmas service at 6:00 PM
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Franklin, TN | 615-790-0527 | www.stpaulsfranklin.com
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