Cookies and Carols - THIS SUNDAY
Greetings!

St. Gregory's holiday celebration, Cookies and Carols, is coming this Sunday, December 11th, 4:30 - 7:00 pm at the church. Everyone is welcome, including neighbors and friends. We'll have lots of activities: decorating cookies, holiday crafts, a hot chocolate bar, writing Christmas cards, and singing traditional carols.

A potluck dinner is a part of the fun, so please bring a savory dish or a drink to share. Drop by anytime between 4:30 - 7:00 pm to stir up the holiday spirit in our community.
Introducing: The Deacon's Guild
Calling all youths in the range of 11-15 years! This January, we'll launch the SGN Deacon's Guild: a cohort of teens and pre-teens who will serve at the altar together, learn important leadership skills through an integrated reflective cycle of action-reflection, and most importantly, have fun and make friends with their peers!

Once a month, you'll begin to see our young deacons taking turns serving at the altar. Already, we have a cohort of 4 signed up, but there's still room for more to join; a group of 5 or 6 would be ideal. If you have any questions and/or interest, contact Peter!
Our Shared Life
  • This week we pray for members and friends of St. Gregory's who are receiving cancer treatment.
  • If you would like to participate in our Sunday Liturgy as a reader in person or on Zoom, you can sign up by contacting Peter he will share the new sign-up information with you.
  • We are actively recruiting more deacons, zoom hosts, and camera deacons for our hybrid service. If you'd like to help out, contact Peter.

Announcements from Friends
and Partners

  • AA Big Book Meeting takes place at 10:00 am every Saturday at St. Gregory's. Enter by the ground floor admin building entrance.
  • The Food Pantry is closed this week for Thanksgiving. Every other week, we give away free food on Saturdays, Noon to 2:00 pm. Come at 9:00 am and help set up.
  • Mission Fusion dance comes to St. Gregory's on Saturday, December 17, from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am. Everyone is welcome to come and share in social dance and great company.


Calendar & Links for Events
Click the event name for the link. All times in PST.

Every Sunday:
  • The Early Liturgy (8:30 am, in-person). This 45-minute service features creative storytelling using Godly Play, gospel enactment, congregational singing, embodied prayer, and Eucharist. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come.
  • Youth and Family Ministry (9:30 am, in-person) meets after the early service in the seating area for Christmas pageant rehearsals.
  • The Adult Forum Is on break until January. See you in the New Year!
  • Contemplative Prayer (9:30 am, in-person) meets in the chapel. Everyone is welcome to come and share the silence.
  • The Late Liturgy (10:30 am, hybrid). This 75-minute liturgy highlights song, prayer, reflection, personal sharing, and the Holy Eucharist. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come.
  • Fifteen Good Minutes (following the late service). This is a 15-minute conversation about the Sunday liturgy, specially designed for visitors to learn more about how we make church together.

Every Week:
  • Zoom Morning Prayer (Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am, on Zoom). This 45-minute intimate gathering for prayer and reflection on the day's scripture follows the Book of Common Prayer. Contact Ebba for more information.
  • In-Person Morning Prayer (Monday-Friday 8:00, in-person) meets at the church for a 30-minute time of song, silence, scripture, and singing.
  • Zoom Bible Study (Wednesdays at 12:00 pm, on Zoom) is going through Genesis, picking foundational stories to re-read and discuss. Everyone is invited, and no preparation is required - just bring your heart and wonderings.

Other Upcoming Events:
  • East Bay Evensong (Thursday, December 8, 6:30-8:30 pm). This group meets on the second Thursday of each month for Gregorians in the East Bay to share prayer, fellowship, song, and a meal together. For more information about East Bay Evensong or to attend, contact Leesy.
  • The North Bay Group (Saturday, December 10, 2:00 pm, in person). This group is for folks living in the North Bay to connect spiritually with each other, meeting on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Contact Laurie for details.
  • Second Sunday visit to Anchor Taps (Sunday, December 11, at 12:15 pm). Join friends for conversation and beverages and food following the 10:30 service.
  • Zoom Icon Group (Sunday, December 11, 2:00 - 4:00 pm). Connect with icon painters from around the world. For login and other information, contact Betsy.
  • Cookies and Carols (Sunday, December 11, 4:30 - 7:00 pm). Join us for Christmas carols, refreshments, and cookies. Contact Peter for more information.
  • The Elder Women's Group (Monday, December 12, 11:00 am). This group is for St. Gregory's women over 65 and meets on Zoom. For more information, contact Tonia or Ebba.
  • St. Gregory's Vestry (Sunday, December 18, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, in-person and on Zoom). Everyone is invited to come in person or on Zoom. Contact Barb or Anne for information.
  • The Icon Group (Sunday, December 18, 12:30 - 5:00 pm). Join others and share the experience of making icons - For more information, contact Betsy.

One Last Thing...

St. Gregory's 2022 Christmas ornament is on the way, and you are invited to get one. If you would like to get an ornament, use this link to reserve one. Featuring a copy of an icon by Paul Fromberg, the ornaments will be available to pick up beginning Sunday, December 18. The quantities are limited, so if you would like one, please do reserve one today! There is no set cost, but the suggested donation is $25 - $100 dollars.
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