He came to a world which did not mesh,
to heal its tangles, shield its scorn.
In the mystery of the Word made Flesh
the Maker of the stars was born.
-excerpt from "First Coming" by Madeleine L’Engle
Advent Party Gratitude
Friends-

This was my first-ever Advent Party here at South Church and it did NOT disappoint!

I loved every part of it--the fire pit, hot beverages and Christmas tree lighting outside; the creative and beautiful craft projects; the music of the Mediocre Ensemble; the community, conversation, fun and of course, the FOOD!!!

Thank you to everyone who made this event so beautiful and so memorable - most especially, to Peter Brenner and Laura Giannone who provided leadership and oversight with grace.

May this Advent be a time of hope, peace, joy and love for all, and may this Christmas be filled with the spirit of community and generosity so present during this event.

In gratitude,
Margery Rossi, Minister
Advent Party
See more Advent Party pix on Facebook!
Join Us - All Welcome
We gather together on Sunday mornings
8:30 a.m. - Choir rehearsal in the sanctuary. Join in! Contact Amir.
10:00 a.m. - Worship service in the sanctuary
10:15 a.m. - Faith & Justice Learning Lab for children ages 5 - 12 (children leave church with teachers and head to Fellowship Hall together)
11:00 a.m. - Coffee and conversation in Fellowship Hall or on the front lawn, weather allowing ... and enjoying the new show in The Donald Gallery
Sunday worship is also streamed on South Church's Facebook page at 10 am. Services are archived in the video section of our Facebook page.
Christmas Season @ South
wreaths
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24 at 7 pm 🕯️ 
Please join us for a candlelight service of Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve. We will hear the sacred stories in word and song that celebrate God's promises and steadfast love, and of course, the birth of Jesus. All ages welcome.

IMPT NOTE ABOUT CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Our traditional Christmas Eve Pageant will not be happening this year as most of the adult volunteers who provide tech support, along with some of our young pageant players, will be traveling.
Midnight Run Christmas Party on the Streets 🍪
An opportunity to bake cookies, make sandwiches, donate or purchase supplies, wrap gifts and/or go with friends from South and Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale to bring Christmas to the homeless poor of NYC. MORE
Honor loved ones with Christmas greenery 🌲 
Honor loved ones and the memories of those who have passed with Christmas greenery in South's Sanctuary. Large tree: $130. Small tree: $85. Medium wreaths: $35. Small wreaths: $25. Candles: $20. Contact office@southpres.org / 914.693.0473 to reserve yours. Please include name(s) and whether the donation is in memory or in honor of your loved ones. 
Epiphany Fiesta Family Celebration, January 7, 5 - 7 pm 🌟
A family-friendly community dinner and games to celebrate Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, the time in the Christmas story when the Wise Men visit the baby Jesus. This event is funded by a grant from the Presbyterian Church. RSVP to office@southpres.org.
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Giving & Receiving
Your support sustains our worship and service opportunities, music and arts programs, and more.
Faith, Justice & the Arts
New! Alison Cimmet at The Donald Gallery
Enjoy "Kaleidoscopia," featuring the vibrant mixed-media painted collage work of Hastings-on-Hudson actress and artist Alison Cimmet. The show runs through January 8. Opening reception this Sunday, December 11, 11 am -1 pm. 
New at the Donald Gallery
RSVP for a wonderful evening (this is a great holiday gift!)
Concert for Hope
We are thrilled to announce this special evening featuring our amazingly talented Music Director Amir Khosrowpour, celebrating South Church's 200th anniversary! Tickets are available now. They make a wonderful holiday gift. MORE
Community News
Join a virtual BONHOEFFER film SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Thursday, December 8 at 7 pm
Historic New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC will host a special VIRTUAL screening and discussion event of the award-winning documentary film BONHOEFFER. The event is sponsored by the McClendon Scholar Program.  MORE
An Opportunity to Turn Guns into Garden Tools
South Church is invited to collaborate with First Presbyterian Church in Yorktown for a Guns to Gardens event on Saturday 12/10/22 1- 4 PM. If anyone is interested in participating in this modern version of “beating swords into plowshares” during this meaningful time of year, please let Minister Margery Rossi know.  MORE
Supporting Good Work in Bethlehem
olive wood products
"When I visited Israel-Palestine last month, our pilgrimage group worshipped with the Baraka Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem. This small but mighty congregation is working hard to serve their community by providing daycare and other outreach services to their neighbors. They hope to expand the daycare to include a nursery school, build a playground and turn their grounds into a public park in order to meet huge needs in their community. You can help! Throughout Advent, we will be selling olive wood products made by artisans in Bethlehem. Proceeds will be sent to the Baraka Presbyterian Church. Thank you for extending friendship and support to our Presbyterian friends in Bethlehem." - Minster Margery Rossi
Benediction
Go forth with the compassion of Jesus, the companionship of the Holy Spirit and the creative love and justice of God.
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