Loving From a Distance

by Father Casey

There are some things you just can’t do from a distance.

Not long ago, I overheard Melody having one of those dreaded “tech support” conversations with her father. I listened as she patiently recommended all sorts of solutions for his computer-related problem, but nothing seemed to work. Finally, she sighed, and said, “I’m sorry, Daddy, I would like to help you, but I’ve reached the limit of what I can do without being there.” I knew how much she wanted to help, but to do so, it would take more than explanations or descriptions. She was going to need to see and touch the computer. She needed to be there, because there are some things you just can’t do from a distance.

Love is very much one of those things.

Love is like gravity for the soul: it causes us to want to be in the presence of those we love, enjoying their proximity, seeing and touching them. And this isn’t just when times are happy and good. The power of love’s gravity seems to be even stronger when the person we love is suffering. In those moments, love pulls us close in hopes that we can ease their pain, or simply just be near.

Because love is something you can’t do from a distance.

This is what the Incarnation is all about. In the Nativity of Jesus Christ, the love of God entered our world in order to get close to us. God could see all the suffering and pain, all the ways we’d moved ...

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There's Still Time to Invite Others

We all want to share that which we love deeply and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at The Fig is a great gift to share. We have created a series of short video invites you can share through Social Media, Email, or Text Message.

Offering Envelopes & End-of-Year Gifts

If you use offering envelops for your pledged giving and other financial gifts, envelops are available for pick-up in the Gathering Space on the Bulletin Table. If you have end of the giving you wish to make do so here.

Sunday Worship Changes

Please make special note that this Sunday, December 25, and next Sunday, January 1, there will be one Eucharist at 10:00am rather than our normal 9:00am and 11:15am services. These special combined services will feature special music for the Christmas Season.

Church Offices Closed

The Church Offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 27. On Friday, December 30, the offices will close early at 12:00pm. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3.

If you have a pastoral emergency while the offices are closed,

please contact clergy at (214) 296-2748.

Christmas Caroling

Since Episcopalians know that Christmastide lasts for twelve days, why would we go caroling during Advent? Bring your voice and your Christmas cheer as we sing favorite carols to those who might not have been able to make it to church this season. We will gather in the Parlor on December 31 at 1:00pm to practice our parts and then disperse around town. Register to join in the fun!

Twelve Days of Christmas

For many, Christmas is over on December 26. For us, Christmas is just starting! Plan to experience the full Twelve Days of Christmas with us which begins with our worship on Christmas Day and continues through the Feast of the Epiphany:

Dec 25 | 10:00am - Christmas Day Eucharist

Dec 28 | 6:00pm - Feast of The Holy Innocents

Dec 29 | Noon - Feast of St. Stephen

Dec 31 | 5:30pm - The Table (Lessons & Carols)

Jan 01 | 10:00am - Sunday Eucharist (Lessons & Carols)

Jan 04 | 6:00pm - Feast of Elizabeth Ann Seton

Jan 05 | Noon - Feast of Sarah, Theodora, & Syncletica of Egypt

Jan 06 | 7:00pm - Feast of the Epiphany

To see details about each of these services

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Feast of the Epiphany

Our journey to Bethlehem and celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus ends on January 6 at 7:00pm with a final Festival Eucharist remembering the arrival of the Magi and Christ’s manifestation to the Gentiles. At this service, we will convene outside for the annual Burning of the Greens and outdoor reception. 

To see all the worship, fellowship, and growth opportunities planned for Epiphany,

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Let's Have Breakfast Together!

All are invited to gather in Roper Hall between services on Sunday, January 8, for fellowship and a parish breakfast.

Sacred Ground

Racial Justice Ministry is excited to offer Sacred Ground this year. Please come to Roper Hall during the Formation Hour on Sunday, January 15, to hear a presentation about this wonderful experience and sign up to be part of a small group.



Sacred Ground is a sensitive, prayerful film-and readings-based dialogue series that creates space for difficult but respectful and transformative dialogue on race and racism. It holds the vision of a beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God. 

If you have questions before January 15, please contact

Pastor Nancy

Roll Up Your Sleeves at Bonton Farms

Bonton is a historically African-American neighborhood in South Dallas, located in a “food desert.” Bonton Farms started out as a garden and is now two fully functioning farms, a Farmer’s Market, a Café and Coffee House. The Racial Justice Ministry is encouraging volunteers from Transfiguration to help the surrounding community from 9 am to noon on the second Saturday of every month. Tasks may include neighborhood trash pickup, home renovation, and landscaping. Sign up is required.  If you are interested in carpooling from the church to Bonton Farms on January 14, please contact us here. 

Children's Christmas Pageant Debut

Saturday, December 24 at 3:00pm

Join us for a cast of 40 of our young people presenting this year's pageant.

See you there!

Baby Jesus Blessing

Those planning to attend either the 3:00pm or 5:00pm Christmas Eve services are encouraged to bring baby Jesus from their home nativity sets for a special blessing. This tradition is a way for families to connect their Nativity scene at home to the celebration of Christmas at Transfiguration.

Impact Kids

All 4th & 5th graders are invited to Impact Kids on Wednesdays, January 18th, February 15th, March 15th, April 19th and May17th. We meet from 7-8 in classroom S203. During our time-together the kids will experience fellowship and conversation then explore how they can make an impact as kids in the lives of others. 

Our Impact Kids will be given opportunities to serve others in need. Kids will learn that serving others is, compassion in action, and understand as Christians we are called to this as a way of life. 

For more info, contact

Allison Blalock

Shop Our Bookstore

The Kay Andrew's Bookstore & Gift Shop offers Christian Books and Gifts. 

Store Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sundays from 8:00am – 1:00pm.

All proceeds benefit St. Hilda's Guild and our church's ministries.

For questions about books or gifts, contact Carolyn by phone at

(972) 231-1634.

Visit The

Clothes Horse

The Clothes Horse is a resale shop providing the community with a place to donate gently worn clothing and offering budget-minded customers a source of reasonably-priced, good-quality apparel.

They are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Clothing donations are accepted at any time the shop is open.

Messianic Predictions, Thomas Ingmire, Copyright 2005, The Saint John’s Bible,

Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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