A sincere thank you to the parishioners who have already chosen to make a 2021 pledge to Holy Comforter. For those of you who have not yet pledged, please pledge online. Thank you.

Operation Welcome Home is an area-wide effort to collect donations of new women’s, men’s, and children’s winter clothing and shoes, and new or gently used and laundered winter coats, along with full-sized toiletries, for distribution to Afghan evacuees on military bases across the US. Learn more.

The brilliant array of poinsettias on the altar is one of the visual joys of Christmas at Holy Comforter. Please help the Altar Guild to create a vibrant display by contributing to the Christmas flower fund. We will include the names of donors and their Memorial or Thanksgiving in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Bulletins. Please complete the Christmas Altar Flowers Form. The deadline for inclusion in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Bulletin is Monday, December 20 at noon. Questions? Contact Lolly Mixter.

We will kick off Advent with a multi-generational festive gathering following the 9:30 a.m. service—in lieu of Sunday School. Please bring greens to share (pine, holly, magnolia leaves), pruners or shears if you have any, and a $10 donation per wreath to cover additional supplies. Learn more.

Join us for a powerful and moving combination of song and scripture featuring lush greenery, candles, icons, and considerable time spent in silent meditation. Masks will be required of all worshipers.

Are you interested in providing a gift to our Afghan friends to celebrate baby Hania's birth? A group of moms is collecting gifts and donated items for the family. We are also looking for a few donations of large photo frames to help decorate their apartments. Please contact Katie Krogh to find out how you can help!

The Holy Comforter Outreach Team is currently accepting applications for grant funding from organizations that serve God’s people in need—once again this year, that need is especially great. We are particularly interested in assisting organizations with which members of our congregation work or volunteer, and whose mission aligns with our committee’s statement of purpose. Download the short Grant Application Form. Questions? Contact Joni Langevoort.

Our youth are collecting warm hats and gloves to give to those in need during FACETS food delivery on December 12. Please deposit your new and gently used winter hats and gloves in box in Narthex.

The Narthex is in need of a replacement 46–55 inch flat screen TV for mounting on the wall. If you have one you’d like to donate (especially after you score a deal on a new one), please contact Randy McGuire.

This free online series is led by parishioner and Gestalt Pastoral Care Minister Alexandra MacCracken. Join this interactive experiential discussion and Advent Bible Study series presented through the holistic embodied healing perspective of Gestalt Pastoral Care. Learn more and register.

Following the meeting and lunch, we will gather with Music Minister, Dr. David Kelley to enjoy singing along to our favorite Christmas Music. Bring your own lunch. Beverages, cookies, and cupcakes will be provided. Learn more.

We will reflect on bringing the light of Christ into our hearts during this Advent season with readings, reflection, and journaling as desired and incorporate some movement as prayer. Laying on of hands will be offered by clergy at the close. Learn more.

Join Holy Comforter’s Adult Choir and Choristers for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent. This Advent service is modeled after the Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas from King’s College, Cambridge. Holy Comforter’s service will include prayers and readings alongside festive hymns, anthems, and organ music. There will be a reception following the service. Learn more.

Support our Youth Mission Trip to Puerto Rico 2022 and get your home ready for the holidays! There'll be wreaths, centerpieces, mantle pieces, door swags, and more! Stop by the sale table in the narthex to place custom orders to be picked up at later dates.

Couples will compete in a 90-minute challenge including stops around Vienna, starting with picking up a challenge packet at Holy Comforter any time between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Couples can win a gift card to Great American Restaurants! Learn more.

PENNYWISE THRIFT SHOP

The air is getting crisp and Pennywise continues to get into the festive holiday spirit! Please join us on Monday November 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. when Pennywise will be open during the Church Street Holiday Stroll. Our Christmas tree will be up and decorated with many wonderful ornaments you can purchase to adorn your own tree at home. We will also be displaying and selling many unique and beautiful Nativity Sets and other holiday treasures. We hope to see you there. Questions? Please reach out to Judy Boott or Michele Khol.

Children's Ministries has been asked to support Marshall Road Elementary School families this Christmas season by purchasing gifts for students and siblings. Learn more and sign up to donate HERE. Or you can sign up to donate by using your smartphone to scan the QR code provided here. Just point your smartphone camera at the QR code, then follow the prompts. Give it a try! It's fast and easy!

Stop by the Christmas Giving Table in the narthex to find out how you can help support local charities this year. Donations will be collected in the narthex and online HERE (under “Fund” choose ECW Christmas Giving Table). There are a total of six charities. You can sign up online for Second Story Assisting Young Mothers gift wishlist HERE. And volunteers are needed to staff the table before and after services. Sign up online HERE to volunteer.

Register HERE using Sponsor Code: HCVienna. Unable to donate blood, but would like to participate? Sign up HERE to welcome donors.