From Generation to Generation
This line from the Song of Mary is our theme for Advent 2023. Throughout the song, Mary remembered the generations who had come before her and those who would come after.
From this day, all generations will call me blessed.
You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation.
Mary recognized that she was part of a long line of people who had seen the power and mercy of God at work in the world and in their lives. God’s faithfulness in the past gave Mary hope for the future.
Like Mary, we are part of a long line of faithful people who have known and served God throughout the world and particularly as part of St. Thomas. Throughout this season, we will give thanks for what we learned and received from previous generations and consider what we hope to pass on from generation to generation.
Advent News & Events
Outreach this Season
Opportunities for giving this season are many! In case you're planning some weekend shopping here's a list of things we're connecting you with this season: Coats for Kids in East Carver Heights. Details and signup link on ECH's website here....
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Christmas Music & Flowers
Donations for Christmas Music and Flowers are being received to help us celebrate the season. These gifts may be made in honor or memory of someone. A list of names will appear in the Christmas Eve bulletin. Gifts and names are needed by December...
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Brewer Elementary School Buddy Pack Project
We are SO excited about our newest Brewer Elementary School Partnership Project because it directly impacts the lives of the children we serve.
The Brewer Buddy Packs Project puts food into the backpacks of 80 children living in food-insecure ...
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Wynnton Neighborhood Network Needs for Christmas
WNN will serve 200 families (100 each day) for Christmas Christmas distribution dates are December 18 & 19, starting at 8:30 each day. Donations are welcome to support additional work this holiday season. Below you will see of needed items for we...
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St. Nicholas Intergenerational Service Project
In honor of St. Nicholas and in his spirit of giving, we will work together on an intergenerational service project on December 6. This year The Village Foster Care and Adoptive Ministry will serve more than 230 children and teens in foster care ...
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Lessons & Carols
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024, 4:30 PM
Lessons & Carols and children’s pageant, followed by a Wassail Party in All Saints Hall. We are planning for this service to be in the nave.
Details
A new Church Year begins on December 3, the First Sunday of Advent. The year is Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary, with a focus on Mark's Gospel. We begin each Sunday in Advent with prayers around an Advent wreath led by new members of St. Thomas.
Our 8:30 Eucharist will be Rite I, the older language of the church, to help us center ourselves in a different way in this sea…
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Christmas Eve Services - 4:30 and 10:30 pm.
Two nearly identical services with Eucharist, candlelight, and the Christmas story. Children's chapel and nursery care are offered at the 4:30 service only. Incense will be used at the 10:30 service only. The 4:30 service will be livestreamed.
In the Book of Common Prayer, Christmas Day is one of the seven principal feasts. The Chris…
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