Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marie Long’s birthday by Helen Dachowicz and in celebration of Courtney & Stephanie Rothman’s birthdays by Carolyn & Craig Rothman.
We Have a Special Need for Worship Volunteers for Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve. Please sign up in the weekly email to help usher, read, and acolyte.
Pledge Update: We have received 63 pledges, totaling $366,092 and $10,725 for World Hunger. Please submit your 2024 pledge as soon as possible.
Advent Intergenerational Activity December 3, 10, 17 at 9:00 AM to prepare for the Bridges Run. All ages are welcome.
Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.
Check out our Facebook Advent Calendar: Every day, from the first day of Advent through Epiphany, we will post recipes, memories, fun facts, and more.
Advent Devotional Books are available in the narthex.
Christmas decorations: Recommended donations of $25-$100 are appreciated, but we will receive donations of any amount. To be included in the Christmas worship bulletins, dedications must be received in the church office by December 10. Sign up in the rear entryway.
Lessons & Carols & St. John’s Anniversary, December 10 at 4:00 PM. This moving service combines readings with choral music and congregational carols. Following the service, we will have a festive reception celebrating the 115th anniversary of the founding of our congregation with Bishop Tracie Bartholomew as our special guest.
Thursday Meals for Summit Warm Hearts: Every other Thursday we are providing dinner for our Warm Hearts guests. Sign up to provide meals, sides, salads, or desserts in the weekly email.
LSMNJ Gifts due December 10.
GRACE collection of spices, bouillon, and cooking oil, due December 10.
Mitten Tree collection of new or gently-used winter apparel due December 17.
BRIDGES Run Collection: We are collecting supplies for 200 sustainable lunches to be assembled on December 17. Sign up in the narthex or in the weekly email.
Blue Christmas Service, Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. We will gather to hear scripture, name our woes, pray together, receive communion and light candles. All are welcome.
BRIDGES Run: Help hand out lunches on December 23. Please sign up in the weekly email.