COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 27

This is the 1st Sunday after Christmas.  There will be no church school this week.
Thanks to all the people who donated money, gifts and socks for our Christmas projects.  A local family was supplied with over 35 gifts and gift cards so that they could provide presents and a meal for their children. A bag with over 60 pairs of socks was delivered to the WARM Center last week. It is an amazing demonstration of love and generosity.
Reminder that the WARM Center will have its 10th annual Penguin Plunge on Friday, Jan. 1 at 12noon at Misquamicut Beach.  Register here to take the plunge, or support a plunger.

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 20

This is the 4th Sunday in Advent.  There will be no church school this week.  The WARM meal will be prepared.  The church clean-up is scheduled for this Saturday at 10am.  Come and help for an hour to get the church ready for our Christmas services.
If you would like to donate a poinsettia for the decorations, it can be dropped off at the church on Saturday or Sunday morning.
The Christmas Eve service will be held at 5pm.  All are  welcome.
The WARM Center will have its annual Penguin Plunge on Friday, January 1.  Registration is at 10:30 am and the Plunge is at 12noon.  This is a fundraiser for WARM.  For more information, follow this link.http://warmcenter.org/?p=961

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC.13

This is the 3rd Sunday of Advent.  This week is also known as Gaudete Sunday.  The word Gaudete is Latin and it means rejoice.  The 2nd lesson for this Sunday is taken from Philippians 4:4 and it begins, "Rejoice in the Lord always."  On this Sunday, we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath.  To learn more about Advent, go to the tab at the top of this page.
Church school will meet this week and there will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.
This is the Sunday that Christmas gifts will be collected for a local family in need.
After church this week, there will be some items for sale from 1000 Jobs Haiti.  These hand made items make wonderful Christmas presents.  Follow the link to view some of their goods.

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 5

This is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.  Church school will meet.  The new blue paraments and chasuble adorn the sanctuary this Advent season.  Check out the church Facebook page to view some photos (look to the lower right of this post).
Next Sunday, Dec. 13, there will be a Bishop's Committee meeting.  This is also the day that the Christmas gifts for a local family are due at the church.  They can be wrapped or unwrapped.

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 29

This is the 1st Sunday of Advent.  It is the beginning of the new church year and it marks the beginning of the new lectionary cycle.  This is Year C.  Most of the Gospel readings during this year will come from Luke's Gospel.  To learn more about Advent, click on the page "What is Advent?"
Church school will meet this week.
St. Thomas' recently acquired new blue hangings and a blue chasuble.  They are beautiful!
Our collection for new socks for the WARM residents has begun.  This year we are also collecting gifts for a local family in need.
Lots of events happening in December.  Check the page, "In the coming weeks" for more information.

COMING UP SUNDAY-NOV. 22

This is the Last Sunday after Pentecost (year B).  It is the last Sunday in the church year and Advent will begin on November 29.  Church school will meet this week.  We will celebrate the birthday of another parishioner who is turning 90!!!
On Wednesday, Nov. 25, there will be a Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service at 1st Baptist Church in Hope Valley beginning at 7pm.  Refreshments will follow.  All are welcome.

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 14

This is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28).  Church school will meet and there will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.  The WARM meal will be prepared this Sunday and served on Monday.
We enjoyed a wonderful Veterans' Day celebration last Sunday.  There are picture on the Facebook page- look on the right side of this page for the link.
The Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service will be held this year at the 1st Baptist Church in Hope Valley on Wed., Nov. 25 at 7pm.