This Week’s Announcements

Our Announcements for the week of December 7, 2025

This Sunday at 9 a.m., Rev. Mary Davis will lead the Holy Eucharist Rite I service, celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. The service will begin with the lighting of the Advent Wreath candles, followed by “Coffee & Conversation” in Healy Hall.

This week’s Service Information

Did you know that you can access the readings for the service ahead of time? Each service has its own webpage that includes the readings and often provides an overview. This allows you to study and read from the comfort of your home or anywhere else.

If you would like to receive reminders about our services, along with links to our video and reading, please join our Sunday Service Newsletter! It is free, and you can unsubscribe at any time!

We have a podcast available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. You can listen to our past episodes here!

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Upcoming Events

• Have you completed and submitted your 2026 pledge card?
• The Nov.-Jan. Forward Day by Day is now available.
• The Advent Study booklet “Living Well Through Advent 2025” from Living Compass is now available.
• Our celebration of Rev. Mary’s pastorship, December 14
• Our next TLCDinner will be on Thursday, December 4. How can you assist?
• Look out for an Advent/Christmas Silent Film Night! Join Kevin for an hour as he provides live organ soundtracks for two films: “The Nativity” and “Mr. Scrooge,” a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol.” Join us on December 20, 2025, at 6 pm

General Announcements

• Our outreach funds from October to December are to El Amor de Patricia Orphanage in Guatemala.
• Our next TLCDinner will be on Thursday, March 5. How can you assist?
• We are excited to announce that St. John the Divine will be holding a Rummage Sale next May! 
  • We are currently collecting items to build our inventory for the sale.
    • If you would like to contribute, please drop them off in Classroom Two.
  • We kindly request that all donations be packed in covered boxes to ensure easy storage until the event.

Thank you for helping us help others!

Reminders

• Sunday Bursar Duties: Would you like to assist with the Sunday bursar duties?
  • The role involves :
    • Simple addition (we provide a calculator)
    • Filling out a bank deposit slip
    • Completing an electronic tally sheet.
  • Please let us know if you’re interested!
• Serve in Worship:
  • Are you interested in serving as an:
    • Acolyte
    • Altar Guild member
    • Chalice Bearer
    • Reader, Serve
    • Thurifer
  • If so, please speak with Paul Haynes or Rev. Mary.
  • We’d love to have you join our team!

Prayers & More

Prayer Requests: The prayer request book is on the table in the greeter’s area outside Healy Hall. Please feel free to add your prayers or those of others in need.

The book is on the greeter’s table at church, and I want to request prayers. You can also submit a prayer request online. That webpage also shows the weekly Prayers of the People prayer list.

Our Online Church Calendar

Check our calendar to see if the Hall is accessible and what’s happening at church. This lists when other groups are using the church.