Copies of the new Advent-Christmas-Epiphany devotional resource, offered by Adult Ed, are available in the foyers, as well as in the link below. Thanks to all children, youth and adults who contributed, and to John Burton-Crutchfield for serving as editor and compiler. Use this resource as a guide during your Advent-Christmas-Epiphany journey. The season of Advent begins Sunday, December ...
Archives for November 2017
Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, December 3 Join us for this festive evening as children make Christmas crafts and ornaments while youth and adults decorate the sanctuary for Advent/Christmas. 4:30 p.m. – Children begin crafts 5:00 p.m. – Supper 5:30 p.m. – Youth and adults decorate the sanctuary 6:30 p.m. – Blessing of the decorated sanctuary 7:00 p.m. – Dismiss ...
November Mission Opportunities
November/December Mission Baskets The mission baskets in the side foyer and the Fellowship Hall collect donations to help two Durham Public Schools as they meet students' needs: current new or barely used chapter books, non-fiction, or picture books, post it notes, dry erase markers, Ticonderoga #2 pencils, and white/colored copy paper (for teachers and classroom libraries at Merrick-Moore ...
Service of Remembrance and Hope
As families gather for the holidays, the tough work of grieving often becomes more painful. All who grieve, whether the loss is recent or several years ago, are invited to the Service of Remembrance and Hope offered by the Deacons on Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel. This informal service includes readings, prayers, hymns, and an opportunity to offer tribute to those whom we grieve. ...
Thanksgiving Soup Supper and Communion Service
Tuesday, November 21 Thanksgiving week we pause to give thanks together. On Tuesday evening, we gather at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall for soup, followed by communion around the tables in a brief intergenerational Thanksgiving service. Join us for this time together! No supper reservations needed. ...