ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2024 (Dec 1-Dec 25): Solemn & Celebratory Events

Sun, DEC 1 – ADVENT 1 – Hope

• 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
• 9:15am • ADVENT CHOIR REHEARSAL (in-person) with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak
  
• 10:30am • WORSHIP with ADVENT 1 & COMMUNION – Hope (in-person & livestream)
  
• 11:30am • HOSPITALITY
• Noon • GREENING the SANCTUARY (early prep)
  
  
• BOOKS GROUP books available to borrow (meeting times to be decided)
  
  

Tue, DEC 3

• 11am • GREENING the SANCTUARY (early prep)
  
  
• 6:30pm • FELTING COOKING CUTTER ORNAMENTS (please RSVP)
  
  • $20 participation  fee, all supplies provided, taught by Kathy Seymour

Wed, DEC 4

• 9am – Noon  • GREENING the SANCTUARY (additional day if needed)
  
• 1pm • GRIEF GROUP for CHLD LOSS
  

Fri, DEC 6

• 6pm • JCC Attends DOMINIQUE DODGE CONCERT
  
  @ Jackson Public Library

Sat, DEC 7

• 10am • TUNES for TOTS in Parish Hall
  
• Noon  SERVICE of REMEMBRANCE for PETE CANTY
  
  
  • JCC Sanctuary followed by reception at local venue

Sun, DEC 8 – ADVENT 2: PEACE

• 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person)
• 9:15am • ADVENT CHOIR REHEARSAL (in-person) with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak
  
• 10:30am • WORSHIP with ADVENT 2: Peace  (in-person & livestream)
  
• 11:30am • HOSPITALITY

Wed, DEC 11

• 1pm • GRIEF GROUP for PARTNER & ADULT RELATIONSHIP LOSS

Fri, DEC 13

• 5pm • C3 – COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION

Sat, DEC 14

• 10am-Noon• FELTING COOKING CUTTER ORNAMENTS (please RSVP)
  
  • $20 participation  fee, all supplies provided, taught by Kathy Seymour

Sun, DEC 15– ADVENT 3: JOY

• 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person)
• 9:15am • ADVENT CHOIR REHEARSAL (in-person) with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak
  
• 10:30am • WORSHIP with ADVENT 3: Joy  (in-person & livestream)
  
  with special music by DellaValla Bluegrass Trio
  
• 11:30am • HOSPITALITY
• 1-4pm • COMMUNITY CAROLING (please RSVP if possible)
  

Tue, DEC 17

• 1-3pm • COOKIE SWAP @ Ginger Perkins’ house
  
  Please RSVP) by Tue, Dec 10 nd include your recipe so that we can p[rint them to be shared on day of the exchange.

Thurs, DEC 19

• 6pm • BLUE CHRISTMAS @ JCC

Fri, DEC 20

• 6pm • CHRISTMAS CONCERT with DellaVallas
  @ Whitney Community Center
  
  

Sun, DEC 22 – ADVENT 4: Love & PAGEANT

• 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person)
• 9:15am • ADVENT CHOIR REHEARSAL (in-person) with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak
  
• 9:30am  PAGEANT PREP
  • Participating families come to find costumes and receive scripts
• 10:30am • WORSHIP – Advent 4: Love (in-person & livestream) with PAGEANT
  
  • Special music: Dominique Dodge
  • Guest: Santa Clause (arrives 11am)
• 11:30-Noon • SANTA PHOTOS (in-person)
  
  
• 11:30am • HOSPITALITY

Tue, DEC 24 • CHRISTMAS EVE

• 5pm • OUTDOOR WORSHIP (in-person)
  
  • Guitar: Sharon Novak
  • Scripture: Christmas Eve
  • Message: Rev Gail Doktor
• 9pm • CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP (in-person & livestream)
  
  • Piano: Sharon Novak
  • Special Music: Harp: Dominique Dodge
  • Special Music: Piano & Solo: Gia Osborne
  • Special Music: Becca Gottlieb?
  • Scripture: Christmas Eve
  • Message: Rev Gail Doktor

Wed, DEC 25 – CHRISTMAS MORN

• 10:30am • PAJAMAS & BELLS
  
  
  • Piano: Sue Titus Reid
  • Story: Rev Gail Doktor