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SCHEDULE A MEET + GREET WITH OUR PASTORAL PROSPECT!
*** RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ***
In keeping with our COVID precautions, and in order for meetings to be as personal as possible, we've designed a variety of opportunities :
THURSDAY, December 2nd Immediately following Holden Prayers.
FRIDAY, December 3rd Groups of 6pp every half hour, starting at 9:30A, ending with the 11:30A group.
10A has been designated a Zoom only opportunity, for those unable to attend in person. Link will be provided after reservations are complete.
Larger group opportunity @ 2P.
Masks are required for all meet + greets, and you can register for a time by calling the church office : (970) 468-6809 - or using the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR We need YOU to participate in our Pastoral candidate process
After service on Sunday, December 5th, a congregational meeting will be held. Compensation for our new pastor will be the business at hand, and a 15% quorum must be in attendance to qualify our vote.
Please make this event a priority, in support of and appreciation for all our Pastoral Search Committee and Council have done to get us this far in this very exciting process!
UPCOMING HOLI-DATES
THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27th @ 10A Help decorate the church for Advent
Enjoy fellowship and festive beginnings!
This usually takes a couple of hours, and all are welcome to participate.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ 6P Our first Advent Soup Supper and Holden Evening Prayer Service of the season!
Holden service @ 6:30P, led by Rector Charlie Brumbaugh
of St. John's Episcopal Church
SEEKING SUPPLIES?
Housekeeping goods - such as trash bags, Kleenex, toilet paper and paper towels - are now kept in the Conference Room sink cabinetry.
GO FOR THE GOLD!
Congratulations to everyone who updated their contact information and photos in the Member Portal. This gold ribbon is for you! Join them as we prepare this valuable tool for our new pastor :)
If you’re experiencing glitches or simply prefer an assist, help will be available Sunday after service—or you can reach out to Jenny and Donna in the church office.
WORSHIP SERVICE + SUNDAY SCHOOL Every Sunday (9am)
This week : Frances McWilliams, Guest Pastor
BIBLE STUDY Reflections on Mark with Pastor Joe Every Wednesday (10:30-11:30am) This is a virtual event, using Zoom Email Ron for meeting link
YAK + YARN Create with Community Every Thursday (4-6pm) This is a virtual event, using Zoom Email Natalie for meeting link
Are you a knitter? Woodworker? Crafter of any kind? We're aiming to create items that can be donated - and it's always more fun with friends! If you're interested in starting or practicing knitting, we've been gifted a lot of yarn - email Holly if you'd like some.
Photo credit : Baaad Anna's (yarn store)
PRAYER SUPPORT For yourself or another, our team will add all requests to a Prayer Chain
To make a request, or support our community in prayer, simply email our office Prayer lists are shared weekly, every Friday morning.
PASTORAL CARE
November 15th-30th, Chaplain Karen Johns is honored to serve : (319) 329-4557
