Advent has begun...(all links now work!)

It is the first Monday of Advent following the first Sunday of Advent...

So how are you feeling?

prepared,

centered, 

focused...

We have enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving. No matter how you chose to celebrate, we hope you celebrated 'all in' - that is to say, with everything you have to give to those around you and possibly even a bit of time to focus on yourself.

It then follows that we do the same for Advent. Whether you are solo, with family, with mate or with friends, remember your church community.  We all go into Advent from different places. This gives us plenty of opportunity to grow, to learn and to be there for one another. Together as a community, one body in Christ, we will soon arrive at Christmas Day.

Here is a 'most current' listing of happenings at and around St. Thomas for this Advent Season. If anything pops up or changes, you'll be the first to know!

Praying for you this Advent Season - two words... ALL IN

The Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 7, 2014  10:00 a.m. 

Adult Education Offerings

Not A Silent Night 

Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem

Author: Adam Hamilton

Two chances each week to join the discussion - 

Monday evenings from 7 - 8 p.m.

Sunday mornings at the 9 a.m. hour

Some cyber ideas that are accessible by computer, tablet or smart phone:

SSJE - Brother Give Us A Word

Daily Meditation

Remember All of our prayer is about God. It’s not about us. In our prayer, we are being re-membered by God, we are being re-attached, we are being “put in our place” in the heart of God. -Br. Curtis Almquist Society of Saint John the Evangelist Also available from this site  - A link to take part in creating a Global Advent calendar @ Anglican Communion. Images and thoughts can be added by Twitter and Instagram. This is an amazing sight, check it out. 2014 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL "YOUR PEOPLE LONG TO GREET YOU"   Luther Seminary  Advent Wreaths Candles, candle holder rings and devotional books are available in the church office or before and after services on Sundays. All that is needed is to add your own greens.  Family Advent Calendar:  Here is a great family activity to create your own Advent Calendar. A beautifully animated printable calendar complete with characters. FREE Wednesday Nights: Gather with family and friends to share food and fellowship at Supper, Song & Prayer.  Godly Play will feature the series The Mystery of Christmas as well as our intergenerational Messy Christmas to be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.   Youth Group gathers each Wednesday for dinner & downtime. Bring homework if you need the study time. It's just time to be together with friends. Sunday mornings we'll talk about the 'why' of Christmas.  Why did Jesus come as a baby? starts off the series of Fearless Converation. Blue Christmas : Longest Night Service Wednesday, December 17th  at 7 p.m.  in the Sanctuary Our Christmas Service schedule will be included in a posting to follow.