Heifer International Project Collection: The Church School classes have again adopted a mission project for Advent. Through the seasons of Advent and Christmastide, the parish is invited to support the Heifer International Project. There is a large bank in the church office for your donations of money. Every gift to Heifer Project represents a gift to Heifer's total mission of purchasing and transporting food and income-producing animals where needed in the world and providing intensive training in animal management, environmentally sound, sustainable farming, community development, and global education. Children and youth have boxes to collect money at home. Filled boxes are to be returned on January 4 at the Intergenerational Church School event.

Intergenerational Church School - Sunday, November 30, 10:15 - 11:10 a.m. in the parlor and dining room. Jesse Tree ornament making and Advent Wreath making activities (Advent wreath candles $3.00/set).

Advent Quiet Day - Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Camp New Hope. The rector will lead the retreat which will include teachings, prayers, meditations, times of silence, and conclude with Eucharist.

Staying Close to God - Sunday, December 7, 10:15 - 11:10 a.m. Parishioner Karen Kingsolver will talk about psychological and spiritual ways of remaining calm, collected, and centered through the holiday season.

Intergenerational Caroling to Homebound Parishioners- Sunday, December 7, 3:00 - 5:30, beginning in the dining room. Hot cocoa and a visit with St. Nicholas will follow the caroling.

Children's Christmas Pageant - Saturday, December 20, 2:30 - 4:00. (Play begins at 2:30, come earlier to the dining room for costumes) Children's Luke 2 Docudrama Reenactment.

Annual Christmas Poetry Gathering - Sunday, December 21, 10:15 - 11:10 a.m. Parishioner Michael McFee will host the seventh annual sharing of seasonal poetry.

Intergenerational Church School - January 4, 2004, 10:15 - 11:10 a.m. in the parlor and dining room sponsored by the Social Ministry Committee.