This Sunday's Announcements

This Sunday, November 9:

Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Amara Emmaline Brown. 

Baptism and Prayers
Our worship will feature the baptism of a new community member, Rena McDonough, as well as a prayer for armed forces veterans, guard, reserves, and their families.

Fall Giving Campaign Shifts into Next Phase
Thank you to all who have pledged to support our parish in the coming year. The campaign’s offering now totals 62 pledges, totaling $154,434.68. During November, our Treasurers will meet with our Rector to review who has historically pledged, who regularly gives but has not completed a pledge, and new folks who might be invited to pledge. Then our Fall Giving Campaign Team will reach out individually by email, and invite those folks to consider pledging for 2026. A letter will be sent in the mail to all who pledged giving thanks, and noting the amount pledged and pledge number. Campaign totals will continue to be published in the leaflet and newsletter in the coming month. Please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns.  Thank you - it’s enormously exciting to think about what our giving can make possible! - Fall Giving Campaign Team

Support Mistletoe Mart & Craft Faire Community Event:

November 22 from 9am to 2pm - Save the Date! 
Mistletoe Mart is a labor of love and we need you! There are lots of ways to volunteer:
1. Help prepare food for the cafe.
2. Help us set up for the fair and assist the crafters.
3. Volunteer for a wide variety of jobs on the day of the fair.
4. Make cookies or a raffle basket (sign up in the Narthex)
Sign up online or on the clipboards in the Narthex!
Contact Erin Donnally Drake with questions.

This week, November 10-15:

Changes to Office Hours in November:
Nov 11 - closed for Veteran’s Day. 

Green Team: 11th Hour Calling
Join the Green Team on Tuesday, November 11 and/or Thursday, December 11 at 10:50 a.m. to ring the bell at 11 for 11 minutes. We are part of the world-wide 11th Hour Calling movement to raise awareness about and call for urgent climate action. Ringing the bell is an act of spiritual awareness and a protest. All are welcome!

Next Sunday, November 16:

Baptism:
Our worship will feature the baptism of a new community member, Chloe Schriver-Bullock. 

Children’s Chapel at 10 a.m. 
We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during the first half of Sunday services: Nov 16; Dec 7, 21; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 22; Mar 1, 15, 29; Apr 12, 26; May 3, 17.  If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected].

Youth Group and Teen Confirmation Class at 11:30 a.m.
Join parish youth from 5th-12th grade for lunch and activities from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: 11/16, 11/23, 12/14, 12/21. There will also be a Teen Confirmation Class from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on 11/2, 11/16, and three spring dates. To learn more contact Reynolds Whalen: [email protected] 

Green Christmas at 12:15 p.m. at Grace, Amherst
Discuss what a green Christmas could be with Carol Dick at Grace Church, Amherst. The organizer is planning for it to last an hour with snacks. If you would like to carpool, email Ella Ingraham at [email protected] or chat after church.

Coming Soon:

November 19 and 23 - Giving Thanks for Ministry with Rev. Jimmy Solano Pickett
Rev. Jimmy will be concluding his time as our Missioner at the end of November.  During our two year holy experiment, he has led retreats, carried out a process that led to the formation Children’s Chapel and the Mid-week Eucharist, and other meaningful programming. We will give thanks for our ministry together in two ways: 1) On Wednesday, November 19 following the 10 a.m. Midweek Eucharist we will have a special Coffee Hour, and 2) on Sunday, November 23  at 10 a.m. we will offer prayers of thanksgiving for our ministry together. Read more about the transition here. 

November 23 at 10 a.m. - Feast of St. Andrew
We will have a celebration of one of our patron saints, Andrew, with Holy Eucharist on Sunday, November 23. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and as such, one long standing parish tradition is to wear a kilt, tartan, or your favorite plaid.  

November 26 - No Midweek Eucharist
Please note there will be no midweek eucharist on Wednesday, November 26. 

December 7 - Coffee & Conversation at 11:30 a.m. 
Join us after worship for coffee and conversation in the cloisters.  Future Dates: coming soon. To volunteer or learn more contact Allyson Michal at [email protected].

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