The full schedule of Christmas services is available on our site:

In the Season of Advent we sit in a place of waiting and hope.

We' re reading the Advent Devotional by Kate Bowler: Bless the Advent we Actually Have.

Worship will feel a bit different:

Blue vestments and candles: Clergy wear blue vestments and three of the four Advent Candles are blue. Blue is an ancient liturgical color that symbolizes preparation and Mary, Jesus’ mother.

Lighting of the Advent Wreath: The Presider reads ancient prayers that signify our longing for Christ’s coming and the coming of God’s reign. We light an additional candle each week during Advent.

Advent Bidding Litany instead of Prayers of the People. We bring our prayers for the church and the whole earth to the beginning of the service, instead of praying the Prayers of the People in the middle. This litany is adapted from the service of Lessons and Carols for Advent.

Post-Communion Prayer: This prayer was adapted from resources created by the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.

Morning Prayer at 11:15am: During Advent, our 11:15 service follows Morning Prayer, a liturgy rich with scripture and prayers of longing for Christ’s coming.

We are grateful  to share that 200 households turned in their pledge ahead of last week’s Ingathering—including 42 new pledgers! These new commitments are a clear sign of growth and vitality at St. Michael’s. The average increase on a pledge has been 24%. Thank you for helping us move forward in mission and ministry!

We’re still hoping to hear from several more longtime and new members this season. You can turn in your pledge today using a card or online through the link in the bulletin.

If you have any questions, please reach out to a member of our Stewardship Team. Every pledge matters—and your participation helps us grow even stronger!

How to Pledge

• Click below to submit online

• Place your pledge form in the offering plate during Sunday services

• Or visit with our stewardship team at the table in the narthex (entryway)

  
  

Please join us to tidy up as we get ready for Christmas! Bring your vacuums, soft rags, Murphy’s soap, and other assorted cleaning supplies. December 20 9am-12pm

7:30am - A Simple chanted eucharist for the last Sunday of Advent.

9:00am - Blue(s) Christmas - For those who have experienced loss, particularly of a close family member, the holidays can be a difficult time. This service features special prayers and music to set a different kind of tone, and features communion.

11:15am - Lessons and Carols - The tradition of the service of Lessons and Carols comes from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, where it was first observed on Christmas Eve, 1918.

The Parents and Caregivers of Kids Group is hosting a Christmas party at the Tawfiks' house on Sunday, December 21st, at 3pm. All families and kids of all ages are welcome! Food will be potluck style. If you and your family are interested, please reach out to Angel Nalubega, Rachel Chamberlain, or Bernard Tawfik for address and further details!

Join us for a warm and welcoming Coffee Hour hosted by Gallery St. Michael. Enjoy fellowship and refreshments while exploring the latest exhibition: Celebration of the Saints. Join us in the Pavilion Dec. 14 at 10am.

We are partnering again with Good Shepherd Mission and the Episcopal Church in Navajoland to support their parishioners.

Instead of purchasing gifts, we will collect monetary donations for families through Sunday, December 21. Each family is represented by a gift tag—please return your donation with the tag you select. Questions should be directed to Bruce Roach.

Beginning in December, and continuing in January, Mike will lead a book study series on Elaine Pagel’s latest book, “Miracles and Wonder.” In January, we’ll host a series of small group discussions. Get a copy at Bookworks, or online. Join us for the first conversation on December 21 at 10:15am.

12/31/25 is the deadline for you to request any reimbursement checks you may need from SMAA.

1/5/26 is the deadline to make a 2025 donation.

Questions: reach out to our office.

At our Annual Meeting, we will elect two Diocesan delegates (2-year term) and four Vestry members (3-year term). Delegates represent St. Michael’s at Deanery and Diocesan gatherings, while Vestry members help guide parish mission, finances, and property. Interested in serving or nominating someone? Contact Vestry Warden Barbara Koenig.

DECEMBER 24, 9AM:

We will once again be putting up several hundred luminarias (or farolitos for you norteños) to light up our campus on Christmas Eve. We need lots of help to make this happen! We will gather at 9am on the morning of Christmas Eve for Morning Prayer, after which we will fill bags with sand and a candle and set them up. There will be coffee, a yummy hot drink for kiddos, and cookies to help keep us going. We also need help in taking them down on Christmas Day!