SERVICE TIMES CHANGE IN DECEMBER
7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:15am. Beginning the first Sunday in Advent, December 3, we will return to pre-pandemic service times at St. Michael’s. The early service will remain a quiet plainchant service at 7:30am. The middle service, with more folk and contemporary music and children’s chapel will move to 9:00am. The later service, with an emphasis on the great music and texts of the Anglican and wider Christian tradition will be at 11:15am. The additional space between the later services should allow for more time for formation. We will try this service arrangement out through the Epiphany season in 2024.
Contemplative Prayer on Thursdays (Starts December 7)
Looking for a little quiet? Join us Thursdays at 10:30am at the church for contemplative prayer. We'll have room for some stillness, to quietly engage scripture, a walking meditation, and an option for conversation about Kate Bowler's Advent Devotion.
December 9: Retreat “Prepare the Way” 9am-1pm
Facilitated by Diane Taylor and the St. Michael’s Formation Committee. Take some time to slow down with our Contemplative Prayer ministry. There will be space for stillness, labyrinth walks, reflection and scripture study and contemplative practice. We’ll finish with lunch together. Registration is now closed.
Looking for a little quiet? Join us Thursdays at 10:30am at the church for contemplative prayer. We'll have room for some stillness, to quietly engage scripture, a walking meditation, and an option for conversation about Kate Bowler's Advent Devotion.
December 9: Retreat “Prepare the Way” 9am-1pm
Facilitated by Diane Taylor and the St. Michael’s Formation Committee. Take some time to slow down with our Contemplative Prayer ministry. There will be space for stillness, labyrinth walks, reflection and scripture study and contemplative practice. We’ll finish with lunch together. Registration is now closed.
December 10: Advent with the Worship Committee
Join us between the 9am and 11:15am service on Sunday, December 10. The newly re-formed Worship Committee made significant changes to our worship for Advent. Come and talk with us about the structure of our services, and what we are planning for 2024. We would love to have a conversation with people who are very familiar with Episcopal worship, and people who are relative newcomers. Come and talk with us!
December 10: Angel Tree for Navajoland Gifts Due
Thank you to everyone who is participating in this year's Angel Tree, providing Christmas gifts for the children of Good Shepherd Mission in Ft. Defiance, AZ. All of the tags from the tree have been taken and there is a new deadline for dropping off unwrapped gifts. The unwrapped gifts need to be brought to the church by 11am on Sunday, December 10. This earlier date is necessary to allow for delivery to the dioceses in Farmington to accommodate their wider distribution network (beyond just Good Shepherd Mission).
December 14: The Classics Annual Christmas Party
The 2nd Annual Christmas Party of The Classics Senior Ministry will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 2 pm in the Pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to be shared by all. There will be Christmas music, charades, story-telling and other festive activities for everyone to enjoy. Please put this on your December calendar, as it will be an event you do not want to miss.
December 16: "The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment” – A Family Fun Church Field TripIn December, Family Fun Church goes to the ballet. “The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment” is a unique adaptation of the Nutcracker, showcasing both the classic Ballet and dance that celebrates New Mexico and Southwest culture. Performances take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Please join us at the 2pm performance on Saturday, December 16.
December 21: Longest Night Service at 6:30pm
Come on the longest night of the year. For those who have experienced loss, particularly a close family member, the holidays can be a difficult time. This service features special prayers set in a different tone.
December 23: Altar Guild Cleaning Day at 1pm
Everyone young and old are welcome to join in our semi-annual cleaning day. Come and help us vacuum pews of sand and grit, clean the wood work, wipe down the bancos and polish all the silver as the Altar Guild needs your help. Please bring yourselves, friends and soft cloths, buckets, vacuums, extension cords to clean spruce up the Sanctuary and polish all the silver in preparation for the Christmas Season at St. Michael and All Angels.
December 24: Help Get St. Michael's Ready for Christmas
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 9:00 am 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.
Join us between the 9am and 11:15am service on Sunday, December 10. The newly re-formed Worship Committee made significant changes to our worship for Advent. Come and talk with us about the structure of our services, and what we are planning for 2024. We would love to have a conversation with people who are very familiar with Episcopal worship, and people who are relative newcomers. Come and talk with us!
December 10: Angel Tree for Navajoland Gifts Due
Thank you to everyone who is participating in this year's Angel Tree, providing Christmas gifts for the children of Good Shepherd Mission in Ft. Defiance, AZ. All of the tags from the tree have been taken and there is a new deadline for dropping off unwrapped gifts. The unwrapped gifts need to be brought to the church by 11am on Sunday, December 10. This earlier date is necessary to allow for delivery to the dioceses in Farmington to accommodate their wider distribution network (beyond just Good Shepherd Mission).
December 14: The Classics Annual Christmas Party
The 2nd Annual Christmas Party of The Classics Senior Ministry will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 2 pm in the Pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to be shared by all. There will be Christmas music, charades, story-telling and other festive activities for everyone to enjoy. Please put this on your December calendar, as it will be an event you do not want to miss.
December 16: "The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment” – A Family Fun Church Field TripIn December, Family Fun Church goes to the ballet. “The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment” is a unique adaptation of the Nutcracker, showcasing both the classic Ballet and dance that celebrates New Mexico and Southwest culture. Performances take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Please join us at the 2pm performance on Saturday, December 16.
December 21: Longest Night Service at 6:30pm
Come on the longest night of the year. For those who have experienced loss, particularly a close family member, the holidays can be a difficult time. This service features special prayers set in a different tone.
December 23: Altar Guild Cleaning Day at 1pm
Everyone young and old are welcome to join in our semi-annual cleaning day. Come and help us vacuum pews of sand and grit, clean the wood work, wipe down the bancos and polish all the silver as the Altar Guild needs your help. Please bring yourselves, friends and soft cloths, buckets, vacuums, extension cords to clean spruce up the Sanctuary and polish all the silver in preparation for the Christmas Season at St. Michael and All Angels.
December 24: Help Get St. Michael's Ready for Christmas
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 9:00 am 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.
ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN FOR 2024: Love in Action
So far, 180 households have shared their pledges. Of those households who have made a pledge, the average increase has been around 10%. We are grateful for this commitment and support as we plan the 2024 budget. Your pledge will continue to help us move toward a balanced budget and demonstrates the health and ministry of this community of faith. If you have not yet made your pledge, you can mail in your pledge card, drop it in the offering plate on Sunday, bring it by the parish office or click the button below:
So far, 180 households have shared their pledges. Of those households who have made a pledge, the average increase has been around 10%. We are grateful for this commitment and support as we plan the 2024 budget. Your pledge will continue to help us move toward a balanced budget and demonstrates the health and ministry of this community of faith. If you have not yet made your pledge, you can mail in your pledge card, drop it in the offering plate on Sunday, bring it by the parish office or click the button below:
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FOOD PANTRY: DONATE CANNED GOODS
Canned veggies, like corn, peas or green beans have been difficult to get through Roadrunner Food Bank recently. Please consider bringing a few cans or maybe case lots that are available at Costco or case lot sales at other grocery stores. Brown paper grocery bags or empty egg cartons are always needed and so appreciated. Thank you for the great response for volunteers in previous weeks as we are now quite well set in that department. THE LANDING We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our overnight shelter for migrants. Questions about the landing? Want to volunteer? Use our welcome form to sign up.
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GALLERY ST. MICHAEL
Celebrating the Sacred in Christian Imagery November 17 - January 14. Visual artists working in 2-dimensional media, including fiber arts, and art from the collection of parishioners is on display.
The Pavilion is open Sunday mornings for viewing the shows. Please stop in to get your “art fix”. The Gallery St Michael Committee is planning shows for 2024. Watch for announcements later this year.
The Pavilion is open Sunday mornings for viewing the shows. Please stop in to get your “art fix”. The Gallery St Michael Committee is planning shows for 2024. Watch for announcements later this year.
