Advent Vespers: Wednesday, December 21
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
The Word Became Flesh: A Word of Grace (John 1:1-18)
Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a candlelight communion service that includes special music offered by bass soloist Brian Doherty and the Shadyside Strings. Childcare is available. Read more.
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Christmas Eve: Saturday, December 24 Family Service at 5:00 p.m.
Led by the children's choirs, the Sunday school children, and Shadyside's youth, the Christmas Eve Family Service includes a homily from Dr. Barnes. The service - filled with familiar carols, costumed players, and candle lighting - lasts approximately 45 minutes and appeals to congregants of all ages.
Candlelight Service at 9:00 p.m.
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
Being Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)
- Choral Music: "Mary's Magnificat," by Andrew Carter, and "The Offering," by Lee Hoiby.
- Organ and String Music by Arcangelo Corelli and Pietro Yon.
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Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25
The Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr.
The Shepherd's Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)
- Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Choral Music: "What Is This Lovely Fragrance?" (arr. Healey Willan)
and "Love Came Down at Christmas," by David Willcocks.
Organ Music by Friedrich Wilhelm Zachau, Andreas Nicolaus Vetter,
Desmond Ratcliffe, Sydney Watson, and Louis Vierne. - Time of Fellowship at noon in the Parlor/Sharp Atrium
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Christian Education
There will be no Christian education hour at 9:45 a.m. on
Sun., Dec. 25, or on Sun., Jan. 1. (Childcare is available during the worship service on both dates.) Please join us when Christian education for all ages resumes at 9:45 a.m. on Sun., Jan. 8.
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Pledges and Year-end Giving
As we come to the close of the year, please consider whether you have completed paying your pledge for this calendar year. It is important that we receive those amounts pledged in order not to end the year with a deficit. In addition, prayerfully consider whether you are able to give beyond your pledged amount. For those who make year-end gifts, please remember the church in your giving. Both pledges and gifts must be received by Dec. 31 in order to be included in this year. Looking ahead, if you have not made your pledge for 2012, please do so by filling out a pledge form found in the pews and placing it in the offering plate or sending it to the church office.
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