The Evening Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 pm at the home of B. J. Yeager. Donna Wiuff will be emailing directions. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lynne Smith at mlsmith@sonic.net or Donna Wiuff at 837-8768.
 
Come to the Guild of the Incarnation's Annual Mini Bazaar! Next Sunday, November 22nd - 8:30 til 1:30 pm. Watch for these items and more: baked goods, gifts, and specialty items. Also, get your tickets to win one of two fantastic raffle items: A beautiful tree skirt and matching stocking OR A week at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort (overlooking Lego-Land and the Pacific Ocean). Reservation for the resort is March 28 - April 4, 2010. The Guild will be selling pie or cake servings at all coffee hours during our Holiday Bazaar. The cost is $1.00 per serving. Coffee, tea, and hot cider are free. Proceeds go toward the Guild's Outreach Programs
 
All-Parish Advent Party! Light your inner candle: come join us Sunday, November 29th from 5-7 pm. We'll share the light of hope and renewal together, amidst fun and fellowship. Make an Advent wreath (roll your own beeswax candles!), make Christingles, and enjoy yummy goodies. Fun for all ages - come see for yourself! We do ask that you RSVP to Daphne (579-2604 ext. 106 or youthmin@incarnation-sr.org) by next Sunday, November 22nd if you're coming, so we know how many Advent wreath kits to buy. Please find Advent wreath kit sign up flyers in your bulletin or in Farlander Hall, on the square table. Come join the fun, for a beautiful kickoff for the season of Advent!
 
New Small Group: Centering Prayer! We now offer a Centering Prayer Gathering that meets every Monday from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Clergy Conference Room. Centering Prayer is a technique of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us. This practice of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. All are welcome!
 
A reminder that if you have any questions about Small Groups or would like to offer a suggestion for a new Small Group, please call Mitch Garcia at 703-4162 or email him at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
 
Discovery Sunday, December 6th
Find out who St. Nicholas really was, during this special service! Join us for a pancake breakfast afterwards. Bring a stocking stuffer for donation to kids at St. Andrews (see description below).
 
St. Andrews Stockings
Every year our youth group puts together stockings for kids out at St. Andrews Episcopal Mission in Monte Rio. Please help us by bringing a small stocking stuffer for all ages, boy or girl. Our youth will be so grateful for your help in their outreach efforts. Bring your stocking stuffers to the December 6th Discovery Sunday service. There will be a basket in church for your unwrapped donation. Thank you!
-Episcopal Youth Fellowship
 
Do you know the real differences between the H1N1 (Swine) Flu and a common cold? Check out your score on the Outreach Bulletin Board in Farlander Hall.
 
A note about Pastoral Care...
My gosh, is it really the end of 2009??  Each year seems to pass more quickly than the last! The good news is that your Pastoral Care team is alive and well and rejoicing in the return of Fr. Matt after his sabbatical. And, thanks to the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, we finally have our AED in place in Farlander Hall.  Thanks be to God for our many blessings. Our next goal is to have a Parish Nurse/Coordinator in place.  Pamela Moore, Patrick Lancaster and I continue to meet to work on this project and will keep you apprised of our progress-please, keep us in your prayers as we work on this important project. If you have any Pastoral Care concerns, please notify the monthly Pastoral Care Coordinator (listed in the bulletin every week) or call the church office and let Claire know of your need or concern.
 -Janet Chaffin Saucer