Celebrate the Winter Solstice - Chant and Movement TODAY from 2-4 pm. Experience the Lord's Prayer in the original Aramaic language spoken by Jesus. Mariam Baker will lead us in a body-centered practice to deepen our understanding of the Lord's Prayer through movement, chant and meditation. Based on Mariam's extensive work with Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of Prayers of the Cosmos.

Taize Caritas Worship, Art and Poetry for the Nativity on December 25th, 2009 at 7:30 pm. An offering of ecumenical worship based on the principles of the Taize Community in France. The service begins in Farlander Hall with a presentation and discussion of a saint, writer, or artist who speaks to us about the spiritual journey, followed by a candlelit contemplative service of chanting and silent meditation in the church. The service will be led by Kayleen Asbo and Robin O'Brien. Healing prayer will be offered by the Caritas healing team, available in the side Marian Chapel.

The Tuesday Morning Study Group will be on holiday on December 22nd and 29th. They will next meet on January 5th.

Home Bible Study Gathering: Starting January 5th (Tuesday -- early evening) and continuing every other week we gather to explore the scriptures and how to live out God's word in our lives as individuals and as a faith community. We will begin our journey exploring the Lectionary readings before each Sunday. This is a marvelous way to interact with the readings as a community and ask the hard questions and share your "word about God" with others. If this sounds like something you might want to explore, please email Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call him at (707) 703-4162.

Poetry Group: Do you enjoy reading and discussing poetry? Do you wish you knew other people with the same passion? We currently have one group meeting monthly. At this time, this group (led by Virginia and Frances Geddes) is at capacity. Virginia and Francis have offered to lead a workshop to answer questions, like How does a poetry group function? How are the poems chosen? What can one experience and discover in a poetry group? They will describe the development of the Incarnation Poetry Group they have led. They will lead a discussion of one or two poems with those present. We are looking for people who want to sponsor a group in their home. If you are interested in attending this demonstration, learning more about, or participating in poetry groups at Incarnation, please contact Mitch Garcia at (707) 703-4162, or email him at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org

Via Media: It's that time! The Via Media sessions will be starting January 5th (Tuesday at 6:30 pm) and going for seven consecutive sessions. Fr. Matt along with John Cramer will be leading these classes. Via Media is a series of classes that explore our faith from a unique Episcopalian point of view. Topics such as the Holy Spirit, The Bible, Jesus Christ are talked about and you are encouraged to ask your questions and explore with others through conversation, friendship, worship and radical hospitality! Each class starts off with a delicious meal, a time of fellowship and getting to know one another. There is a sign-up sheet on the Small Groups table in Farlander Hall. If you want to learn more Via Media or about being confirmed at Incarnation, visit our website at www.incarnation-sr.org and go to Christian Ed - Adult Education or contact Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call (707) 703-4162.

This year we are reviving our tradition of celebrating Epiphany with a worship service on January 6th, 2010, followed by an all-parish dinner. Ron Rausch is coordinating the dinner. The service will begin at 5:30 with the supper at 6:30. Details to follow!

Christmas Cards for Crafts: Please bring to Farlander Hall any "used" Christmas cards. There will be a box/bag for them. They are given to A Happy Place, a preschool for at-risk children, Littlest Angels preschool and daycare, our own The Living Room and the former London House nursing facility. All groups are most grateful. Thank you.

Incarnation Bookstore Update: We have beautiful photo note cards of Incarnation's stained glass windows, as well as larger matted prints. The photos were taken by our parishioner, Susan Seely, and she is donating 20% of the proceeds to the Alleluia Choir. Please stop by and take a look at the beautiful photos.

Just a reminder that Incarnation is a Scent-Free zone!! Many people are allergic to fragrances and it is really best for all if perfumes and men's colognes/after shave lotion are not worn on our campus. Thank you for your consideration!
 

The Flower Chart for the year 2010 is now on the wall in the back of the church. Please sign up to donate flowers on the date you prefer. More than one person or family can sign up on a specific date. You will be contacted before the date for your memorial or celebration wishes to be noted in the bulletin.