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Greetings!,
Tonight, Dr. Gordon Hess will discuss "Coping with the Holidays" at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish House. If you know someone who may have experienced the loss of a loved one or just has that sadness or "lost" feeling this time of year, this discussion may help you to help them. See more details below.
Ray Estrada
Communications Manager
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| | Discussion of Holiday Depression is Tonight
7:15 p.m. Wednesday December 4
With the holidays fully upon us, why is it that during this season too many people experience sadness, loneliness and depression instead of joy? We invite you to a special conversation, "Coping with the Holidays," facilitated by Dr. Gordon Hess, to reflect on the challenges that so many people experience this time of year. The discussion will be from 7:15 to 8:30 tonight, Wednesday, December 4, in the Parish House.
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'Lessons & Carols' and Other Christmas Services
All Saints' annual service of "Lessons & Carols" is planned for 10 a.m. Sunday, December 8.
The choir and musicians will provide this traditional worship experience in which we listen to Scripture lessons, which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah and the Incarnation. Each lesson is followed by a carol or choir anthem that reflects the lesson's message.
For details of more special services and other events in Advent, click here to download a pdf calendar.
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Support Our Christmas Music & Flowers Programs
Help bring the Advent and Christmas seasons to life at All Saints with a gift to help support our floral and musical programs. Your name will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletin distributed at the 7 and 10 p.m. services. Send your check by Monday, December 16. Contact the Church Office at (805) 969-4771 to sign up.
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Advent: What's It All About Explored at Adult Forum
7:15 p.m. Wednesday December 11
Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. Join us for an Adult Forum at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, led by Music Director Steve O'Connor. We'll explore the meaning of Advent and the liturgical activities that we celebrate during this season of expectation.
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Volunteers Still Needed for 'Greening of the Church'
12:30 p.m. Saturday December 14
Volunteers still are being sought to help with the December 14 "Greening of the Church" and especially to aid the clean-up effort afterward. Pine boughs will be brought in and placed around the inside of the church to give it that holiday feel. Volunteers are invited to a chili lunch at noon, after which we will get started. Contact the Church Office at (805) 969-4771 to sign up.
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Christmas Pageant Planned for December 15
10 a.m. Sunday December 15
This year's Christmas Pageant will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 15. Some 36 cast members, crew and parents are participating this year. The next rehearsal is after 10 a.m. Sunday School on Sunday, December 8. Lunch will be served. The final rehearsal is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 14. Families are invited to stay for a chili lunch, followed by the "Greening of the Church." If you are planning to come to lunch on December 14, please contact the Rev. Vicki Mouradian by e-mail so that an appropriate head count can be given to the caterer.
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Annual Old English Dickens Holiday Feast Planned
6:30 p.m. Wednesday December 18
Join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday December 18 in the Parish Hall, for our annual Old English Holiday Feast. We'll enjoy great fellowship and traditional food of the season, including wassail and mince pies. There also will be crafts for the entire family, including stringing popcorn and making hand-made Christmas tree ornaments for our Christmas tree. This is an event you'll definitely not want to miss.
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6 p.m. Monday January 14
The All Saints Book Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, January 14, in the Parish House. Consider one of the two suggested books to discuss: "Zealot: The Life Times of Jesus of Nazareth" by Reza Aslan, Ph.D., and "Proof of Heaven" by Dr. Raymond A. Moody Jr. Respond to Rev. Vicki by Monday, December 16, with your choice and she will inform you of the most selected title. For more information, e-mail or call the Rev. Vicki (805) 969-4771, ext. 110.
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| | Monday Bible & Babble Meetings on Hiatus
Because of the crush of Advent season events, the regular Monday meetings of the Bible and Babble group will be on hiatus until January 6. For more information, e-mail or call the Rev. Vicki (805) 969-4771, ext. 110.
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Christmas Dinner Offered After December 25 Service
11:30 a.m. Wednesday December 25
Singles, couples and families: If you find that you will be on your own for Christmas dinner, consider joining the All Saints family for a festive meal at 11:30 a.m. following the Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 25. The church will order turkey, stuffing and gravy and we invite you to bring the rest. We will need appetizers, salads, Christmas side dishes, desserts, wines and waters. A sign-up sheet will be available on the Information Table on Sunday. An accurate count for the day is needed and an indication of what you wish to bring would be helpful. For those who would like to "party on" after dinner, we will have rousing board games to play. For more information, contact the Rev. Vicki Mouradian or at the Church Office, (805) 969-4771, ext. 110.
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December 4 - 'Coping with the Holidays' Discussion
December 8 - 'Lessons & Carols'
December 11 - 'History of Advent' Class
December 14 - 'Greening of the Church'
December 15 - Children's Christmas Pageant
December 18 - Dickensian Feast after Eventide
December 24 - Christmas Eve - Services at 4, 7 and 10 p.m.
December 25 - Christmas Day Service & Dinner
January 14 - Book Group Discussion
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All Saints-by-the-Sea
83 Eucalyptus Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
805-969-4771
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