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Get Centered at Compline

Why not take a break from the busyness of Christmas preparations and stop by St. Philip’s for Compline, a quiet meditative service held Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church Sanctuary.  Trappist monk and founding member of the Christian centering prayer movement, Thomas Keating, says that “centering prayer is not just a method of prayer, it is a way of life” (Sojourners Magazine, December 2006, p. 37).

Built into the Compline Prayer Service at St. Philip’s is a time of reflective and centering prayer.  Come try this in community with others who can show you the way, and then see if you might want to learn centering prayer as a way of life, to carry you into a deeper Christian faith and a more balanced, healthy life in the New Year.

Holiday Party
at the Blessing’s House

Pastor Mary, Jim, Becky and Christy Blessing will hold a Holiday Open House in their home on Saturday, December 30, 3-7pm.  Drop by for ample “munchies”, and bring a plate of finger food or cookies to share (something you know you like!).  We will provide ham and rolls and drinks. 

Contact Pastor Mary for directions.  CARPOOLING IS RECOMMENDED

     The Blessing Family

Christmas Pageant 2006

The Children’s Christmas Pageant will be Wednesday, December 20 at 5:30 p.m. We are using a traditional telling of the Christmas Story under the direction of Vicky Granger-Jones. There are rehearsals scheduled for the following times:

       December 10 Sunday- After church- Blocking and costume assignments

       December 17 Sunday- After church-Dress rehearsal            until 2pm. We’ll provide pizza and fruit for the kids

It is really essential that everyone interested in being in the production attend these practices. We will also be rehearsing during Sunday School.

We will have refreshments after the production and will ask everyone to help by contributing something.

     Julie O’Brien, Sunday School Co-Coordinator

Sunday School Parent Meeting

Following the 10am service on Sunday January 6, all parents of Sunday School children are invited to a meeting to discuss the children's involvement in the church service.

The purpose of this meeting is to invite input from the congregation about when the children come and go, and what parts of the service are important for them to be a part of.. Parents and others who wish to have input are encouraged to attend. More details will follow in the bulletin and e-mail reminders.

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2007 Annual General Meeting

The St. Philip’s Annual Meeting has been set for Jan. 28. We will have one church service at 9am, followed by brunch and the Annual Meeting in the parish hall.