CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
December 24 - 5:30 pm
Family Service with Christmas Pageant and Eucharist
December 24 - 8:00 pm
Service with Eucharist
OUR CURRENT EVENTS
CHRISTMAS POINSETTA DEDICATIONS
Christmas poinsettia dedications for the church and chapel: the forms to request a dedication for a poinsettia in memory of, or thanksgiving of a loved one or friend, are available in the church narthex and rear of chapel. The deadline to submit forms is December 12. Suggested donation is $20. If paying by check, please mark poinsettia in memo section. If paying by cash please note amount on the form.
COMMUNITY CAROLING
Join us for a Heartwarming Visit!
We're excited to spread some holiday cheer to our homebound friends and neighbors! Our church family is gearing up to visit and uplift those who can't make it to our services. Come sing, share, and show God's love with us!
When: December 21st at 5pm
Where: Meet at Benedict Hall
What to bring: Your smile and a song in your heart!
Warm up with hot chocolate and treats before we head out (and when we get back)!
Let's lift spirits, share joy, and make a difference together! All are welcome!
See you there!
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Aaron Giddens
Choir/Handbell Director
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
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Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, December 27. Interested in helping? Contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP
We invite you to join us to discern your gifts and how those gifts are to be a part of the greater Body of Christ.
This workshop is an opportunity to identify and claim the unique gifts that God has given us and to develop a greater awareness of how we are called to use them in the world and our church community. We learn the importance of using our gifts for spiritual fulfillment and how our unique gifts are to be a part of the greater Body of Christ in building God’s Kingdom.
Scripturally based, the workshop explores New Testament messages concerning our gifts. Through the sharing of stories and activities, participants gain insight into each other and what attributes each may have been given, allowing them the ability to discern what gifts each may possess. It is also an opportunity to practice Holy Listening, learning to be truly present in our listening.
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It’s a positive, affirming experience offering the deepening of relationships with others and responding to God’s call.
Limited seating is available.
The Workshop begins at 8:00 am with check-in and a Continental Breakfast. We will end early in the afternoon with an Agape Meal and offering of gifts. Lunch will also be provided.
Participants will receive materials for the first session prior to the workshop to complete and bring the morning of the workshop.
An affirming and fun workshop, you not only explore your gifts, but make new friends and deepen relationships.
To register, please email Pat McHugh at patmchugh70@yahoo.com or Sharon Chapman at sfcchapman@yahoo.com.
HOMELESS MINISTRY
"For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:34-36
"When you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" Matthew 25:40
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Thank you for the outpouring of donations!!!!
Presently, we are in need of only the following items:
toothpaste
deodorant
tissues
hand sanitizer (small )
hoodies- L,XL and larger
blankets
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
The 2025-2026 Grace Fund
The Grace Fund is the foundation of annual fundraising at
Grace Episcopal Day School.
Your gift to the Grace Fund helps to provide the best educational experience for the students of Grace, while providing the necessary support and resources to our faculty and staff. We have big plans for our future and need your support to turn our plans into a reality.
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our book for January is "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston. We will meet on January 6 in the Benedict Hall Conference Room to discuss.
If you read the book and are interested in joining us, you are welcome! We have some wonderful group discussions.
"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
