Advent at Saint Michael’s

Advent Vespers: Candlelit Contemplative Prayer
Wed., Dec. 14 at 7:00 PM
In Advent, our Wednesday evening prayer service takes on seasonal vesture as we interweave the Great O Antiphons with poignant scripture foretelling Christ’s coming, simple plainchant, healing prayers, and Holy Communion. If you have questions about these services, contact Jason Anderson.

Greening of the Church
Sat., Dec. 17, 9:30 AM – Noon
Join with fellow parishioners as we make arrangements of greens, hang wreaths on doors, and make two large swags. Bring clippers, work gloves, and greens from your yard—holly with berries, variegated holly, spruce, cedar, and juniper are needed. Continental breakfast and coffee and tea provided. Contact Jason Anderson for information or to volunteer.

Sing & Play-Along Messiah
Sun., Dec. 18 at 2:30 PM
Come and sing, play, or hear the Christmas portion of G. F. Handel’s Messiah! All donations received support Issaquah Community Services.

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We have a superb lineup of vocal soloists including Laura Loge, soprano; Teresa Lin, mezzo-soprano; Andrew Etherington, tenor; and Scott Fikse, bass; and instrumentalists Judy Beatie, concertmaster; Darlene Rose, principal 2nd violin; Myrl Venter, principal viola; and Morven Balmidiano, principal cello and orchestra manager.

For more information, please contact Jason Anderson. As of Nov. 6, 2022, the orchestra is full! Instrumentalists may contact Morven Balmidiano to be wait listed. Instrumentalists are required to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7:00 PM in the church basement. 

Christmas Flower & Music Donations
Make your donation by Dec. 19.
Christmas flower & music donations help enhance the beauty of our liturgy and sacred space in the holy season to come. Give in honor or memory of a special thanksgiving or loved one. For your donation to appear in the printed bulletin, submit it by Dec. 19 on our website, by sending a check to the church office, or by placing it in the specially marked pew envelope.

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Advent Wreath and Array Installation
Sat., Nov. 26, 9:30 AM – Noon
Help make and hang our large Advent wreath and clad the Nave in brilliant Advent blue. Bring evergreen cuttings of fir, true pine, or spruce with you. No holly, please—we save it for Christmas. Bring garden gloves and clippers. If you’re more the brawny type, plan to come at 11:30 AM to help with the raising of the wreath. Continental breakfast and coffee and tea provided. Contact Jason Anderson for information or to volunteer.

Home Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, Nov. 27, 8:45-9:15 AM and 11:45-12:15 PM
Make a small, tabletop Advent wreath for use in your home! Just $15 for candles, wreath form, and candle holders. Contact Carolyn Lukens with any questions.

Giving Tree
Make Christmas brighter for local families through La Iglesia Episcopal de la Resurrección in Mount Vernon, where our teens and adult chaperones have offered a week long Summer Camp for several years. Gift tag ornaments will be available on Nov. 27. Wrapped gifts must be returned to church by Sunday, Dec. 11.

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