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A Festival of Lessons and CarolsDecember 10, 2017 - Second Sunday of Advent

5:00 p.m.

David Jernigan, Organist and ChoirmasterPeter Morey, Organist and Choirmaster Fellow

The Choirs of Christ Church

Traditionally sung at Kings College Cambridge on Christmas Eve, A Festival of Lessons

and Carols traces the history of salvation. Beloved hymns, choral music, and readings

take us from Adam’s original sin in the book of Genesis, to the prophetic songs of Isaiah

and people shrouded in darkness, and finally, into the resplendent mystery of Christ’s

incarnation through the Gospel of Matthew.

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A Festival of Lessons and CarolsPrelude: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers wake! A voice astounds) J.S. Bach

Benedictus Alec RowleyIn dulci jubilo (In sweet rejoicing) Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Our service begins in the time before Christ, when the ancient Israelites called out in a time of great darness for a savior.

Invitatory: O Adonai Roderick Williams

Roman Testroet - Tenor; Mandy Traylor, Caroline Vaughan, Nicole Arch, Virginia Barnes - Sopranos

O Adonai [leader, my Lord] and commander of the house of Israel, who appearedst unto Moses in the burning bush, and gavest him the law on Sinai: Come to redeem us with an outstretched arm.

Bidding Prayer The Rev. James P. Adams

Carol at the Procession: Once in royal David’s city Hymn 102

(v. 1, Virginia Laurie (Soloist); v. 2, Choir Only; v. 3-6, All)

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First Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15 Nicole Arch & Virginia Barnes Head Choristers

God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head.

Anthem: Adam Lay Ybounden Philip Ledger

Adam lay ybounden,Bounden in bond;Four thousand winterThought he not too long.

And all was for an apple,An apple that he took,As clerkës finden writtenIn their book.

Ne had one apple taken been,The apple taken been,Ne had never Our LadyA-been heavene queen.

Blessed be the time That apple taken was.Therefore we moun singenDeo gracias!

Second Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18 Jack Arnold Member of the Adult Choir

God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed.

Carol: O come, O come, Emmanuel Arr. John Rutter

(v. 3 - Choir Only)

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.

Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

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2. O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell thy people save, and give them vict’ry o’er the grave. Refrain

3. Choir Only O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Refrain

4. O come, O come, thou Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain

5. O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heav’nly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Refrain

Third Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7 Isabel Moran Youth Leadership Committee Member

Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.

Anthem: Lo, how a rose e’er blooming Hugo Distler

Lo! How a Rose e’er bloomingFrom tender stem hath sprung,Of Jesse’s lineage coming,As men of old have sung.It came a Flow’ret brightAmid the cold of winter,When half-spent was the night.

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it,The Rose I have in mind.With Mary we behold it,The Virgin Mother Kind.To show God’s love a-right,She bore to men a Savior,When half-spent was the night.

This Flow’r whose fragrance tenderWith sweetness fills the airDispels with glorious splendorThe darkness ev’ry where.True man, yet very God!From sin and death He saves usAnd lightens ev’ry load.

Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9 David Stahl Acolyte Leader

The peace that Christ will bring us is foreshown.

Anthem: Veiled in Darkness Glenn Rudolph

Lindsay Anne McCall - Soloist

Veiled in darkness Judah lay,Waiting for the promised day,While across the shadowy nightStreamed a flood of glorious light,Heavenly voices chanting then,“Peace on earth, good will to men.”

Still the earth in darkness lies.Up from death’s dark vale ariseVoices of a world in grief,Prayers of men who seek relief:Now our darkness pierce again,“Peace on earth, good will to men.”

Light of light, we humbly pray,Shine upon Thy world today;Break the gloom of our dark night,Fill our souls with love and light,Send Thy blessèd Word again,“Peace on earth, good will to men.”

Fifth Lesson: Luke 1:26-38 Nell Joslin Pastoral Care Volunteer & Vestry Member

The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Anthem: Ave Maria Anton Bruckner

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;blessed art thou among women,and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus [Christ].Holy Mary, Mother of God,pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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Carol: The angel Gabriel from heaven came Hymn 265

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Sixth Lesson: Matthew 1:18-24 Alice Knowles Altar Guild Member

St. Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus.

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Anthem: O Magnum Mysterium Tomas Luis da Victoria

O great mystery,and wonderful sacrament,that animals should see the new-born Lord,lying in a manger!Blessed is the Virgin whose wombwas worthy to bearour Saviour, Jesus Christ.Alleluia!

Carol: A stable lamp is lighted Hymn 104

Seventh Lesson: Luke 2:8-16 David Jernigan Organist/Choirmaster

The shepherds go into the manger.

Anthem: The Sussex Carol Arr. David Willcocks

On Christmas night all Christians sing,To hear the news the angels bring,News of great joy, news of great mirth,News of our merciful King’s birth.

Then why should men on earth be so sad,Since our Redeemer made us glad,When from our sin he set us free,All for to gain our liberty?

When sin departs before his grace,Then life and health come in its place;Angels and men with joy may sing,All for to see the newborn King.

All out of darkness we have light,Which made the angels sing this night:‘Glory to God and peace to men,Now and for evermore. Amen.’

Eighth Lesson: John 1:1-14 The Rev. James P. Adams Rector

St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

Anthem: Noël Nouvelet arr. David Jernigan

1. Noel nouvelet! Sing we this new Noel!Thank we now our God and of his goodness tell;Sing we Noel to greet the newborn king:Noel nouvelet! This new Noel we sing!

2. Waking from sleep this wonder did I seeIn a garden faire there stood a beauteous tree,Where-on I spied a rosebud opening.Noel nouvelet! This new Noel we sing!

3. How my heart rejoiced to see that sight divine,For with rays of glory did that rosebud shine,As when the sun doth rise at break of day.Noel nouvelet! This new Noel we sing!

2. I beheld these wonders as on my bed I lay,Dreaming of a child all at the break of day:Jesus of Na’zreth I saw in my dreaming;Noel nouvelet! This new Noel we sing.

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Carol: Of the Father’s heart begotten Hymn 82(v. 1, 3, & 6 - All;

v. 2 & 4 - Treble Voices Only)

Announcements

Offertory Anthem: Sing lullaby Herbert Howells

Sing lullaby,While snow doth gently fall,Sing lullaby to JesusBorn in an oxen stall.Sing lullaby to JesusBorn now in Bethlehem.The naked blackthorn’s growingTo weave his diadem.Sing lullaby to JesusWhile thickly snow doth fall.Sing lullaby to JesusThe Saviour of all.Sing lullaby.

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Carol at the Presentation: The First Noel (v. 6)Then let us all with one accordsing praises to our heavenly Lord;that hath made heaven and earth of nought,and with his blood our life hath bought.

Refrain

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,born is the King of Israel!

Blessing

Retiring Procession: On this day earth shall ring Hymn 92

Dismissal

Leader: Let us bless the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Organ Voluntary: Dieu parmi nous (God among us) Olivier Messiaen

In August of 2018 our choir of Choristers & Lay Clerks will embark on their first international singing pilgrimage. In all of the cathedrals they visit, the Choristers & Lay Clerks will be the only choir and will be responsible for all of the choral music that takes place within the liturgies they sing.

The tour will begin with the Mass International at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. There they will sing a high-form catholic mass which includes choral settings of the service music (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei) as well as several ancient Latin chants. From there they will go to England and sing a service of choral evensong at Ely Cathedral - an ancient cathedral known for its stunning and unique architecture. Finally, they’ll sing a choral residency at St. Paul’s Cathedral London, where for four days they’ll be responsible for all of the music that happens at the cathedral. This includes four services of choral evensong as well as the Sunday morning Holy Eucharist often attended by 2,500 people.

To be eligible for the trip, choristers must maintain an attendance record of 80 percent or higher, must complete three meetings with the organist/choirmaster wherein they sing multiple pieces from the tour by themselves, and must have earned at least one Royal School of Church Musi ribbon or medal over the course of the year. The Choir of Choristers and Lay Clerks is made up of approximately 15 choristers (grades 6-12), who sing the soprano part, and nine professional adult singers who sing the alto, tenor, and bass parts. Together they sing cathedral repertoire of the highest caliber and are the only such choir in the state of North Carolina.

The Lessons & Carols offering is designated for the Choristers & Lay Clerks 2018 singing pilgrimage to Europe.

SERVING TODAY

Next Sunday: Dec. 17Third Sunday of Advent

Preaching: The Rev. Mary Davila

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist I - Chapel9 a.m. Holy Eucharist II - Church11 a.m. Holy Eucharist I - Church5 p.m. Children’s Pageant - Church

ALTAR GUILDGroup I - Sallie Grubb & Beth Alley

VERGER Harry McKinney, Kristin Edrington

GREETERSShep & Katie McKenzie

Rick & Hargrave McElroyDavid & Libbie Ward

ACOLYTE LEADERSShana Stutts, Adam Trunkey, Megan

Adkins, Amy Brinley, Brad Fowler, David Stahl

USHERSBill Kline Team

Bob Chapman TeamMike Roush Team

LECTORSMary Allison Bunch, Cyndi Hall, Howard

Ellington, Carolyn Zuttel, Ginger Calloway

CHALICE BEARERSSusie Small, Donnie Womble, Margaret

McGlohon, Hunter Wyche, Margaret Bratton, Rob Souza, Alison Eisenstadt, Al Conyers,

Emmy Moore

FLOWER GUILDNancy Haywood & Nancy Colman

Vestry Person of the Week

John Martin919-413-1143

jmartin.nccoa@gmail.com

Morning Prayer LeaderAl Conyers Adult Christian Formation

10:10 a.m. - Parish Hall - The Rev. Meg Buerkel HunnMarveling the Mother Mary - The Christmas carols have it all wrong - Mary was anything but meek and mild. Join us as we look deeper at the Holy Mother, whom the church calls Theotokos, Mother of God, so we can see the flame in her heart, the strength of her convictions, the adventure she said ‘yes’ to.

Bible Works: The Book of GenesisLed by The Rev. Jim AdamsThe Rev. Jim Adams is leading an in-depth exploration of Genesis, the fascinating first book of the Bible. Bible Works will be offered each week at 7 a.m. and noon, in the Parish Hall. Please note, Bible Works will not meet on Dec. 26, 2017, and Jan. 2, 2018. The same, one-hour lecture is offered twice for the convenience of participants. For details or to hear the audio recording of each session, visit http://ccral.org/grow/bible-works.

Wednesday Women’s Bible Study GroupPlease join The Rev. Mary Davila for a Bible study based on the new book, The Path: A Journey through the Bible. Please note, this group will not meet on Dec. 27. This resource presents Scripture in an accessible and easy-to-read format, highlighting 24 of the “great landmark” Bible stories and their overarching themes. We gather weekly from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in Room 128. Participants will want to buy the book; please contact Mary - mdavila@ccral.org - to sign up. A weekly commitment is not required.

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Tuesday Morning Bible StudyCome as you are with your questions, doubts, hopes and dreams as beloved children of God to talk about following Jesus. The Rev. Meg Buerkel Hunn will lead this study. Please note, this group will meet on Dec. 12, and then take a break for the holidays until Jan. 16, 2017. Each Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. we will discuss two of the readings assigned for the following Sunday in Room 128. For more information, please contact The Rev. Meg Buerkel Hunn - mhunn@ccral.org.

Vestry Nominations Now Being AcceptedThe process for selecting the slate of candidates for this year’s vestry election has begun. If you would like to nominate a potential candidate or nominate yourself, please use the boxes located at the reception desk or in the Commons area. Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 16

Vestry

A Festival of Lessons & Carols - Tonight at 5 p.m.Join us at 5 p.m. in the Church as beloved hymns, choral music, and readings take us from Adam’s original sin in the book of Genesis, to the prophetic songs of Isaiah and people shrouded in darkness, and finally ushers us into the resplendent mystery of Christ’s incarnation through the Gospel of Matthew.

“Episcopally Speaking” A closer look at the language and movements of the Episcopal Liturgy.

Lessons and Carols illuminates the prophecy and birth of Christ through scripture and song. The purpose of the service is not to celebrate Christmas, but to expect it. The progression of the choir, starting in darkness at the back of the church and ending in brilliant light at the High Altar, symbolizes the movement from the prophetic expectation of Messiah to the very brink of messianic fulfillment, both in the birth of the Son of God and his second coming. Not knowing the hour or day we are invited to awake and to watch, to prepare and to expect.

Serve

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Belts and Dress Shoes Needed for St. Augustine’s University Career ClosetSt. Augustine’s University is in need of gently-used or new, men’s belts and dress shoes for their Career Closet. We will have bins set up in the Commons on Sunday, Dec. 10. If you have any questions, please contact Chad Griffith, cgriff0906@gmail.com, or Rick Benton, rickrdu1@gmail.com.

Kids with PurposeRegistration for Kids with Purpose, an outreach program for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, is now open! Our next six week session will run from Jan. 23 - Feb. 27, meeting on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., and will feature a different slate of activities than the fall session. We hope to work with organizations such as Rise Against Hunger, Special Olympics, and our local Fire Department. To sign up, please follow this link, http://bit.ly/kwp0118. Registration will remain open through Jan. 1. Please contact kwp@ccral.org with questions!

The Giving Tree - Presents are due back TODAY!Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to shop for a child or donated to help make Christmas possible for more than 130 children!

2018 Stewardship CampaignWe have received more than 660 pledges in support of our 2018 Stewardship Campaign, “Minds to Think, Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve.” We are currently working to create a budget for the year ahead and are eager to have all of our pledges in hand so the Finance Committee can plan for 2018.

If you have already submitted your pledge - thank you! If you have not, please consider what Christ Church means to you and your family. If you are able to do so, submitting your pledge would make a great difference in our ability to plan for 2018.

You may submit your pledge online at www.ccral.org/give/stewardship. You can also mail the pledge card from your stewardship packet directly to the church.

Nonprofit Marketplace - Sunday, Dec. 10The Nonprofit Marketplace is a great place to purchase Christmas gifts, including making donations to honor your loved ones. The marketplace will be set up in the Christ Church Commons during the Sunday School hour. We will have various nonprofit groups set up to collect donations and issue gift cards to make your Christmas shopping easy. Don’t forget your checkbook!

Wake Relief Food Drive Thank YouThank you to everyone who supported Wake Relief through the November food drive. Christ Church collected 1,756 items! Wake Relief provided food for 301 families, or a total of 877 individuals during November, and you were a huge part of that!

Sacred Music on the Square

The Bach Festival: The Christmas OratorioBach’s Christmas Oratorio is one of the greatest sacred choral works ever written. Similar in size and scale (though far surpassing in symbolism and complexity) to the Messiah, it is composed of six large cantatas written for the period between Christmas Day and the feast of Epiphany, Each cantata makes use of a dfferent set of instruments, giving the work great color and diversity of sound. Due to its length, technical difficulty and broad instrumentation, The Christmas Oratorio is rarely performed in its entirety, so don’t miss your chance to experience this great work. Cantatas 1-3 will be performed on Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m., and Cantatas 4-6 will be performed on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 3 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit https://ccral.org/worship/concert-series.

Connect

Dec. 13: Caregiver Support GroupFinishing Well with the Rev. Jenny Brown. Advent Season is a time to prepare and wait – Jenny will talk with us about how to have conversations about preparing for our own and our loved one’s final days – about ‘Finishing Well.’ We will gather at noon for Holy Eucharist; at 12:30 for lunch in the Library ($6 donation) and check-ins; and from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. for our program – all those who care for others are invited to attend any or all of the offerings. For more information, and to RSVP for lunch, please contact The Rev. Meg Buerkel Hunn, mhunn@ccral.org.

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Dec. 13: Lunch & LearnPlease join Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 12:30 p.m. for a short presentation from John Ward on George Washington Freeman. Christ Church was organized in 1821, and Freeman became our priest in 1829. Coming to North Carolina from Sandwich, MA, Freeman had strong views on slavery, worldly pleasures such as dancing, playing cards, and parties. How was he accepted by the congregation at Christ Church? What impact did he have on our church? Where did he go after he left Raleigh? What impact did he have on our national church? Join us for Holy Eucharist in the chapel at noon, lunch and presentation to follow in the Room 128. For lunch reservations ($6), please RSVP to Lin Boyle by Dec. 10, 919-834-6259 or lboyle@ccral.org.

Run for Young Registration is LIVEThe 11th Annual Run for Young will take place on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at 2 p.m. With bands along the race course, raffled door prizes, and finish line treats, this Sunday afternoon 5k run/walk is a family-friendly event that raises money for safe driving education programs in local high schools as well as the Christ Church Youth Ministry Endowment Fund. Planned and managed by the youth of Christ Church, the Run for Young was founded to honor the memory of Sadiki Young, a Christ Church member and acolyte, who was a senior at Wakefield High School when he died as the passenger in an alcohol-related car accident in 2007. For more information about the race, or to register, visit our website - www.runforyoung.org.

Jan. 3: Wine and the WordWine and the Word invites new members join their study! This all women’s Bible study meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. We will break for Christmas and reconvene on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. The new year is a great time to join! Please contact Paola Learoyd at pmrunc@gmail.com with questions or with interest in joining Wine and the Word.

Dec. 19: Holiday Homecoming for College StudentsWe are inviting all of our students who are home for Christmas break to join us for a Holiday Homecoming at Christ Church. Meet at the church on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 12:30 p.m. for lunch and catching up!

Christmas Music and Poinsettias

Christmas Music Memorials/TributeChristmas music contributions help with the expenses of additional musicians for the Christmas services. These contributions may be designated as memorials or tributes. Please print or type the full Christian name on a piece of paper accompanying your check and mail or deliver to the church, attention Sarah Johnson and write on the check “Christmas Music.” Making a donation of $25 or more makes our Christmas music possible. Please indicate if the donation is a memorial or a tribute. In order to have names included in the Christmas bulletin, information should be received by Dec. 18.

Christmas PoinsettiasGive a poinsettia at Christmas to remember someone while helping decorate the church for the Christmas season. Please mail or bring your checks for $17 per plant, payable to Christ Church, attention Sarah Johnson and write on the check “Christmas Poinsettias”. If you wish to give the plant in memory of someone, please print or type the full Christian name on a piece of paper accompanying your check and mail or deliver to the church by Dec. 18.

Join us for Fundamentals of Faith (Adult Confirmation Class)Beginning Wednesday, January 10This five-session class with our clergy is a wonderful opportunity for those who seek to enrich their understanding of the fundamentals of faith. If you are a baptized Christian who wishes to be Confirmed, Received, or Reaffirmed in the Episcopal Church, please consider joining this class. Typically, Fundamentals of Faith is offered the first quarter of each year, so don’t miss out. If you are wishing to be confirmed this year when Bishop Samuel Rodman comes on April 29, sign up today.

In addition to those who are interested in the process of Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation into the church, Fundamentals of Faith is appropriate for anyone who would like to know more about the basics of what it means to be and Episcopalian. Reaffirmation can occur at any age or stage in your journey, so long as you possess the desire to deepen your faith.

To sign up, or for more information, contact Cooper Bratton - cbratton@ccral.org, or 919-834-6259 ext. 114.

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Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry Advent Outreach OfferingEach year the children of our church make an offering at Christmas as an outreach gift, saving their coins in mite boxes to benefit others. This year during Advent we have chosen to support Love Wins, a local program that benefits our homeless and poor neighbors. For the past two weeks in Sunday school, the children have learned about what they can do to help and how important it is to give to others, especially our neighbors just down the street. If you were absent from class, please pick up an offering envelope and information in your classroom as you are able. Please return the offering on Christmas Eve at 11 a.m., if you are in attendance. Otherwise, you may leave in the Children’s Ministry Office. Love Wins Community Engagement Center provides a safe place to be for the homeless and housing vulnerable population of Raleigh, NC.

YOUTH NEWS• EYC this Sunday, Dec. 10 including Pre-EYC for 6th grade• Ski trip requirements please remember all students who are registered for the ski trip must attend a minimum of four EYCs and have one

outreach project through church prior to the trip. We also have a mandatory fitting and meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.• Our next Run For Young Committee meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. in Room 128. Contact: Martha Cox at mcox@ccral.org.

Children’s MinistryChristmas Pageant PracticeWe are on our way to another special Christmas Pageant. The 4th and 5th graders have their leading roles and will practice each week until Dec. 16. Please have the lead cast report to the Parish Hall each Sunday from 11 a.m. until noon. If you are in the 4th or 5th grade and have not been given a role, contact Sloane Brooks - sbrooks@ccral.org. We would love for everyone to participate. All others from ages 3 through 3rd grade who would like to sign up, please do so outside of your Sunday school classroom.3 and 4-year-olds are cast as angels. Kindergarten children are stable animals. First graders will play Heavenly Hosts, and 2nd graders will play shepherds. Third graders are townspeople of Bethlehem and Roman Soldiers. Costumes are provided and fun will be had by all. This year’s pageant will be Sunday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. and is a true gift to our parish from our children.

Youth Ministry

Run for Young 2018 - Race Day volunteers neededdNot participating in the race on Saturday, Jan. 7? Students in grades 6-12 are invited to volunteer on race day! A variety of jobs need to be filled to help the committee host this great event, including food prep, race course, registration, greeters, ushers, parking attendants, and more. Youth should plan to volunteer from noon until 4 p.m. All volunteers are also required to attend a volunteer prep meeting on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 6-7 p.m. This counts as outreach for Confirmation and the ski trip. Sign up outside the Youth Ministry office. Contact Martha Cox - mcox@ccral.org - with questions.

Mandatory Ski Trip Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 12 - 6:30 p.m. - Parish HallTuesday Dec. 12, youth participants and parents will meet in the Parish Hall. Please bring a copy of your insurance cards and payment for your remaining balance. We will have Action Ski provide boot fittings; please bring ski socks or thick socks to help with sizing. This meeting serves both the Middle School (grades7-8) and High School trips. PLEASE NOTE: Any upgrades or additional rentals such as gloves, bibs, helmets, snowboard, lessons, etc. must be paid directly to Action Ski, your final trip payment must be paid to Christ Church (separate checks). Any student who has never skied or snowboarded before is required to take a lesson, and helmets are strongly encouraged for all participants.

Arrive at designated times by Last Name: 6:30 p.m. – A-G6:45 p.m. – H-K7:00 p.m. – L-P7:15 p.m. – Q-Z

High School Bible StudyHS Bible Study, grades 9-12, views movie segments each week followed by discussion using a verse or quote to learn about the Word by discovering the depth of how God is revealed to us through daily life. We rotate to different student’s houses each Wednesday from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. This event is very casual; all you need to bring is yourself! Movie information, as well as address, is sent each week through our youth emails. Contact: Liz Stroff - lstroff@ccral.org.

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)EYC is a Sunday evening program that meets throughout the academic year. EYC gives students a space to explore, deepen, and sustain their relationship with Christ, learn more about the church, and find ways to connect with peers through food, fellowship, prayer, and fun!

Most Sunday evening’s youth and volunteers will meet in the Baker Wing Basement Room 012. Junior and Senior EYCs are split for activities and games, but we all eat together between programs. Throughout the school year we’ll take trips, do service work, and hang out around town. All are welcome to join us whenever possible!

Fall EYC Sundays at ChurchDecember 10, 17 (Giving Tree Party)

Jr. EYC grades 7-8 - 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.Dinner (all grades) - 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.Sr. EYC grades 9-12 - 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.

High School Christmas Party - Wednesday, Dec. 13 - 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.We will have our Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 13, in lieu of bible study, hosted by Hannah Sewell. Dinner will be provided by the church and students are asked to bring two dozen cookies or sweet treats for our cookie exchange (nut free only)! You are encouraged to dress as your favorite Christmas object (tree, present, movie character, tacky sweater, anything goes!) There will be a PRIZE for best costume!

The Giving Tree Party - Outreach Opportunity for Youth!The youth will host the Giving Tree Party for Growing Together Preschool families Sunday, Dec. 17, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Christ Church. Youth volunteers (grades 7-12) need to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to help set-up craft stations and receive students as they arrive. Our 7th and 8th grade student volunteers need to be picked up by 3:15 p.m. The high school students will follow the Growing Together bus to the families’ houses, help deliver gifts, and should finish by 4:30 p.m. To register to volunteer please sign up on the Youth Ministry office door. If you are interested in being a driver for gift delivery, please also let Martha know mcox@ccral.org.

Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent 5 pm* Festival of Lessons & Carols, Church Wine and Cheese Reception, Christ Church Commons

Sunday, December 17 Third Sunday of AdventNormal Sunday Schedule (8, 9, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. services; no Christian Formation) 5 pm* Children’s Christmas Pageant, Church Cookie Reception, Parish Hall

Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent | Christmas Eve 8 am Advent IV & Service of Holy Eucharist, Chapel 11 am* Holy Eucharist of Christmas for Children and Families; Sermon given by The Rev. James P. Adams 4 pm* Holy Eucharist of Christmas; Sermon given by The Rev. James P. Adams

Choral Prelude begins 30 minutes prior to the service. 6 pm* Holy Eucharist of Christmas; Sermon given by The Rev. James P. Adams

Choral Prelude begins 30 minutes prior to the service. 11 pm Festival Eucharist of Christmas; Sermon given by The Rev. James P. Adams Choral Prelude begins 30 minutes prior to the service.

Monday, December 25 The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day 10 am Christmas Eucharist with Carols; Sermon given by The Rev. Meg Buerkel Hunn, Church

Sunday, December 31 First Sunday after Christmas 8 am Holy Eucharist, Chapel 10 am* Holy Eucharist, Church

* Childcare Provided

CHRISTMASTIDE 2017