Advent comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “visit.” During the season of Advent, we prepare for, and anticipate, the coming of Christ. Advent begins this year on November 27 and ends as we gather for Candlelight Christmas Eve.
- November 27: Watch (Matthew 24.36-44)
- December 4: Turn (Matthew 3.1-12)
- December 11: See (Matthew 11.2-11)
- December 18: Dream (Matthew 1.18-25)
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
Our Christmas Offering will go to support an organization called Community Against Sexual Harm (CASH). CASH aims to be a picture of hope for sexually exploited, trafficked, and prostituted women by providing a gateway out of abuse and addiction toward recovery. It was created in 2008 by Sacramento police officers, former sex workers, and others to offer a “safe and non-judgmental” space where women could receive support, referrals, food, and basic health care assistance.
TUBMAN HOUSE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
We’ll also have opportunities to reach in love with special gifts for children, mothers, and families associated with Tubman House. We’ll have brief biographical information on families in worship on Sundays and hope everyone will add these families to their Christmas shopping lists. We’re thrilled to shower these beautiful children of God with gifts in celebration of Christmas this year.
WINTER SANCTUARY
We’ll offer hospitality to around 100 unhoused guests at the church from December 26 – January 1.
Sign up here to donate items in support of this effort.
Learn more & sign up here for shifts to help cover the week.
If you have any troubles with the Winter Sanctuary sign-ups, please contact Dorothy Lingren at [email protected].