Announcements for December 15

Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
Thank you to everyone who has turned in pledge cards. If you have not yet done so, please turn them in as soon as possible to the parish office or place them in the alms basin on Sunday.

Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, December 16, beginning with Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

Cookie Walk Thank You
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Cookie Walk in any way—by baking, helping with set up, sales and clean up, and buying! Special thanks to coordinator Alison Deniston. If you did not have the chance to shop, assorted cookies will be available through this Sunday in the undercroft.

Children’s Christmas Pageant
All children who wish to participate in the annual Christmas pageant should meet in the church after the 10:00 a.m. service. Parts will be assigned. The pageant takes place during the 4:00 p.m. family service on Christmas Eve. If you cannot attend the meeting on Sunday, but would like to be in the pageant, please be in touch with pageant director Pat Smith Huntoon.

Sunday School Meets This Sunday
Regular Sunday School classes for all ages WILL meet this Sunday, December 15.

Help the Kids at Lawrence Hall
Since 2004 the Daughters of the King have been committed to sharing the spirit of Christmas with the children of Lawrence Hall. Lawrence Hall Youth Services provides greatly needed services and programs for kids and their families suffering from trauma, abuse and neglect. Gift cards from Target or Best Buy or checks made out to Lawrence Hall may provide the only gifts these children receive this year. If you can help, please contact Iris Bestow. This is the last Sunday for contributions.

St. Nicholas at St. James Commons
If you’re downtown this holiday season, stop by St. James Commons for a special exhibit for all ages on St. Nicholas, the “Bishop Who Became Santa Claus.” Flyers are available at church or more information is available here.