On Friday, December 6 we’re giving parents the best gift of all—Parent’s Day Off! From 11:30 am to 5:00 pm (following the half-day dismissal of WCUSD #5 schools), we’re inviting parents to send their children for a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts and activities. The event, which will raise funds for the Youth Scholarship Fund, will include lunch and all supplies and will cost $25. Parents are invited to enjoy some kid-free shopping (or napping; we don’t judge) on their afternoon off. Contact Jill at jill@stpaulonline.org if interested, as limited spots are available.

Each year a workshop is held during Advent for kindergartners to teach them about the birth of Jesus. This year’s workshop will be held from 8:45–9:15 am (during Sunday school) on Sunday, December 15. If your kindergartner would like to attend this workshop, please let Jill know by Sunday, December 1 so workshop supplies and creche sets can be prepared.

We hope you can join us as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday at our December LIFT meeting on Sunday, December 22 at 8:30 am in the Church Lobby. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the birthday of our savior as one church family!

We hope you can join us at our annual family- friendly Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 pm. This year’s service will feature an interactive message as well as musical performances by our talented children and youth. If your child/youth would like to perform at this service, you can sign them up using the link in the midweek email or emailing Jill (jill@stpaulonline.org)

Experience the wonder of Christmas Eve with a traditional candlelight service at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24. As we gather together to celebrate the birth of Christ, we will sing beloved carols, hear inspiring messages and reflect on the true meaning of the season.

Your generous Christmas Eve offerings will support H.I.S. Kids, walking with families through childhood cancer, navigating the challenges together and discovering love in the journey.

The children and youth of our congregation will take the lead at worship on Sunday, December 8 as they perform in the annual Christmas program. This year’s production will be Manger Tales.

Part 1 of St. Paul’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 8 at 10:30 am after worship. During Part 1 of the Annual Meeting, we will elect new officers and adopt a budget for 2025.

Please join us in worship on Sunday, December 15 as the choir performs our Christmas Cantata, Jesus, What a Wonderful Child, with narration composed by Renae Mayer and arranged by Gary Humphrey. This will be a work full of moving pieces, all leading up to and celebrating the birth of Jesus. We look forward to seeing you there!

All adults are invited to participate in an Advent Bible study this holiday season. The Disrupting Darkness series, a powerful adult study series that explores how Christ’s light breaks through the darkest places in our lives and the world, will begin with a retreat on Sunday, December 1 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm with lunch included. This is followed by weekly Wednesday meetings at 11:00 am on December 4, 11 & 18 and January 8 & 15. During each session, we will gather to reflect, discuss and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus—the Light of the World. While attendance at each study meeting is recommended, it is not required.

Everyone is invited to get in the holiday spirit with a Grinch-themed Messy Church on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 pm. Join us for Grinchy crafts and activities. You won’t want to miss this Advent opportunity to grow your heart 3 sizes!