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DECEMBER 2015epistle “Merry Mixed Media” Wednesday Night Series

Advent Events

Christmas Service Times

Advent & Christmas

St. Alban’s EpistleDECEMBER 2015

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The Epistle is a monthly publication of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. You can find an electronic copy at www.stalbanswaco.org/the-epistle.

From the Rector The Waiting Room

From the Curate

Worship

Parish LifePoinsettia Order Form

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Parish Snapshots

Women’s MinistryYoung Adult MinistryDiocesan NewsMen’s Ministry

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Children’s Ministry Local Outreach

Financial Update

LEM ScheduleParish Calendar

COVER: The Magnificat window in St. Alban’s sacristy portrays the Virgin Mary greeting her cousin, St. Elizabeth.

Music Ministry Outreach Center

Student Ministry

You’re lucky to be an Episcopalian, dear reader.

You get to experience Advent. So many Christians skip straight to Christmas. In October, they stock up on green-and-red décor at Target. In November, they do the annual freak-out about the “War on Christmas.” They gush in mid-December about how much they love the “Christmas season.” Either way, they’re forgetting all about those four weeks leading up to the Feast of the Nativity. They’re forgetting Advent. (For a crash course in Advent, see Ben Maddison’s article in the November Epistle). What’s so great about Advent? It teaches us how to wait. One rock singer tells us “the waiting is the hardest part” (Rector’s Contest). But in Advent, the waiting, I think, is the best part. Or at least, in accords most with the reality of life. Most of life is Advent, not Christmas. That is, it is not about getting, it’s about the waiting, the in-between times. For us impatient control freaks, few lessons are more needed. This is captured in the cover image of this month’s issue. It shows one of our rarely seen (unless you’re in the Altar Guild) stained glass windows. Located in the sacristy, this window portrays Mary (pregnant with Jesus) greeting her cousin, Elizabeth (pregnant with John the Baptist). You can check out the story in Luke 1:39-56. This window (and

the story) is about waiting, about expectation, about the not-yet. And what I love about it is that it shows joy in the midst of waiting. What are you waiting for? Advent tells us that God in Christ is in the waiting room. May he bless you as you wait, and when the great Gift of Christmas arrives. Wishing you a blessed Advent and the merriest of Christmases (but not until it’s time).

Love,

PS—This month, be sure to save the date for our Winter Formal on Dec. 18. Hosted by our Young Adults, it’s for the whole parish. Also note our Wednesday night series and a new 8:30 PM service on Christmas Eve.

PPS—Rector’s annual gift recommendation: a subscription to The Mockingbird. This quarterly magazine examines life, culture, and the Christian faith with intriguing essays, exclusive interviews, poems, reviews, sermons, original art, with equal parts whimsy, insight, and grace. Think New Yorker plus The Atlantic plus “Books and Culture.” Go to www.magazine.mbird.com or just visit mbird.com and click on “Magazine.”

PPPS—Rector’s Contest part 2: What Washington, D.C.-based hardcore band had a hit with 1988’s “Waiting Room”?

The Waiting Room

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“Most of life is Advent, not

Christmas. That is, it is not about

getting, it’s about the waiting, the

in-between times.”

FROM THE RECTOR

The Rev. Aaron M. G. ZimmermanRector

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ADVENT EVENTS

MessiahWednesday Night Series With the help of rock bands, Charles Dickens, Macaulay Culkin, and more, Aaron Zim-merman will explore the mean-ing and appeal of the season with humor, grace, and insight. Potluck supper at 6:30 PM, pre-sentation from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All are welcome. Open to the public. Free. Nursery provid-ed. Children’s program starts at 7:00 PM

Please contact JoAnn Stringer to help prepare/provide/clean up after the meal: joann.string-er@gmail.com.

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION

10:15 AM - Rector’s Bible Study, Music Room (no class Dec 23)11:30 AM - Eucharist, Higgins Chapel (will not meet Dec 23)Dec 2: First Wednesday Lunch, Noon, Parish Hall

Wednesday Schedule

CHRISTMAS AT ST. ALBAN’S

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PARISH SNAPSHOTS

NEWCOMERS’ PARTY(Above, L-R: Julia Meek, Maggie & Rebekah Hughes, Cate Marmonti: Right: Austin & Julia Meek) It was a rainy night

but it didn’t keep newcomers from attending a party at the rector’s home. Watch for the next one!

WOMEN’S RETREAT(Left) St. Alban’s Women’s Retreat at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton was a spiritually rich and rewarding experience. Plans are already underway to hold another retreat in Spring 2016.

OH GOLLY GEE WHIZ!(Right) Grace Brown, Student

Ministries Director, has just told Rector Aaron Zimmerman that

BOTH Diocesan youth events—HAPPENING and YES—

will be held in Waco this year! Learn more on page 11.

The Daisy “Buck Jones” Red Ryder BB gun, with the compass and sundial in the stock—the one gift that little Ralphie decided would make or break Christmas. If you’ve ever seen the movie, A Christmas Story, you’ll know what I’m talking about; if not, fear not, I’m sure TBS and TNT will soon be showing 12 consecutive hours of this Christmas classic. Here’s the thing, you don’t need to know about the story to see it played out time and time again each Christmas. Whether we’re talking “Tickle-Me Elmo,” the latest “Power Rangers Megazord,” the hippest “American Girls” doll, or the fanciest new gaming sys-tem—the Christmases of children across this country are made and broken on these high-priced con-sumer goods. The narrative is often the same: the child perseverates on the item; the parent finds some way to dismiss the assumption. In the case of Ralphie, the prac-tical facts of a BB gun made that easy—“You’ll shoot your eye out!” But often times it becomes a bat-tle of wills, or of wants vs. needs, or of finances. The Christmas narrative sounds faintly like the song, “Santa Clause is Coming to Town”:

FROM THE CURATE

“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”By The Rev. Benjamin B. Maddison

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He’s making a list / Checking it twice / He’s gonna’ find out who’s naughty and nice / Santa Clause is

coming to town.

I don’t know if I should find comfort in those words (“Of course I’m on the good list…every-one is…except for maybe Hitler…definitely not Hitler”) or should be shaken to the core that some bearded magician is tracking my behavior and going to dole out judgment on Christmas morning (a reality often ignored in Christmas lore—that is until the release of the Christmas horror film Krampus this December). Even in A Christmas Story, we are confronted with the dual na-ture of Christmas—the Karmic Jus-tice of the Holiday Season. (Spoiler Alert) When Ralphie gets his Red Ryder BB gun, we rejoice with him, it appears an act of grace. In the next scene, however, we are con-fronted with karma—while playing with his BB gun, Ralphie shoots an icicle that knocks his glasses off his face, breaking them and bumping his eye. He is convinced he has gotten what he has always deserved and has shot his eye out. The warning “You’ll shoot your eye out” has become a reality—at least in perception. To put it another way, grace—even on Christmas morning—isn’t free. At very least, it’ll cost you your dignity and a pair of glasses; at worst, it will cost you an eye…or your life.

However, the good news of the Christmas season—of the Feast of the Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—is that God gives the whole world a free gift in Jesus Christ. There are no strings, no narrative, no checklist of rights and wrongs, no karmic justice. To a world that demands constant judging and critique and correc-tion, God sent Jesus Christ, God-made-human, into the world to embrace us all in our brokenness and need. Christmas isn’t about crafting the right narrative to get the gifts we want. Christmas isn’t about be-ing the best “you” to get the best stuff. Christmas isn’t about cheap grace, where shopping-mall Santa gives everyone what they deserve because everyone is on the “good list.” Christmas is about how God sent Jesus into a world that didn’t want him, that wasn’t ready for him, and that didn’t deserve him—so that the same broken world could be reconciled to God and each other forever.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Tweens make tablemats for Mission Waco holiday meal Kids Connection’s monthly meeting in November hosted 23 th and 6th grade students from St. Alban’s Episcopal, St. Paul’s Episcopal, and First Presbyterian churches. The children’s service project was to make table mats and runners for Mission Waco’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the homeless and indigent. Mission Waco has hosted the meal for 20 years and last year served 400 people. There will be no Kids Connec-tion in December. It will resume in January, meeting at St. Alban’s.

“Leaf” it to a good craft to help form friendships at the new Kids Con-nection! St. Alban’s Ada Larsen is at far right.

Children’s Pageanton Christmas Eve The children’s pageant at the 5:30 PM Christmas Eve service is always a highlight of the season. All children are welcome to partic-ipate. If you plan to do so, please meet Jole Cromwell at 5:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Jole also needs volunteers to help with costuming, directing, and retrieving costumes. New this year, there will be no picture taking or recording during the pageant. There will be oppor-tunity after the service to take photos. Contact Jole about how you can help at jole@stalbanswaco.org or at (254) 752-1773.

LOCAL OUTREACH

We had our first Q&A meeting with representatives from reVision and from St. Michael's Houston, here at St Alban's with members from St. Alban's, Holy Spirit, St. Paul's, and some students from Baylor. We had a good response and those signing up will receive fur-ther information soon.

reVision group gathers momentum I am excited about a program in which we can so positively influ-ence the life of a youth that has neither adult mentoring nor hope. There will be more Q&A meet-ings and updates as we go along. Any questions email Alberto at alberto@stalbanswaco.org.

By The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon

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MUSIC MINISTRY

Sunday, December 6 at 5:30 PM, your Chancel Choir, along with players from the Central Texas String Academy, will present the Christmas portion of Messiah by G. F. Handel. This work is familiar to many, especially the parts we will be singing during this perfor-mance. Handel wrote this entire ora-torio in 24 days for a performance in Dublin in 1742. This is quite remarkable in that it is about 2 ½ hours long when performed in its entirety. It is also somewhat un-

usual in that most oratorios of the day dealt with Old Testament and Apocryphal prophets like Samson and Judas Maccabeus. Messiah was composed from a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible and from the ver-sion of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer used at the time. It is in three parts; (1) Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming of a Christ, (2) the Passion of Christ, and (3) the promise of eternal life. We will be singing mostly from

Handel’s Messiah: A brief history

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TER An important aspect of St. Alban’s ministry to others is to provide access to its Outreach Center to

several life-enhancing programs in the greater Waco community.

Twelve-Step Programs - St. Alban’s is proud to partner with Central Texas Intergroup for Alcoholic Anonymous to offer the following 12-Step Recovery programs. Learn more at www.centexinter-group.com.

HOTLINE: (254) 754-3336

Al-Anon in Spanish, Mondays, 5:30 pm, Room 17 Al-Anon, 6 pm, Tuesdays & Fridays, Room 17 AA Women, 4 pm, Sundays, Rm. 9 AA, 7 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Room 17 Al-A-Teen, 7 pm, Tuesdays, Room 9

Family Abuse Center Support Group - For women coming out of domestic violence. Mondays, 7 pm, Room 16. Learn more at www.familyabusecenter.org or call 24-hour hotline 1 (800) 283-8401.

Skillpoint Alliance Education - Skillpoint Alliance sponsors free classes in fast-tracked educational programs in the medical and technical fields. Learn more at www.skillpointalliance.org.

Community Race Relations Coalition - movie nights, lectures, and monthly board meeting. Learn more at www.crrcwaco.org.

Central Texas String Academy - Individual and group lessons. Learn more at www.centraltexasstrin-gacademy.com.

To learn more, contact Elaine Karban, Outreach Center Coordinator, at elaine@stalbanswaco.org.

the “prophecy” section: “Hallelu-jah,” which ends the “passion” sec-tion; and “Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain” and the grand “Amen,” which concludes the work. Even though it was composed so rapidly, it has become one of the most beloved of the choral works through the centuries. I be-lieve the words and music of this great work will inspire and move you to a more meaningful Advent and Christmas.—Howard Thompson, Choirmaster

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STUDENT MINISTRY

November was filled with birth-days, a costume contest, and a Thanksgiving meal at Lake Waco. We are using “The Story” curricu-lum to take our students through the Bible. We just finished Judges and will be reading through Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, and 1 Chroni-cles this month.

Diocesan Events:   Happening (hosted by St. Al-ban’s) helps to encourage, de-velop, and nourish 9th-12th grade students’ faith. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. Clergy and staff will share thought-provoking talks with opportunity for questions and discussion in small groups. The fee is $75.

Lock-In (hosted by St. Paul’s) is for any student in 9th-12th grade who already has attended Happening. The registration fee is $50.

Youth Encounter Spirit (hosted by Holy Spirit) brings together 6th-8th grade students to focus on  “who Christ is.” Y.E.S. helps foster a clearer appreciation of self, richer relationships with others, and a deeper experience with Jesus. The fun weekend promotes a personal relationship with our Father and his unconditional love. The regis-tration for this event is $65.

Dec. 5: Waco is a Wonderland

Dec. 9: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party in place of MIDWEEK

Dec. 27-29: Diocese Senior High Midwinter Retreat

Coming Up in December and January ...

Diocesan youth events to be held in Waco this year

Jan. 15-17: “Happening” event for 9th-12th grade students, hosted by St. Alban’s; also YES for 6th-8th-grade students (visit www.epicen-ter.org/youth to register)

By Grace Brown, Director of Student Ministry YESSay

HAPPENING

If you have any questions, please contact Grace Brown at grace@stalbans.waco.org

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YOUNG ADULTS

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

YA@SA in December During the Advent season, we will be partici-pating in the Wednesday Night Advent Series with Aaron. Wednesday nights, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Dec. 2, 9, and 16. The College Ministry group may have its own discussion following the Advent offering—but the time and place is still TBD. Talk to Ben (or email him at ben@stalbanswaco.org) for more information.

DIOCESAN NEWS

Travel to Southern Malawi Warm Heart International will host an 18-day pilgrimage to Southern Malawi, July 7-24, 2016. Participants will stay in Blantyre with host fami-lies who are members of the Diocese of Southern Malawi and will gain a greater understanding of the area through guided activities, worship, ministry, and outreach. St. Alban’s Pat Danley and Nancy Parish are planning the pilgrimage. Estimated costs for the 18-day pilgrimage are $3,900 per person, which includes international glights, lodging, and most meals. Pilgrimage delegates live in Blantyre with host families who are members of the diocese of South-ern Malawi. Delegates will discover why Malawi is known as “The Warm Heart of Africa” though activies, worship, ministry, and outreach. Delegates will gain an understanding of religious and cultural history, experience the natural beauty of Malawi and get to know those whom call Malawi home. To learn more, contact Nancy Parish at Nan-cy.P@StDave.org.

Sign up for Diolog e-newsletter To receive notification of upcoming diocesan events and conferences, along with links to lo-cal parish news and employment opportunities, subscribe to the digital Diolog, the e-news of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Simply go to epicenter.org and click the email icon (envelope) at the lower right to subscribe or go to http://tinyurl.com/3rjmcoq to subscribe.

MEN’S MINISTRYThursday Bible Study The Thursday morning men’s “Breakfast and Bible” meets from 7:30 to 8:30 AM in the Parish Hall. The rector continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew. All are welcome!

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ST. ALBAN’S WORSHIP

December 6Second Sunday of Advent

Malachi 3:1-4; Canticle 4: The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79);

Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6

December 13Third Sunday of Advent

Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9: The First Song of Isaiah (Isaiah

12:2-6); Philippians 4: 4-7;Luke 3:7-18

December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle: The Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55); Hebrews

10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, [46-55]

December 27 First Sunday after Christmas Day

Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7:

John 1:1-18

7:30 AM Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 10:00 AM: Christmas Lessons

& Carols (no Eucharist)

If you would like to donate flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, please con-

tact Beth Sartwelle at (254) 644-9200.

December 6 - To the honor and glory of God and in thanksgiving for the people of St. Alban’s Epis-copal Church.

December 13 - To the honor and glory of God and in thanksgiving for the servant leadership of our Altar Guild.

December 20 - The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of our father, Pat Wortman, and in loving mem-ory of our mother, Liby Coving-ton Wortman, who were married on December 20, 1949. Given by E’Lynne & Alan Elliott and Patti & Greg Mitchell.

December 27 - No flowers need-ed. Christmas Poinsettias will bank the altar. If you would like to order poinsettias in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one, please use the order form on the next page.

S U N DAY WO R S H I P

Christmas ServicesCHRISTMAS EVE

5:30 PM - Family Eucharist with Children’s Pageant (Nursery available; all children welcome to take part; children arrive at

5:00 PM in Parish Hall to choose a costume)NEW: 8:30 PM - Choral Holy Eucharist with Candlelighting

(Nursery available)10:30 PM - Choral Concert with CTSA & St. Alban’s Choir

11:00 PM - Choral Holy Eucharist with Candlelighting

CHRISTMAS DAYNEW: 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist (Rite II), in the church

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS7:30 AM - Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

10:00 AM - Lessons & Carols (No Communion)

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PARISH LIFE

Gail Baird 12/01Chuck Herty III 12/03Guy Cox 12/04Pat Danley 12/04Jericha Price 12/04Claudia Raimondo 12/04John Wood 12/04Martha Appell 12/05Dana Burton 12/06Rebecca Hartberg 12/06Halle Currin 12/07Ben Sheesley 12/09Russ Swetland 12/10Margie Allen 12/11Sammie Fadal 12/11Kathy Swetland 12/12Harper Hughes 12/13Michael Larsen 12/15Blake Browder 12/17

Brianne Gleaves 12/17Jeff Olson 12/17Denise Cox 12/19Chris Contreras, Jr. 12/20Dale Hollis 12/20Will McCarthy 12/21Aidon Butler 12/23Tracy Kelly 12/24Nancy Merkh 12/26Cathleen Rooney 12/26Charlie Branch 12/27Hannah Martinez 12/27Joe Bozarth III 12/28Jackson Kelly 12/28Pat Atkins 12/29Dorothy Pankratz 12/29JoAnn Stringer 12/29Steve McClain 12/30Edward Aston 12/31

Happy Birthday

ANNIVERSARIESKorey and Lisa Wright 12/10Pat and Sandy Atkins 12/11Russ and Kathy Swetland 12/11Pat and Aimee Danley 12/17John and Sharon Marchant 12/21Michael and Davanna Nealy 12/26Norman & Susan Townsend 12/27Michael and Allaire Clark 12/31

Please Pray For ...Jeanette Barkett

Tania BlountJames Carver

Stephnie ConnellJonathan ElliottAlmuth EwingMary Forrest

Karen GaspardRebecca Hartberg

Dale HollisCarly Holt

Alexandra MarshallPatrick McMahonJustine MoxfordMartha PeacockColton ShearerMary ShiplovTom StantonJoshua TaylorBrad Thomas

Beverly Todaro

BIRTHSSutton Kyle Smith, born Oct. 19,

to Bryce and Kristina Smith

Your name (please print) ____________________________

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In Memory of: _____________________________________

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In Thanksgiving for: _________________________________

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Amount (any amount may be given): ___________________

Please return form and money to church office or in offering plate by Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Order Poinsettias

According to our annual tradition, poinsettias will bank the altar and beautify the sanctuary for our Christmas Evening worship.

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FINANCIAL UPDATE

ST. ALBAN’S HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH THESE GIFTS:

Thank you for giving to St. Alban’s Stewardship and for your Pledge

and Contributions!Please remember to stay current on your pledge.

For questions about ACH payments, planned giving, Endowment Fund, stock gifts, or your pledge, contact

Business Manager Lori Youngblood at lori@stalbanswaco.org.

Endowment FundIn Memory of Carleen Bright from Col. Hugh Henson, Jr.

In Memory of Carol Anderson Howard from Col. Hugh Henson, Jr.

Income and Expenses: Annual Year-to-Date Year-to-Date Budget Budget Actual

2015 Income 639,891 536,741 437,174 Prepaid in 2014: 49,350

TOTAL INCOME 639,891 536,741 486,524

Expenses 639,891 524,313 499,748 Surplus/(Deficit) 0 12,428 (13,224)

Assets and Liabilities: Assets Operating Account $ 17,965 Memorial Fund 8,087 Endowment Fund 629,628 Organ Renovation 34,369 Total Assets $690,075

Total Liabilities (2013 A/C Loan Bal.) (79,300)

Excess of Fund Balances over Liabilities 610,775 All figures as of October 31, 2015

Stewardship 2015Total Annual Pledged: $488,539 (131 Total Annual Pledges)

Received Pledges Year-to-Date* 359,385 *Includes 2015 pledges paid in 2014

For the month ending October 31: Pledges Received: 24,168Non Pledged Contributions 4,157Total Contributions Received 28,325

Pledges Budgeted: 40,712

Financial Snapshot: October 2015

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ST. ALBAN’S STAFF

The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rectoraaron@stalbanswaco.org

The Rev. Benjamin B. Maddison, Curateben@stalbanswaco.org

The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deaconalberto@stalbanswaco.org

Grace Brown, Youth Ministergrace@stalbanswaco.org

Jole R. Cromwell, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry & Parish Life

jole@stalbanswaco.org

Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator hilary@stalbanswaco.org

David Gilbreath, Organist

Rebekah Hughes, Newcomer Ministryrebekah@stalbanswaco.org

Vicki Kabat, Communications Coordinator vicki@stalbanswaco.org

Elaine Karban, Outreach Center Coordinatorelaine@stalbanswaco.org

Lori Youngblood, Business Managerlori@stalbanswaco.org

Howard L. Thompson, Choirmasterhoward@stalbanswaco.org

Mary Ann Thompson, Carillonneur

ST. ALBAN’S VESTry

David Tekell, Senior Warden

John L. Wood, Junior Warden

Bart Townsend, TreasurerLiaison for Adult Programs

Pat Danley, ClerkLiaison for Outreach & Mission

Mary FadalLiaison for Stewardship

Kathy DavidsonLiaison for Christian Formation

Carol MelisLiaison for Pastoral Care

Debbie McMahonLiaison for Youth Ministry

Sue ParriginLiaison for Parish Life

Paul ThorpLiaison for Newcomers

Andrew WiselyLiaison for Worship

Jeremy UeckerLiaison for Children’s Ministry

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are One Church within the Anglican Communion and The

Episcopal Church. All are sought and embraced in worship, mission and ministry in a spirit of

mutual love and respect.

And here at St. Alban’s, we carry out the above Diocesan Vision by

ST. ALBAN’S SuNDAy WorSHIp7:30 AM holy euchArist, rite i • 9:00 AM sunDAy school for All Ages • 10:00 AM holy euchArist, rite ii (nursery AvAilABle)

Christmas Eve

Services at 5:30,

8:30 & 11 pm.

Join us!

Proclaiming to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.