Sunday, December 14 | 7pm | Sanctuary You’re invited to this beautiful Anglican tradition weaving together nine scripture readings and Christmas carols. Beginning in Genesis and culminating in the Nativity story, the readings draw us into the hope and joy of Christ’s coming. Between each lesson, we lift our voices in carols that echo the […]
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Blue Christmas
Thursday, December 18 | 7 p.m. Sanctuary Sometimes, the holiday season doesn’t feel so joyful. Whether you’re missing loved ones, facing health or employment challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, know you’re not alone. Join us for this special service—a time to acknowledge your pain and offer it to the Christ Child in hope and love. […]
Save the Date! Advent & Christmas Season Events
November 30 First Sunday of Advent with Wreath Making at Coffee Hour Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 7 p.m. Advent Taize service in the Chapel December 7 at 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Concert Series – Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus December 9 at 5 p.m. Caroling at Walnut Creek BART station December 14 at 7 p.m. […]
Advent Wreath Workshop: November 30 After each service in the Parish Hall
Join us to make a beautiful Advent wreath to take home in preparation for Christmas. We’ll supply the greenery and candles, you’ll supply the time and talent!
Chat with a Preacher: Advent Formation, Sundays in Advent – Starts November 30
Sit down during Coffee Hour to explore the Advent lectionary with each Sunday’s preacher. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and reflect on how the readings and our context shape our hearing of the Good News today.
Advent Taizé Prayer Service | Wed Dec 3, 10, and 17 at 7 p.m. | Chapel
While the holiday season can often overflow with hustle and bustle, we are setting aside some time to rest in the sacred stillness that Advent offers to us, as we wait with Mary for the birth of our Savior. Set against the earthiness of acoustic guitar and the peaceful radiance of candlelight in our historic […]
