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Christmas Season SERVICES AND EVENTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 ST. NICHOLAS DAY IN VARIOUS KIDS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 POINSETTIAS DEADLINE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE CHRISTMAS SERVICE LEAFLETS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 & 12 ANGEL TREE FOOD SORTING IN THE GREAT HALL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 ANGEL TREE DELIVERY DAY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT 10:20 AM IN THE GREAT HALL SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 14 & 21 LESSONS & CAROLS AT 5 PM IN THE CHURCH, THE OFFERING WILL BE DEDICATED TO THE WORKING POOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES NOON TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST WITH CHOIR IN THE CHURCH 2 PM

CHILDREN & FAMILY EUCHARIST IN THE CHURCH

5 PM

TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST WITH THE INCARNATION CHOIR AND BRASS IN THE CHURCH

5 PM

UPTOWN EUCHARIST WITH CONTEMPORARY MUSIC IN THE GREAT HALL

8 PM

UPTOWN EUCHARIST WITH CANDLE LIGHT AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC IN THE GREAT HALL

10:30 PM SOLEMN HIGH EUCHARIST WITH THE INCARNATION CHOIR AND BRASS (WITH INCENSE) IN THE CHURCH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 11 AM TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST WITH ORGAN AND CAROLS IN THE CHURCH

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS OR SERVICES, PLEASE REFER TO THE LISTINGS IN THE BACK OF THIS PUBLICATION OR VISIT INCARNATION.ORG.

2014 vestry

BISHOP BURTON, RECTOR; KATHY BOYETT, SENIOR WARDEN; CARLA BUSH, JUNIOR WARDEN; JIM GRAU, CHANCELLOR; MARK LAROE, FOUNDATION DIRECTOR; DOW CROCKER, TREASURER; LIZ JOHNSON, CLERK; CHRIS ADAMS, MICHELLE ANDERSON, GIL BESING, LYNN BISSETT, HOLLAND GARY, ANDREW LEONIE, MARY LIVINGSTON, GEORGE LONGINO, CHASE SKORBURG, LARRY TATE AND WARREN WHITE.

the parish staff ALBERTO AGUILLON JENNIFER ALARCON COURTNEY BARROW JILL BELLEW JUSTIN BROOKS TIFFANY BROOKS PAM COGHLAN MICHELLE COX SHERI CRANDALL MICAH CRISSEY NOZAR DARYAPAYMA HALEY DETTRA SCOTT DETTRA MELINDA DRAPER SHELLEY EISENLOHR LORI EVANS NICOLE FOSTER LAURA FREDERICKS G. NOEL GROSS GAY HAYSLETT MEG HOUK CAROL KADEL MARTHA LANG ALESHA LEBLANC JENNIFER LEBLANC KAYCEE LOGSDON ANNE MACKINTOSH DUSTY MATTHEWS STEFFANIE METHVIN ERIN PENDLETON KEITH QUARTERMAN SARA QUARTERMAN GRAHAM SCHULTZ DONNA STACK ANDY TAYLOR ROBERT VASQUEZ CAROLINE WALLER RYAN WALLER MARIE WALLS MACI YOUNG

HEAD SEXTON CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS + PRODUCTION INCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE MINISTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES INC. ACADEMY HEAD OF SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST BOOKSTORE MANAGER CONTROLLER ASSOCIATE YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE FOR OUTREACH & PROGRAM COORD. WEB & MEDIA SERVICES ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR ASSOCIATE MINISTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES FRONT OFFICE MANAGER DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS & OUTREACH EVENT COORDINATOR, ASST. TO FR. JOHNSTON SENIOR VICE PRES. OF MARKETING & COMM. MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR MISSION: 75204 PROJECT MANAGER BOOKSTORE MANAGER CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY CONSULTANT MISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR ASSISTANT ORGANIST STUDENT MINISTRY ADMIN. ASSISTANT BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE FACILITIES MANAGER FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER ASSISTANT TO THE VICE-RECTOR HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE

SUNDAY SERVICE sunday service TIMES times 7:30 NO MUSIC, CHURCH 7:30AM a.m.TRADITIONAL, Traditional, no music, Church 99AM CHURCH a.m.FAMILY FamilyTRADITIONAL, Traditional, Church UPTOWN GREAT HALL UptownCONTEMPORARY, Contemporary, Great Hall 11:15 AM FULL CHORAL, CHURCH 11:15 a.m. Full Choral, Church UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, GREAT HALL

Uptown Contemporary, Great Hall

5 PM CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION, 5 p.m.CHURCH Solemn Choral Evensong

and Holy Communion, Church

5:30 PM UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, CHAPEL

5:30 p.m. Uptown Contemporary, Chapel

WEEKDAY SERVICE weekday service TIMES times 7:30 7:30AM a.m.MORNING MorningPRAYER Prayer && HOLY HolyCOMMUNION, Communion,CHAPEL Chapel ANOINTING NOON NoonHOLY HolyCOMMUNION CommunionWITH with Anointing forFOR HEALING, WEDNESDAYS ONLY IN CHAPEL

Healing, Wednesdays only in Chapel

Did you Know? Our carillon includes 4 swinging bells and 22 striking bells. One of the swinging bells is the parish’s original bell that has called people to worship at Incarnation since 1887. That bell was made in Troy, New York, weighs 600 pounds, and has a Latin inscription that begins, “Ecclesia Incarnationis, juxta Dallas, TX, A.D. 1887.” The inscription continues in Latin, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord: make straight His paths.” These magnificent musical instruments have been out of commission since January due to much needed refurbishment. Please join us in the Cloister at 10:20 am on Sunday, November 23, for a rededication ceremony lead by Bishop Lambert. Go to incarnation.org for more details closer to event date.

4:40 PM EVENING PRAYER, CHAPEL

4:40 p.m. Evening Prayer, Chapel

CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT, Confessions are heard by appointment, WITH ANY PARISH PRIEST

with any Parish Priest

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RECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON VICE-RECTOR THE REV. T. GREGORY METHVIN

PASTORAL CARE & SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY THE REV. HARRY H. HILL CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY THE REV. JOSEPH HERMERDING CURATE FOR WORSHIP & YOUNG ADULT FORMATION THE REV. CHRISTOPHER W. YODER

part-time clergy

ASSISTING THE REV. ROBERT H. JOHNSTON III DEACON THE REV. DOROTHY BUDD DEACON THE REV. JUDY FRIZZELL

retired clergy

ASSISTING THE REV. FREDERICK C. PHILPUTT ASSISTING THE REV. THOMAS G. KEITHLY

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GIFT GUIDE

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WORSHIP GET TO KNOW [FR.] JOE A Family Man with a Family Plan

GROW LOVE. LAUGH. LEARN. Incarnation Academy

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS RECAP

HEARTS & HAMMERS RECAP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Part 6 of a 6 Part Series on Understanding our Community, and How to Reach Out to Them

A Story About the Transformation of the Spirit

Praise Him All Creatures Here Below

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR RECAP

Free Back to School Immunizations and more

Incarnation Parishioners Help the Hearts and Homes of People in the Community

Clergy and staff announcements, event listings, volunteer opportunities, altar arrangements, and parish birth and death listings.

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JERUSALEM COOKBOOK $35 PLENTY COOKBOOK $35 BARBARA BIEL HANDCRAFTED GOLD LEAFED CROSSES & CANDLE HOLDERS $24 – $49

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The Incarnation Bookstore has many gift-worthy items for adults and children! Be sure to stop by and check out their Advent and Christmas items as well. The Bookstore is located off the hallway leading to the Glass Arcade in the North Building.

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FR. JOE HERMERDING WITH SON, LUKE

A FAMILY MAN WITH A FAMILY PLAN “I felt a call to ministry at a very early age, perhaps 12 or 13 years old. At the time, I had never even heard of the Episcopal Church. But God slowly unfolded His path before me over the ensuing years. I am so thankful that God has blessed me with this tradition,” Fr. Joe shared with great enthusiasm. Fr. Joe has been ministering at Incarnation for two years. He was born in a small town in Minnesota. One of four children, he grew up in an evangelical church. His dad was a school teacher, and his mom stayed home with the kids. He left home for the big city of Chicago when he went to college, and graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Bible and Theology in 2006. It was there that he was introduced to the Episcopal Church for the first time. “There were many things that drew me into the Episcopal Church. I was captivated by the beauty of the liturgy, the depth of the theology, and impressed by the Church's hierarchical structure,” he explained. Fr. Joe married Ellora three weeks after they graduated from Wheaton, and off they went to seminary.

for Jesus said the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. “This ministry is very personal to me. I have three young kids of my own, all five years old and under. Ellora and I are very in-touch with the blessings and challenges of this stage of life," he said. It is the vision of the CFM department to be a place where parents can become equipped and empowered to disciple their children. The focus is not just on what happens to the kids at church, but also — and most importantly — how families live out their faith at home. “We are here to teach and to love the children of this parish,” Fr. Joe said. “But in reality, we only get to be with them for 40 minutes on a Sunday. That's why partnering with parents is so crucial to our vision. Together we will make the greatest impact. Think Home Depot — you can do it, and we can help.”

The Scriptures are the anchor for this partnership. The intention is not only to inform and teach children the stories of the Bible, but also to equip parents to live out the lessons that are learned from Scripture and our tradition. “We want to teach parents to be confident and competent spiritual leaders in their homes. My sense is “One of the most critical times of my that parents are hungry for this kind journey into the Episcopal Church was my of practical teaching. How do we time spent at Nashotah House Seminary pray with our kids? How do we read after college. It was there that the depth the Bible together as a family? How and breadth of the catholic faith began should I discipline my children as a to really take root in me,” Fr. Joe said. He Christian? There are so many questions graduated from Nashotah House with a to consider,” Fr. Joe said with great Masters of Divinity in 2009. The day after compassion. "The fundamental fact he graduated from seminary, May 16, about our children is that God created Fr. Joe Hermerding was ordained a priest. FR. JOE HERMERDING'S WIFE, ELLORA, WITH them and is wildly in love with them. DAUGHTERS NORA AND MAGGIE And He calls us to take the faith we Fr. Joe served as a Curate and Chaplain for profess on Sundays into the craziness of Mondays, the craziness three years at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before coming to Incarnation with his wife and of family life." now three kids in 2012. More recently, Fr. Joe has taken on the newly created position of Associate Rector for Children & Family Fr. Joe has an invitation for you: “We have many lofty goals as a department, which will unfold in the coming months and Ministry at Incarnation. Father Joe says, “The Children & Family years. One thing is for sure, the way forward is together. We Ministry Department (CFM) exists to partner with parents for want to talk to you. We want your input. We want to walk this the spiritual formation of their families. We want to see each and walk with you; and we don’t just want moms — we want dads, every little child grow up to know and love the Lord.” too! I would love to hear from you. Let’s go grab a coffee, grab lunch, start an email dialogue, anything. Together we can be the It’s easy to outsource the things we do not do well to the parents God is calling us to be.” professionals. But, unlike a house that needs to be rewired, taxes that need to be filed, or a diagnosis that needs to be made, Contact Father Joe at jhermerding@incarnation.org or the spiritual formation of children requires all of us, not just 214.521.5101 the professionals. Children have a natural openness to God, ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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LOVE. LAUGH. LEARN. INCARNATION ACADEMY

Incarnation Academy has nearly tripled in size in seven short years. Why? Simply put, it’s the quality of learning and care. The teachers at Incarnation Academy are dedicated and qualified to prepare your child for the next steps in the educational journey. All pre-K 2, pre-K 3, and pre-K 4 teachers have an associate or bachelor degree in early childhood development or education or extensive experience in both. Also, one of the school’s pre-K 4 teachers, Margaret Ross, was named Teacher of the Year for DISD for several years before choosing to come to the Academy to share her gifts.

activities that meet the highest standards of early childhood education," Micah Crissey, Head of School, explained.

WE AREN’T BABYSITTERS; WE ARE A PRESCHOOL. WE TEACH. THEY LEARN. AND WE LOVE THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS.

Many kids who attend Incarnation Academy for preschool matriculate to Greenhill, Episcopal School of Dallas, Parish Episcopal, and many other highly reputable learning institutions across the city. In fact, they have 100% admittance rate to St. John’s Episcopal School specifically. More importantly, they are succeeding there. In addition to providing excellent teaching staff, Incarnation Academy dedicates valuable learning time each week during Chapel. The kids learn important lessons, sing songs, and receive birthday blessings from Fr. Joe Hermerding, Associate Rector of Children & Family Ministry. Incarnation Academy is a ministry of Church of the Incarnation. It is dedicated to providing a loving and stimulating environment in which young children can learn and develop. “Our program is designed to give children developmentally appropriate learning activities that challenge them to reach their full potential. The child’s spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and aesthetic growth is fostered through

“We aren’t babysitters; we are a preschool. We teach. They learn. And we love them through the process. We care about their futures and everything in between. We stay connected beyond their time here,” Micah said as she continued to share her philosophy for the school. “Like the parents, we want to see them grow and become the little people God intended them to be.” It is often difficult to work around the challenges that come with teaching in an older building, but the Academy has a wonderful relationship with the church. “They take great care of us,” Micah said. “The vestry and facilities teams executed an overhaul of the classrooms, hallways, and common areas just before school started this year. We are grateful for their leadership and support.“ Like most schools, Incarnation Academy needs volunteers. They need help with fundraising events, special events like the annual carnival, and many other significant areas of contribution. If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please contact Incarnation Academy Parents Association President, Amy Dicarlo, at IAPA@incarnation.org.

If you have a little one and are interested in more information on Incarnation Academy, please set a time to meet with Micah. She would love to hear from you. 214.522.0160 or mcrissey@incarnation.org. Save the date: Registration for 2015–2016 is Feb 4–6 Church members receive priority

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COMMUNITY OF 75204+ Part 6 of a 6 part series on Understanding Our Community, and How to Reach Out to Them

BY DEACON DOROTHY BUDD AND THE MISSION & OUTREACH MINISTRY DEPARTMENT Demographic studies give us information that can change how we see things around us. Our study of the Community of 75204+ shows us that we are surrounded by neighbors, schools, and community organizations where real need exists, and it gives us facts and figures that quantify those needs. Over past issues of the Angelus we have broken down what those facts tell us about our neighborhood and our neighbors. Church of the Incarnation is at the epicenter of a community full of change, contrasts, and challenges. The charts, graphs, and tables of the demographic study reveal pivotal points in the lives of the children growing up in our neighborhood where the trajectory of their lives may change. We see that without good early childhood and preschool preparation, many of the children in our community start kindergarten lacking knowledge of an adequate number of words in their vocabulary to be ready to learn to read. If a child is not reading on grade level by third grade, their chances for academic success are severely impaired. By sixth grade, if a student has not made the transition from learningto-read to reading-to-learn the chance that they will drop-out before they graduate from high school is almost certain. Becoming homeless also affects many of our students’ chances of success. While these realities are sobering, they are also opportunities for us to embody Christ’s love. As our parish seeks to discern how to Discover, Deepen, and Deliver our own faith, the realities of our demographic study become an invitation for us to respond to Christ’s call to move into deeper discipleship. Our developing ministries to homeless students at North Dallas High School and Spence Middle School invite us to minister to kids in a way that can help keep them in school and break the cycle of homelessness. The most important thing our demographic study can do is not to change how we see our neighborhood and our neighbors, but to change how we see ourselves. If knowing the needs of our neighbors causes us to discover ways to serve, deepens our desire to do so, and helps us find a place in our neighborhood to deliver Christ’s love to those in need — then in the end, that will be the most impressive statistic of all. For more information of any of these ministries or to volunteer, please contact Mission & Outreach at outreach@incarnation.org

NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED KIDS: At each of the pivotal moments of challenge in our neighbors’ lives, there are ways YOU can help READING BUDDIES The Reading Buddies program at

three of our elementary schools need volunteers who can give an hour a week to help unlock the world of reading to a child.

ART MATTERS A free form art program that allows North Dallas High School kids to express themselves through various mediums. This opportunity is offered one hour before Young Life. Volunteers are needed to attend and lead art projects. YOUNG LIFE The Urban Young Life program at North Dallas High School provides opportunities to expose students to Christ’s mission and to bring them closer through a structured program that builds around community, relationships, and shared experiences. Volunteers are needed to attend or lead meetings, serve meals, play games, and assist with fundraising activities. WYLD LIFE Similar to Young Life, this program is

offered at Spence Middle School where volunteers meet twice a month to show young teens Christ’s great and abiding love for them.

INCARNATION STARS MENTORING Volunteer to work with select North Dallas High School students by meeting on a monthly basis to teach self confidence, social skills, study habits, and life skills. This program is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. SAT PREP PROGRAMS A free SAT test preparation

course is offered to North Dallas High School students every Monday in the summer and during the school year. Volunteers are needed to help promote the program.

DROP-IN-FRIDAYS Volunteers needed on Friday morning before school to serve breakfast.

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OUT OF AFRICA A STORY ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATION OF SPIRIT

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BY ELLIE MACKINTOSH Writing from the coast of Kenya, I am Ellie Mackintosh sharing my missionary journey with Church of the Incarnation. I grew up at Incarnation. Sunday school, choirs, youth programming, internships and young adult groups have been a part of my Incarnation history. Now, my life takes a turn as an agricultural and youth-focused missionary in Africa. I moved to Kenya in March 2014 to serve for six months in a rural village on the coast. Without internet, running water, and often times without electricity, my normal has become something far from normal. I will return October 15 to the wide state of Texas to see where my next step will land. More dirt? Empowering young women? Sports, oh my! Actually, I haven’t slept. I’ve tried, but the cadence of the drum pulses in my blood. I peer up at the belt of the Milky Way, contemplating the drum-dada-drum-dadadrum. Rousing my body from the straw mat, I expect to see my Giriama guardians surrounding my dirt nest. I’m enclosed by a ring of empty chairs.

attend. That summer an orphan who needed True Love called me, without words, to decide on that Same Love. Transformation burns on the coals of discipline. The details from Mexico to this pin prick on the Kenyan coast deserve at least one lazy coffee date. However, the epistle of James articulates THE pruning catalyst growing me into this strange new person, the person I’m intended to be. His accusatory, “if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror” sparks a need for discipline (James 1:23).

THAT’S THE THING ABOUT TRANSFORMATION OF THE SPIRIT, IT HAPPENS ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Leaving my Kenyan sister curled on the straw, I must pursue the drum. My pursuit shuffleshuffle-shuffles to the beat, which seems to emanate from a scrubby fire. I slide into feeling the music with the figures obscuring the heat. Heads down, our movement originates in the core and reaches climax in the shoulders; it is the Giriama way. For some minutes we move in silence. Then, “Kache has joined us to chase away the cold!” My Kenyan brothers, my negligent sentries, laugh as we celebrate the blackness of now and the day yet to come.

Tomorrow we will transform from the smoky village folk with soil in our hair into a shining wedding party. For now, with my people under the stars, I don’t know if I have room for anymore Joy. How in the blazes did I get here? So far from coffee and cookies in the Great Hall. How did I become a woman that holds chickens as they are slaughtered and inspects tomato plants by the light of hand-held kerosene lamps? Transformation begins with a paper cut. It is a minute beginning, but I can’t help going back to the small irritant. My first cut came from an Incarnation youth trip to Monterrey, Mexico. Confusion came with seeing truly humble living for the first time. A greater wonder consumed me as I worshiped the same God in a culture I did not understand. A supreme sense of purpose set my feet as I exhausted my body with the labor. Transformation excites with a decision. The following summer Incarnation youth decided to minister in Jamaica. I decided to

The richness of Anglican roots offer an answer, the Daily Office. Looking into a mirror does not make me more or less African. This gazing does not incite a desire to sweat in the fields alongside my black sisters. Active discipline holds this transformative power. From the Daily Office, I commune with the Saints and spiritual giants while standing in a field of maize. I am Rebekah drawing water for Isaac’s camels as I fill the water drums in our kitchen.

During the Daily Office, I clothe in spiritual armor for the warfare of the day. I ready myself for evil combat from real spiritual opposition. I dress with the Acts of the martyrs and apostles. In the heat of the Daily Office, I am home. I am closest to eternal rest. He is and I am still. The worship of the Daily Office awards me freedom to be the woman, Eleanor Rice Mackintosh. It makes it easier to be that woman in every situation. In the prayer of my Daily Office I am alongside my supporters. In the structure of the Daily Office I see where my heart must rest today, and I see where my body can go: Israel, war, harvesting, the land of Milk and Honey. Sweeping sand upon sand, I now know when the sand is clean, a task that dumbfounded me upon arrival. That’s the thing about transformation of the spirit, it happens one day at a time. Without warning, the old self is forgotten and suddenly a more YOU you is standing in your shoes. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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HEARTS & HAMMERS SEPTEMBER 2014 1. Betsey Fredericks and Gretchen Henry painting 2. John Monger measuring a hand rail

3. Homeowner Ursula Reed and volunteer Clay Davis

4. Volunteers with the home owner, Ursula Reed 5. Katie Jones, David LeBlanc, Leigh Fredrickson, and Gretchen Henry painting the back patio 6. Rebuilding the back steps

For more info on Hearts & Hammers, email outreach@incarnation.org

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CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY SHERI CRANDALL was promoted to

Associate Minister for Children and Family Ministry. MEG HOUK was hired as an Associate Minister for Children and Family Ministry. MAIN OFFICE

Church of the Incarnation now closes at 3 pm on Fridays. In addition, the church will be closed on the following days in November and December due to holidays: On THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, the main office will be closed and all classes and services are cancelled. On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, and FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, the main

office will be closed and all classes are cancelled. The building will be open for scheduled Christmas services. Please reference those times online at incarnation.org.

On THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015, the main office will be closed and all classes are cancelled.

MARMION LIBRARY It’s finally getting cool outside. Be sure to check out the collection of Advent and Christmas books in the Marmion library to read by the fire as you nestle into the winter season.

Moms Talk Connecting through Faith, Friendships, and Family

MOMS TALK was started in 2010 as an opportunity for moms with kids of all ages to get to know each other and be uplifted spiritually and practically. Join us twice a month to connect through faith, friendship, and family. For more information, contact Meg Houk at mhouk@incarnation.org. FALL GROWTH GROUPS END DECEMBER 19 AND SPRING GROWTH GROUPS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 12.

Growth Groups allow us to come together in a smaller, closer setting with the purpose of truly getting to know one another, growing together in faith, and standing with one another in times of need. Every other week, parishioners get together for a meal, fellowship, prayer, and spiritually focused study that is designed to help us grow more mature in our faith and relationship with God. Groups are open to everyone of any age and meet on various days of the week. If you would like to join a Growth Group, please visit incarnation.org/growthgroups. INCLINGS EVERY THURSDAY AT 7 PM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM

NEW UPTOWN BAND CD RELEASE

Be sure to get the newest recording from the Uptown Band. CDs are $5 each and are available for purchase in the Incarnation Bookstore or online at iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all digital stores.

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Inclings is an Incarnation group of all ages who meet to read and discuss works of the original Oxford Inklings and other Christian writers. We will read Chesterton’s St. Francis of Assisi followed by Lewis’ The Silver Chair and Out of the Silent Planet. Contact Susan Skelton 214.575.5616 for more information.

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY ON TUESDAYS AT NOON IN THE FAMILY MINISTRIES ROOM

This ministry creates beautiful prayer shawls for those “in need” free of charge for anyone (not just parishioners), anywhere. Enjoy homemade treats and fellowship with this lively group. Please contact Sally Butler at 214.887.1126 for more information. THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP ON WEDNESDAYS AT 1 PM IN THE BRIDES’ ROOM

This confidential group holds weekly meetings allowing each participant — recently diagnosed and in treatment, surviving cancer survivor, or caring for a loved one — the option to speak candidly of “where they are” and how their life has been affected by illness. All are welcome.

FIRST FRIDAYS 40's and over social evening! FIRST FRIDAYS NOVEMBER 7 FROM 5:30–8 PM AT MATTITO’S

(3102 Oak lawn at Cedar Springs Dallas, 75219) This group is a fellowship of Incarnation parishioners inclusive of everyone — singles, married couples, and empty nesters. It is a time for food, fellowship, and fun. If you are interested in attending, please contact Cynthia Drennan at firstfridays@incarnation.org. ACOSTA-SMITH GROUP WILL MEET NOVEMBER 11 AT 10 AM

This is a group of Incarnation women who meet for programs pertinent to Christianity, charity, and outreach. Maureen Dickey from Home of the Brave, an organization that provides assistance to Iraq/Afghanistan vets, will speak at the home of Linda Rayes. Information & Directions: Kay Eby at 972.208.0533 or Kathryn Hoppe at 972.788.5375.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES: MIX & MINGLE NOVEMBER 11 AT 6 PM AT SCARDELLO ON OAK LAWN

(3511 Oak Lawn Ave, 75219) Enjoy conversation, wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and a brief talk on faith and the arts by SMU Professor James Kang Hoon Lee! The cost is $15 at the door. For details, contact Associate Young Adults Minister Lori Evans at levans@incarnation.org. INCARNATION CHOIR NOVEMBER 11 AT 7 PM IN THE MAIN CHURCH

The Incarnation Choir will offer a special Choral Evensong as part of the East Texas Organ Festival. This service will include the Dallas Canticles by Herbert Howells. This service is open to all. BAPTISM PREP CLASS FOR PARENTS NOVEMBER 16 AT 11:15 AM

Incarnation’s quarterly class is required for the parents of children who have been or will soon be baptized. To sign up for the class, please contact Haley Dettra at hdettra@incarnation.org.

ACOSTA-SMITH DECEMBER 9 AT 11 AM

NOVEMBER 23 10:20 AM CLOISTER Join Bp. Lambert as he leads this important ceremony. These musical instruments have been out of commission since January due to refurbishment. Help us celebrate the joyous sounds that return to our campus and ring throughout the neighborhood for all to enjoy. ADULT CONFIRMATION NOVEMBER 23 AT 11:15 AM IN THE CHURCH

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ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED ANGEL TREE FOOD SORTING DECEMBER 11 & 12 DELIVERY DAY DECEMBER 13 Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Great Hall or the hall outside the Main Church.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING NOVEMBER 16 AT 11:15 AM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM

The Order of the Daughters of the King is a spiritual, praying order for women vowing to spread God’s Word through evangelism, prayer and service. All parish women are welcome. Please contact Ana Williamson 214.436.2139 for more information.

This is a group of Incarnation women who meet for programs pertinent to Christianity, charity, and outreach. Join us for a Christmas Luncheon with carols led by Kathryn Hoppe, piano. (Caruth Haven Court, 5585 Caruth Haven Lane at Lincoln Park Drive, 75225) $15 for lunch, free valet parking. For more information please contact Kay Eby at 972.208.0533 or Kathryn Hoppe at 972.788.5375.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DECEMBER 14 AT 10:20 AM IN THE GREAT HALL BEN MILAM TURKEY CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 26 AT 9 AM AT THE GOLF CLUB OF DALLAS

Join us for a round of golf and fellowship on the day before Thanksgiving to benefit Ben Milam Elementary School. Green fees, cart, and lunch buffet are included. For more information contact Erin at ependleton@incarnation.org.

BAPTISMS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 AT 11 AM IN THE CHAPEL SURVEY RESULTS & PROGRAMMING STRATEGY NOVEMBER 16 AT 10:20 AM IN THE GREAT HALL

Join us as we unpack the collective results from the parish-wide spiritual assessment from September and learn about the strategic plan for all programming going forward. All Sunday school classes are suspended for this day, but childcare is available.

You must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley Dettra for more information at hdettra@incarnation.org.

ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT NOVEMBER 30 AT 5 PM IN THE CHURCH

Introduce your family to the beauty of Evensong and join us afterward for the Advent family dinner in the Great Hall. For more information contact Sheri Crandall at scrandall@incarnation.org.

LESSONS & CAROLS DECEMBER 14 & 21 AT 5 PM IN THE CHURCH

Lessons & Carols has been an Incarnation tradition since 1959. We hope you find it a moving and inspiring way to begin your Christmas celebration. With Scripture lessons read by leaders from across our community, and glorious choral music of the season sung by our own Incarnation Choir, this service is not to be missed.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

NOON IN THE CHURCH

Traditional Eucharist with Choir 2 PM IN THE CHURCH

Children & Family Eucharist 5 PM IN THE CHURCH

Traditional Eucharist with the Incarnation Choir and brass

JAN 18 • 6:30–8 PM

IN THE GREAT HALL

5 PM IN THE GREAT HALL

Uptown Eucharist with Contemporary Music

MEMBERSHIP

8 PM IN THE GREAT HALL

DINNER

Uptown Eucharist with candle light and Contemporary Music

Incarnation 101 is our primary avenue for becoming a member of the parish. Come get to know the Rector, Bishop Tony Burton, learn more about parish programs, ways to get involved, and what parish membership entails. Dinner and childcare provided.

10:30 PM IN THE CHURCH

Solemn High Eucharist with the Incarnation Choir & brass (with incense) BAPTISMS ON DECEMBER 24 AT 11 AM IN THE CHAPEL

You must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley Dettra for more information hdettra@incarnation.org.

JOIN • BELONG • COMMUNITY DINNER • DRINKS • CHILDCARE with an RSVP incarnation.org/101 aleblanc@incarnation.org

SILVER SAINTS CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCHEON DECEMBER 24 IN THE GREAT HALL AT 1 PM CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE DECEMBER 25 AT 11 AM IN THE MAIN CHURCH HOLY NAME SERVICE JANUARY 1 AT 11 AM IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL ALPHA CLASS TUESDAYS AT 6:30 PM IN THE DINING ROOM: JAN 13 – FEB 17

Explore life: The Alpha class is a 6-week course for anyone who is curious about faith. It is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informative environment. Each meeting includes food, a short talk, and a discussion where you can share your thoughts on the big questions of life. The course concludes with an in-town retreat on Saturday, February 21. For more information, please contact Alesha at aleblanc@incarnation.org.

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SAVE THE DATE JANUARY 11 Happy 10-year anniversary to the Uptown Service. Mark your calendars for a celebration.

The November food drive is an important ministry at this church. The donated food is combined with gifts from the Angel Tree adopt-a-family program and packaged for delivery to families in need. Please drop peanut butter, mac & cheese, and cereal in the baskets around the church. If you are interested in volunteering to help sort through the food on December 11 & 12, please contact Erin Pendleton at ependleton@incarnation.org. ADOPT A FAMILY

Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Great Hall or the hall outside the Main Church. The Angel Tree adopt-afamily program is Incarnation’s long-standing outreach effort during Advent. We seek to see that our neighbors in need have a joyful Christmas. To assist with food basket and gift deliveries on December 13, please contact Erin at ependleton@incarnation.org. IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE

We need 20 more Reading Buddies for three local elementary schools in the 75204 zip code. Come read with a student one hour a week and make an impact on their future success in school. For questions or to sign up, email Anne at amackintosh@incarnation.org.

SERVE MEALS

JANUARY 25 Annual Parish Meeting at 10:20 am in the Great Hall

We need volunteers to join existing teams serving meals to those afflicted with AIDS and their families. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Randy Pierson at r.piersontx@gmail.com.

JANUARY 19 Honduras

LEAD A GROWTH GROUP

Mission Trip Info Meeting at 5:30 pm at Times Ten Cellars

DONATE FOOD

JANUARY 13– FEBRUARY 17

Alpha Course at 6 pm in the Dining Room

JANUARY 18 Incarnation 101 at 6:30 pm in the Great Hall

Every other week, parishioners get together for a meal, fellowship, and spiritually focused study that is designed to help us grow more mature in our faith and relationship with God. Fall Growth Groups end December 19 and Spring Growth Groups begin the week of January 12. If you are interested in starting or helping lead a group, please contact Alesha at aleblanc@incarnation.org.

SHOW THEM YOU CARE

The Young Life program at North Dallas High School provides opportunities to expose students to Christ’s mission and to bring them closer through a structured program that builds around community, relationships, and shared experiences. Wyld Life is similar to Young Life but is offered at Spence Middle School where volunteers meet twice a month to show young teens Christ’s great and abiding love for them. Volunteers needed to attend or lead meetings, serve meals, play games, and assist with fundraising activities. Show them you care. Contact the outreach department for more information outreach@incarnation.org. BECOME A MENTOR

Incarnation STARS Mentoring Program with Big Brothers Big Sisters is all about caring. It’s caring enough to commit just one hour a week to advise and help guide a vulnerable neighborhood student at North Dallas High School. Won’t you help? For questions, or to volunteer, contact Erin Pendleton at ependleton@incarnation.org. GET INVOLVED

If you’ve been served by Incarnation, whether it be through attending a Growth Group or Sunday school, attending parish-wide events, or any number of other ways—chances are you’ve been served by a faithful volunteer giving time and talent to serve you. And we’re always in need of more help. We want to help you connect where you are feeling called to serve. Please email info@incarnation.org or call the front desk at 214.521.5101 to explore the many opportunities available to you to get more involved at your church. HOST A DINNER

Each Monday night, the Beecherl Corrigan Fellows meet in a parishioner’s home for dinner and their seminar time. This is a great opportunity for parishioners to get to know the Fellows and our program, as well as the Fellows getting to know members of our church. If you are interested in hosting a casual dinner in your home, email Caroline Waller at fellows@incarnation.org.

SEPTEMBER 7

In loving memory of Bill Harris. SEPTEMBER 14

In loving memory of Polly Richards. SEPTEMBER 21

In loving memory of Lee Mitchell Hilgartner and in celebration of the baptism of Max William Dresel.

ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS

Join a rich tradition at Incarnation by donating for altar flowers as a commemoration both in the memory of loved ones, and also in celebration of blessed events that happen in our lives. Your commemoration will be published in our weekly Traditional liturgies as well as in the

SEPTEMBER 28

In loving memory of Max Miller and Michal Steven Loy; and in celebration of Gretchen Graves Manning’s birthday and the weddings of Caroline Elizabeth Lemon & Mark Linton Estes and Martha Rebecca Campbell & Quentin Mills Watkins on September 27. OCTOBER 5

In loving memory of David Derek Moore (et al). OCTOBER 12

In loving memory of Louis Campbell Hilgartner, Patricia Cavin King, and Timothy Ermis; and in celebration of the birthday of Linda Jones Rayes. OCTOBER 19

In loving memory of Joseph Irion Worsham, Harriet Lang Worsham, Charles Featherston Bradford, Marjorie Jean Fuquay and Gene Higginbotham Jones; and in celebration of the wedding of Elizabeth Perry Woods and Ryan Scott Barnett on October 18. OCTOBER 26

In loving memory of Barbara Dannehl Wray, John Barre King, Nellie Maye Harris, Tom Mairs, Sara Carter Mayes, William David Moore, Jr., and Dorothy Taylor Green.

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OCTOBER

10/5 Robert Scott Palmer

AUGUST (post printing)

8/27 Sharon Marie Moore 8/28 Virginia Ann O’Hara 8/28 Carlton Henry Long, Jr. SEPTEMBER

9/10 Vicki Liles Fox 9/22 Amy Lewis Strow OCTOBER

10/3 Jay Donald Schlichting 10/8 James Hill Holmes III

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Christmas Poinsettias for the Altar DEADLINE IS 5 PM ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 THIS CHRISTMAS, THE CHURCH WILL BE ADORNED WITH BEAUTIFUL POINSETTIAS THROUGH YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS REMEMBERING AND HONORING YOUR LOVED ONES.

GIVE A GIFT THAT REALLY MATTERS...

ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED ANGEL TREE FOOD SORTING DECEMBER 11 & 12 DELIVERY DAY DECEMBER 13

FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AT:

INCARNATION.ORG/POINSETTIAS

Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Great Hall or the hall outside the Main Church.