Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News - January 2

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THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

CHURCH | 9:00 A.M. JANUARY 2, 2022

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY

JANUARY 2, 2022

Welcome!

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday, and perhaps even some good, holy rest.

We are nearing the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas and will be celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany in just a few days. Epiphany is when we celebrate the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God to the wise men who traveled from the east to visit the newborn king. It’s also the day that officially concludes the Christmas season.

This year, we will celebrate Epiphany on Twelfth Night, Wednesday, January 5th, and will be part of our Anniversary Celebration. We are very pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. Bill Murray back to Saint Michael as our guest preacher. Our worship will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the church, followed by the Burning of the Greens and reception in the Garden Cloister at 6:30 p.m. This will be a wonderfully festive experience for all ages, and childcare will be provided.

As we begin this new year, I invite you to consider how you can become more deeply invested in your discipleship. We are called by God to grow together and to extend love into the world. The call Christ puts on our lives is one that takes time to develop and mature, and growing with each other in this church community is a gift. This year, go to a Bible study, join an outreach ministry, or help care for those in greatest need. A new year can become a new start, so take advantage of the good energy and jump in!

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Wednesday, January 5

Feast of t he Epiphany 5:30 p.m. – Worship in Church 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Burning of the Greens & Reception in the Garden Cloister

The Rev. Dr. Bill Murray SaintMichael.org/75thEvents

Saint micahel contemporary Sermon Series January 2-30 This series will focus on the leadership style and lessons of Jesus. He was more than a great teacher—He was God—and he was also a great leader. After all, he started and grew what is now an international organization with 2.3 billion members. Come learn solid leadership lessons from him!

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These five variations on “O come, all ye faithful” were improvised

by Marcel Dupré, and recorded onto a paper roll for playback on self-playing organs, popular in the 1920s. Dupré’s friend Rollin Smith transcribed this roll into printed music, so that this improvisation can continue to delight, even on ordinary organs without such a mechanism!

Standing, sung by All

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Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

Prelude Variations on Adeste Fideles Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 107 “Good Christian friends, rejoice”

Marcel Dupré

In dulci jubilo

The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gloria in excelsis Hymn S 278

William Mathias

Sung by All Please note, Children’s Chapel will not meet today

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The Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Seated

The Lesson

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, “He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock.” For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden,

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and they shall never languish again. Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD. Lector The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God. Psalm 84:1-8

C.H.H. Parry

Chanted by the Choir

How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! *

My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD;

my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may

lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts,

my King and my God. Happy are they who dwell in your house! *

they will always be praising you.

Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *

whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way.

Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, *

for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.

They will climb from height to height, *

and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.

LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; *

hearken, O God of Jacob.

Behold our defender, O God; *

and look upon the face of your Anointed.

Sequence Hymn Hymn 93, v. 1 “Angels from the realms of glory”

Regent Square

Standing, sung by All

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The Gospel Gospeler People

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Luke 2:41-52 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem every year for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not

know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.

Gospeler People

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso

The Nicene Creed

Seated Standing, spoken by All

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

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With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People Form IV Parish Prayers of the People Edwin Adams, Oliver Andress, Kathryn Anschutz, Jennifer Ryan Ball, Len Bourland, David Boyett, Brian Buongiorno, Todd Burk, Scott Calhoun, Frances Campbell, George Cosmas, Richard DeKnock, Terry Demler, Bradley Flores, Mary Jo Forbes, Shannon Fuller, Michael Gratkowski, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Anne Harper, Kyle Harris, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Carol Imperial, Jan Jones, Bea Kappes, Katherine Keeling, Jeff Kunzler, John Lee, Jack Levens, Ronda Faye Little, Harrison Marcus, Heather Nemec, Linda Nettle, Haley Odlozil, Tom Park, Charles Peeler, Bruce Pingree, Kate Quinn, Shannan Roeder, Thomas Russell, Mason Shaffer, John Shaver, Julia Shoup, Alexandra Pingree Smith, Mike Smith, Rusty Smith, Lucy Sogandres, John Stoneham, Byrd Teague, Katherine Tomko, Diana & David Torres, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson lll, Catherine Carr Worley

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Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Lector

People

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. [In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for ____. ] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. [We pray for Joe, our President; Greg, our Governor; and Eric, our Mayor.] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Lector

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

[We give thanks for___.] Lord, in your mercy.

People

Hear our prayer.

Lector

People Lector

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. [We pray for all those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and for___.] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. [We pray especially for

People

____.] Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Celebrant

Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

Confession of Sin and Absolution

Kneeling

Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins

through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal

life. Amen.

The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Standing Please be seated for the Announcements

The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem In the Bleak Midwinter

Harold Darke (1888-1976)

In the bleak midwinter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow has fallen, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter Long ago.

Harold Darke’s tender setting of Christina Rossetti’s poignant poem has been one of the most beloved Christmas choral pieces since the composer wrote it in 1941 when he became music director and organist at King’s College, Cambridge. Alternating solo verses with choral verses, Darke offers much beauty and depth in simplicity.

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Our God, Heav’n cannot hold him Nor earth sustain; Heav’n and earth shall flee away When he comes to reign: In the bleak midwinter A stableplace sufficed The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ.

Enough for him, whom cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a mangerfull of hay; Enough for him, whom angels Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel Which adore.

What can I give him, Poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part, Yet what I can I give him, Give him my heart.

- Christina Rossetti Standing, sung by All

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Presentation Hymn Hymn 100, v. 1 “Joy to the world! The Lord is come”

Antioch

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B Celebrant People Celebrant People Celebrant People

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus and Benedictus: Hymn S 128

William Mathias

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Sung by All

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Standing or kneeling

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People

The Celebrant continues

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that

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they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Michael all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fraction Anthem: Hymn S 154

Celebrant and People

David Hurd

Sung by All

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in

remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your

hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

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Sung by All Worshippers are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. Gluten free wafers are available upon request. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.

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Communion Hymn Hymn 94 “While shepherds watched their flocks by night” Winchester Old

Communion Hymn Hymn 89 “It came upon the midnight clear”

Carol

The Post-Communion Prayer

Standing or kneeling, spoken by All

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

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Standing

The Dismissal Minister People

Sung by All

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Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

Thanks be to God.

Departing Procession Hymn 109, v. 1, 2, and 6 “The first Nowell”

The First Nowell

Postlude In dulci jubilo, BWV 732

Johann Sebastian Bach

The original Medieval German and Latin words of the carol we now know as “Good Christian friends, rejoice”, are thought to have been written by the German mystic Heinrich Seuse circa 1328. According to folklore, Seuse heard angels sing these words and joined them in a dance of worship.

Bach’s arrangement introduces each phrase of the chorale in straightforward harmony – but the end of each phrase takes flight into rapidly ascendingand-descending figurations, providing a stunning illustration of the angels descending to sing Christ’s birth.

Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.

The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.

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Parent Ministry Party!

Sunday, January 23 | 6 - 8 pm Location on RSVP form

Are you a parent of children 0-18? Join the Parent Ministry to celebrate the new year with delicious food, beverages, and fun with fellow parents.

Register at

saintmichael.org/parents For questions, please email Hannah Fisher at hfisher@saintmichael.org.

SAINT MICHAEL 101 Sunday, January 23 12:15 - 1:30 PM | Coke Room

Join Rector Chris Girata and the Rev. Mary Lessmann at Saint Michael 101

If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting, and want to learn more about membership, then this is for you! Come meet members of our clergy & vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish.

saintmichael.org/101

Alpha Course Tuesdays, January 18 – March 8 Did you grow up in the Christian faith but still search for the right words to articulate it? Are you exploring the Christian faith? This course will explore the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide the opportunity for asking the tough questions.

Dinner is provided with registration, although we suggest a $10 donation to help cover costs.

Childcare is available with advance registration.

We ask that attendees make a commitment to attend most classes — attending the whole course offers the richest experience.

SaintMichael.org/Alpha Project Moses Presents

Fighting For Freedom: Understanding Sex Trafficking January 11, 2022 6 p.m. | Church

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is the average age a girl is

trafficked in the US.

Project Moses has assembled an outstanding group of human trafficking experts to help us understand this issue in our country, state, and community. Attendees will gain an understanding of the causes of trafficking, a view of the trafficker, the impact on victims, and the road to rehabilitation for survivors. Learn what is being done in our state and how you can play a role!

SaintMichael.org/FightingForFreedom

GET CONNECTED! ALPHA CLASS: REGISTER NOW!

Tuesdays, January 18 – March 8 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Parlor Register: SaintMichael.org/Alpha Did you grow up in the Christian faith but still search for the right words to articulate it? Are you exploring the Christian faith? This course will explore the basic tenets of the Christian faith and provide the opportunity for asking the tough questions.

Topics include: How do we know Jesus lived and who was He? Why did He die? How can we have faith? How do we pray? How to read the Bible.

Dinner is provided with registration, we suggest a $10 fee to cover costs. Free childcare is available with preregistration. We ask that attendees make a commitment to attend the classes and the retreat — attending the whole course offers the richest experience.

CARE DALLAS – “HEALING SCARRED HEARTS” Wednesday, January 26 Registration & Networking – 6:15 p.m.

Speaker, Susán Hoemke – 6:30 p.m.

Theater To register: care-dallas.org/new-events

Early and ongoing drug education is key to happy, healthy, drug-free youth. Devoted mother and author Susán Hoemke shares her family’s experiences and all she wishes she had done differently to help her kids. Her first-hand perspective on the unthinkable pain of losing a child and the fight to rebuild her family serves as a wake-up call for parents about the sweeping opioid epidemic affecting our families and communities. Her presentation includes realistic and practical advice for parents — including warning signs and effects of addiction on young brains.

This event is free, but registration is requested.

Questions? Contact CARE at 214-526-8986 or email linda.hodge@care-dallas.org.

PRAYER: DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? New Adult Formation Offering!

Led by Dr. Tim Smith and the Rev. Greg Pickens Starting January 16 & 18 Sundays: 10 a.m. in Room 106 OR Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 Tuesday night childcare not available Prayer can often lead to more questions than answers.

What is prayer? Is God listening when we pray? If God knows everything, what’s the point of prayer? Does it change God’s mind or ours or both? Why does God sometimes seem close and other times far away? How can prayer be more satisfying and fruitful in our lives?

Join us for Philip Yancey’s study, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? Speaking as a fellow pilgrim, bestselling author Philip Yancey probes the heartbeat of our relationship with God through prayer, while tackling tough questions. In the process, he comes up with a fresh new approach to this timeless practice of the Christian faith.

This study is an invitation to communicate with God the Father who invites us into an eternal partnership through prayer and to be equipped for an enhanced experience of the Lenten season. For questions, contact Hannah Fisher, hfisher@saintmichael.org.

COMPLINE RESUMES NEXT WEEK Next week we will resume our weekly Choral Compline at 8 p.m. in the Church. We look forward to seeing you for this 30-minute sung service.

NO FORMATION CLASSES! Adult, Youth, & CFM are on Christmas break!

Formation classes will resume next Sunday, January 9.

NDSM ADVENT CALENDAR Please remember to drop off your food bag benefitting North Dallas Shared Ministries no later than Friday, January 7. Bags can be dropped off at the South entrance.

ORGAN RECITAL BY JONATHAN RYAN Sunday, January 30 4 p.m.

Church

Director of Music, Jonathan Ryan, will perform his first solo organ recital at Saint Michael. A freewill offering will benefit the Saint Michael Choristers’ scholarship fund.

SAINTMICHAEL .ORG/ADVENT21 WRITERS’ RETREAT Led by Cynthia Sample Saturday, January 15 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Parlor Writing…whether it’s for publication, spiritual work, therapeutic journaling, or even just for the fun of it...can be lonely work. Prior to Pandemic Prison, writers at Saint Michael created a community around giving ourselves a monthly Saturday writing retreat together. Thankfully, we are free this fall to resume this pleasure/challenge. Our meetings begin with a short introduction of each other, then one of our facilitators will offer a few writing prompts should that be of use to anyone. After about an hour of writing silence, writers will have the opportunity to share their work and solicit comments if they choose.

PROJECT MOSES BUS EXCURSION

January 27 3 – 7 p.m.

To register: projectmosesht@gmail.com This bus trip will show the unexpected areas where trafficking exists in our community.

PROJECT MOSES COLLECTION January 11 – 31

SMAA is collecting snack foods, bottled water, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and new socks for trafficking survivors. Collection bins are located in the south entrance.

This group is open to all genres, all experience levels and even to all sorts of writing dreams. Come join us!

For more information, please contact Cynthia at cynthia@cynthiacsample.com or Carol Roehrig at croehrig@outlook.com.

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