Advent

Advent includes the four weeks leading up to Christmas.  The word "Advent" is derived from a Latin word for “coming.”  This season is a time of preparation and expectation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth on Christmas.  Join us this Advent at St. Brendan's as we prepare for Christmas together!

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Advent Wreath making​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sunday November 22 at 11am

Join us to make an Advent Wreath that will help you observe this season at home!  Bring your own shallow, flat bottomed bowl or tray (like a pie dish or bundt pan) that is 8-10" wide and 2-5" deep.  We will have extras available!  For $15 we will provide fresh greens, candles and supplies.  All ages welcome, there will also be a special paper version for younger participants.

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Worship

Sundays at 8am (Chapel) and 10am (Sanctuary)

​Wednesdays at 5pm in the Chapel

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Sunday November 29 - Advent I ​

Sunday December 6 - Advent II and St. Nicholas Day​

Sunday December 13 - Advent III​

Sunday December 20 - Advent IV - Christmas Pageant at 10am

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Monday December 21 - Blue Christmas Service at 6:30pm 

Christmas is not always a time of joy.  Perhaps you are missing a loved one, or find yourself in a challenging season.  Join us on the longest night of the year, to hold space for these emotions and to also remember the light overcomes the darkness.  This is a service for healing and hope.  We hope you will join us and invite your family and friends.​​​

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Formation​​​​​​​​​​​

Small Groups - Honest Advent by Scott Erikson

Has the joy of the holiday season become painfully dissonant with the hard edges of life? Do you feel weary from the way Christmas has become a polished, predictable brand? You aren't alone. For too many of us, Christmas has lost its wonder. What if we stopped treating the Christmas story as something that happened a long time ago and started believing that it's a story that's still happening today?  Join us for a discussion of Scott Erikson's "Honest Advent."  Contact Laura with questions or to join a group.

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Discussions of this book will take place at two times throughout the week:

• Sunday evenings at 7pm on Zoom for parents with children at home

• Wednesdays at noon on Zoom ​​

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Weekly Bible Study

The approach to this Bible Study is informal and more pastoral than scholarly, with an emphasis on sharing our thoughts about the words of Scripture to enrich each other's understanding and to help us apply the biblical message in our daily lives. Participants volunteer to read from their translations, and we go at our own pace. Each participant is encouraged to share, and no prior level of experience with Scripture is assumed.  Contact the church office for link.  Meets Tuesdays from 11:00AM-12:30PM via Zoom.  ​

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Children & Youth

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Service

​Angel Tree info here

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Christmas flower donations

Every year St. Brendan’s accepts monetary donations towards the purchase of our Christmas flowers, greens and poinsettias. Donations can be made in memory of those who have died or as thanksgiving for those whom we love.  If you would like to contribute to the greening of the church and have your announcement posted in the bulletin on Christmas Eve, please contact Jen in our office at Office@stbrendans.org. On Christmas Eve the names are printed in the bulletin, the tree lights are lit, and our beautiful church glorifies the birth of Christ. 

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Christmas

Christmas is the time when we rejoice that Christ is with us!  You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate this joyful season at St. Brendan's.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Worship

Thursday December 24th - Christmas Eve 

4pm and 7pm services

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Sunday December 27 - Christmas Lessons and Carols at 9am

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Epiphany

​Epiphany takes place on January 6th, which is twelve days after Christmas. This marks the time when the magi visited the Christ child.

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Worship

Sundays at 8am (Chapel) and 10am (Sanctuary)

​Wednesdays at 5pm in the Chapel

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Formation

Epiphany Retreat on Saturday January 9 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

In Epiphany, we remember that it is a star that led the Magi to Jesus. Similarly, we will prayerfully look to stars as we think about our hopes and intentions for the new year together. Join us on Saturday January 9th from 9am to 12pm for an Epiphany Retreat. This morning will be spent in prayer and reflection as we look to prayerfully set our intentions for the year.  Contact Laura with any questions at laura@stbrendans.org.  Sign up coming soon!​

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