[ECOTA] news and notes, week of December 16

Wed Dec 19 13:16:05 EST 2007

Dear People and Friends of the Advocate:

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and  
put on the armor of light.... (Collect for the First Sunday of Advent)

Here's what's happening at the Advocate in the days ahead! New  
Information in RED. Please see the Advocate Web Site  
( www.ouradvocate.org ) for further updates and information.

Wednesday, December 19 --

	Contemplative Prayer – 6-6:45 PM at Ephesus Place. Open to all -  
seasoned contemplatives and those who have never tried this way of  
praying before. Come and dwell with God.

	Advent Evensong in the Occasional Chapel at Ephesus Place      
Evening Prayers with simple chants and a brief meditation appropriate  
to the Season. 7:00 - 7:30 PM.

Friday, December 21		The Feast of St. Thomas will be celebrated with  
a Holy Eucharist in the Occasional Chapel at Ephesus Place at noon.

Saturday, December 22		Advent Labyrinth Walk and Quiet Time
Gather at the setting of the sun with other people of the Advocate at  
the Duke Meadowlands Campus in Hillsborough for time of prayer, an  
introduction to the labyrinth and an opportunity for reflection on  
darkness. Led by William Holloman and Char Sullivan.
Child Care provided (please contact William Holloman by 12/19 if you  
would like child care).
Starting time 4 PM, ending time 6 PM. The house will be open at 3:30  
for those who wish to arrive early.
Directions: from Chapel Hill 86 North to Hillsborough. Right turn on  
70 business. .3 miles, right turn on Meadowlands Drive. First right  
onto Corporate Drive. Follow the circle to the right around the house  
towards the barn.  (if you get lost, call 919-219-4437).

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Sunday, December 23 -- The Fourth Sunday of Advent

4:00 PM 		Set-up of worship space AT THE KEHILLAH  and Rehearsal of  
music for the day.

5:00 PM  		Holy Eucharist. The Vicar will preach and the Rev. Liz  
Dowling-Sendor will celebrate. Child Care and Education will be  
available for 1-5 year-olds during the Liturgy of the Word this Sunday.

6:20 PM 		Advocate Table Fellowship -- As you are able, please plan  
to stay for dinner (provided) conversation and fellowship.

7:15 PM 		Take-down, put away, and head out into the world in Peace.

Looking Ahead

Anticipating Christmas

Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24) Holy Eucharist at the Kehillah at  
8 PM. Followed by a festive snacks.

Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25) Holy Eucharist at the Occasional  
Chapel at Ephesus Place at 5 PM. Followed by a sharing of Christmas  
treats.

The First Sunday after Christmas Day (Sunday, December 30) Lessons  
and Carols and Holy Eucharist at the Kehillah at 5PM.

New Year's Eve (Monday, December 31) Watch Night Service at the Faith  
Tabernacle Oasis of Love, 8005 Rogers Road, Chapel Hill. 10PM.

The Feast of the Epiphany (Sunday, January 6) Holy Eucharist at the  
Kehillah at 5 PM.  Followed by and Advocate Potluck Feast at the  
Ringwalts. (due to drought conditions, there will be no burning of  
the greens this year).

May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness  
from before your path.... (Advent blessing, Book of Occasional Services)

Lisa+

The Rev. Lisa G.  Fischbeck
The Episcopal Church of the Advocate
P.O. Box 9
Carrboro, N.C.  27510
email: lgf at nc.rr.com
phone: 919-219-4437
http:www.ouradvocate.org

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