Special Events
Holden Evening Prayer Saturdays in Dec. 6:30 pm. Join us at St. Gabriel for this beautiful prayer tradition that includes singing and readings that will shine a light on the dark days. All are welcome.
D & D Campaign/Crafting Corner Sunday, Dec. 15th and every 1st and 3rd Sunday 12:00- 2:00 pm. Jr. and sr. youth 4th-12th grade are invited to play the role-playing game together in the jr. youth room classroom #4. Dates are December 15th, January 5th, 19th, February 2nd, 16th, and so on for the remainder of the school year. Questions? Contact Tom Martin or Brad Battles.
Giving Tree Schedule: Outreach is collecting hygiene products for PCC Panther Pantry: new or gently used and clean outerwear in all sizes; handknit or purchased gloves, hats, socks, scarves, in all sizes; and grocery gift cards from Fred Meyer for $25 or $50. Purchase and place unwrapped under the tree in the narthex. Donations can be accepted through Sunday, Dec. 29th.
The Crafting and Caring Community Meeting: Every other Thursday at 1:00 pm including Dec. 19th and Jan. 9th and 23rd in the church library. Bring your current knitting, crocheting, sewing, or other project to work on as we meet to plan charitable handmade donations. All are welcome to drop in and join us.
55+ Friendship Circle Game Time: Every other Thursday from 1:00- 3:00 pm (no gathering Dec. 26th) including Jan. 2nd, 16th, and 30th. Free, in-person, drop-in social gathering for those 55 years and up to play board games and cards in the church narthex (foyer).
Third Tuesday Lunch Group The third Tuesday of the month at 12:00 pm (no gathering Dec. 17th). All are welcome at this monthly gathering to eat lunch and socialize. Please RSVP to the office if you are coming.
First Friday Dinner Every first Friday of the month at 6:00 pm. We will not meet in January, so our next dinner is Feb. 7th. All adults are welcome. Please sign up on the sheet on the main bulletin board if you can come and what you can bring to share. Also looking for a host for our December 6th First Friday Dinner- sign up on the main bulletin board.
Children’s Epiphany Play “Bridget’s Cloak” Performance Sunday, Jan. 5th at the 10:00 am service.
–Casting Sunday, Dec. 15th 10:00 am.
–Rehearsals Sundays, Dec. 22nd and 29th during and after the 10:00 am services. All children and youth are invited to participate, and we need adult helpers.
Curiosity Comedy Improv Adult Night Out Saturday, Jan. 11th 7:30 pm. Hosted by the McKees and Mathews. Tickets here. Text or email Helen McKee for more info.
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