Fairmount Avenue Staff Connections
12.23.2024 Keeping us connected for the week ahead.
Some Important Details for Over the Holidays:
See you tomorrow for Christmas Eve worship! Pastor Shawna will open doors for each service and set the lighting, as well as lock up after each service.
Mindy and her family will be in the church on Christmas Day, hosting their family's celebration.
Please notice that Mike, Ashton, and Pastor Shawna will not be in church on December 29. Murray Thurston will greet our guest preacher, Rev. Rachel Morey. Cindy Radtke will give the welcome, offer congregational prayers, and unlock/lock the building. Paul Howe will do the Children's Sermon.
Pastor Shawna be on vacation December 25- January 4. I return for worship on January 5. If you hear of any pastoral care needs, please feel free to reach out to me and I will arrange appropriate care as needed.
The Church Office will be closed Dec 24 - January 3. Madeline will be in some during that time to work on bulletins.
Staff Christmas Party - January 10 at 6:00 pm
All staff are invited to celebrate a season well celebrated on January 10 at 6:00 pm at Michael Ferguson's home. (1880 St. Clair Ave.)
- Please Sign up to bring a dish to share for dinner.
- Bring a white elephant gift ($5 limit or bring something from home)
- Plan for a fun evening of food, games, and laughter.
If you are not able to attend, please RSVP to Pastor Shawna.
Sanctified Arts
Follow this link to the password-protected Patron Access Page: sanctifiedart.org/words-for-the-beginning-patron-access-page
Password: ALLTHINGSNEW (case sensitive)
Highlights for the Week Ahead in the Building:
Monday, December 23
6:00pm –7:00pm AA Meeting
Tuesday, December 24
4:00pm Christmas Eve Prelude
4:30pm Christmas Eve Worship
10:00pm Christmas Eve Prelude
10:30pm Christmas Eve Worship
Wednesday, December 25
All Day - Mindy Way Johnson Family Christmas in Wesley Room
Thursday, November 26
Friday, December 27
Saturday, December 28
9:00am –10:00am AA Meeting
Sunday, December 29
10:00am –10:30am Fellowship Time
10:30am –11:30am Worship
7:00pm –8:00pm 12 Step Group
The Office will be closed Dec 24 Jan 3.
Looking Ahead:
- Trustees will be doing ongoing work around the building.
- Staff Meetings will be the second Tuesday of every month.
Mission Statement: To be a joyful, welcoming community igniting hearts and minds for God's work.