Trinity IV

In between the Festivals of the Christian year, we celebrate the opportunity to 'return home' to the central Christian principle of the creation: that the human being is created in the image of divine which expresses itself to us, for us and in us in a threefold way: being, creating and enlightening through the presence of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

November

Wednesday, Nov 6th at 7:00 pm • Part 3

What’s behind Waldorf Education

A Three-part Series for parents and teachers who would like to know more about the spiritual background of Waldorf Education: Body, Soul, and Spirit, Thinking, Feeling, Willing, Guardian Angels, Imagination, The Spirit in Everything, Living Thinking.  All are welcome.  Donations accepted.

The series will be lead by Rev. Carol Kelly, a former Class Teacher and Adult Education Teacher at Antioch Teacher Training. She brings years of experience, with teaching and with Anthroposophy, to these talks. 

These talks are an extension of our Parent Support Group efforts which started earlier this year.


Saturday, November 9th • Shortly after the 9 am Service:
Rev. Mimi Coleman, who is in the midst of a Clinical Pastoral Education, will share about her training and experience in the hospital at Albany Medical Center.

Sacred Undertaking Training

SATURDAY, NOV 9, 11AM–4:00PM

Join Sacred Undertaking for a training in the ancient art of caring for your loved one at home at death and after. Includes: Overview of advance directives, care of the body after death, setting up the vigil, finding options for green burial, and working with the Funeral Home.

The focus is on learning how to create a meaningful experience at the time of a loved one’s death, how to keep one’s loved one at home, and invite simplicity and sacredness to permeate this time of transition.

$75 per person. Limited to 10 people, reserve your space in advance. Call (413) 429-6561 or email: annelizbarnes@gmail.com

Presented by Sacred Undertaking—a Family Partnership in the Red Building at the Christian Community • 10 Green River Lane, Hillsdale NY 12529 ¼ mi. over MA border on the left


SUNDAY, NOV 17TH 12:00 NOON

Aurica Mundi Fall Concert


FRIDAY, NOV 22ND, 6:30–8:30 PM

Full Reading of The Book of Revelation
(Please note the change of date.)


SUNDAY, NOV 24TH, 12:00 PM

“Woe to us, We scribes, We Pharisees…”
A talk by Rev. Robert Bower

 

December

Celebrating the Four Sundays of Advent with Children

Sundays: December 1,8,15, 22nd

Gathering around the Advent Garden we will light the Advent wreath, sing, and hear stories. Children will be invited to place small items from home pertaining to each Sunday of Advent into the advent garden. See the garden become full of life as the children add their crystals, plants, animals, human beings & angel from home.

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Sunday, December 1ST •First Advent Assembly

Children are invited to bring one item from the mineral kingdom, Stone or Crystal or bone, to place in the Advent Garden.

9:15 AM •  Children’s Story and Singing
10:00 AM • Children’s Service
10:30 AM • The Consecration of the Human Being

4:00 pm • Advent Spiral • During this special time of year, we gather to walk the spiral of light guided by an angel and carried by lyre music and singing. It is open to children ages 3-13. This quiet, beautiful ceremony serves to help us to slow down and prepare the inner journey for the birth of Christ within us. All are welcome!


Sunday, December 8th • Second Advent Assembly

Children are invited to bring something from the Plant Kingdom.

9:15 AM •  Children’s Story and Singing
10:00 AM • Children’s Service
10:30 AM • The Consecration of the Human Being


12:00 – 4:00 PM• Celtic Christmas Fair

There are many ways to help make this a wonderful event! Calling all crafters, bakers, vendors, and helpers.  Star makers, knitters, gnome makers, in our community, and more! Please let us know if you are planning to make something for our Faire. Look for our Sign-up Sheet at Church and jump in and help.


Sunday, December 15th • third Advent Assembly

Children are invited to bring a figure or item pertaining to the Animal Kingdom to place in the Advent Garden.

9:15 AM •  Children’s Story and Singing
10:00 AM • Children’s Service
10:30 AM • The Consecration of the Human Being


Sunday, December 22nd • Fourth Advent Assembly

9:15 AM • Fourth Advent Assembly followed by Children’s Service at 10 AM • Children are invited to bring something representing the Human Kingdom or the Angels to place in the Advent Garden. 

10:30 AM • The Consecration of the Human Being

5:30 PM • Confirmation Class

E L F P A R T Y — Preparing the Church for Christmas after the service

Many hands are needed after Service and potluck breakfast. We need all who can possibly come to transform the church from Advent to Christmas! Please come and lend a hand!

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Christmas Eve & Midnight Service  •  11:00 PM — Join us for lighting and singing around the Christmas Tree!