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Season 20 | Advent 2024
New Episodes Every Weekday, Now – December 23, 2024
Annual Giving Campaign
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:21
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BIG SHIFT
As a meaningful complement to Christmas gi s, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the joy of the season by purchasing Christmas cards to share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gi provides tangible bene ts for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables outside the chapel and church on Sundays. e 2024 bene ciaries:
Every day we are making significant progress on Saint Michael’s unprecedented Building our Future construction project. We are about to embark on the last stretch of Phase 1, and it’s important that you know what to expect, so together, we can continue in community worship and have fellowship with one another.
Visiting Nurse Association | North Dallas Shared Ministries | Austin Street Center
Visit saintmichael.org/construction-impact or click the QR code to find out what you need to know.
January 5 | 5:30 p.m. & BURNING of the GREENS
Celebrate the
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8-WEEK GRIEF WORKSHOP: “COMFORT & HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF”
Led by Faith and Grief Ministries
Thursdays, February 6 – March 27
6 – 8 p.m. | Power Room (Room 204)
Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that
Resumes January 8, 2025
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Rector’s Bible Study Visit saintmichael.org/rbs
December 22, 2024
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
At Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, as part of our Christmas celebrations, we have a lovely tradition of giving 100% of our undesignated offerings to outreach projects. This year, the Mission and Outreach Committee has chosen to support U.S. hurricane relief efforts.
Adults
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The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
GROW IN YOUR FAITH: EXPLORE OUR ADULT OFFERINGS
With a diverse range of parish groups, Bible studies, support groups, and various activities, there are countless opportunities to connect, engage, and make lasting friendships. Explore all these offerings and join us.
Young Adults
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Rob Springer-Kyle, rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org
You are invited to be a part of Young Adult Ministry! Check out upcoming events below for bible studies, fun social gatherings, serving opportunities, and more. Please contact Rob Springer-Kyle, at rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org, to be added to the Young Adult email list for details about future young adult opportunities.
Youth
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Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org
AMISTAD BOLIVIA YOUTH MISSION
July 27 – August 8, 2025
Applications Open Now! | Sign up Online
Spend a week in fellowship with children who have been abused, abandoned, or orphaned and are given the opportunity to grow into independent adulthood through the Amistad Christian Community. Apply online to be considered for this mission team.
Children & Families
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Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org
Pastoral Care
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The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org
Mission & Outreach
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The Rev. Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org
AUSTIN STREET CENTER & OUR CALLING INCLEMENT WEATHER SHELTER TEAM
Add your name to the list of on-call volunteers to serve at one of the shelters during inclement weather. You will be contacted during emergency response events and asked to volunteer if available. Sign up online.
JUBILEE PARK BOOK BUDDIES
Starting in January | Monday – Thursday | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Jubilee Park and Community Center, Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, and Mount Auburn Steam Academy.
Join Jubilee Park as a tutor for its reading support program, Book Buddies, which provides additional reading instruction to students with need. Volunteers will spend 30 minutes once a week reading with their Book Buddy from January until summer break. 15–30 tutors are needed. Orientation and training dates will be made available following sign-ups.
CALL FOR TUTORS AT FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL January |
3700 Clover Lane | Stephen C. Foster Elementary School
In September and October of 2024, communities in several states were devastated by the loss of lives, income, homes, businesses, and infrastructure when hurricanes hit. This year’s Christmas Plate Offering will therefore help the relief efforts in areas impacted by the damaging storms. Thank you for giving generously during this Christmas season.
Thank you for giving generously during this Christmas season.
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