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Christkindlmarkets: holiday cheer and local artisans
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS DAY
10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite Two with Christmas carols
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023: CHRISTMAS I
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite One 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist: Rite Two* 5:30 p.m., Celtic Evensong and Communion*
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 25 OR JANUARY 1
• Palmer Hall service • Formation (Forum, Many Parents One Vine, Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd, youth Bible study) • Sunday Community Supper • Sung Compline
All will resume on Sunday, January 8.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6: THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
6:00 p.m., Epiphany Lessons and Carols followed by supper (see page 6)
HOLIDAY HOURS AND CLOSINGS
The parish office and the café will close at noon on December 23, and will be closed December 26 and 27, and January 2; there will be no Morning Prayer on those days.
May Fair House will close for Christmas at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 23, and re-open Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
The Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s will take place on Saturday, December 24, in the parking lot, from 9 a.m. until noon. The market will NOT be open on Saturday, December 31.
The Café @ St. Stephen’s will be closed the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Consult the Spirit, the eSpirit, or ststephensRVA.org/ christmas for the latest information and links to bulletins and livestreams. ✤
Christkindlmarkets return
Holiday markets feature local artisans and craft vendors
The Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s will host two Christkindlmarkets for holiday shopping and cheer. We did this for the first time last year, and the two markets were a tremendous hit. Not only do they provide a pleasant way to shop for the holidays, but they offer an important outlet for local artists.
Inspired by the Christmas markets in German town squares, these holiday craft markets feature familiar artisans from our weekly farmers market, as well as craft vendors from the wider community. You can expect a variety of jewelry, pottery, fine art, fiber arts, and more. The markets will be in the parking lot, so bundle up and come sip some cider and enjoy holiday shopping with your friends and family.
