P.O. BOX 3520, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187-3520 www.brutonparish.org Tel: 757-229-2891 Fax: 757-221-0290

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Christmas EveMonday, December 24

Childrens’ Pageant & Holy Eucharist @ 3pmHoly Eucharist, Rite II @ 4:30, 6:30,

8:30 & 10:30pm

We will have two lines to bring worshippers intothe church. Parishioners are asked to form a linefrom the Palace Green Gate down the walk towardthe Governor's Palace. As always, wearing yourparish nametag is helpful. Ushers will help formthis line. The ushers will be sensitive to healthand fitness of those members of the parish in lineand do their best to offer comfort and expedience.Visitors will form a line down Duke of GloucesterStreet and will be admitted once parishioners haveentered the church.

Christmas DayTuesday, December 25

Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 11am

“SHHHH, IT IS ADVENT”The Rev’d Christopher L. Epperson

A few years ago, the Episcopal Churchintroduced a theme for the season of Advent,“Shhhh, It is Advent.” The idea being thatAdvent should be a season of quietcontemplation of the Incarnation, God takingon human flesh in Jesus. Incarnation is animportant part of our faith. Incarnation isthe embodiment of God’s embrace andredemption of us. Reflection upon this greatmystery is warranted.

Let’s face it, the weeks prior to Christmasare anything but quiet and contemplative.There is so much to be done. Insert yourown identified tasks. We should do manythings. Perhaps a better focus would be whatwe are able to realistically do to prepare ourhearts for the coming of the Christ child.

Some individuals are gifted in thecontemplative arena. Some can sit for hours,quietly listening for a word from God. But,for most of us, that is not true. Most of us,however, can do something small. We couldbegin the day by saying aloud or toourselves, “God loves me.” We could repeatthe phrase three times upon waking beforerising. No one has to know what you aredoing! Simply repeat the phrase withintentionality. Repeat the process lying downto sleep at night. If you are feel ingambitious, stop at midday to do the same.

You wil l be surprised at the smallchanges and awarenesses that youexperience through this small practice. Youmight view God differently. You might viewyourself differently. You might see othersdifferently.

Sure, “Shhhh, It is Advent.” I get it.I invite you to explore what you are able topractice as we await the ultimate surprise,the depth of God’s love for us.

INSIDE ...St. Nicholas Toy Collection

Canterbury GrandIllumination Fundraiser

Looking Forward toBeing an Angel

Poinsettias for theChristmas Altar

Greening of the ChurchLabyrinth Walk

Advent Quiet AfternoonGood Book Club

Women’s Evening PotluckAdvent First FridaysRecovery Eucharist

Women’s TheologicalBook Group

Women Under 40ishBruton Fall Women’s Retreat

Wednesdays Brown-BagBible Study

Sunday Usher MinistryVestry Installation 2019

2018 IRA Charitable RolloverContributions Due

by Year EndIt’s Time to Sign Up for

the Winter Shelter“Warm Up” WilliamsburgBruton Builders Works inWilliamsburg Community

FISH Clothes ClosetMission & Outreach

this Past YearSeasonal Projects at

Matthew Whaley MadePossible by Parishioners

Youth Mission Trips/PilgrimagesSet for Summer 2019

Children & Youth FormationSwooshing on Snowshoe Slopes

Parish CalendarChristmas Nativity

DOK Intercessory Prayers2019 Lenten Devotional

Parish Gift Shop TalkFriends Day: May 4, 2019

Cornerstone Circle Seeks toFund Special Project

Interesting Books in theHennage LibraryThe Link Library

National Homeless Persons’Memorial Day

Canterbury Retreat“Bells of Peace” Rang

at Bruton ParishBruton Singles

The Way of Love“Latest Trends in LifelongLearning in Williamsburg”

Be the Voice of a ChildCandlelight Concerts

Holiday Music at BrutonMembership & BirthdaysOnline Pictorial Directory

Fellowship & FormationBrown-Bag Bible Study - Wednesdays @ noon

Bruton Singles

Bruton Builders @ ChancoSaturday, December 1

Saint Nicholas Toy Collection for FISHSunday, December 2 @ 9:15am

Newcomers’ CornerSunday, December 2 @ 10:30am

Canterbury Grand Illumination FundraiserSunday, December 2, 2-6pm

Labyrinth WalkSunday, December 2 @ 2pm

Tarpley Handbell Holiday ConcertsTuesday, December 4 & 6 @ 8pm

Christmas Altar Poinsettia DonationsDue by Wednesday, December 6

Community Café Wmsb: “Latest Trendsin Lifelong Learning in Williamsburg”

Thursday, December 6, 1-3pm

“Come Lord Jesus” - Advent Quiet Afternoon *Thursday, December 6, 3-5pm

Angel Tree Donations DueFriday, December 7

Advent First Fridays Recovery EucharistFriday, December 7 @ 5:30pm

Women Under 40ish *Sunday, December 9 @ 1pm

Living the Gospel Bible StudySundays, December 9 & 23 @ 11am

Matthew Whaley Gift Wrapping Project *Monday, December 10 @ 10am

Bruton Choirs Holiday Concertwith chamber orchestra

Tuesday, December 11 @ 4pm

Women’s Theological Book Group *Thursday, December 13 @ 1pm

The Greening of the ChurchFriday, December 14, 9am - noon(preparing Greens in Lewis Hall)

Saturday, December 15, 8am - noon(transporting/hanging greens in the church)

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial DayFriday, December 21 @ 6pm

Children’s Christmas Pageant RehearsalSunday, December 23 @ 2pm

Contributions Due by Year EndMonday, December 31

Women’s Evening PotluckTuesday, January 8 @ 6:30pm

Winter Shelter Week @ BrutonJanuary 13 - 20, 2019

“Warm Up” WilliamsburgFriday, January 25, 5:15 - 8pm

Youth Ski Trip to SnowshoeJanuary 26 - 28, 2018

Women’s Lenten RetreatMarch 8-10, 2019 @ Chanco

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 2

Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30am

Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 & 11:15am

No Children’s Church in St. Mary’s Chapelas St. Nicholas visits Bruton @ 9:15 am.

No 5:30 pm service because ofGrand Illumination.

Sundays, December 9, 16 & 23

Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30amHoly Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 & 11:15am

Children’s Church @ 9:15am **Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Please see front page for Christmas Eve& Christmas Day Worship

Sunday, December 30

Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 7:30amNine Lessons & Carols @ 9:15 & 11:15am

Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Noonday Prayer @ ChurchMonday - Saturday

Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s ChapelTuesdays @ 8am

Holy Eucharist with Healing PrayersWednesdays @ 11am (Church)

Canterbury Holy Eucharist, Evening Prayeror Choral Evensong

Tuesdays @ 5:30pm in Wren Chapelwhen college is in session

** Held in St. Mary’s Chapel in the Parish House.

NEWCOMERS’ CORNER

New members of BrutonParish are invited tojo in c lergy, vestry andNewcomers Committeemembers for coffee in theCustis House at 10:30am onthe first Sunday of eachmonth. This is a great opportunity to becomebetter acquainted with the parish and learn ofthe many ministries here at Bruton Parish.Please join us on Sunday, December 2.

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* Child care may be available for babies throughelementary-aged children by reservation only.Please contact Meghan Brewer at 757-345-6489or send an email to childcare@brutonparish.org.

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TOY COLLECTION FOR FISHMeghan Brewer

Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra,will be making his annual visitto Bruton Parish to collect thetoys we bring to the 9:15service for delivery to FISHwhere they will be distributedto families in need. To participate, pleasebring a new, unwrappedtoy for a child of any age tothe 9:15am service onSunday, December 2.

This is a great opportunityfor our children and families tobe involved in community mission this month.Take your children shopping with you so that theycan help you select a toy they believe anotherchild will love to receive.

There will be no Children's Church that dayso that our younger members can bring their toysto St. Nicholas themselves.

GREENING OF THE CHURCHVolunteers are needed, both ladies andgentlemen, to assist in the annual two-day holidayevent traditionally referred to as The Greeningof the Church. Simply put, it's time to startplanning the project to prepare and hang theChristmas decorations in the church.

Friday, December 14, at 8am throughnoon in Lewis Hall, all the fruit will be wired andplaced on the wreaths. Please bring with youwire cutters, scissors or shears that will cut pinebranches and bunched pine needles. Your helpwill be needed even if you do not have these tools!No experience needed!

Saturday, December 15, at 8am throughnoon in Lewis Hall and the Church, drivers of pick-up trucks, station wagons, and vans are askedto be at the Parish House at 8am to load thecompleted wreaths, roping and baby's breath fortransportation to the church. Volunteers notassisting with transporting the greens are askedto be at the church between 8:30 and 8:45am.Volunteers will be performing a number of duties.

The Baby's Breath Society will convene inthe Governor's Pew for the annual stemming ofthe flowers that adorn many of the wreaths.Garlands and wreaths will be hung both insideand outside the church, so dress warmly. If youhave a ladder (all lengths are needed), pleasebring it. Shears and wire cutters will also beneeded. If you have any questions, please sendan email to greens@brutonparish.org or callSarah Darling at (757) 871-7259.

POINSETTIAS FOR THE

CHRISTMAS ALTARDianne Spence

Contributions are now being accepted for thepoinsettias that will decorate the Christmasaltar. The deadline is Wednesday, December5, for receiving the names to be included in thebulletin as a memorial, a thank offering, or inhonor of someone special.

Please make checks payable to BrutonParish Church Altar Guild and send toDianne Spence at 102 Walnut Hills Drive,23185-3427. Please do not send the checksto the church office. Include yourtelephone number on the correspondenceor check. Please call me directly at 757-229-4915 orsend an email to poinsettias@brutonparish.org.

LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING AN ANGEL

Thank you to those who’ve taken tags for the Salvation ArmyAngel Tree. Purchased gifts must be returned to the Parish Houseor to the Salvation Army directly no later than Friday,December 7. Please contact me at 757-229-2891 orcbritton@brutonparish.org with questions.

CANTERBURY GRAND

ILLUMINATION FUNDRAISER

Once again this year, our Canterburians and BrutonParish friends find ourselves hoping and praying fora clear cold night for our Concessions Sale onSunday, December 2, from 2-6pm.

As in the previous years, we will again be sellingham biscuits, baked goods, corn dogs, water, soda,coffee, hot chocolate, and cider.

At this year’s sale, theCanterbury Association is excitedto sell stainless steel tumblers(with Canterbury-tested drip-proof lids) featuring our new logo.Purchase one at the Bake Sale anduse it immediately for coffee, hotcocoa, or hot cider, or give themaway as Christmas gifts. There areonly 100 tumblers, so hurry whilesupplies last!

The sales from Grand Illuminationsupport our Missions Fund, whichprovides financial support for students to participatein our pilgrimage to England, and it funds variousoutreach opportunities such as our work withLatisha's House and the REAL Life program inRichmond. The Missions Fund also supports sevenscholarships for students at the Holy Cross Schoolin Belize. Every year, the Canterbury Missions fundprovides upwards of $5,000 to support good worksin the world.

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ADVENT FIRST FRIDAYS

RECOVERY EUCHARISTThe Advent First Fridays Recovery Eucharist willbe December 7 at 5:30pm in the church.SpiritWorks Foundation and Bruton host thismonthly service with prayers and readings thatfocus on helping people find ways to livefaithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering,especially addiction, codependence, mentali l lness, and trauma. During the serviceparticipants may light candles and write prayerrequests. Join us in the chancel of the churchfor a service where we pray for those stillstruggling, mourn those we've lost, andcelebrate with those experiencing recovery. Allare welcome, whether or not you're in recovery.

WOMEN’S THEOLOGICAL

BOOK GROUPThe group will meet on Thursday, December13, from 1-2:30pm in Room 206 of the ParishHouse. Our December book is Advent inNarnia, a daily devotional for Advent by HeidiHaverkamp, a seminary friend of the Rev’dLauren McDonald’s. All women are invited tojoin us for a discussion of Advent themes alongwith cider and cookies.

Our next gathering will be on Thursday,January 31. We will be reading Here if YouNeed Me by Kate Braestrup.

WOMEN UNDER 40ISHThe WUF Pack group of young adult women willgather for a potluck lunch on Sunday,December 9, at 1pm in the Coffee, Tea & TheeRoom on the second floor of the Parish House.We will be sharing Thanksgiving stories -poignant, joyful, funny, sad, or frustrating, andstrategizing about staying centered during theholidays. We will continue meeting on thesecond Sunday of the month in 2019. Childcareis available - it's helpful if you let us know howmany "cubs" will be attending.

If you are interested in more information,please contact the Rev'd Lauren McDonald atlmcdonald@brutonparish.org.

LABYRINTH WALKOn Sunday, December 2, at 2pm, there willbe a labyrinth walk at the Eastern State Hospitallabyrinth. Start your Advent with this ancientform of meditative walking prayer. For moreinformation or directions, contact the Rev.Lauren McDonald.

“COME, LORD JESUS”ADVENT QUIET AFTERNOONJoin in a Quiet Afternoon of HopefulWaiting! The Women of Bruton invite you tojoin us on Thursday, December 6, the day we

remember Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, foran Advent Quiet Afternoon in the churchfrom 3-5pm. All are welcome to comespend a couple of hours in the church asevening falls.

We will experience the late afternoonbeauty of Bruton Parish, listen to guidedmeditation, and sit in quiet prayer as weprepare for the child who comes in gloryto make all things new. Come for a halfhour, hour, or stay for the full two hours(we request that you enter and leave onthe half hour). Please join us as we reflecton this Advent Season.

Guided meditation, prayer, silence incommunity, and soul nournishment will awaityou in this season of waiting.

GOOD BOOK CLUBEpiscopalians around the world, including hereat Bruton, will be reading Paul's Letter to theRomans during the season after Epiphany,starting on January 7, 2019. You can find thedaily readings at www.goodbookclub.org/readings. We will continue our Facebook groupdiscussion group at www.facebook.com/groups/1956489351235251. Contact theRev’d Lauren McDonald for more information.

WOMEN’S EVENING POTLUCKThe women of Bruton are having a PotluckSupper on Tuesday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m.at the home of Janet Estes. All are invited andwelcome to attend! To rsvp and get directions,please contact Janet directly at (757) 253-1682or womenspotluck@brutonparish.org. Kindlyplan to bring a dish to share.

WOMEN’SLENTEN

RETREATMark your calendarand save the dates

for the Women’sLenten Retreat atChanco next year

from March 8-10,2019. Watch formore details and

registrationinformation in the

January issue ofThe Chronicle. BRUTON FALL WOMEN’S

RETREATMargaret Stockton

Thank you to everyone who participated inthe October 27 lively half-day Women'sRetreat (pictured to the left)! It was awonderful opportunity to reflect on thestrengths of Mary and Martha, and explorehow our prayers affect our actions in ourmany different relationships. Based onFeedback, everyone enjoyed the oppor-tunity to learn how we can continue toshare and reflect on how we can help eachother and keep God in our busy lives!

2018 IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVERHelp satisfy the 2018Required Minimum Distri-bution (RMD) from yourtraditional IRA!

If you are 70 ½ or better,consider making a gift directlyto Bruton Parish. At yourrequest, your IRA administrator issues a check as a QualifiedCharitable Distribution (QCD) to Bruton Parish Church. Theamount qualifies for exclusion from taxable income in 2018,and will fulfill all or part of your RMD. This is a way tocomplete a 2018 pledge or pre-pay a 2019 pledge.

To learn more about making a donation from your IRA,please contact Marty Easton, Development Director, directlyat (757) 345-2256 or finance@brutonparish.org.

This informa-tion does not constitute professionaladvice. Consult a professional adviser on all legal, taxand financial matters.

WEDNESDAYS BROWN-BAG

BIBLE STUDYBring lunch on Wednesdays at noon to theCoffee, Tea & Thee room upstairs in the ParishHouse. This Lectionary-based Bible study iscentered upon the Gospel for the comingSunday. The preacher for the week will facilitatethese sessions where those in attendance willbe able to reflect upon the scriptures that willbe the focus of the Sunday sermon. The studiesmay provide increased insight into the sermonor explore aspects of the passages beyond thescope of the sermon, or both.

LIVING THE GOSPEL

BIBLE STUDYThis adult Lectionary-based Bible study is heldevery 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11amin the Custis House. The study looks at whatthe impact of the Gospel message is on oureveryday lives. Please join us on Sundays,December 9 & 23.

SUNDAY USHER MINISTRYThis ministry needs YOU to help serve thechurch. As the new year is coming, some ofour current ushers will be retiring, and we willneed to replace them. All services will beneeding ushers! Please think about it — if youalready attend that service, why not usher onceevery six weeks? We really need your help!Please contact Ginny or B i l l Dugge atushers@brutonparish.org to volunteer.

VESTRY INSTALLATION

2019Congratulations to our new vestry members BillButler, Libby Flowers, Melinda Gibson, andRon Hurst, who were elected during the AnnualParish Meeting on November 18 to a three-yearterm ending December 2021. Our thanks tooutgoing vestry members Jeanette Cureton, BillGreaf, Alice Erickson, and Mark Serena for theirservice and devotion to Bruton. Installation ofthe 2019 Vestry will take place on Sunday,January 13, during the 9:15am service.

GRATITUDE FOR THE OUTPOURING OF LOVE, CONCERNThe Rev’d Pat McCaughan, Episcopal News Service

California Episcopalians — still reeling from the deadliest wildfires in the state’s history — saythey are gathering strength and resilience through community connections and an outpouring oflove and concern from across the Episcopal Church. “There is an increased sense of communitywhich is really, really good. I think the message here is that material things really are not what’simportant. What’s important is community and caring about each other, being in relationshipwith each other. It’s the only thing that makes sense.” Read the full article by Rev’d McCaughanonline at bit.ly/CA-FIRES-ENS.

“Assessment is ongoing as the fires are not full contained yet,” said Lura Steele, programofficer for the U.S. Disaster Program at Episcopal Relief & Development, in a statement on the agency’s website. “We willcontinue to work with our local partners to respond to the needs of those affected,” she said.

To donate direct ly to the Episcopa l D iocese of Northern Cal i fornia disaster re l ie f, please vis itwww.norcalepiscopal.org/disaster-relief or make out checks to EDNC with “Disaster Relief” in the memo line andmail to The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, 350 University Avenue, Suite 280, Sacramento, CA 95825.

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FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE

CONTRIBUTIONS DUE BY YEAR ENDMarty Easton

Please note that in order for a check to be counted asa 2018 contribution for tax purposes, it must be either:

physically in the Parish House by 5pm onDecember 31, 2018 (although the Parish Officewill be technically closed that day, Ed Emery,Bruton’s Controller, will be working, so you willstill be able to drop off your check);

placed in the offering plate on Sunday,December 30, 2018;

or postmarked on or before December 31,2018.

Some people choose to pre-pay the next year'spledge. To do so, please write Annual Giving 2019 onthe memo line of the check. Cash in the plate is welcomeas a means of pledge payment. Please place the bills inan ordinary envelope and print your full name on theoutside.

As always, thank you for your support of BrutonParish. We are ready to help with your questions atfinance@brutonparish.org or (757) 345-2256.

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OUR NEW WEEK IS JANUARY 13-20

IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP

FOR THE WINTER SHELTERSally & Bringier McConnell

In support of the 7th year of Community of FaithMinistry (COFM), Bruton Parish is againhosting the winter shelter the week ofJanuary 13-20, 2019. Your participation in thisprogram ensures that the members of our localhomeless community will have food and a placeto sleep during the colder months of the year.We thank you for serving Christ through thisministry.

Please notice that this year's Shelter Weekis scheduled for mid-January, rather than ourtraditional early February slot. Please don't letthe hectic pace of the holidays keep you fromtaking a minute to sign up! It is easy and quickto do online. Just go to the Bruton Home pageand follow the link or go to the online site atbit.ly/COFMBPC2019 directly.

Please consider volunteering or making acontribution in support of this importantministry. COFM has asked that we not contributeclothing this year, but your financial support iswelcome. If you prefer not to sign up online,please call Sue Spooner at (757) 288-9726 orDavid Hurt at (757) 229-4904 (home) or (757)897-4110 (cell).

“WARM UP” WILLIAMSBURG“Warm Up” Williamsburg will be dishing outdelicious soups, stews and chowders at theirsoup tasting dinner on Friday, January 25,from 5:15-8pm, to benefit the Community ofFaith Mission (COFM) Emergency WinterHomeless Shelter. Local band Elderberry Jamis back by popular demand and our Bake Shopis going to be more delicious than ever. Ticketswill go on sale in December. For further information, please follow us onFacebook or go to COFM.info. If you havequestions or wish to volunteer or provide itemsfor our bake shop, contact (757) 903-7031 orWarmupwilliamsburg@gmail.com.

FISH CLOTHES CLOSETMary Kafes

Bruton supports FISH on so many levels. DuringOctober a wonderful corps of Bruton volunteerscame to the Clothes Closet to help processclothing to be made available to those in need.In that month alone, FISH provided clothing forover 330 adults and children in the greaterWilliamsburg community. Without the openhearts and helping hands of such volunteers,this could not have been done. Our heartfeltthanks go out to all! Next October watch foryour chance to sign up and engage in a coupleof hours of hands-on outreach!

BRUTON BUILDERS WORKS

IN WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITYIsabel Burch

Bruton Builders has been busy working with Habitat for Humanity,Avalon and Housing Partnerships building ramps, making variousrepairs and helping to build a Habitat House for the Hawkinsfamily. Pictured below to the left is Markisha Hawkins, who helpedto staple the wrap which covers the walls of her future home asshe worked with a group of Brutonians.

Pictured also are the “Grip-Rite” girls who installed the Grip-Rite barrier tape around all of the windows of the Hawkins’ house.When the job was completed, the Habitat supervisor told us that

we did the best taping job that any of his volunteershad ever done! If you would like to join in working on this Habitathouse, please contact Isabel at (757) 253-0074 orhabitat@brutonparish.org to sign up or ask questions.You can visit habitatpgw.volunteerhub.comdirectly to sign up also. If you would prefer to workon other Bruton Builders projects, contact Lou Nucciat (757) 564-9222 or builders@brutonparish.org. We also have another chance to work at Chanco,our Diocese’s camp and conference center in Surry.There is a workday on Saturday, December 1.Please contact Nash Francis at (757) 229-4818 to signup or ask questions. We have fun and, at the same time, help others.Please join us!

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This year has been a notable one for the BrutonMission and Outreach (M&O) Committee. In2018, we continued our efforts to support theparish, our fellow church members, and localarea partners with their work helping those inneed. One of the first tasks we undertook thisyear was to capture the extent of that muchneeded assistance. We did so by documentingthe various ways that our parishioners and staffcarry out mission and outreach relatedactivities. The results of this research yieldedan extremely informative listing, which we haveshared on a newly revamped M&O section ofthe church’s website. We rearranged andstreamlined those pages to better focus ouroverall volunteer and community serviceopportunities. We hope everyone will take alook and let us know how we can make thatpart of our outreach better.

As we do each year, Mission and Outreachwas heavily involved in the local picture. In 2018we provided funding to Matthew 25 andadditional support to other local groups.Committee members organized the FISH SpringFood Drive in June and are currently workingon the Thanksgiving Food Drive. In addition,the committee made a contribution to anotherlocal Habitat for Humanity project, which is wellunderway at this very moment. With oursupport and a generous portion of funding andlabor from the Bruton Builders and otherparishioners, a new home is in the works andscheduled to be completed in the New Year!The Bruton Builders also continued their workwith Avalon and Housing Partnerships inWilliamsburg. They built ramp and did otherwork in houses to help elderly people and thosewho can’t afford to do home improvements. Thiswhich will enable them to stay in their home.Our 2018 funds also went to support thoseoutside our immediate area. In the spring, thecommittee contributed $3,000 to the BrutonParish Youth Group mission trip to Appalachia.More recently, the M&O Committee donated$3,000 to Episcopal Relief and Development(ERD) for use in aiding victims of HurricanesFlorence and Michael.

Lastly, we continued to focus prayerful andmeticulous energy into our annual grantprocess. 2018 represents the third year of thecommittee’s use of a web-based process fororganizations to request grants from BrutonParish Church. This year over 30 local, state,national and international organizationssubmitted applications. While we are stillwaiting on the final grant allotment, the 2018M&O Committee will essentially draw upon$40,000 from the Bruton vestry plus the incomefrom recent jewelry sales and Parish Shopproceeds. Accordingly, we are happy to report

MISSION & OUTREACH THIS PAST YEARBill Butler, M&O Chair 2018

SEASONAL PROJECTS AT

MATTHEW WHALEY MADE

POSSIBLE BY PARISHIONERSAlta Cassady

Once again the Matthew Whaley Project wouldlike to thank members of Bruton Parish for theirdonations to our Fall Clothing Drive. T-shirtsand blue jeans for over twenty students wereprovided for the Nurse's Closet at theschool. These items of clothing willensure that students will have accessto a change of clothing if any accidentsoccur during the school day.

Please plan to join members ofthe M25 committee on Monday,December 10, at 10am in Lewis Hallof the Parish House to wrap holidayboxes of nonperishable food items thatwill be delivered to families of MatthewWhaley Elementary School students inneed. These boxes of food will providefamilies with snacks and meals duringthe two week Christmas break when studentswill not be eating at least one meal each day inthe school lunch room.

Bring your scissors, tape and holiday giftwrap to assist the committee with making thefood boxes into colorful and festive gifts fromBruton Parish. This has proven to be a funproject that will put everyone in the Christmasspirit as well as provide needed nourishmentfor our friends at Matthew Whaley.

“We so appreciateBruton Parish’sgenerosity in helpingus stock Mattey’sCloset! It is hard toconcentrate onlearning whenwearing wet clothes,and it’s sometimesdifficult for parentsto get to school.”stated Beth Wells,school nurse.

that the grant process isnearly finished and will becompleted by year end.

In closing, the Com-mittee reminds the parishthat if there are projects orlocal outreach initiativeswe may be able to helpwith, then please bringthose ideas to Mission andOutreach for considerat-ion. The committee is alsoseeking new members to serve with us in 2019,so let us know if you are interested.

Rex Prosser,Wyatt Alston,and M.J. Freemanworking on a rampfor an elderlyparishioner.

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This summer, Bruton Parish Youth Ministries willbe leading two trips of pilgrimage and missionfor our middle and high school students. Theseexperiences not only serve to make a differencein the lives of those whom we serve, but theyalso offer an important opportunity for Christianformation in our young people. See below fordetails and sign up now for either trip bysubmitting your deposit to Fr. Josh Stephens.

July 6-17, 2019Mission and Pilgrimage to Navajo-land, NM & Cataract Canyon, UT

High School students are invited to helporganize and attend a trip to work with a Navajocongregation, St. Michael's Episcopal Church,to host a Vacation Bible School from July 8-12,2019. On July 12, we will travel to Moab, Utahfor a wilderness pilgrimage of five days and fournights of rafting through the remote CataractCanyon in Canyonlands National Park. We willlearn about Navajo culture along the way andspend time with God, our creator. BrutonParish's current high schoolers and their friendsare invited, and they will be expected to gatherfor pre-trip meetings and to help with fund-raisers. The trip cost is $1,300/person with a$400 deposit due by April 1. If you turn in yourdeposit by March 1, then you’ll receive a $100discount on the trip.

YOUTH MISSION TRIPS/PILGRIMAGES SET FOR 2019The Rev’d Josh Stephens

July 21-28, 2019Mission Trip to the AppalachianSouth Folklife Center inPipestem, WV

Middle and high school students are invited tojourney to the wild and wonderful mountainsof West Virginia for a week of service work,prayer, cultural experiences, and time with Godin creation. This trip will leave on Sunday, July21, when we’ll spend a week working on localhomes with the Folklife Center as our facilitatorsand home base. Students will be shaped byMorning and Evening Prayer, music, and groupconversations, as well as the work completedeach day.

On Friday, July 26, we will head to the NewRiver Gorge for two nights of fun and restincluding an adventure lake and white-waterrafting through the New River Gorge. This tripcosts $450/person with a $200 deposit due byMay 1. If you turn in your deposit by March 1,you will receive a $50 discount on the trip.

We are grateful for parishioner's supportof our mission trips and pilgrimages. Stay tunedfor fundraisers next year. Donations arewelcome at any time to offset chaperone costsand youth scholarships. Write checks to BrutonParish with "Youth Mission Trip Donation" in thememo and give to Fr. Josh Stephens.

Below are somepictures of our

children and youthacolyting during

Sunday services,handing out

Thanksgiving FoodDrive bags for FISH,

and attendingYouth Group!

Nursery is availableeach Sunday in theParish House from8:30am through the11:15am service fornewborns through 4-years-old.

Children’s Churchis age-appropriateworship held at9:15am in St. Mary’sChapel, tailored forchildren K-5th grade.Bring them at 9am,then head to thechurch. Save a seat,as they’ll join thecongregation at thePeace. We also holdan age-appropriateservice for 3-4 yearolds in the room nextto the nursery.

Sunday School isheld from 10:30-11am for children

through 5th gradein the ParishHouse, and in theCustis House formiddle and highschool youth. Wemeet in thechurch tower aftercommunion andthen walk toclasses together.

Joyful Noise,Choristers &Cantores YouthChoirs typicallyrehearse in theParish House at11am in the choirroom (unlessthere is noSunday School,then they meet at10:30am).

If you have anyquestionsregarding theformation for ourchildren andyouth, pleasecontact MeghanBrewer at theParish House.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2Children’s Church will not be held because SaintNicholas arrives at the church at 9:15am tocollect donated toys for children in need. Pleasebring a new, unwrapped toy or book to becollected and donated to FISH. Our Children’s& Youth Choirs will be singing! SundaySchool will not be held during December, socome enjoy the Advent Activity of makingAdvent Wreaths at 10:20am in the ParishHouse. Choir Rehearsal will be held at11:10am. Come support the CanterburyGrand Illumination Fundraiser from 2-6pm!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9Children’s Church will be held, then we’ll meetfor our Cookie Making & Decorating AdventActivity at 10:20am in the Parish House. Alongwith these cookies, we’ll be donating dozensmore to our M25 Ministry for filling holiday boxesfor children less fortunate. Choir Rehearsalwill be held at 11:10am (and will then resumeon January 6). All families are invited to theParish House for a Family Pancake Breakfast.All cooks are welcome to help. Youth Groupfor middle schoolers will begin in the ParishHouse at 4pm (dinner at 5:30pm), and our highschoolers will meet from 5:30-7:30pm.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16Children’s Church will be held, followed by aan Advent Activity in the Parish House (nochoir rehearsal). Youth Group will be from5:30-7:30pm for both middle and high schoolersand their friends, who are invited for hotchocolate, pizza and some ice skating!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23Children’s Church will be held, followed bya Story Advent Activity in the ParishHouse. We’ll meet at the church at2pm for the ONLY dress rehearsalfor the Pageant. We really need allparticipants in the pageant to attendthis rehearsal, where we’ll run throughit about three times. No Youth Groupthis night.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24For those participating in thePageant, please meet in the CustisHouse at 2pm (the white houseacross from the church). We’ll getcostumed and then walk across Dukeof Gloucester Street to share theamazing story of Jesus’ birth. Nurserywill be available ONLY during the3pm service on Christmas Eve.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30Please join the congregation in the “big” churchat 9:15am for Nine Lessons & Carols as therewill be no children or youth programming.

CHILDREN & YOUTH FORMATIONThe Rev’d Josh Stephens & Meghan Brewer

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SWOOSHING ON SNOWSHOE

SLOPES SOONThe Rev’d Josh Stephens

Our 2019 Ski Trip to Snowshoe has been setfor January 25-27! All middle and high schoolstudents, and their friends, are invited for afun ski weekend at Snowshoe, WV.

We will leave on Friday, January 25, skion Saturday, January 26, and then go ice

tubing on Sunday,January 27 , beforeheading home. We arestaying at the Cass ScenicRailroad State Park nearthe resort.

Please mark yourcalendars and check youremail for a s ign-upopportunity soon!

Our children’s & youth choirs singing duringthe 9:15am service!

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DOK INTERCESSORY

PRAYERS

Part of our rule of life as The Order of theDaughters of the King® is consistentintercessory prayer. Prayers are said forfour weeks and may be repeated. Anyonewho wishes to have prayers said for themor for others should fill out a blue requestcard at the church tower and drop it in theDOK prayer box. This month’s prayer isoffered by Mary Kafes.

Guide Me Into anUnclenched Moment

Gentle me,Holy One,into an unclenched moment, a deep breath, a letting go of heavy expectancies, of shriveling anxieties, of dead certainties,that, softened by the silence, surrounded by the light and open to the mystery,I may be found by wholeness, upheld by the unfathomable, entranced by the simple and filled with the joy that is you.

Loder, Ted. Guerrillas of Grace Prayers for the Battle

CHRISTMAS NATIVITYJackie Polizzi

I have a neighbor across the street named Sandy;we’d been friends for sixteen years. Sandy hadalways sent out Christmas cards depicting eitherthe Nativity or Madonna and Child. Several yearsago she invited me to attend a splendid display ofthe "Holy Family Nativity" at St. Bede's that wasbeing shared by over one hundred parishioners.Most of the tableaus were from the United States,many f rom earl ier generat ions and fromparishioners who had lived or traveled out of thecountry.

I was never curious and had never askedSandy why she chose these particular depictions.Now I understand — last week I attended Sandy'smemorial service. Sandy and Pat had six children -counting everyone in the immediate family, theyalways needed a table for thirty, which includesthe sixteen grandchildren.

At the memorial reception they had an openmicrophone, and this is what was said:

"Grandma taught me to love.”

“My mom taught me how to love."

"My mother-in-law accepted me with love."

"I'm going to miss her love."

"Mom taught me to make good gravywith love."

I'm guessing that Sandy saw love and familyin her Christmas cards - and this year I will sendout the same in her loving memory.

The Stephen Ministers send you peace, joy andlove for this holiday season - and remember thatwe are here for you if you need us. Please call MaryJean Hurst or John Fogarty our Stephen Leaders,at 757-220-2087.

WHAT ARE THE 2018 ADVENTWORDS?AdventWord will gather prayers via the global, online adventcalendar for the fifth year in a row. Virginia Theological Seminaryis offering 24 meditations and images during this holy seasonbeginning Sunday, December 2. Images and meditations can beexperienced via www.AdventWord.org, direct daily emails,Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join an international communityin prayer to explore the mystery and wonder of Advent.

You’re invited to help create our global, online Advent Calendar:

Sign up on AdventWord.org to receive a brief visual and writtenmeditation from December 2 through Christmas Day.

Use www.AdventWord.org to share your own image or shortreflection of the word of the day.

Post your images or reflections on your own social mediaaccounts — remember to use “#AdventWord” and the word ofthe day hashtags to include your contributions on our socialmedia networks.

During the 24 days of Advent, participants can deepen theirunderstanding of the coming of Jesus into the world through thepractices of meditation and prayer. Come pray with us!

2019 LENTEN DEVOTIONALJoyce Haines

The Bruton Parish Chapter of The Order of theDaughters of the King® is making preparationsfor the 2019 Lenten Devo-tional. Contributorsare needed to provide written reflections onassigned scripture passages for publication inthe Devotional. Individuals, couples, andfamilies are invited to contribute. Scripturepassages will be assigned very soon and willbe due by January 25, 2019. If you areinterested in writing a reflection for the 2019Lenten Devotional or if you would like moreinformation, please contact Joyce Haines at(757) 472-1692.

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SHOP TALKLeith Merrow Mullaly

Merry Christmas to all from your Bruton ParishGift Shop. If you are looking for a truly custom-made memorable gift this year, look no further!A lovely wooden miniature of the church —designed especially for usby a Virginia artist and soldexclusively in the Gift Shop— is our newest item. Theinterior is lit and, when youlook through the front door,you can see the altar, cross,and pulpit. This is really acollector’s item for all whowant a unique remem-brance of Bruton.

Christmas is truly in theair! Select from anoutstanding selection ofcards, Advent calendars,Advent candles/holders,and “Christmas poppers” orcrackers in the English tradition.

This year we chose some small nativitiesideal for those downsizing, or for shut-ins ornursing home residents. We also have nativitysets for children to set up and play with all bythemselves.

Attention, especially gentlemen! In one-stop shopping, you will find gifts the women onyour list will love. Among the more popular arewarm gloves, shawls, ponchos and fuzzyjackets. Our customers find the art umbrellasand purses irresistible.

For the first time this year we are offering20” cedar wreaths that are everlasting. Theylook so real that you have to touch them tobelieve they are faux!

Your contributions to our Pre-Owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale over the Veteran’s DayWeekend brought more than $4,000 to ourmission and outreach ministries. A huge thank-you to JoAnn Alley, who once again organizedand ran the entire event!

In this season of giving, one of the mostimportant benefits of shopping in the Gift Shopis that all profits support thechurch’s mission and out-reach program. We lookforward to seeing you soon!

Our all-volunteer salesstaff offers unbelievablecustomers service and ahearty welcome to everyonewho enters the shop. Wewould love to have you jointhe fun and become avolunteer too! If you’d liketo become a Gift Shopvolunteer, please contactShop Manager, Diane Koun,at dkoun@brutonparish.org or (757) 220-1489.You can also use the online Volunteer Form atwww.brutonparish.org/form5384.htm.

FRIENDS DAY: MAY 4Jim Morford

Plans are underway for an exceptional SeventhAnnual Friends Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019!

Three events in 1619 would have majorinfluence on the English New World and thenation that evolved. During that year, the firstrepresentative assembly met at the church inJamestown. Jamestown also saw the firstintroduction of enslaved Africans in the NewWorld. A third significant event impactingJamestown was the decision by the VirginiaCompany of London to order women, “maidsyoung and uncorrupt” be recruited “to makewives to the inhabitants.” Truly, 1619 was amomentous year and one that deservesrecognition.

The year 2019 represents the 400thanniversary of these momentous events. Plansare developing to conduct Friends Day eventsat Jamestown.

The Friends of BrutonCommittee is p leasedto announce that theluncheon speaker will beThe Honorable JohnCharles Thomas , thefirst African-American andthe youngest person everappointed to serve as an Associate Justice onthe Virginia Supreme Court.

Due to space limitations for the luncheon atJamestown, early registration is recommended.Reserve your place by calling (757) 345-2252.

CORNERSTONE CIRCLE SEEKS

TO FUND SPECIAL PROJECTJim Morford

Friends of Bruton has adopted a project to befunded through Cornerstone Circle member-ships. Our new Heritage Center contains muchinformation about the history and presentactivities of our vibrant church. The historianswho researched and developed the informationthat appears with each exhibit developed morefacts than could be presented in the limitedspace available.

We are exploring the idea of creating a bookthat will supplement and expand on the textsthat appear in each exhibit. Once published, thebook will be available for sale at the Parish GiftShop. We are awaiting cost estimates for thepublication that will permit us to establish afundraising goal for the Cornerstone Circle.

It's easy to become a Cornerstone Circlemember. For an annual contribution of $100 ormore, first year Cornerstone members receivea lapel pin depicting the weathervane that flewatop the steeple at Bruton Parish Church formore than two centuries. Many Cornerstonemembers proudly wear the weathervane pin atthe church and at other events.

You can become a Cornerstone Circlemember by contacting Hilary Cooley at (757)345-2252 or hcooley@brutonparish.org.

“This building,completed in 1715,was at the center ofcommunity life inWilliamsburg, VA,during the Colonialera. The parish itserves, organized in1674, predates thefounding of Williams-burg and continuestoday as a large andactive EpiscopalChurch. Soldexclusively by theBruton Parish GiftShop, with netproceeds supportingthe mission andoutreach programsof the church.”

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Our parish is blessed with The Hennage Library,a small (1,700) but carefully chosen collectionof faith-based materials available to educate,enlighten and entertain members of ourcongregation, originally established with thegenerous support of Joseph and June Hennage.The Library is located in the lower level of theParish House and is open from 9am to 5pm onFriday and daily whenever meetings are notscheduled there. Check the availability of thelibrary by visiting the Parish Calendar on ourwebsite or call the Parish House (757) 229-2891.

New AcquisitionsNew Acquisitions are displayed in the walnutshelving on the left side of the Hennage Library.

Augustine of HippoUniversity of California Press, 1967.

Written by Peter Brown, this c lass icbiography has become recognized as thestandard account of Saint Augustine's lifeand teaching.

Institutes of the Christian Religion,tr. by Henry BeveridgeWm. B Eerdmans, 1989.

This book is John Calvin's seminal work ofProtestant systematic theology, published inLatin in 1536. It has been highly influentialin the Western world.

INTERESTING BOOKS IN THE HENNAGE LIBRARYBill Bynum, Library Committee

THE LINK LIBRARY

It’s a library you can wander through at anytime without leaving home — a curatedcollection of internet resources, organizedaround topics of special interest to Brutonparishioners.

A changing section “OfSpecial Interest ThisMonth” has topicalentries, such as ways toenrich your Adventseason. There’s a newsection on the history ofBruton Parish Church.

You’ll find it all by clicking “Link Library” onthe Parish’s home page, by clicking hereonline, or visiting www.brutonparish.org/link_library directly.

Hallelujah, Anyhow!: A MemoirChurch Publishing, 2018.

This book is the memoir of the first womanbishop in the Anglican Communion, writtenby Barbara Harris, with Kelly Brown Douglas.Bishop Harris has been eyewitness tonational and church history. In the book,she reflects on her experiences with the"racism, sexism, and other 'isms' thatpervade the life of the church," while stillmanaging to say, "Hallelujah, Anyhow.".

Ancient Christian Worship: Early ChurchPractices in Social, Historical, andTheological PerspectiveBaker Academic Publishing, 2014.

Written by Andrew B. McGown,"McGowansurveys what we know about the origins ofthe Church's rituals and how these ritualsevolved during the first few centuries ofChristianity ... Ancient Christian Worship isa scholarly work with pages that turn easily.It reflects the wit and sense of humor thatwe all enjoyed from McGowan. I wouldrecommend it to anyone who wants to havea deeper understanding of the rituals thatshape us as Christians, and especially asAnglicans." (Review written by the Rev'dJosh Stephens in The Bruton Fount, Summer2018)

OrigenRoutledge, 1998.

Written by Joseph W. Trigg. Origen ofAlexandria is the most influential Christiantheologian before Augustine, the founder ofBiblical study as a serious discipline in theChristian tradition, and a figure withimmense influence on the development ofChristian spirituality.

Continuing Our Tour Through theBooks of the Hennage LibraryThe books in the Hennage Library are arrangedby subject according to the Dewey Decimalclassification system. The Subject Cataloglists the books of the Library in the order oftheir Dewey Decimal classifications. There isa printed copy of the Subject Catalog in theLibrary and a PDF version available through alink on the web page of the Hennage Library,accessible from the Bruton Parish Church mainweb page.

We continue our tour at the Dewey Decimalclassification 220 The Bible with short reviewson the next page of four books in this subjectarea.

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All of the Women of the BibleHarper & Row, 1955. Hennage Library callnumber: 220.9 DeeA C2

Author Edith Deen provides a compre-hensive listing of all of the women of theBible. The book is divided into threesections. The first section is devoted todescriptions of the more than fifty of thewomen in the biblical foreground. Thesecond section contains an alphabeticallisting of all named women in the Bible witha brief paragraph for each. The third sectioncontains chronological l istings of thenameless women in the background of thebiblical narrative. This section is subdividedinto sections on daughters, wives, mothers,widows, and other unnamed women.

The Bible in History: How the Texts HaveShaped the TimesOxford University Press, 2004. Hennage callnumber: 220.09 KliB

In this book written by David W. Kling, Klingwants to demonstrate the dynamicinteraction between biblical texts and theirappropriation and application in subsequenthistory. To illustrate this interaction, hechooses eight example texts from the Bible.The story of the rich young man (Matthew19:16-22) inspired Anthony of Egypt todivest himself of his wealth and become theessential founder of monasticism. The "uponthis rock" text (Matthew 16:18-19) was usedas the basis for the papacy. MedievalChristendom was preoccupied with the Songof Songs. By 1700, more than 500commentaries had been devoted to this text.Romans 1:16-17 had a profound influenceon Mart in Luther and the ProtestantReformation. The "love your enemies texts"(Matthew 5: 9, Matthew 5:39, 43-44 andRomans 12:1-2,4) substantially influencedthe Anabaptists and the Peace Tradition. The"let my people go" texts (Exodus 1:13-14;3:7-8; 8:1) was important to African-American history, from slavery, to MartinLuther King, to liberation theology. Thebeginning of Acts (Acts 2:1-4) with itsreferences to the outpouring of the Spiritand speaking in tongues was the basis forthe r ise of modern Pentecosta l ism.Galatians 3:28 has been adopted as ajustification for women's ministry andordination.

God's Secretaries: The Making of the KingJames BibleHarperCollins, 2003. Hennage call number: 220NicG C1

In his book, Adam Nicolson tells thefascinating story of the creation of the KingJames Bible, the new translation of the mostsignificant book in seventeenth centuryEngland, a translation thatturned out to be one of the mostinfluential works ever producedin English. About fifty trans-lators worked on the KingJames Bible between 1604 and1611. Nicolson attempts tosituate the production of theKing James version in thecontext of its time. Nicolson likemost other commentators,celebrates the King Jamesversion of the Bible for itsmixture of richness and clarity,majesty and simplicity, divinity and solidity.He sees it as an inclusive, all-embracingwork, and he attributes this quality to twofactors: the nature of England at thebeginning of the reign of James I and thenature of the king himself.

The Last Word: Beyond the Bible Warsto a New Understanding of the Authorityof ScriptureHarperSanFrancsico, 2005.Hennage call number: 220.1 WriL

The central thesis of this book written byN.T. Wright is that the "authority of scripture"is really a shorthand for "the authority ofthe triune God, exercised somehow throughscripture." Rev. Wright devotes severalchapters to explaining what "authority ofscripture" means. In the book's final chapter,Rev. Wright gives a prescription for thechurch's way forward: "... the authority of'scripture' is most truly put into operationas the church goes to work in the world onbehalf of the gospel, the good news that inJesus Christ the living God has defeated thepowers of evil and begun the work of newcreation. It is with the Bible in its hand,its head and its heart — not merely withthe newspaper and the latest politicalfashion or scheme — that the church cango to work in the world, confident thatJesus is Lord and Caesar is not."

NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL DAY

The National Coalition for the Homeless has sponsored National Homeless Persons’ MemorialDay on the first day of winter to bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness and toremember our neighbors who lost their lives due its effects. Please join them on Friday, December 21, at 6pm onthe Williamsburg Christian Church front lawn (200 John Tyler Lane) as we take time to remember our neighbors whohave died from the effects of homelessness in greater Williamsburg. Candles will be provided. Please bring umbrellasin case of inclement weather. If possible, please bring a food item for FISH Inc.

A couple weekends ago, the CanterburyAssociation traveled to Chanco, the EpiscopalRetreat Center of the Diocese of SouthernVirginia. This was our third year of retreatingwith the chapla incies at Old DominionUniversity, Longwood University, and HampdenSydney College.

About 45 students attended the overnightevent which included Evening and MorningPrayer, Compline, a mid-day Eucharist, theChanco Ropes Course, and meals. In addition,we facilitated group discussion on the themeof Baptism, read the baptismal liturgy together,and heard stories and reflection from thestudents about their experiences of baptism andthe way that it shapes their life and discipleshiptoday. One highlight of the retreat for me washearing the students sing "Take Me Home,Country Roads" by John Denver, around thecampfire.

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CANTERBURY RETREATThe Rev’d Daniel W. McClain “BELLS OF PEACE RANG

AT BRUTON PARISH

Bruton participated in a nationwide bell-tolling at 11am on Sunday, November 11— Veteran’s Day — marking the centennialof the armistice that brought an end tohostilities in what Americans ferventlyhoped had been "the war to end all wars."

Veteran members of Bruton rang theTarpley Bell 21 times at the 'Eleventh Hourof the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month',along with other significant sites across thecountry, including the Colonial Williams-burg Capitol, and the National Cathedral,where an interfaith service was conducted.This commemoration was sponsored by theWorld War One Centennial Commissionalong with the National Cathedral, the HonorGuard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,and other organizations. We hope you hadthe opportunity to stop, listen, and reflect.

The Washington National Cathedral,together with the World War One CentennialCommission, marked the 100th commem-oration with a Sacred Interfaith Service.Combining prayers, poetry, and musicalofferings, a video of the service — alongwith the National Veteran’s Day TributeConcert — is stil l available online atcathedral.org/initiative/veterans.

Lleft to right: Veterans Allen Saunders,Dick Estes, Jim Carson, Bill Libby, andRev’d Chuck Mullaly (Spence Webster,not pictured)COME SEE

WHAT GOD

IS DOING ...Want to learn more?

You can read moreabout Canterbury

on their website atwww.episcopalwm.org

where you can alsocheck out theirfacebook page,instagram feed,or their Spotify

playlists!

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BRUTON SINGLESHeidi Elam, Donna Dodenhoff, Eda Martin, SpenceWitten and Sandy Lenthall

Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailoredtowards parishioners and members of the widercommunity who are single. We typically get togetheronce each week to attend various events in the parishand the larger community. Each event isaccompanied by a meal and/or dessert (paidseparately) at which we enjoy fellowship anddiscussion. To participate in any event, pleaseprocure tickets to the function (if ncessary) andcontact the listed coordinator.

Saturday, December 1, 3pm-3:55pmWilliamsburg Symphony Holiday PopsConcert @ Williamsburg Presbyterian ChurchMeet us at 2:45pm in the church entrance hall at215 Richmond Road. For the first time, theWilliamsburg Symphony Orchestra will perform witha 60-person choir made up of singers from the Brutonchoirs (Rebecca Davy, Director) and the WilliamsburgPresbyterian Church Chancel Choir (ChristopherBechtler, Director). Call the Will iamsburgPresbyterian Church at (757) 229-9857 to purchase$30 ticket. Call Eda Martin (757) 253-1477 to rsvp.

Sunday, December 2, 5pmGrand Illumination @ Colonial WilliamsburgJoin us at the Parish House on Duke of GloucesterSreet and support our Canterburians who will beserving up ham biscuits, cider, and cookies to raisemoney for their upcoming mission trip. Afterwards,we’ll stroll down Duke of Gloucester Street to enjoythe candle-lit, decorated historic area homes andenjoy the fireworks on the Palace Green (cost ofrefreshments only). Contact Spence Witten at (240)271-5727 to rsvp.

Saturday, December 8, 2pmWilliam & Mary Combined Choral WinterConcerts @ Williamsburg Prebyterian ChurchCome join us for lunch at Berret's Restaurant at12pm, then attend the annual winter concertpresented by the Choirs of William and Mary at theWilliamsburg Presbyterian Church. The concert willfeature the W&M Women's Chorus, BotetourtChamber Singers directed by Jamie Bartlett, and theW&M Choir directed by James Armstrong (cost ofmeal + ticket). Contct Sandy Lenthall at (757) 229-6188 to rsvp.

Sunday, December 24, 6:30pmChristmas Eve Service @ BrutonAfter the service, we will stroll in the festivelydecorated historic district and stop for dinner atChowning's Tavern (cost of meal). RSVP to DonnaDodenhoff at singles@Brutonparish.org.

Monday, December 31, 7pmNew Year's Eve CelebrationMeet us for dinner at 7pm at the Center Street Grillin New Town, followed by a New Year's celebrationat Clai and Fritz's house in Kingsmill to ring in theNew Year. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert, wine,or sparkling cider (cost of meal). Please contact HeidiElam at (757) 897-5012.

THE WAY OF LOVE: PRACTICES

FOR A JESUS-CENTERED LIFEwww.EpiscopalChurch.com

Presiding Bishop Curry has invited the wholechurch to take up The Way of Love, a “rule oflife” focused on practices for Jesus-CenteredLife. Please visit www.episcopalchurch.org/journeying-way-love to find out more aboutengaging The Way of Love, developing andfollowing a rule of life, walking with others, theJesus Movement, and more. When you go onlineand scroll below the main cross graphic, youcan click a practice and viewa short selection of resourcesand tools for discovering anddeepening that practice inyour own life. If you have aresource or tool you would liketo share as we all walk the Way of Love together,share it at wayoflove@episcopalchurch.orgor post on social media with #wayoflove so wecan all find each other!

“LATEST TRENDS IN LIFELONG

LEARNING IN WILLIAMSBURG”You’ve heard all about the advantages ofkeeping your brain active through life-longlearning opportunities. Here’s your chance tolearn about one such gem available to theWilliamsburg Senior Community.

Th is month’s of fer ing through theCommunity Café Williamsburg will be held atSaint Bede Catholic Church on Ironbound Roadfrom 1-3pm on Thursday, December 6. ScottLanghorst, Christopher Wren AssociationProgram Chair, will navigate us through thechanging face of the Christopher WrenAssociation. His presentation, with a questionand answer session, will be followed by theRapport singing group which will lead us in aholiday sing-a-long!

The Café is free and open to Williamsburgresidents age 60+, or caregivers. I t issponsored by local congregations, businesses,and the Peninsula Agency on Aging. Join themfor a short presentation, snacks and prizes!

BE THE VOICE OF A CHILDColonia l CASA, Court Appointed Specia lAdvocates, is recruiting volunteers for itsFebruary 2019 training. CASAs areprofes-sionally trained and supportedcitizens who advocate in Court for thebest interests of abused and neglectedchildren right here in our community.The sessions will run for four weeks:three Saturdays from 9am - 3:30pm,and one Tuesday f rom 12:30 -4:30pm. If you interested, contactmarylou@colonialcasa.org for furtherinformation. Be the eyes and ears ofthe Court, the hands and heart of thecommunity and a VOICE for a child!

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CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS FOR THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY

BY OUR MUSIC MINISTRY

All programsbegin at 8pm,

unless otherwisenoted. Doors

open at 7:30pm,no ticket required

(a freewill offeringwill be received).

Parking is per-mitted on Duke ofGloucester in front

of the church forany concert,

recital or service.

Saturday, December 1Holiday Choral ConcertAll Saints Episcopal Church Girls & ParishChoirs from Richmond, VirginiaScott Hayes, Director

Tuesday, December 4Holiday Handbell ConcertBruton Parish Tarpley Ringers, Rebecca Davy,Director, & Handbell Choir from First BaptistChurch, Scotland Street, Reggie Fox, Directorwith Dr. JanEl Will, Organist

Thursday, December 6Holiday Handbell ConcertBruton Parish Tarpley RingersRebecca Davy, Director

Saturday, December 8Holiday Choral ConcertNew Dominion Choraliers Community Choirfrom Prince William County, VirginiaKatherine Nelson-Tracey, Director

Tuesday, December 11Holiday Choral Concert:Music of Johann Kuhnau & Antonio VivaldiBruton Parish Choirs & OrchestraRebecca Davy, Director

Thursday, December 13Holiday Choral ConcertManassas Community Choir from Manassas,Virginia - Becky Verner, Director

Friday, December 14Holiday Choral ConcertSecond Baptist Church Choirs from Richmond,Virginia - Bill Miller, Director & Mary BethBennett, Organist

Saturday, December 15Holiday Choral Concert - Impromptu CommunityChoir from Richmond VirginiaAmy Hruska, Director

Tuesday, December 18Holiday Choral Concert - Salisbury PresbyterianChurch Choirs from Midlothian, Virginia - MarkPatterson, Director & Cathy Armistead, Organist

Thursday, December 20Holiday Choral ConcertOne Accord Choir from First Baptist Church inRichmond, Virginia, Philip Mitchell, Director

Saturday, December 22Holiday Choral ConcertTabernacle Baptist Church Choir from Richmond,Virginia - Judy Fiske, Director

Thursday, December 27Christmas Portative & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish

Saturday, December 29 @ 8:00 pmChristmas Portative & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish

Sunday, December 30 @ 9:15 & 11:15 amNine Lessons & Carols - Bruton Parish Choirs,Rebecca Davy, Director; Alexandra Mullins,Harpist; & Dr. JanEl Will, Organist

HISTORICAL ORGAN RECITALSWilliam & Mary’s Wren Chapel @ 10am

Thursday, November 29 Thomas MarshallFriday, November 30 Rebecca DavySaturday, December 1 Norman EltonMonday, December 3 Rebecca DavyTuesday, December 4 Norman EltonThursday, December 6 Thomas MarshallFriday, December 7 Rebecca DavySaturday, December 8 Rebecca DavyMonday, December 10 Rebecca DavyThursday, December 13 Rebecca DavyFriday, December 14 Norman EltonSaturday, December 15 Rebecca DavyMonday, December 17 Rebecca DavyThursday, December 20 Rebecca DavyFriday, December 21 Norman EltonSaturday, December 22 Rebecca DavyMonday, December 24 Rebecca DavyWednesday, December 26 Rebecca DavyThursday, December 27 Thomas MarshallFriday, December 28 Rebecca DavySaturday, December 29 Rebecca DavyMonday, December 31 Norman Elton

Holiday Music at BrutonRebecca Davy, Music Director

Sister MaryStephen’s Art

by Ellie

December 4 & 6 @ 8pmTarpley Ringers Holiday Concerts

& the Handbell Choir from First BaptistChurch, Scotland Street

December 11 @ 8pmBruton Choirs Holiday Concert

with chamber orchestra

For Us a Child Is Bornby Johann Kuhnau

Introduction & Gloriaby Antonio Vivaldi

Doors open at 7:30pm, no ticket required(a freewill offering will be

gratefully received)

Parking is permitted onDuke of Gloucester Street duringany service, concert and recital.

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDWilliamsburg, VA

Permit No. 13

The Most Revd

Michael Bruce CurryPresiding Bishop & Primatepboffice@episcopalchurch.org

The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IVBishop, Diocese of Southern Virginia

bishop@diosova.org

The Revd Christopher L. EppersonRector, cepperson@brutonparish.org

The Rev’d Lauren M. McDonaldAssociate Rector - Outreach

& Women’s Ministrieslmcdonald@brutonparish.org

The Rev’d Joshua P. StephensAssociate Rector - Family Ministry

jstephens@brutonparish.org

The Rev’d Dr. Daniel W. McClainAssociate Rector & College Chaplain

dmcclain@brutonparish.orgor Chaplain@brutonparish.org

The Rev’d Jan M. Brown, Deaconjbrown@brutonparish.org

Marty Easton, Development Directormeaston@brutonparish.org

Alex Narducci, Canterbury Program Directoranarducci@brutonparish.org

Meghan BrewerCoordinator of Children’s & Youth

Formation, mbrewer@brutonparish.org

Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organistbdavy@brutonparish.org

Dr. JanEl B. Will, Organistjwill@brutonparish.org

Daniel Corneliussen, Canterbury Organist

Virginia Tilley, Organist

James DarlingChoirmaster - Organist Emeritus

Hilary Cooley, Communications DirectorChronicle Editor/Publicationshcooley@brutonparish.org

Christine Britton, Parish Life Coordinatorcbritton@brutonparish.org

Ed Emery, Controllereemery@brutonparish.org

Nancy Nelson, Financial Assistantnnelson@brutonparish.org

Diane Koun, Shop Managerdkoun@brutonparish.org

bpcshop@brutonparish.org

Pam Michael, Shop Assistantpmichael@brutonparish.org

Mike Wanless, Facilities Managermwanless@brutonparish.org

Ronnie Cotman, Sexton

Roy St. Amour, Sexton

Michael Brown, Sexton

Article submissions are due the 10th of each month and may be edited for length/content.

Stephen Ministry Parish NurseMary Jean Hurst & John Fogarty Sylvia Saba (757-258-4503)757-220-2087 confidential parishnurse@brutonparish.org

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY

Pastoral Emergencies - Monday thru Friday, 9am - 5pmCall 757-345-2250 directly or call the church office at 757-229-2891.

After 5pm and on weekends, call the church office and choose Option 6.If necessary, please leave your name, telephone number and brief message,and the clergy-on-call will return your call as soon as possible.

ONLINE PICTORIAL DIRECTORYMarty Jones

A good New Year’s Resolution is tomake sure your picture and contactin format ion are in the OnlinePictorial Directory! The directorywas recently updated on November9, and we will continue to takepictures throughout the year.

Due to privacy laws, everyonewho agrees to be included in thedirectory must complete, sign, andreturn a Personal InformationConsent Form which can beaccessed through the Parish AccessOnly tab on our website.

If you would like to participatein the directory, you can email an appropriate picture direct ly tohcooley@brutonparish.org or stop by the Parish House to have your picturetaken (please contact Hilary Cooley to schedule an appointment).

Not only can you access the Online PictorialDirectory through the Parish Access Only tab ofour website, you can also view Volunteer Schedules,The Chronicle, Vestry Minutes, Budget Reports, andBruton Parish Church Endowment Minutes &Financials. If you don’t yet have access, you’ll needto request it using our Parish Access OnlyRequest Form on our website.

Just visit the homepage of our website atwww.brutonparish.org, scroll down under“Happening Soon” and click Parish Only PictorialDirectory. If you have any questions, please contactHilary Cooley at either (757) 229-2891 orhcooley@brutonparish.org.