Those Amazing (!?) Christmas Stories
Dec 22, 2019
Hey folks – this Sunday morning (remember, our Not-Quite-Christmas gathering is in the evening of the 29th – more on that below) I’ll be exploring some of the ways in which we might have too limited an idea of what constitutes “amazement”, and how the stories we tend to hear at this time of year can help us expand that concept. Experiencing life as amazing can widen our perspective, expand our capacity, and deepen our love. It can also help us to see God in places we didn’t expect to, which in turn can fuel more amazement…and so on.
In the world of details:
-Kids Table: Don’t listen too closely, they might be rehearsing for the 29th…:)
-Not-Quite-Christmas at The Table: Our “post-Christmas” Christmas gathering will take place on the evening of December 29th. We will share a potluck meal at 6:00 p.m. Our program will be at 7:00. Come for either; come for both. We’re aiming to strike a charming balance between silly and earnest. Show up and see how it goes…
Regarding the potluck – as in previous years, The Table will provide some hams (of the edible sort) and perogies. Two of the three hams that need to be cooked have been spoken for, which means we need one more to be taken home and prepared. If you want that gig, let me know. Ray is bringing a turkey. Beyond that, if you are able to bring a salad, side dish or dessert, go for it. If you are not able to do so, please come anyway. We will share what we have, and it’ll be plenty.
-Accessibility = elevator only: Because Creative Manitoba is officially closed for the holidays, our only access from the 22nd to the 29th will be the elevator. We will not have access to the stairs.
-Kids Table Resources Project: Our Kids Table leaders are sometimes “out of pocket” for supplies. We would like to change that, and the people who work with the Littles have suggested that Dollarama (or similar) gift cards would be a good way to do that. So…if you want to encourage that team, feel free to bring a gift card to leave at the Giving Station at the back of our gathering space any time between now and Christmas. If you want a receipt for those gifts, leave them in an envelope with your name and address.
-Resources in General: A reminder that financial donations over this final month of the year are a critical part of our remaining financially healthy going into the sometimes lean months of January and February. Thanks to those who have already stepped up, and thanks in advance to those that still will. What we know, we love. What we love, we sustain. Thanks for taking this under consideration as we approach our year-end.
All of this will happen at Creative Manitoba (245 McDermot Avenue, 4th floor). We’ll meet around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
I’ll see you on Sunday.
Peace