The Dove | November & December 2021, January 2022
Vestry Notes "What Saint David's tradition or event matters most to your faith during this Advent and Christmas season?" “I’m looking forward to The Christmas Market & Tree Lighting – a new tradition in the making!” Jim Dolan, Rector’s Warden, Finance, Property
“The Christmas Pageant: watching the children and families involved, singing the carols, and experiencing the joy.” Leslie Lewis, Family Ministries, Outreach
“Our family loves the Jesse Tree and Advent readings. We Facetime our grandchildren in Michigan every night at dinner to do them together.”
“Gathering of family and friends at the Christmas Eve service to remember the true meaning of the season.”
Tom Johantgen, Finance Warden, Finance, Stewardship
Tim Roach, Finance, Property
“The Christmas Evensong; I just let the strength and beauty of the music roll over me and fill me with peace.”
“The Lessons and Carols service helps to get me in the Christmas spirit.”
Mona Kirby, Junior Warden, Fellowship
Sarah Schoettle, Outreach, Pastoral Care
“Christmas Eve worship. The 'hustle and bustle' is over, my loved ones are close, and the music and scriptures truly mean Christmas to me.”
“Sitting in the quiet of the little church, windows lit with candles, a soft hymn playing.”
Edie Lewis, Secretary, Adult Formation/Discipleship
“I love seeing families gather together and return to St. David’s over the Christmas season.” Jay Baldwin, Outreach, Stewardship
“Advent wreath making. Fragrant rings of beautiful holiday anticipation and Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love!”
Betsy Spiegel, Family Ministries, SDEDS, Worship
“The way little children attending are drawn into the story.” Mike Tredinnick, Fellowship, Stewardship, Worship
“I love the music most; singing Silent Night by candlelight on our knees is Love Divine.” Julia Urwin, Fellowship, Outreach
Alison Hastings, Family Ministries, Fellowship
“The magic of the Christmas miracle, the pageant, and holiday music all draw me closer to Christ and strengthen my faith.”
“The tradition of the Christmas pageant always puts my family and me in the Christmas spirit and warms our hearts.”
Rod Kellett, Property, SDEDS
Liza Whelan, Outreach, Pastoral Care
“Advent returns us to the fundamentals of our faith: from darkness to light. I look forward to returning and sharing in this celebration with our beloved community.” Ian B. Wilcox, Adult Formation/Discipleship, Worship
