Christmas 2022
Dear friends in Christ,
Another year in the life of the Church has begun and now we are well into the season of Advent. This is a season for reflection and repentance as we prepare to celebrate and give thanks for the coming of the Son of God at His birth and when he will come again.
During these holy days we are also called on to share with others. As we shift from Advent to Christmas, we are called on to remember a family of refugees who couldn’t find any room in the inn many years ago. In that spirit and while also recognizing the critical housing crisis facing Billings, we are taking up a special collection for two programs that work to provide aid to those in crisis.
First, this year we will continue to be supporting of the wonderful work of the Tumbleweed Program. Tumbleweed provides services to runaway, homeless, and vulnerable youth, and their families. This is a vital ministry and service.
Second, we are seeking to support the work of two Billings Clinic nurses who gather supplies and funds to furnish backpacks with essentials for those who are homeless or in crisis. The work of these nurses was covered by a local news station. One of the nurses, Taylor Gayvert, said, “It’s near and dear to our hearts. Something as simple as a backpack filled with a couple things, it really meant a lot.”
If you are interested in supporting these important ministries, please make out your check to the church and list “Homeless” on the memo line.
As we prepare to honor the coming of our Lord, it is my privilege to invite you to join us for worship all of which will be offered in-person, streamed live on Facebook and later uploaded to YouTube:
Saturday, December 24
5 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I celebrating the Nativity of our Lord
Sunday, December 25
10 am Holy Eucharist Rite I celebrating the Nativity of our Lord
Sunday, January 1
10 am Holy Eucharist Rite I celebrating The Feast of The Holy Name
Lovingly yours in Christ,
Father Stephen
