Celebrating Christmas at St. John’s this year will be extra special with the return of our beloved Christmas Pageant. We are seeking actors, actresses, singers, and narrators of all ages and all genders for our classic retelling of the Christmas story and the singing of many Christmas carols. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
Please join us on Saturday morning, December 13th, at 10:00 a.m. for our one and only rehearsal. The Christmas Pageant will be part of the church service on Sunday, December 14th, at 10:00 a.m. St. John’s will provide the costumes, props, and scenery.
We welcome your participation. Please invite grandchildren, family, and friends for this heartwarming event. We will assign parts at the rehearsal on Saturday. From St. John’s to Broadway!!!
The church service will be followed by a festive coffee hour. We will host a birthday party for Baby Jesus with refreshments and time for fellowship. The St. John’s Christmas Pageant will certainly fill your heart with joy and the true reason for the season.
Questions may be directed to Susan Fogg (804) 366-0535 and / or Lori Lenz (804) 445-5820. Hope to see you there!
Other Advent activities:
Scripture Study Opportunities: Each Sunday during Advent, Rev. Nanette will be offering a review and discussion of the lectionary for the day, using a variety of resources, from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. We will begin each session by lighting the Advent Candles and discussing the traditional themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Please note: there will be no class on Dec. 14th to leave room for the Christmas Pageant preparations. Please join us!
First Sunday in Advent, November 30th, 3 p.m.: The Essex community is invited to an optional practice for Community Caroling Around the Christmas Tree (on Saturday, December 6th) in the sanctuary of St. John’s.
Saturday, December 6th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: “Meet and Greet,” Christmas activity sponsored by Historic Downtown Tappahannock in the Parish Hall
5 p.m.: Arrive at the corner of Water Lane and Prince Street for Caroling for the Illumination of the Historic Downtown Tappahannock Christmas Tree.
Sunday, December 7th: Deadline for delivering Angel Tree gifts to church.
Christmas Eve Eucharist at 5 p.m.