First Sunday in Advent Sermon

from Bishop Anna

Theme: Waiting - Friday, December 5, 2025 - We will be watching the star!

Second Sunday in Advent: Peace

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 11:1-10
• Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
• Romans 15:4-13
• Matthew 3:1-12

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

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Read the Diocesan Online Publication Faith Tides HERE.

Mothers' Circle at WestShore

A community space designed for moms of young children - Friday, November 14, 2025

Everyone is warmly invited to join us for our annual Christmas Potluck Dinner.
Sign up sheet at church to indicate who's coming and what they are bringing.

Friday December 12th. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 5:30.

Wear your festive clothing! 

Third Sunday in Advent: Joy

Worship Leader: Blaine Thauberger

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 35:1-10
• Canticle 18a Luke 1:46b-55
• James 5:7-10
• Matthew 11:2-11

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

Fourth Sunday in Advent: Love

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 7:10-16
• Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
• Romans 1:1-7
• Matthew 1:18-25

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.

Please join us for a sports afternoon.

To the clergy and staff of the diocese of islands and inlets;

We've outlined important dates and events coming up in the next program year. Please take a moment to mark the following dates in your calendar. To view The Year Ahead schedule, please CLICK HERE.

Please join us for a Candlelight Carol Service at St. Mary the Virgin Historic Church. Led by our youth leaders, Greg Powel & Nicole Hegert, and music by Joel Kroeker and Greg Powel.

Please contact Nicole for further information:

nicolehergert@gmail.com

Christmas Eve  - Family Drop in Nativity

5:00-6:30pm

Worship Leader: Rev. Lynn Mills

Come as you are -
as we recreate the Nativity Scene - to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus. 

All are welcome.
All belong.

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Christmas Eve - Midnight Mass

11:00pm

Please join us for a beautiful Candlelight Service at the Heritage Church.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 9:2-7
• Psalm 85:7-13
• Titus 2:11-14
• Luke 2:1-20

Full Reading Here

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First Sunday after Christmas

Worship Leader: Rev. Philip Wadham

Join us for a lovely service when Rev. Philip will celebrate the Holy Family and we sing a bunch of lovely Christmas carols. Followed by our monthly birthday celebration! You don’t want to miss this service!

Come as you are—
with your questions, your hopes, your joys, and your burdens—
as we open our hearts in worship, share in the Word,
and draw near to the risen and ascended Christ together.

All are welcome.
All belong.

Readings:

• Isaiah 63:7-9
• Psalm 148
• Hebrews 2:10-18
• Matthew 2:13-23

Full Readings Here

Our Sunday Morning Service is in-person. Come and experience God’s blessings in the community. Families with children of all ages are welcome. There is a corner with comfy sofas perfect for young families. Our Sunday school program welcomes children of all ages and abilities. Bible stories, games and crafts keep everybody busy. We’ve got something that works for everyone.