Announcements

NOTES
Notes on Christmas Plays: 
This year, we will be able to experience all of the three Oberufer Christmas plays in our area. Here is the information about the performances:

The Paradise Play
- Sunday, December 14, at 1:15 pm in our chapel in Devon
- Sunday, December 21, at 5pm in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
- For age 9 and up.

The Shepherds' Play
- Thursday, December 18, at 7pm at Kimberton Waldorf School
- Christmas Eve, at 4pm in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
- Christmas Eve, at 4pm in Rainbow Hall at Camphill Special School Beaver Run

The Three Kings Play (A dramatic performance in costume with script)
- Sunday, January 4, 1pm, in our chapel in Devon
- Tuesday, January 6, at 7pm in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
- For age 14 and up

The dates for Saturday services for the upcoming months will be December 6, 13, 20, 27, January 3, 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28.
 
The dates for the Service in the Princeton Area for the upcoming services will be December 26, January 17, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 26 and June 13.  Please contact Heide at  with any questions. 

We are looking for volunteers who could offer childcare during the adult service on Sundays so that parents can attend the service.  With supplies and games we have, it shouldn’t  be too challenging for anyone.  Please let one of our priests know if you can be part of childcare rotation for Sundays.  Also we are gathering games and supplies to help make this a fun time for the children.  Any support regarding childcare will be much appreciated.

Notes for Parents

• During the Advent Sundays, our children's program with prayer, singing, and story, will be held around the Advent Garden.  Children are invited to bring something to add to the garden each week.  For the first Advent Sunday, please bring something from the mineral kingdom; for the second, the plant kingdom; for the third, the animal kingdom; and for the fourth, the human world. 

• Please note that The Christmas Service for Children is a special service that is celebrated only during Christmas.  This year, it will be celebrated on 12/25, 12/28, and 1/4.  All are welcome. 

Something New... See Candlelight Dinner in the calendar of events, and join us in creating something new and beautiful together. 

Calendar of Events

Sunday, November 2, at 9 AM
Marionette Play, "Michael's Sword and the Dragon" 
For all ages, including children. 
Please be seated before 9 AM so that we can start on time.  

Sunday, November 2, after the service and lunch
Musical feast with Caryl Johnston, "On Wings of Song"
Caryl will share some of her favorite songs with her son, Julian Horner, who will accompany her on the piano.  Ranging from classical songs of Handel and Samuel Barber to the Great American Songbook era of Johnny Mercer and Jerome Kern, this event wishes to honor the Art of the Song.

Saturday, November 8, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Threshold Group of our church invites you to a short workshop, "Bringing new awareness to the last journey of this life".  Details to follow. 

Sunday, November 9, after the service and lunch
Reading of the entire book of the Revelation to John
Please write your name on the sign-up sheet in the community room if you want to prepare and participate as one of the readers. 

Thursday, November 13, at 9 am
Monthly service in Rose Hall at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

Sunday, November 16, after the service and lunch
Study on the Book of Revelation with Hugh Thornton
We will be studying chapter 7.

Saturday, November 29, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
House & Garden Day  
All are welcome to prepare our church for Advent.  A nice social lunch with provided food is included in our work day.  

Sunday, November 30
The first Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 14, at 1:15pm
The Paradise Play 
directed by Gillian Shoemaker

Sunday, December 21, after the service and lunch
Talk by Hugh Thornton:
"Preparing for Christmas prayer:  A pre-contemplation of The Midnight, Dawn and Day prayers of Christmas"

Wednesday, December 24, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
House and Garden Day 
All are welcome to prepare our church for Christmas.  A social lunch with provided food is included in our work day.   
(We will not have our usual Wednesday contemplation on this day.)

Christmas
: December 25th 

                I.   The Midnight Mass: at 12 am

                II.  The Dawn Mass: at 7:30 am 

                III.  The Day Mass: at 10:30 am 

                The Christmas Service for Children: at 10 am 

• Please notice the new time for the dawn service.  

• Please feel welcome to come to the parish house and use the kitchen or living room during the time between the Dawn Service and the Day Service for either for simple breakfast or rest. 

• Each service of the three Christmas Services has its own Epistle and Gospel reading.  Please come to the talk, on Sunday, January 21, about the Midnight, Dawn and Day prayers of Christmas.

• The Christmas Service for Children is a special service that is celebrated only during Christmas.  All are welcome. 

: 12 Days of Christmas

• The Consecration of the Human Being - Beginning on Christmas Day and ending on January 5, we will celebrate the twelve days of Christmas with The Consecration of the Human Being every morning, at 9 am on weekdays and at 10:30 am on Sundays. 

• Holy Nights Contemplations: The Creed of The Christian Community - Everyday except for Sundays, we will gather around the Christmas tree after the 9 am service to turn our attention to each line of the Creed of our church.  If you have a particular line or two about which you want to share your thoughts or questions, please let Hugh or Jong Won know. 

Sunday, January 4, at 1pm
The Three Kings Play
directed by Diane Cheer and Peter Luborsky

Sunday, January 5, after the service and lunch
House and Garden Day
All are welcome to prepare our church for Epiphany.  A social lunch with provided food is included in our work day.  

Monday, January 6
Epiphany begins
9 am - The Consecration of the Human Being

Sunday, January 11, after the service and lunch
Epiphany Art Contemplation by Cindy Hindes:
"The Two Marys - Innocence and Experience"
 

Sunday, January 18, after the service and lunch
Study of The Book  of Revelation with Hugh Thornton
We will be studying chapter 8.

Friday, January 30, at 6pm
Candlelight Dinner:
"Planting a seed of light in the soil of winter"
Please RSVP to Hugh or Jong Won by Sunday, January 11.  There will be a sign up sheet in the community room.  Please let Hugh or Jong Won know if you would like to be part of creating this event together.  
P.S. Please feel free to dress up :)

Saturday, January 31
Conversation with Elders: Peter Luborsky 
in the Myrin Library at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
10:30 am :  gathering for coffee/tea
11 am – 12:15 pm : talk  

Sunday, February 1, after the service and lunch
The Healing Madonna Sequence 
Peggy Hirt and Margo Ketchum will present a sequence of Madonna and Child images accompanied by lyre music. 

Ongoing Services and Community Activities 

Sundays

 9:15  am - Children's Program
10:00 am - The Sunday Service for Children (Throughout the year)
10:30 am - The Consecration of the Human Being
followed by a community potluck lunch 

Wednesdays

9:00 am - The Consecration of the Human Being 
10:15 - 11:15 am - Conversation
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Study Group: “The Gospel of Matthew”
(From Sept. to June) We meet in the Kimberton/Phoenixville area.  Please contact Jong Won Choi for details.

Saturdays
Most Saturdays: 9:00 am - The Consecration of the Human Being
The dates for Saturday services for the upcoming months are December 6, 13, 20, 27, January 3, 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28. 

Sacrament of Consultation - by appointment 
(Please contact Rev. Jong Won Choi; she will be available when it is convenient for you.) 

Confirmation Preparation Classes 
Meet regularly during the school year.  Please contact Rev. Jong Won Choi for further information. 

Service in Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
The Consecration of the Human Being is celebrated once a month, usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9 am, in Rose Hall.

Service in the Princeton Area
The Consecration of the Human Being is celebrated on Saturdays in the home of Heide & Henry Ratliff in Lawrenceville, NJ.  The next services will be on Dec. 26, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 26, and June 13. Please contact Heidi at  ratliff dot heide at gmail dot com.

Priest Consultation Hours

Sacrament of Consultation - By Appointment
Please contact Rev. Jong Won Choi; she will be available when it is convenient for you.

Contact the Priest
Rev. Rev. Jong Won Choi
518-821-9790, jongwonchoi.cc@gmail.com

Rev. Hugh Thornton 
hugh.patrick.thornton@gmail.com
413-854-1459

Rev. Cindy Hindes (retired) 747-252-8305, cindy.hindes@gmail.com