Sunday Mornings, 9a: Three Advents In-person in the Rectory Conference Room. 

Inspired by the writings of the medieval mystic Bernard Clairvaux, Parish Intern Ralph Tajak will lead a series on the three Advents of Christ--at Christmas, in our hearts, and in the world.
 

Wednesday Evenings, 7pm:   4 Gospels, 3 stories: Gospel Accounts of the Birth of Jesus- on Zoom
Join Rev. Sara for 3 Wednesdays in Advent for conversation about the various stories of the Nativity in the Gospels. Did you realize Luke and Matthew have completely different accounts of Jesus' birth? And Mark has none at all? And what's up with all that stuff about the Word being with God in the prologue to John? (12/3, 10, and 17) Contact sara@standrewspgh.org for the link.

 

Dec 5th, 7:30: Christmas with the Camerata 

The Pittsburgh Camerata continues its annual tradition with Christmas with the Camerata, featuring Stephen Paulus’s Jesu Carols: Four Carols for Christmas and guest harpist Nuiko Wadden.

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December 6th, 2-4p: Rector's Advent Party

Drop by for food, drink, fun, and fellowship with St. Andrew's Rector, Sara, and St. Paul's Rector, Noah, and their family and members of St. Paul’s and St. Andrew’s. All are welcome to come to this annual informal Advent gathering! Please bring gloves and knit hats to be donated to local ministries for those in need.

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Sat December 6th, 5-7p: Highland Park Light Up Night; 

Stop by for hot chocolate, cookies, music, & a visit from St Nick!​

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December 7 @ 10am service
Annual Visitation with Bishop Ketlen Solak, with celebration of confirmation

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December 13, 3pm Shadyside Brass Band Holiday Concert 
Join Shadyside and Unity Brass for a concert of Christmas music from Handel to Nat King Cole, and featuring seasonal readings by the Rev. Ralph Lowe and WQED’s Jim Cunningham!

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December 21: Christmas Pageant (10am service, live-streamed)

Hear the Christmas story anew, thanks to our Church School! Stay for cookies and community after the service. Contact children@standrewspgh.org if there is a young person in your life who would like to participate! Rehearsal is 12/14.

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December 24: Christmas Eve Service (4pm, with children-focused sermon) & Christmas Eve Service (7:30pm, live-streamed, with brass quintet, choir & candlelight; choral prelude beginning at 7)

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December 25: Holy Eucharist with Carols, 10am: come as you are, even if it’s in your pajamas!

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December 28: No 8:15am service. Lessons & Carols (Cambridge's King's Chapel Style) at 10am.