The Giving Tree 

November 30–December 11 | 9 AM–Noon | Jones Lobby and Sactuary Reception Area

Starting November 30, please visit The Giving Tree in the Jones Lobby. Select a wish list with an ornament to keep. Ornaments are made by Rutabaga students! Donations benefit Rutabaga After School Program, Rutabaga students and families, MacGregor Elementary families, and SEARCH clients. All donations are due on or before Thursday, December 11. For more information, please contact Anna Anderson at anna@stpaulshouston.org.  

Choir Gingerbread Sale 

Saturday, December 6 | 9 AM–2 PM | Jones Building

St. Paul's Choir's popular annual fundraiser is back with more superb hand-crafted gingerbread houses, sought-after gift baskets, and delicious baked goods. Everything you need to delight your family, children, and friends with the very best unique Christmas gifts. Funds raised support the ministry of St. Paul's Choir. For more information, contact music@stpaulshouston.org.

Poinsettia Delivery 

Sunday, December 7 | 8 AM–Noon | Plaza

Help us share the joy of Christmas by delivering a poinsettia to one of our homebound senior members. Pickup begins Sunday, December 7th on the Plaza. To volunteer as a delivery driver or to give financial support for the poinsettias, please contact Laura Althaus at lalthaus@stpaulshouston.org.

Tea and Cookies in the Parlor 

Sunday, December 7 | 8 AM–12:30 PM | Parlor 

Everyone is invited to enjoy tea and cookies in the Parlor. We hope you can come enjoy this special selection of cookies and spiced tea, as well as some great conversation. For more details, contact Pat Pearson via hlpearson@aol.com. 

Advent Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 7 | 5–6 PM | Sanctuary 

Gather in the Sanctuary for St. Paul’s annual Advent Lessons and Carols sung by the St. Paul’s Choir and Treble Choir. This service will feature scripture readings for Advent woven with congregational hymns and choir carols. After the service, St. Paul’s Youth will host a Dessert Reception in the Youth Center.

Primetimers: Sounds of Christmas with Rob Landes

Thursday, December 11 | 10:30 AM–1 PM | Sanctuary

All are invited to attend this fun, musical Christmas performance by Rob Landes in the Sanctuary, followed by lunch in the Activity Center. RSVP to primetimers@stpaulshouston.org.

Kids Day Out 

Saturday, December 13 | 10 AM–2 PM | Jones Building 

St. Paul’s popular Kids Night Out becomes Kids Day Out in December. For children 4 months to 5th grade, Kids Day Out includes a full schedule of games, crafts, play, snacks, and supervised activities with other kids. The cost is $30 per child. A light lunch is served around noon. If you have questions about KNO, or if your child has special dietary requirements or other special needs, please contact Kat Denton, Ministry Assistant for Families, via kat@stpaulshouston.org. Register on our Advent page at www.stpaulshouston.org/advent.

Christmas Tamalada 

Saturday, December 13 | 9 AM–6 PM | Jones Building, 2nd Floor Kitchen

Our annual Christmas tamales will be available for preorder from November 23 through December 7, and pick up is on December 14! Also join us for our Tamalada on December 13, where we will spend time together in community as we assemble, cook, and pack tamales. All ages welcome! For more information, contact Rev. Nataly Negrete at nataly@stpaulshouston.org. Learn More on our website. Register on our Advent page at www.stpaulshouston.org/advent.

Sights, Sounds & Smells of Christmas 

Sunday, December 14 | 4–6 PM | Jones Building

An Advent tradition at St. Paul's for all ages. Experience an explosion of Christmas cheer through crafts, music, and festive atmosphere as we prepare our hearts for Baby Jesus. If you would like to volunteer at the event, sponsor a craft table, or help with preparations, contact Rev. Kate: kflint@stpaulshouston.org.

Sounds of the Season

Sunday, December 21 | 9:45 AM | Jones Building Lobby

St. Paul’s Instrumental Ensemble will play a short program of holiday music at 9:45 am in the lobby of the Jones Building on Sunday, December 21. St. Paul’s Instrumental Ensemble is comprised of musicians ranging from elementary school up through adulthood.

Children's Candlelight Service 

Sunday, December 21 | 4:30–5:30 PM | Sanctuary 

Our St. Paul's Children's Candlelight Service tells the Christmas story brought to life by children, music, and scripture. As your offering, bring a gift of warm clothes, blankets, food, etc. to leave for the Baby Jesus, which we will collect as donations for the Emergency Aid Coalition. The Children's Choirs lead the singing for this lovely service. St. Paul's Instrumental Ensemble will play prelude music. For more information, contact Pastor Kate Flint at kflint@stpaulshouston.org.

Las Posadas & Holy Communion

Tuesday, December 23 | 7–8:30 PM | Sanctuary

Beginning with a Las Posadas Navideñas procession around the church grounds, all are invited to be a part of this beautiful Spanish tradition. A service of Holy Communion will then take place in the sanctuary and include carols, scripture, and candle lighting in the Sanctuary. Contact Rev. Nataly Negrete at nataly@stpaulshouston.org for more information.

Comenzando con una procesión de Las Posadas Navideñas por los terrenos de la iglesia, todos están invitados a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición española. Luego se llevará a cabo un servicio de Sagrada Comunión en el santuario que incluirá villancicos, lectura de las Sagradas Escrituras y encendido de velas en el santuario. Comuníquese con la Rev. Nataly Negrete a nataly@stpaulshouston.org para obtener más información.