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Celebrating The Rev. John Porter | December 4
You are invited to help us honor the faithful, dedicated, and loving ministry of The Rev. John Porter on Sunday, December 4. As we close out our sesquicentennial year, join us for worship at 10:15 to celebrate John’s 56 years of ordained ministry and 40 years at Holy Innocents.
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A Royal Visit | December 4
Join us for Formation at 9:00 AM with a visit from one of England's royal composers, Dr. Paul Mealor. In addition to being commissioned to write music for multiple royal occasions across the British royal family, Dr. Mealor is also a professor at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He will speak on one of his favorite topics: the intersection of faith and music.
Seating will be at capacity, as the choir is also attending this talk, so we encourage you to come early.
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Advent Retreat | December 8 & 14
 As we inch our way toward the winter solstice, Advent beckons us into the dark to play with shadows and ponder the light. Ruth Pattison's book Celtic Ways to Pray, Finding God in the Natural Elements,* will provide the basis for the retreat, as we venture into this experiential moment apart from the daily stress of our demanding routines.
Please email rsvp@holyinnocents.org the session you would like to attend.
Thursday, December 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, or Wednesday, December 14, 4:00-6:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
*no purchase necessary, but the first 3 people to sign up for each of the retreat options, will receive a free book, compliments of your author-leader! Or purchase it online here.
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Stewardship Update
We are so thankful for the pledges and donations that we have recently received. You have generously pledged over $1,606,700 to pay off our capital debt.
The interest rate on the loan has increased to 5.88% from 2.35% in April, so principal payments make a big difference. As for our 2023 operating budget, we have over $1,030,000!
Please consider pledging if you have not pledged as we plan for the 2023 budget. Any amount you can give over the next three years will help us to be Set Free to Serve! If you have pledged already, thank you for your support! Make a pledge here. If you have questions please contact Caroline Fleming.
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St. Nicholas Sunday | December 4
On Sunday, December 4 we will celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas with a special Children's Chapel and then leave our shoes out for a fun treat from St. Nicholas!
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Youth: Small Group Sunday at Six Flags | December 4
All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us on December 4th for a special Small Group Sunday gathering as we head to Six Flags for their Holiday in the Park experience. Our small groups will stick together while they brave the roller coasters and enjoy the Christmas lights. We'll leave after the worship service and be back by 5:30 PM. The cost is $50 and includes transportation and your ticket. Please RSVP by November 28th.
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Children: Polar Express Party | December 10
Step onto the Polar Express at Holy Innocents and remember that we all believe! Join us on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a very special Children’s Christmas event! Enjoy hot chocolate, cookie decorating, crafts, playing with snow, Christmas games, and letters to Santa. All Aboard! Cost $20, registration coming soon!
Renee Stephens | rstephens@holyinnocents.org
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Lessons and Carols with the Georgia Boy Choir | December 11
Friends of Music is proud to welcome the Georgia Boy Choir this advent season. Please join us for lessons and carols at 7:00 PM on December 11.
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Children's Christmas Pageant | December 24
The children have been practicing and are so excited to perform on Christmas Eve! Family, friends, and guests are invited to the pageant and worship at 3:00 PM in the Nave.
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Men's Dinner and a Book | January 10
The next Men's Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 pm and the book is "Never” by Ken Follett. Donley Klein is hosting. If you would like to attend, please contact Jeremy Webber at jhwwebber@gmail.com for details. All men at Holy Innocents are included and invited.
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Annual Parish Retreat | February 10-12
Each year we get away for fellowship, worship, and fun together at Amicalola Falls. Registration coming soon, but mark your calendars now!
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Click above to watch guest preacher The Rev. Bob Dannals last Sunday.
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This Sunday
8:00 AM: Worship, Christ Chapel
9:00 AM: Advent Wreath Making & Breakfast, Parish and Inglett Hall
10:15 AM: Worship, Nave
5:00 PM: Spanish-speaking Worship, Nave
6:00 PM: Celtic-style Worship, Christ Chapel
All Day: Still Processing, Ventulett Gallery
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Dear ones, we get to choose. In the next few days as you are stuck in traffic on the way to see family, or burning your pecan pie as I did last night, or talking too much politics with relatives, or missing loved ones, or feeling alone or in pain, make a choice to practice gratitude. God loves you so much that he sent his only Son to come among us and dwell with us in our accomplishments, our disappointments and failures. We are not alone, and that's the best news we could possibly receive. 
