parish life
St. Mary's hosts activities throughout the year, meant to build community.
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Fellowship Meals
Saint Mary's hosts fellowship dinners on weekdays during the programmatic year, such as the Harvest Dinner in the fall or Agape Meals in Lent. Served in potluck style, all ages are welcome to gather, meet new people, and strengthen relationships. Rev. Ann and Rev. Andrew often provide activities or lead discussions.
Weekly Coffee Hour
Every week after worship service, Saint Mary's parishioners gather for coffee hour. Parishioners can volunteer to host, setting up coffee and snacks, so the congregation can greet one another after the service.
Spring Cookout and Fall Barbeque
Two very popular Saint Mary's events are our Spring Cookout and Fall Barbeque! The cookout is a great way to celebrate our graduates, the work of our Adult and Junior Choirs, and bid summer travelers farewell while the barbeque serves as a reunion after the quieter summer season.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Before Lent's start on Ash Wednesday, Saint Mary's hosts a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner! This is a celebratory gathering, and we often play games in addition to sharing a fun breakfast for dinner.
Lenten Adult Formation
Every Sunday in Lent, adults are welcome to gather after worship service for discussion and fellowship to deepen their relationship to the season, pray together, and share challenges and joys.
Saint Swap
Saint Mary's hosts fall and spring Saint Swaps! Parishioners are invited to bring gently-used items they no longer need for an exchange. Many go home with new treasures, and anything unclaimed is donated.
Advent Spiral
On this special evening, you are invited to walk to the center of an evergreen spiral path and light a small candle from the large, central candle. Then journey out of the spiral, placing a candle somewhere along the circular path to symbolize how we too share Christ’s light and love, even the darkest times of the year. This intergenerational, peaceful evening includes a supper shared together.
Stitch-n-Chat
About once a month, our Stitch-n-Chat group meets in the Saint Mary's Chapter Room. Whether you drop in occasionally or come monthly, attendants are invited to work on stitching projects of their own, help in creating altar rail kneelers, or simply enjoy company and conversation.
