The time is almost here for our annual Family Christmas Concert & Carol Sing which features a wide variety of talent from our parish community.

Join us for a night of fun and celebration this Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. There will be cookies and cocoa to follow (and if you'd like to bring some cookies, click here). Bring your friends and neighbors!

Come share the joy! Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gym for our Children’s Nativity Pageant as our young storytellers bring the wonder of Christ’s birth to life.

Let their hard work and bright spirits bless your Advent season. And if your child would like to join in, there’s still time to register by clicking here. Reach out to Alysha if you have any questions. 

A historic tradition of the Advent season, join the choir and musicians of St. B’s for a service of Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. This service, dating back to 19th-century England, tells the story of hope and longing for redemption through scripture, choral music, and the singing of carols. Bring your friends and neighbors to this December highlight! All ages welcome, but childcare is available for children 4 and under with RSVP by Thursday December 4 to nursery@stbs.net.

Come join in the holiday fun between services

Join us as we begin the season of Advent by creating beautiful wreaths together this Sunday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Wallace Hall.

All supplies provided:
• Wire wreath frames
• Fresh greenery
• Advent candles

Please bring floral shears if you have them. There is a suggested Donation: $20 with new supplies, or $15 if you bring your own wreath frame.

Click here to RSVP and email Suzanne if you have any questions.

Sunday, December 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Join us for this year’s St. B’s Art & Craft Fair, a joyful morning celebrating the creativity of our community. New this year is a curated Creative Corner featuring original artwork from parish artists. These pieces aren’t for sale, but they offer a beautiful glimpse into the talent within our church.

A wide variety of handmade items will be available for purchase, including home goods, watercolor Christmas cards, ornaments, photography, jewelry, knitted blankets, natural body products, leatherwork, wood-turned pieces, cutting boards, propagated plants, and more.

Twenty percent of all vendor proceeds will support the St. B’s Gallery. Venmo is the preferred form of payment; each table will display a QR code with instructions. Credit cards, checks, and cash will also be accepted inside the Gallery. Mark your calendars to do some very local holiday shopping on December 7.

Given the increased need of local food pantries, St. B's is collecting much-needed items for The Branch. Their most crucial needs right now are:

rice, pasta, tomato sauce, canned vegetables, canned tuna, peanut butter, cereal and cooking oil (preferably in half-gallon size).

Items can be dropped off in the marked bins in the lobby. Thank you!

Sunday, November 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Need an evening to yourself? The youth of St. B’s are hosting a Parents’ Night Out Fundraiser on Sunday, November 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at St. B’s to support their upcoming High School Summer Service & Learning Trip to Maine!

Drop your kids (ages 12 and under) off for an evening of games, dinner, and fun–led by our amazing team of caregivers.

Click here to register your children by Wednesday, November 5 to reserve your spot.

Can’t attend but still want to help? Click here to Sponsor a Sitter! With a $35 donation, you can support our youth attending the trip.

Join us at 4:00 p.m. for candy and costumes

Join us for St. B’s annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. Bring the whole family – dress up, enjoy plenty of decorated trunks, and load up on candy! There will also be hot dogs, chips, and drinks available for dinner.

If you'd like to decorate your trunk or help in other ways, click here to sign up and participate!

Bring your dog, cat, iguana, hamster or any other animal that is a part of your family to the St. B's garden at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, October 5 for the annual Liturgy of Creation and Animal Blessing.

Whether you have been at St. B's for one week or over a year, you are invited to join Fr. Josh for a light lunch for newcomers in Wallace Hall at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. Children are welcome.

Click here to RSVP by Thursday, October 2.

Small groups at St. B's are intentional communities created to build connection and foster spiritual formation. This fall we'll be offering the following groups:

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿 Women's & Men's Small Groups

These groups meet for 8-9 weeks with meeting time to be determined by group schedule. These groups will share their faith stories and begin to explore spiritual practices through The Way of Love curriculum. These groups will be limited to 8-10 participants each and begin in late September/early October.

⛪ All Ages and Stages Small Group

Shannon and Jason Truss will be leading a small group focused on building community and deepening your spiritual life (most) Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at St. B's. This group is open to all and people from all ages and stages of life are welcome to join. The group will be limited to 12 members and begin September 22.

🙏 Centering Prayer Small Group

Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God. This group will meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at St. B's and last for a little over an hour. This group will be facilitated by Lee Shaw and begin September 23.

Please sign-up for a small group here no later than Friday, September 19. If you have any questions, please email Rev. Heather.

We are again forming Supper Groups at St. B’s for the Fall! Supper Groups are co-ed, social gatherings composed of approximately four households that will meet 3-4 times during the fall months before rotating to new groups. We are offering three types of groups: adults meeting at homes, families meeting at homes, and adults gathering at restaurants.  

Please complete this form to express your interest by September 2. Groups will be formed by mid-September to allow for a late September gathering. For questions, contact Anne & David Walker or Kathy & Tom Patten.

Thursday study resumes August 28

The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will resume on August 28, meeting from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in Wallace Hall. This fall, we’ll explore the women of the New Testament using Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter by Lindsay Hardin Freeman (Expanded 2nd Edition, 2023), available in the bookstore and from other booksellers.

All women are welcome – no matter your stage of life, level of biblical knowledge, or amount of preparation. This multigenerational group gathers to reflect, discuss, and pray for one another and the world. For more information, contact Rose Wynne Brooks.

Childcare is available for children not yet in kindergarten with prior registration. To register, email Emily Newton. If you are interested in providing paid childcare, please also contact Emily.