What a glorious afternoon of music on Dec. 3! If you weren't able to attend Our Saviour's 2023 Christmas Cantata, "O Holy Light," or would like to listen again, you can check it out on our YouTube channel HERE.

Join Pastor Elisabeth for an Advent Bible study Thursdays, Dec. 7-21, at 9 a.m. in Luther Court. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” is a method of reflection, study, and prayer through a process of intentional seeing. We will reflect individually and as a group on scripture and images related to our Advent theme, "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" 

Santa Claus for a Cause returns Dec. 9! Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles: Bring little ones to Celebration from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, for a visit & photo with Santa plus games, crafts and refreshments. All proceeds from the event ($10/child or $20/family) will go to Our Saviour's Mozambique Mission. Register HERE.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, after the 5 p.m. worship service, enjoy Christmas treats, cookies, wine, Christmas trivia and special music (courtesy of Peter Sacks, son of OSLC organist Robert Sacks!).

In a special series of events through the end of the year, we will explore the transformative experience of grief, moving away from the idea that grief is a problem that needs to be “fixed.” These opportunities will seek to name both individual and universal experiences of grief, and you are invited to attend as many as you would like, whether you are an experienced griever, are brand-new to grief, or you seek to support those who grieve. View the upcoming-events listing below and find out more about each offering HERE. 

When Christmas Doesn't Feel So Merry discussion: Sunday, Dec. 10, 4-5:30 p.m., Conference Room, Celebration Campus

Service for the Weary: Longest Night Service, Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m., OS Campus Sanctuary

Order a Christmas poinsettia to help beautify our worship spaces! Plants are available for order online and in person. Order yours by Dec. 15. Plants are $25 each and may be taken home after our Christmas Day service.

Order your Christmas pies to support Mozambique Mission! Flavors: pecan, apple, Dutch apple, cherry, eggnog custard, French silk, and English mincemeat; all pies available gluten-free. Pickup will be Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. at Celebration. Order HERE.

Small groups are (re)launching at Our Saviour’s in January 2024! Join a new group or reinvigorate your current group with a 5-week study of “Belonging: 5 Keys to Unlock Your Potential as a Disciple” by Karoline Lewis. Each chapter will focus on an element of John 4, the story of the woman at the well. Topics include discomfort, wonder, trust, letting go, and witness. Watch for sign-ups in early January! Groups will meet the weeks of Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18. Questions? Contact Pastor Elisabeth at pastorelisabeth@oursaviours.com.