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At lunch with some friends, one of them remarked that after our time together that she was headed to Nordstroms to visit her neighbor who was playing “Santa.” I joked about how I needed to see Santa this year and she remarked, “It will cost you forty dollars.” My other friend and I said in […]
From the General Presbyter When I discovered ChatGPT, I shared my enthusiasm with Frank, our communications manager. He responded with something to the effect of “it’s a great tool but be aware; sometimes it makes stuff up.” In seminary several students walked out of my Old Testament class when the professor proclaimed the story of […]
We’ve discovered a growing list of Advent activities and Christmas celebrations organized by Presbytery of Baltimore churches this season. Did we miss something? Let us know! Saturday, December 7 “Sing for Peace,” a live music event celebrating Peace and Justice for all and filled with Baltimore’s song leading and inspirational icons.! 3 pm at Govans […]
From the General Presbyter One day during Advent in New Castle Presbytery, the Administrative Assistant and I were talking with our volunteer Treasurer about our holiday plans. This gentleman who, upon discovering that his whole family would descend at his house on Christmas Eve, said “I need to go to the store so I can […]
Throughout the Presbytery of Baltimore This compilation is a work in progress. If we are missing your event, please email office@baltimorepresbytery.org. Friday, December 8 Teen Night Cocoa and Cookie Decorating, 7 – 9 pm – Sponsored by Susquehanna Parish Ministry Group at Highland Presbyterian Church Saturday, December 9 Holiday Craft and Vendor Sale, 9 am […]
How many Christmases do you celebrate? Growing up there were at least 2 Christmas celebrations in my household – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve was all about the worship service and an evening with close family and friends. Christmas Day was for the presents, feasting and having fun. Through the years, I have […]
From the General Presbyter And he puzzled and puzzled, ’till his puzzler was sore.Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before!“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store.Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” -Dr. Suess, How the Grinch Stole Christmas It is snowing as I write this. If I didn’t think […]
Margaret McGillivray, the director of music at Ark & Dove Presbyterian had an idea to collaborate with other churches in our presbytery to create a virtual choir rendition of Dan Forrest’s arrangement of Silent Night for Christmas celebrations. The idea being that churches that would like to participate would contribute singers’ recordings to a mass […]
‘Tis the season! With December here, we’re collecting a list of Christmas festivities, concerts and activities throughout Maryland. Please contact us if you have an event to be added. If you are looking to attend an Advent or Christmas service, please contact your local church for dates, times and more information. We wish everyone a […]
