Memorial Helped Love Show Up in our Community this Advent

Throughout the four weeks leading up to Christmas, Memorial has been active in our area participating in and hosting events for our community. The first weekend of Advent, Memorial's Women's Circle hosted the No Room at the Inn Nativity display in the Sanctuary and Partin Center. This two-day event saw over 200 visitors, even during the raining weekend. The circles were able to raise nearly $615 dollars for our unhoused neighbors. That same weekend, members from our church of all ages participated in the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Sponsored by our mission partner America's Youth, this parade has been a favorite of our congregation for many years. Our church passed out over 2000 candy canes with information about our Christmas Eve worship services. A special thanks for Katie Greenwell and Mary Negron for decorating the float!

The following Sunday, our Chancel Choir led our worship services by presenting the annual Christmas Cantata! Between the Cantatas, ours Missions Committee and Mission Partners hosted the annual Mission Gift Shop! Our congregation was able to learn more about our missions and how to get involved while also giving a donation to them in honor of loved ones as an alternative to traditional Christmas gifts. The congregation donated $9,610 to our mission partners!

On Christmas Day, Memorial hosted the Community Christmas Brunch with the Coalition for the Homeless. It was a packed house in Maxwell Hall as our guests were treated to a hot breakfast and clothes and necessities from Chandler's Closet!

Thank you, Memorial, for helping #LoveShowUp and sharing the grace and love of God in our community this Advent!