Soon the season of Advent will be underway, from November 30 until December 24, followed by the season of Christmas from December 25 until Epiphany. Special events begin with a series of late evening services called Compline, also known as Night Prayer, on November 30, December 7 and December 14. These beautifully contemplative services all take place at 9 pm and feature Taizé singing. Don’t miss our eagerly-anticipated Christmas Pageant during the 10 am Sunday service on December 14. Another highlight is the Service of Lessons and Carols at 3 pm on December 21 – a special treat for those who love Christmas music. Also on December 21 is the Longest Night Service at which St. Augustine’s joins in worship with Southminster United Church. On December 24 you will have two opportunities to welcome the Light of the World; the Christmas Eve Family Holy Communion service at 7 pm offers activities for young children, followed by the Candlelight Holy Communion at 10 pm. The next day you are invited to join us in worshiping the newborn King at our Christmas Morning Holy Communion service at 11 am. This season we encourage you to experience the beauty of liturgical worship – you are encouraged to attend as many of these services as you are able.