GET IN TOUCH WITH OTEY MEMORIAL
TURNING FAITH INTO ACTION
TURNING FAITH INTO ACTION
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS & ACTIVITIES
They are like trees planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.
Psalm 1:3
Book Studies
October- Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
by Mary Shelley
Facilitated by Jeannie Babb
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 in Brooks Hall
Please bring a drink or snack to share.
The last three Tuesday nights in October, we will be discussing what is arguably the first novel of the Science Fiction genre.
Oct 13 - Background, letters, Volume 1
Oct 20 - Volume 2
Oct 27 - Volume 3
Here’s a link to a free online version:
Frankenstein | Project Gutenberg
Christmas Pageant
Sunday, Dec.13th at 4:30pm
McCrory Auditorium
at St. Andrews-Sewanee School
Registration:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACA929A3F5CE9-65688749-2026
Children and youth of all ages are invited to register now! This wonderful tradition allows participants to experience Christmas from the inside of the story.
Many volunteers are needed to pull off this production: Artists, photographer, videographer, someone to operate the lights, help with costumes, training narrators, working with children on lines, and so much more. Contact Jeannie Babb.
Key dates:
Oct 11 - Registration opens
Oct 25 - Casting and costuming
Oct 25-Dec 13 Song practice 9:45-10:05 in church (then Godly Play)
Nov 1 - Costuming, cont.
Dec 12 – Dress rehearsal at SAS 4:00pm for actors with lines, 4:30 everyone else
Dec 13 - Pageant at SAS, 4:00 call time, 4:30 pageant
Line practice and narration instruction will be conducted some Sundays as well.
*Children who want speaking roles need to register by 4pm on Oct 23 Children registered late may participate in non-speaking roles and the music. There is no limit to the number of angels and animals.
The full-length 2024 video can be accessed on our Facebook page:
2024 Christmas Pageant
And of course the pageant filmed during the first year of the pandemic is infinitely re-watchable! Stay to the end for bloopers and historic photos.
2020 Pandemic Pageant
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Annual Traditions
Throughout the seasons of the church year, we enjoy many wonderful traditions: a fall and spring picnic, a church tour for children, games and dancing at Oktoberfest, the stewardship dinner, coloring crosses for All Saints, making Advent wreaths, the Christmas pageant, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, the Triduum with the Way of the Cross, the annual Easter Egg hunt and party, a Pentecost celebration, and Summer Eucharist featuring a sermon geared to younger worshipers.
Check this page for upcoming celebrations & activities.
Save the Date:
The Annual Christmas Pageant is usually scheduled for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, in McCrory Hall on the St. Andrews-Sewanee School campus.
Casting and costuming are in early November. Children of all ages and abilities are invited to participate!
Vacation Bible School
In early summer, the parish holds an intergenerational learning series called VB-Us. Our take on Vacation Bible School, VB-Us brings the community together for a good meal, singing, and chautauqua-style learning centered around lectures, crafts, skits, and stories. Please let us know if you'd like to get involved with planning for the next one!
